Loyalists and Pro Germans Split in Wisconsin Senate Race
On the eve of the April 1 special election in Milwaukee the outcome is set to reveal loyalties, as pro German votes are expected to go to Victor L Berger while loyal American voters divide between Joseph Davies and Irvine Lenroot. The report notes bakeries experimenting with banana flour and war bread as New York approves a 33 percent tapioca-based loaf.
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New York
Peace Times
Boston
Milwaukee
Socialist Party
Joseph Jr. Davies
Irvine L. Lenroot
Victor L. Berger
Connecticut Hires Boston Health Official To Lead Vital Statistics
A Boston Board of Health veteran is set to head the Connecticut State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics in Hartford. This marks a second recent exit from Boston’s bureau as leaders move to higher national roles. Balfe leaves Boston after joining Connecticut with several offers from distant states reportedly on the table.
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Boston Health Department
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Connecticut
State Board of Health
Boston Board of Health
William H. Davis
Bureau
United States Bureau of Vital Statistics
Washington
James P. Balfe
Davis
Connecticut Wealth Service
Vital Statistics Bureau
Board of Health
Hartford
Balfe
Boston Health Service
Balfe declines Boston offer for Connecticut post
Mr Balfe, born in Dorchester and living with his parents at 58 Lonsdale street, declined a Boston health service opportunity to accept a Connecticut post offering a higher salary and broader scope. The Connecticut position aligns with methods introduced by Dr Davis and Balfe in Boston.
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Davis
Connecticut
Boston Health Service
Balfe
Dorchester
Nicholas Balfe
Lonsdale Street
Rise Likely in Electric Rates After Daylight Time
President Charles I. Edgar of the Edison Electric Illuminating Company testified before the Gas and Electric Light Commission that daylight saving may cut gas and electricity use but will raise prices. He warned the seven month drop in consumption would force a rate hike, with the domestic user bearing most of the burden.
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Charles I. Edgar
Edison Electric Illuminating Company
Edgar
Gas and Electric Light Commission
Grenville S. MacFarland
Choral Club Plans Wednesday Meeting and War Education Events
Dorchester School Centre hosts the Choral Club for organization with Harvard Quartet director Wirt Phillips. Free motion pictures and a food demonstration accompany. Thursday at 3 PM, Dorchester High Hall hosts Mothers' Club with Lt. Harry G Milston on The Progress of the War. war pictures to follow. Friday evening Mrs I R Miranda chairs a KE 101st Engineers fund event.
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Dorchester School Centre
Wirt Phillips
Harvard Quartet
Dorchester High School
Mothers’ Club
Harry G. Milston
Company KE
101St Regiment, U. S. Engineers
1St Corps
I. R. Miranda
Cow and Calf Wander Allston Through Shops
A black and white cow and a brown and white calf wandered Harvard Avenue in Allston yesterday. They separated from a crowd, visited a florist and tailor, then browsed a 5 and 10 cent store near the Brighton abattoir. Staff described the sights as livelier than the fictional bull in the china shop.
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Harvard Avenue
Allston
Brighton
Cow and calf cause chaos at Marinello Shop
A cow and her offspring rampaged through the Marinello Shop at 166 Harvard Avenue at noon, chewing flowers and damaging merchandise. Hairdressers and clerks were startled, and a florist neighbor reported torn plants and broken crockery as the animals wandered into the rear shop space. An elderly clerk described mistaking them for customers before reacting.
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Marinello
Harvard Avenue
Agnes Campbell
Cows Invade Harvard Ave Stores Chew Through Goods
A cow and calf wandered into BE Levy and other Harvard avenue shops, chewing lilies, violets, and other merchandise. Workers describe the chaos as the owner chased them away with a club while staffers scoured for missing items and sleeves and waited for the owner to claim the cows.
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Morris Kaplin
Morris
BE. Levy
Harvard Avenue
Conductor Loses Both Legs in Trolley Accident
Edward M. Gardner aged 28 of 136 Morrison Avenue West Somerville a conductor for the Boston Elevated last evening suffered the amputation of both legs below the knees after a trolley accident. He was thrown under the wheels while adjusting a pole near Broadway and Garrison Avenue and his legs were crushed at Somerville Hospital where he is on the dangerous list.
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Edward M. Gardner
Morrison Avenue
West Somerville
Boston Elevated
Somerville Hospital
Gardner
Clarendon Hill
Broadway
Garrison Avenue
Tie
Somerville Hosipital
Smileage Ball A Big Success In Boston Dark Ballroom
In the crowded Copley Plaza ballroom Old Glory lit by a searchlight rose at 10 20 last night to symbolize the Smileage Ball. Officers stood at attention as The Star Spangled Banner played and tears filled the room. Mayor Peters introduced Lieutenant Governor Coolidge who presented Joe Chapple with a silk flag for Massachusetts troops in France. Chapple will carry the story of the ball to 8000 Massachusetts boys. Notables included General and Mrs Johnston General and Mrs Albright Colonel S Melis Williamson President and Mrs Maclaurin and many others. Mrs Edwin a Shuman was hostess.
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Copley Plaza
Boston
Peters
Coolidge
Joe Chapple
Chapple
France
Massachusetts
John A. Johnston
F. H. Albright
William R. Bush
S. Melis
Williamson
Granville F. Foss, Jr
Richard C. Maclaurin
Robert J. Bottomley
Robert Lincoln O'Brien
Andrew J. Peters
Julia Prendergast
W. A. Grazier
Louis K
Fire at Causeway building sparks three alarms
A five story brick building at Causeway and Beverly streets housing the American Glue Company Eastern Metal Refining and Richards & Co was set ablaze last night. Firefighters battled a fast spreading blaze for three alarms with damage pegged at 50000 dollars. Fire origin was the second floor rear where Eastern Metal Refining works on government contracts. Firemen reported spontaneous combustion of excelsior packed crucibles. Three women from Richards Company office rescued seven shotguns but shells were missing. Two firefighters were injured by falling glass.
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Causeway and
Beverly Streets
American Glue Company
Eastern Metal & Refining Company and Richards & Co., Inc
Eastern Metal & Refining Company
Richards Company
Edward C. Dowd
Fort Hill Square
J. P. Newman
Engine 8
North End
Dowd
Newman
Pastor Schleuter Dies En Route to City Hospital
The 80 year old Rev John P M Schleuter an assistant pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Shawmut Avenue died after a heart attack at Tremont and Pleasant streets yesterday. He collapsed in an ambulance en route to City Hospital after serving in Boston for over 30 years. He was born in Germany and a member of the Jesuit order. The body rests in the church tomorrow and Thursday with a 9 30 solemn high mass of requiem. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery Worcester.
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John P. M. Schileuter
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Shawmut Avenue
Tremont and
Pleasant Streets
City Hospital
Father Schleuter
Order of Jesuits
Germany
Boston
Washington
Holy Cross Cemetery
Worcester
Mooney Appeals to Governor for Pardon
Thomas J. Mooney applied today to Governor Stephens for a pardon from the death sentence imposed on him in San Francisco. The appeal follows Mooney’s conviction in the labor-related bombing case and requests clemency from the state’s executive.
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Mooney
San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Stephens
Spring Blood Purifiers Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Ad
Advertisement promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier taken before meals and Peptiron iron tonic after meals as the ideal spring regimen. Claims to restore impure and exhausted blood, relieve rheumatism scrofula and tumors, improve appetite digestion and sleep, and recommends Hood's Pills for liver and digestion when coated tongue stomach trouble.
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Hood
Boots and Feet Care Warned for Service Members
Soldiers and sailors are urged to use Allen's antiseptic powder and boot base to reduce friction, soothe callouses, and keep feet comfortable for marching at sea or on shore. Plattsburg Manual recommends daily use to ease tired and aching feet.
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Allen
Plattsburg
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