City Hospital to rebuilt Ward F after fire and blast
Trustees meet to plan immediate reconstruction and possible enlargement of Ward F damaged by a fire and explosion Saturday night. Fifty three male patients rescued report no ill effects. Nurse Miss Katherine Lee struck by flying glass will not lose eyesight. State Chemist Wedger and police conclude the blaze started by spontaneous combustion in basement storeroom.
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City Hospital
Ward F
Katherine Lee
Wedger
Builds New Tissue Father John's Medicine Nourishes Pale and Thin
Father John's Medicine is described as a pure wholesome food based tonic that strengthens and builds new tissue. The product is claimed to be the best remedy for those pale, thin and run down and is stated to be free from alcohol and dangerous drugs.
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Father John
American Airplanes Compare Favorably With European Models
New York April 15 American air planes type for type are equal to the best European products and American fighting machines are safer, according to an official report by the advisory committee on aeronautics. The study supports a plan for aerial defences leveraging aircraft to protect shipping and hunt enemy submarines, details of which remain confidential.
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New York
Advisory Committee On Aeronautics
Nathaniel R. Usher
Naval Reserve Forces
Third Naval District
Baby Week in the North End Launches with Doctors
The North End begins Baby Week with a mothers meeting at the North Bennet Street Industrial School led by Dr. Karl Percy and Dr. Michele Nigro. Lectures and exhibits will be held across five department stores as the program promotes breastfeeding and regular meals, fresh air, and doctor visits for children.
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North End
North Bennet Street
Karl Percy
Michele Nigro
Percy
Publicity group backs anti initiative in South Dakota
The publicity committee led by Charles Adams announces Governor Norbeck says the 18 year old law failed its purpose and serves corporate interests. The Union for a Progressive Convention backs the initiative and referendum and plans a statewide campaign with meetings before the election.
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Committee On Publicity
Charles Irancis Adams
Norbeck
South Dakota
Norbecks
Union For A Progressive Convention
Roxbury Boys' Club Opens 10-Day Campaign Rally
A 10-day Roxbury Boys' Club fund drive to raise 75000 dollars starts tonight with a rally at Intercolonial Tall Roxbury. Mayor Curley to be principal speaker and James J. Storrow or former Governor Foss to preside.
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Roxbury
Campaign to Raise 200000 for New England Hospital
During Baby Week the New England Hospital for Women and Children announces a 10 day drive to raise 200000. The campaign begins a week from today and coincides with the Pope Dispensary activities.
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New England Hospital For Women and Children
Italians Rally at Faneuil Hall Over Flag Display
About 1500 Italians shouted at Faneuil Hall when janitor William McLaughlin blocked bringing the Italian flag into the building without the American flag. A 5000-strong parade preceded a mass meeting to recruit a U S company. flags of both nations were shown, but the Italian banner was barred without U S colors.
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Faneuil Hall
William MceLaughlin
Italy
United States
Boston Italians Uphold Wilson At Crowded Hall
A heated gathering of 1100 Italians in Boston sparked a near riot as they rallied behind President Wilson and his policies. Leaders calmed the crowd while 1500 inside and 6300 outside pressed for admission before order returned with speakers from Quincy Market.
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Bedlam
Quincy
Boston
Wilson
Italians Rally Behind Wilson as City Hails Allies
At North End Park and Hanover Street crowds gathered as bands played The Star Spangled Banner. Henry Wells urged Italian Americans to keep their first allegiance to the United States while supporting Woodrow Wilson. William Fitzgerald stressed unity and duty to back the President. Mayor Curley praised America’s stand with the Allies as Dr. Brindisi and others spoke. Governor McCall’s letter congratulated Italians as allies.
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North End Park
Hanover Street
Prince Street
Henry W. Wells
Senate
House
Commonwealth
Stars and Stripes
United States
William T. A. Fitzgerald
Register of Deeds
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Lincoln
Curley
America
Charles H. Fiske, Jr
Rocco Brindisi
Charles Grillo
Frank Severoni
McCall
Fragments Of Fifty Dollar Bills Found On Malden Street
Florist Frank J. Walsh of Malden found parts of a fifty dollar bill yesterday near his home on Maple Street. He collected two pieces of two dollar bills and a fragment of a ten dollar note. Local boys scoured the area hoping to recover the rest. The portions Walsh holds are damaged with missing numbers. Further searches were planned.
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Frank J. Walsh
Malden
Maple Street
Mr. Walsh
Auto overturns injuring two brothers in Somerville
An automobile owned and driven by Newton B Hayden turned over while turning from High land avenue into Cherry street in Somerville early yesterday. Newton B Hayden suffered a deep cut above the right eye and possible internal injuries. His brother Everett Hayden sustained cuts and abrasions.
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Highland Avenue
Cherry Street
Somerville
Newton B. Hayden
Hayden
Everett
Newton
Seek Plan for Aiding Dependents
Washington April 15 An investigation to devise a uniform system for caring for dependents of men in the army or navy will be undertaken by the Chamber of Commerce at the request of the Council of National Defence A special committee of employers will be named to advise the council on the subject Secretary Baker suggested temporary arrangements with employees until a system is approved Some employers already pay the full salary or the difference between army wage and prior pay F A Ziberling Akron Ohio manufacturer will likely chair the committee Its first meeting will be held in Washington soon.
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Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Council of National Defence
Council
Chamber
Defence Council
Baker
National Guard
F. A. Ziberling
Akron
Ohio
Many Sunday Flag Raisings Across Greater Boston
Yesterday’s Sabbath observance featured multiple flag raisings across the city. The largest ceremony unfurled an American flag and allied nations from Tremont Temple, with hundreds on Tremont Street singing America. Navy yard sailors and National Guardsmen joined in. another notable raise occurred at the Hebrew Educational Alliance on Harrishof and Harold streets in Roxbury.
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Greater Boston
Tremont Temple
Tremont Street
America
Tremont Temple Brotherhood
Navy Yard
National
Hebrew Educational Alliance
Harrishof
Harold Streets
Roxbury
Mayor E Willard Speaks at Chelsea Flag Raising
Mayor E Willard delivered the principal address at a flag raising yesterday noon under the Men's Class auspices at the First Congregational Church on County Road Chelsea.
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E. Willard
First Congregational Church
County Road
Chelsea
Five Campfire Girls to Wed Patriots Day
Miss Julia A. Butler of Chelsea Camp Fire Girl will wed George A. Percy of Quincy on Patriots Day. The Chelsea Camp Fire group notes several members have recently married, and urges teens despondent about marriage to join Chickawaba Camp to find life partners.
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Julia A. Butler
Chelsea
Dayto
George A. Percy
Quincy
Chickawaba
Campfire Girls
George Butler
Essex Street
Walsh to Be Toastmaster at National Defence Dinner
A large turnout is expected for the Pilgrim Publicity Association dinner at the South Armory on Irvington Street April 18. Former Ambassador James W. Gerard will speak, ex Governor David I Walsh will toastmaster, and Governor’s and Mayor’s tables will host regional leaders with about 2000 tickets sold. Proceeds go to the Massachusetts National Guard.
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Pilgrim Publicity Association
South Armory
Irvington Street
Huntington Avenue
Germany
James W. Gerard
David I. Walsh
Gerard
New England
Curley
Massachusetts
Massachusetts National Guard
Bedford Police Chief Departure Leaves Town Without Leader
Bedford reports Ed ward I. Kelley’s long term as chief of police ended at midnight. Until the Board of Selectmen appoint a replacement, the town will be without a police chief.
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Bedford
Edward I. Kelley
Board of Selectmen
Five Mariners Rescued After Four Days Adrift in Open Boat
After four days in mid Atlantic with no food or water and a heavy northeast gale, captain and crew of the Boston schooner John S Beecham were rescued by the steam trawler Wave eight days ago and brought into Boston last night. They were nearly dead from exposure and had to be lifted from their boat.
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Mid- Atlantic
Boston
John S. Beecham
Beecham Sailed From Liverpool Sinks In Storm Rescue Crew
The schooner John S. Beecham sailed March 31 from Liverpool New York with 112 tons of wood pulp. After two days adrift in a south easter and snowstorm the crew of six were rescued by Captain Richard Tobin of the Wave. Survivors include Theodore Doucette Watson Iyre Felix Gallant Andrew Arneson Leon Zettis. The Beecham owner Fyfe lost his vessel not insured.
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John S. Beecham
Liverpool
N. Y
New York
Hooker
Richard Tobin
Theodora Doucette
Portland
Watson Iyre
Felix Gallant
Andrew Arneson
Norway
Leon Zettis
Rotterdam
Fyfe
Beecham
Unidentified man found dying from opium poisoning
An unidentified Chinaman was found unconscious in a doorway near Pleasant Street and Shawmut Avenue yesterday afternoon. He was taken to City Hospital and found to be suffering from opium poisoning. his name was placed on the dangerous list. No papers or identifying marks were found on his person.
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Pleasant Street
Shawmut Avenue
City Hospital
Tie
Iin
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Roxbury Boys’ Club
Campaign For Women’s Hospital
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