Flag Raisings Across Greater Boston Mark Civic Observance
Several flag raisings were held yesterday across Greater Boston. A notable ceremony took place at the River Street car barns in Cambridge for the Boston Elevated Railway Company with more than 900 employees participating. Addresses were given by President Brush of the Elevated, Mayor Rockwood of Cambridge, and former Mayor Wardwell.
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Joint Concert for Red Cross by Copeland and Baker
Pianist George Copeland and soprano Martha Atwood Baker gave a Jordan Hall recital for the American Red Cross fund yesterday afternoon. Baker sang works by Leroux Palmgren Debussy Poldowski Chausson Ibel Riego Brandt Silver Crist, while Copeland performed Bach Mozart MacDowell Strawinsky Debussy Satie Villar Tutiña Albeniz Chabrier. The program highlighted Baker’s evolving vocal elegance and Copeland’s inspired modern French and Russian pieces, ending with Baker’s rendition of The Star Spangled Banner amid Copeland’s martial accompaniment.
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$3,000,000 for Fleet Base at Hampton Roads
Secretary Daniels recommends Congress approve 3 million dollars to acquire Jamestown Exposition site and adjacent tracts in Hampton Roads Virginia for a fleet operating base. Funds cover land 1.4 million and immediate needs including training station pier and initial development totaling 1.6 million.
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U SMakes Big Copper Saving
Washington reports a government saving of 850000 on copper cargo cases for the navy after Baruch's agreement with copper producers. The plan has the government receive copper needed to fulfill orders from manufacturers at reduced rates, with multiple million tons planned at the last decade's average price. Baruch is pursuing similar terms with lead and zinc producers and has secured a favorable steel price.
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Reciprocity With Canada Opens Wheat Trade
Ottawa reports the government adds wheat, wheat flour and semolina to the free list to enable mutual access under reciprocal tariffs. U S will admit free wheat and products from any country that allows American wheat without duty. Canada previously blocked this. The change reflects export difficulties and a tight British market for lower grade Canadian wheat. Duties removed include 10 cents per bushel on wheat and 4 cents per barrel on flour.
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Wife Accused: Rose Testifies of Abuse in Central Court
Music teacher Frank Rose testified that his wife threw boiling water and beat him with an iron implement in Georgetown home. He faces charges of non-support for himself and four children. Judge Winn postponed the case to April 24.
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Freezone Corn Remedy Headlines Safety Claim
A Cincinnati chemist reports a new ether compound named freezone now sold in tiny bottles for a few cents. Applied to a tender corn or callus, it removes soreness and allows the corn to lift off with the fingers without pain or skin irritation. It works on hard and soft corns and calluses.
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Alderman Hamlin Objects To Accusations In Heated Meeting
The Everett aldermanic chamber grew tense as Alderman W S Hamlin protested being called a liar by a fellow politician amid sharp exchanges last night.
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Germany Admits Large Aisne Battle Front
Berlin reports in an official statement that a major French assault on the Aisne has begun after ten days of heavy bombardment. The fighting spans a 40 kilometre front around Germany's foremost positions with a bitter engagement in progress.
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