davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
SEEK MYSTERIOUS MAN
IN CLEVELAND TRAGEDY
Clue Found to Identity of Slayer
of Prominent Author
Physician
CLEVELAND, Nov. .

CLkN ElaAND' NOV o
General orders TO all police went out TO-
day to arrest man known to have been
in Cleveland yesterday afternoon at the
time Or. Harry L. Chaplin, physician, au-
thor and worldwide traveller, was muir
dered at the Colonill Hotel Chaplin late
yesterday afternoon was called to the room
of n man who registered at the hotel In
the morning. At o'clock last evening a
maid discovered Doctor Chaplin in a pool of
blood on the floor of the room the stranger
occupied lie died in few minutes. his
lips moving as II he wished to explain. but
his efforts failing.
His skull was crushed from blow dealt
from behind. An empty travelling bag was
in the room, but nothing else to give the
police clue.
Doctor Chaplin carried several hundred
dollars and jewelry. in all totaling about
$500 This was untouched
Mrs. Chaplin. who was the widow OF
Valentine Fries. wealthy Sandusky boat
owner and lumberman, before she married
tho blind doctor" as Chaplin was named
said her husband had been called on the
telephone early in the afternoon. He had
gone to see n man at the Colonial. maid
heard two men quarreling in the room where
the crime was committed.
Doctor Chaplin was forty-sevcn. He had
Travelled and had written many books and
scenarios.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Winter Suits

G At $15-Limited in numbers, but un-
matchable as values and not replaceable for
SIS when gone! Good serviceable fabrics in
wanted colors and mixtures.
G At $1S-Plenty of Suits-Single-Br Breast
ed and Double-Breasted, belters and conserv-
ative models.
G At $40 & $25-Suits in brown, in gray,
in greenish cassimeres good $40 values at
any time, and away below present market
valuations! We cannot replace them our
selves for SIS more than they cost us!
G At $2S, $50 & $35-Suits of fine worsted
fabrics in delicate pin-stripe patterns, in
larger stripes of subdued weaving, in small
check patterns of extremely good taste, in
browns, grays, bues-Single-Brea and
Double-Breasters, with Belts or without
Belts-Young Fellows styles with flashes of
iridescent silk in shoulders, sleeves and down
the front-A wonderful stock in wide va
riety of patterns, not one of which we can
replace at what it cost us.
G Dress Suits, Tuxedo Suits-Officers Uni
forms-Dress and Fancy Vests-Separate
Trousers-Raincoats, Rain-proofed Coats
at prices based on their costs to us under
better conditions than those of today!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
CHRTSTMAS GIFTS
FOR BOYS ABROAD
Funds Sought to Buy Pres
ents for Sammees' Paris
Christmas Tree
oruER CITY NEWS NOTES
Many Army Convalescent Hos
nitals to Be Established on
the Main Line
OTHER CITY NEWS NOTES

=, ,o,diers' Christmas tree campaign was
"a today when n committee of the
ynsrsency Aid asked for funds to buy
lAns E.n nsnents and plum pudding for the Paris
Christmas tree for American fighters In
Mrs, Joseph snellenburg is chairman OF
~ committee, which was formed IN re-
snonse .no 10 an appeal from Dean Beekman'
~ sgth the Soldiers and Sailors Club OF Paris
who pointed out the impossi6ill'y OIL Dp-
=, pnssel Jones, chairmon of the Emer-
ssrcv ss AIDS chocolate and jam fund, an
sSounced that shipments of the sweets
nSonld now be on their way through the
T'boat zone. A total Of S21,721,96 In con-
,r,hntIons to the tobacco. chocolate, Jam
"a general funds was acknowledged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09

who spoke last night in the Church of the
Gesu, commemorating the annual retreat OF
the St Vincent de Paul Society.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Winter OVercOatS

G At $15-Go sturdy conservative
Blacks, fy-front, big flap pockets bellowsed
on inside dark mixtures with deep cloth
collars-Something we CANNOT duplicate
to sell for SIS when these are gone!
CT At $1S-Oxford Gray Overcoats-Blues
in diagonal stripes-velvet collars, patch
pockets-Box back models, button through
fronts.
O At $40 & $22.5O-Double- Breasted and
Single Breasted Overcoats-Plain backs and
Trench Belters-Plenty of Conservative
Coats in dark solid colors-blacks brownish
mixtures, rough-faced fabrics-Velvet col
lars, cloth collars or big convertible storm
collars.
G At $25 & $3O-Overcoats-Trenc mod
els, Kirnono-sleeve models, Raglan shoulder
models, Box Back, Shapely Back, Plain
Back models-Full all around Belts; Back
Belts-Single-Br -Breasters, Double -Breasters-
some with flash of iridescent silk shoulder
and sleeve lining!
G At $35, $40 up to $65-Big Auto listers
with velvet-lined Muff Pockets above the
waist-ample, luxurious Military or Trench
Raglans also with Muff Pockets and big
buckle Belts-Shapely Back Coats with vel
vet collars-in fine rough-face fabrics of rich
autumn coloringS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Dripps New Child Work Chief

director and secretary CT the Child Fedora
tlon to become manager of the Liberty
Mutual Insurance Company, and will be
succeeded by Robert D. Dripps, former Di-
rector Of Public Safety. Mr.. Cross will
continue his active interest in the work as
a director of the organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
War Hnsnitals on Main Line

saveral army convalescent hospitals are
% he established on the Main Line accord
,no 10 information coming after the Sur
seon Generals Department inspected the
nsw Devon Manor School for Girls and the
summer home Of Mrs. William c. Bullitt
Jr at Devon which has been offered to
,be Government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
GOO "Usaacs" Invade City

detachment Of 600 men from the
United States army ambulance corps at
Allentown is quartered at the Second Regi-
ment armory, having hilSed to this city in
motor ambulances. The Museum grounds
prob ably will be used to demonstrate their
work. The entire camp is expected to at
tend the Usaac-Marine football game at
Franklin Field Saturday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Canadian Officer to Talk at Bryn Mawr

Major NJ. F. Boehm, of the Canadian In
fantry, will deliver an address on the world
war at Bryn Mawr College this afternoon.
The meeting will be held in Taylor Hall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Logan Men Hear War Talks

The war was discussed from many angles
by Major W. A. Garrett, u. S. r.; Colonel
ST. c. L. Steele. in charge of the British
recruiting mission here; Receiver of Taxes
Kendrick and Il. ]. Lafferty, president, at
A meeting of the Logan Improvement
League Logan Drawing Room, last night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
R;sbop and Mrs. Garland Celebrate

Bishop Suffragan Thomas j. Garland OF
the Episcopal Diocese CT Pennsylvania anG
Mrs. Garland celebrated the twenty-fiftf
anniversary Of their marriage at their home
Chew and Sedgwick streets, yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Xmas Gifts for Penn Warriors

An effort TO raise S1575 in twelve hours
on the last day of the $2500 campaign for
Christmas gifts for University Of Pennsyl-
yanil men in the nations service was begun
this morning. Teams of students cam
pagned the classes for contributions, which
up to last night had totaled 1925.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
School Janitors May Get RAISE"

A 10 per cent wage increase for public
school janitors, coal passers and similar
employees will come in 1918 IL a recon-
mendation made by the property committee
IL passed by the Board OF Public Education.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
aCuns" for High School Corps

Wooden drill guns have been furnished
,bs Central High School military training
corps which is commanded by ]. Wilbur
Haines, with Paul Rosenbaum, William
greenhouse and Alfred Herrick as student
oaionrq
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-09
Says All Catholics Are Loyal

All Catholics in the United States are
loyal to the cause of war, according to the
opinion expressed by the Rev. Joseph A.
Mulry president Of Fordham University,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24

Waverly. but was afraid TO ask
YOU 20 do 80. as ! know how busy
on are with the affairs OF the hos
rital. and OF course know also
how the death OF Mr.. Stuart must
have affected you.
DIR. virot bowed. aud ] found my
voice. "Wnl YOU and Or. Virot 20
In TO see Dick now. dear DIR. At
watery" | asked,
Yes, my dear Margaret" an.
swered Dr. Atwater. Then for the
first time he seemed to observe
that was pale. and he exclaimed.
My dear child. | will take DIR.
virot back To the hospital in my
car. and you need not come with
Us into Dicks room. AS your
physician. am going TO prescribe
that you 90 To your room and take
a rest You look completely done
up"
shook hands with DR.. virot
without a word. DIR. Atwster pat.
ted me on the shoulder and said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24
COUNCIL
FOR IMMEDIATE
GERMAN PEACE

Tho Central Labor council
passed resolutions opposing i'm
portation OF Oriental eoolic Ia.
Dor. and recommending that
men be exempted from con.
serIptlon on the ground Of hold.
ing conscientious bcrupies
against warfare. at tie meeting
Wednesday night.
The adoption OF the resolu-,
tlons was heartily Endorsed
from the floor OF the council.
and when one member spoke
against them. women delegates
shouted: Were tired OF lie.
tenlng 10 that bralnless man"
The resolutions. which were pass
cd with but one dissenting vote, con
clraed ~ follows:
II, Ia apparent that the organized
workers have II In their powe~ 10
stop the war. and, II IL IN To be con.
tinued. 10 demand Of the govern.
mcni. first. exemption from mill.
tary service OF all those who have
considerations objection 10 the war,
and. second. that there shall be no
modification OF the present restrlc-
lions on Oriental immigration"
Powerful forces are NJ work. the
resolutions stated. 10 fili the places
OF conscripted labor with coolie la
Dor.
Among organized labor are many
conscientious DIRECTORS. II was
pointed out. including those who op.
pose war. those who oppose all In.
ternational wars except 10 repel In.
vasion. those who believe that en-.
forced slaughter OF the country n
young men Is not based upon n
worthy cause. and those who do not
believe In sending an American In
yading army overseas
No injury 20 our country" the
stated. could result
from the conclusion OF an immediate
peace
The council decided 10 take no
action on the matter of lndorHlng
the purchase OF United Stntcs Lib
erty loan bonds. and left ~. matter
up 10 the Individual unions 10 con.
slider.
Enforcement OF the plan Of Rob.
er Bridges. president OF The port
10 combat food specu.
lation by selling farm products 10
The retailers. was voiced by the dele
gates at the meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24
EVERY womAN's PROBLEMS
ARE HER OWN

This morning Or. Virot came 70
zee me. He was very formal and
very sad. ] could see that the
death OF Malcolm Stuart had griev
cd him almost 20 heartbreak. II
seemed 10 me also that he was a
bit annoyed that he did not find
me In tears or something very fem.
mime in the way OF sorrow over his
friend.
He shook hands with me and
asked me about Dick told him
that Dick was still delirious. Az
this he looked grave and asked me
the name OF our physician.
When | named Or. Atwater, his
face lighted up. for he had become
intimate with him during my lonS
Illness.
"My dear Mrs. Waverly." he
said rather ponderously. altho both
his voice and his hand shook as
he held out To me a bulky pack
age, IL have here a sealed com.
nunication from the dearest friend
| have ever known. do not need
to tell you that. altho | have abso.
lttely no knowledge of It's import.
.ary commands that you may have
for me after YOU have read il will
he carried out to the letter"
Thank YOU" said, and my
breath came cold thru lips that
tried to form the words without Is
tremor.
II seemed TO me as | held that
leakage as tho Malcolm Stuart
vas standing beside me just ms he
stood that day on the shore before
he started to his death
Before could say any more. DR..
Atwater came in and IL relieved
the tension somewhat. for II | was
to have been killed the next min
ute | could not have uttered anoth-
or word with Malcolm Stuart's last
letter clasped IN my hands.
DR.. Atwater did not seem to no.
tice that there was anything In the
strained attitude of DR.. Virot and
myself out of the ordinary, for
hich DR.. Nirot seemed quite as
relieved as | was.
81 am very glad, DR. Virot. tn
meet you here" he exclaimed, hold.
Ing out his hand.
II have wanted for a long time
to consult with you about Mr..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24

world has ever known.
Get a 25-cent box of "Tiz" at any
drug store and end foot torture for
a whole year. Never have tired,
aching. sweaty, smelly feet; your
shoes will fit fine and you'll only
wish you had tried "Tiz" sooner.
Accept no substitute
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24

Run along. Margaret" and then
he held me away from him . min
tie and said. How much you re.
mind me OF your mother. child.
when you are pale as you are to-
day"
! wonder. little book. II my de6F'
mother. whom ! remember only As
a mother and not as a woman at
all. ever had the kind OF problems
tc solve that ! have now. am
quite sure she was afraid I would
have them. and that was the rea-
son she told me to confide in you.
little book.
When reached my room ! stood
little dazed in the middle OF IL.
fer had caught sight Of myself in
tie glass. and the pale face and big
eyes that confronted me were most
disconcerting.
Then with trembling fingers I
tore open the seal OF Malcolm Stu
srts letter.
Ito be eontinuedl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24
Dancers Must Be 40

Girls will be scarce around
dance halls II the council passes
the ordinance urged by Seattle
ministers and recommended by the
public safety committee.
Women must be 40 years OF age
or over To be employed In dance
halls. shooting galleries. arcade or
pool rooms. according 10 the pro-
posed bin
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24
Need CHASER CREWS

Enrolment HEADQUARTERS for
service on submarine ehasers
will be open Friday and sstur.
day ., the offices OF the Wash.
ina,on sieveoorina Co.. on the
Grand Trunk dock. Boais~ains.
mates. nsehinists. seanen. oil.
ers. cooks and walters are
needed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24
FIX SAWDUST RULE

Butchers will be permitted 10
sprinkle sawdust behind their
counters. but not in front. follow.
ing n compromise reached between
meat merchants and Health Com.
missioner Mcbride.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-05-24

You're footsick! Your feet feel
tired. puffed up. chsfed. aching,
sweaty, and they need "Tiz."
"Tiz' makes feet remarkably
fresh and sore-proof. "Tiz" takes
the pain and burn right out of
corns, callouses and bunions. "Tiz"
is the grandest foot-gladdener the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
AFTERMATH OF
ICE HOUSE FIRE

Fveryone in the city who takes any
interest in such matters l. taking
about the quickness with which the ice
house which first caught fire on Tues-
dav afternoon was burned to the
ground. Many people who were In that
vicinity did not see or hear thlng
until the whistle began to blow ana
then discovered that the building was
all in flames. One man who was nxlng
an automobile at the corner or MAIN
and Chaplain streets, less than 100 rect
from the building. did not see any nre
and looked up when the alarm began
10 ring to count 1t and see where the
fire was and saw the whole roo OF the
building beginning to sag.
There is also a great deal or praise
for the work of the firemen who hand
led il with the least possible damage
and congratulation that there was not
a high wind blowing, as If there had
been, all agree that it would have been
for the department to have
saved the greater part at least OF the
north end Of he city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
COLBY COLLEGE
Herbert L. Newman of Weston
Elected Senior President
Colby Alumnus Appears -
WOman's Division Elections

The Senior class held its election of
officers for the current year yesterday
afternoon. Herbert L. Newman Of
Weston was chosen s president. Roy
Mitchell Hayes of North Berwick was
elected vice president, and Ross Stan
ley Holt of Clinton was the choice for
secretary. For the position of treas
urer there was a deadlock as the same
number of votes was cast for both the
candidates chosen by the nominating
committee. These two. Howard G.
Boardman of Dark Harbor and Carle-
ton Moore Bailey of Livermore Falls
will probably be voted upon at some
later date.
Colby AIumnus Appears
The Colby Alumnus made its first
appearance of the year yesterday under
the direction of a new editorial board
at the head of which is Herbert Car
lyle Libby of the class If 1902. Pro-
fessor Libby, who is at the head of the
publsc speaking department at the
college, has taken charge of the Alum
nus and the result of his endeavors is
seen in the first number which is the
=
paper ever published. The issue con-
slsts OF 90 pages Of interesting matter
ana has several innovations which are
sure to prove popular. Among them
are several articles by some of the
most prominent of Colby graduates.
Ihere are several special articles by
William Penn Whitehouse, former
chief justice Of the Maine Supreme
Court who pens tribute to the new
chief Justice, Leslie c. Cornish, Colby
10; by George M. P. King, '5s, one of
the best known educators ever to
graduate from Colby, an article on
Americans and the World Crisis" bv
Albion Small formerly president Of
Colby, who is now professor Of 50.
Geology at Chicago Unive ~sity; and an
other timely article by Augustus O..
Ihomas' the new State superintendent
OF schools. The issue concludes with
an interesting article by the editor en-
titled Colby in the Great War" This
last article is embellished by over 90
cuts of Colby men in the service, and
gives the roll Of honor of Colby men in
their country's service. 1t is PLANNED
10 send a copy of the paper to every
Coioy man who is enlisted in order TO
keep him m touch with the old college
President Arthur J. Roberts went to
Brunswick yesterday where he attend
ed the memorial service which was
held at Bowdoin college in memory of
| the late President William Dewitt
, Hyde of that institution VIII, died this
past summer.
Woman's Division Elections
Inc Senior. Junior and Freshman
classes of the women's division have
elected officers as follows:
lsl6-President, Isabelle Snodgrass.
OF Berlin, \. H; vice president, Doro-
thy Roberts of Caribou; secretary
GLADYS Craft of Medford, Mass; treas
urer' Maude spaulding of Lowell,
Mass. -
l9l9-President, Hilda Bradbury NJ
van Buren; vice president, Helene
Blackwell Of Brunswick; secretary ana
treasurer Matilda Titcomb of walnut
Hill.
l921-President, Lou Carville ~
spring Lake; vice president, Esther
blanchard of Roxbury, Mass; secre-
tary' Merle Davis Of Portsmouth N
H.; treasurer, Doris Cover Of Skow.
hegan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
5000 PERSONS ATTEND
FUNERAL OF EX-CHAMPION
oooy OF Robert Fitzsimmons at Rest .t
eraeeland Cemetery-Former COLLEGE,
.AthIste Conducts Services-Was Son
OF Episcopal Clergyman

chicago. Oct. A.-Robert Fitzsimmons
VINO died here last Monday, was buried
today at Graceland cemetery Funeral
services for the former champion haavv-
weight pugilist were held in the Moodv
tabernacle. conducted by the Rev Pan,
RAIDER. himself an athlete In his coI,.ga
days.
More than 1900 persons from all walk.
OF life attended the services and aled
by the bier at the close Of the services
a large proportion OF these people made
up the cortege which followed tn. flower.
laden casket to Graceiand cemetery.
This man fought many battles" Mr.
RAIDER said. "and tasted the. sweets OF viz
tory more often than he did the acid OF
defeat But he never fought a greater
night than the one with himself which ,.d
to renunciation Of the old for the n.u,
man 1t took courage to face tn. con.
temptuous laugh. the sneer, the doubt
cast on his sincerity when the b,r ath.
iete submitted to baptism by ths litt,a
haptist clergyman at Los Angeles. His
baptism was the symbol Of the casting
on OF the old man for the new. All the
world despises a gutter: all the world
admires a hero. Bob fought his final fight
as ne had fought his ring battIes-with
indominitable courage. The son OF an
Episcopal clergyman. his early training
was never wholly forgotten and helped
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
s6so,1oo LIBERTY
LOAN TOTALS FOR
WATERv|LLE DISTRICT

Wednesday. Liberty Loan day, was
a banner day for the workers OF wat
erville and Winslow and the surround
ing towns The forenoon was devoteo
TO seeing the people in various places
in the city and at noon the usual
luncheon was held at the Elks nall.
This was attended by practically eV-
erv member of the committee and was
one of the most enthusiastic that mas
heen held. At that time the pleoses
reached the total of S625,40o and all
arnounced that there was more 10
come.
The real meeting of the day was nelo
at 8 o'clock in the evening in the rooms
of the City Council. Here practicaliy
nverv member of the committee was
nresent and the reports from the teams
brought forth cheers which were re-
douhled when Percy Cram of the Hol-
1inrsworth and Whitney Company an
,o,,nced $4,000 additional to the al
readv splendid total Of that company
which to date has subscribed Sl37' 'ooo'
Stenhen j. Cunningham read teie-
cram from the head Office of the LOCK-
wood &C. authorizing Agent Atwood
70 make the total from the Lockwood
- $4,000. an additional sum OF sZf'-
600 over what had previously peen re-
norted A number of other nne con-
trihutions came in and the totai was
,rnounced as S690,100.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25
FIRST DUTCH LEpRoSy
sANAT0R|UM BEING
BUILT IN HOLLAND

The Hague. Netherlands, Oct. a-rha
nrst sanatorium for lepers is in course a,
construction In The Netherlands and will
PROBABLY be opened this fall. II ,s 80.
Hihder OF the fact that Euron. has
thousands Of lepers. N'S
according to Dutch authority m ~.
s.o,ec. Coloney J. Haga, formerly head
OF the medical service in The Nether,a ands
East indies, the actual number OF sufssrD
ers from leprosy in Holland is est,n,tad
az 80 In other countries the figures sre
much higher. In Norway for instanc.
'nere were sSs in 1907. The number n,
cases N constantinople is estimated A.
rom ooo TO eco Next to Spain and Tur-
Key IT is stated. Portugal has the most
iepers' yet no combative measure, ars
taken there.
In Paris alone there are said to bs ,so
10 0' lepers. Cases are occasionally
Drought into Belgium from the Congo
Ihere Is no longer a definite ieprosv in
iecuon center in the United Kingdom,
adds Doctor Haga.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-25

A number Of local football enthu-
sfasts, who were much Gratited with
the work OF the Colby team last Sat
urday are pl aning on going to Orono
on Saturday to see the game with the
University Of Maine there. They feel
that Colby really has a good team this
year and that It will put up a hard
fought contest against the University
boys. The members OF the team have
been working hard all the week and
the coaches feel satisfied that they are
going 20 make a good showing al
though they do not care to predict
what will be the outcome OF the con-
test