Miss Hope Thacher Loses Airedale Hoblie Again
Miss Hope Thacher daughter of Congressman Thomas C. Thacher of Yarmouth and 288 Beacon Street has lost her Airedale Hoblie. The dog, a known explorer with a red collar bearing the name Hope Thacher Yarmouth Mass, has endured many lost and found adventures over his two years.
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Thomas C. Thacher
Yarmouth
Beacon Street
Hoblie
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Hobbe
St. Lawrence
Boston
Albany
Burns of Cambridge Joins Continental Clothing House
One of Cambridge to Belmont residents, Mr Burns, a longtime local retail figure with Knights of Columbus ties and civic involvement, joins the Continental Clothing House selling force. He brings twenty years of experience with major clothing houses, aiming to serve Cambridge friends with Hart Schaffner & Marx and other leading brands from a large stock.
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Continental Clothing House
Burns
Continental
Cambridge Council No. 74
Knights of Columbus
Cambridge Lodge
B. P. O. Ellis
St. Mary’s School
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Belmont
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Detective Failed as Dog Hobbe Returns Home
A detective was hired but failed to locate Hobbe who arrived in a crate sent by an unknown person. Hobbe has wire hair and a short staccato bark and has wandered through Malden and Beacon Street, prompting numerous newspaper notices. The Animal Rescue League aided in his return.
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Hobbe
Animal Rescue League
Malden
Thacher
Beacon Street
Wilson Shatters Precedent On Read Message In Person
The article portrays President Wilson breaking prior norms by planning to deliver his message to Congress in person and open caucus doors to all, signaling a marked shift from past presidents. It notes Democratic worries that he will press his agenda forcefully, possibly using a stump campaign if Congress resists. The piece suggests a dynamic, unsettled start to a lively session.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Man Without a Country Seeks Flag and Citizenship in City Hall
Hugh Ferris, a Scot born Irishman who renounced allegiance to the British King, appeared at City Hall claiming he has no country and lost his flag. He seeks help to regain his flag and to obtain American citizenship, while officials offer to pursue restoration of the flag and assist his naturalization efforts.
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Hugh Ferris
New City Hall Annex
Greenock
Scotland
Ferris
the Heather
New City Hall
Ferris Claims Flag Incident Sparks School Tension
Ferris admits he raised the Irish flag atop the annex and did not intend to bid farewell to the banner. He says someone now seems ready to remove him from the flag permanently and he has not been able to retrieve it.
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Ferris
Telephone Strike Off For Present In Boston
The Boston telephone dispute moves toward arbitration with State Board mediation. President Spalding and Union leaders push for earlier decisions while company executives consider conference options to avert a strike. Both sides show willingness to arbitrate unresolved issues if needed.
Strike breakers arrive as Boston telephone workers face dispute
The Boston union reports 18 strikebreakers arrived on the 11 o'clock train and a special New York train is to bring more operatives. Union leaders vow to await arbitration and accuse the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. of violating the agreement. Peter W. Collins relays details as officers consider next steps.
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Boston
New York
State Board of Arbitration
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Peter W. Collins
Boston Central Labor Union
Collins
G. M. Bugniazer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Back Bay
Thompson New York
Treas
Women workers vote at union election in Boston
The article details a Boston union election scene with women voters arriving by train from New York and cars taking them to union offices. Election oversight included Miss Ethel Hyman and President Annie Molloy with G M Bugniazer supervising. ballot procedures used the city regulation box.
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Union
Warrenton Street
Ethel Hyman
Mary Matthews
Annie EK. Molloy
G. M. Bugniazer
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Telephone girls vote for strike over wages and conditions
At midnight more than 1800 telephone operators voted overwhelmingly to strike unless wage and working condition demands are met. Ballots counted by the union were sealed and stored as negotiations with the company and state continue. If no agreement by Wednesday the envelopes will be opened to reveal the result of yesterday’s vote. Mary R. Kelley cast the first ballot as workers filled the polls.
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New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Board of Arbitration
Hello Girls
Boston
Spalding
Samuel L. Powers
Telephone Operators’ Union
Annie Molloy
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
State Board
Mary R. Kelley
Milton Exchange
Boston Chamber weighs action to avert telephone strike
President James J. Storrow urged a directors meeting to form a committee and work with the telephone company and the operators. He warned a sudden stoppage would disrupt home and business service and asked for forbearance while differences are reconciled. An executive committee voted to call a special board meeting at 2 15 today to consider the committee appointment.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
James J. Storrow
Telephone Operators’ Union
Boston Chamber of Comerce
Telephone Company
Tied Up at Forest Hills as Train Breaks Wiring
Traffic at Forest Hills Elevated station stalled for over an hour when a disabled train crossed over south of the station causing a short circuit and blocking the inbound track. From 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. no trains ran between Dudley street and Forest Hills, forcing hundreds to use surface lines before full service returned.
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Forest Hills
Dudley Street
Morton Street
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