Sullivan Named Public Works Head Takes Office Today
Mayor Thomas F. Sullivan, newly appointed public works commissioner by Mayor Peters, will assume office today after formal qualification before City Clerk James Donovan. The Civil Service Commission confirmed the appointment, with the role offering a $9000 yearly salary. Edward F. Murphy’s resignation, effective under Mayor Curley, was accepted by Mayor Peters last night.
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Thomas F. Sullivan
Peters
Sullivan
James Donovan
Civil Service Commission
Edward F. Murphy
Curley
Murphy
Bartenders Deny Protest Over Beer Price Increase
John W. Conly secretary of Local 77 of the Bartenders Union says a Post article alleging a protest against the five cent beer price rise was in error. He states no such action was taken by the union.
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The
Post
Bartenders’ Union
John W. Conly
Mr. Conly
Liberty Bond Slogan Reiterates War Bond Message
A wartime public notice stresses the value of Liberty Bonds, urging citizens to invest now to fund national efforts. The message links financial support to freedom and security, underscoring the bond's role in wartime economy and citizen sacrifice.
That First Gray Hair Cosmetic Ad Claim
An old advertisement extols Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair naturally. It describes applying the product with a sponge or brush, promising fading grays by morning and restored color after a few uses, while noting it is not a disease treatment.
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Wyeth
Chicago professor expelled amid scandal at university
William Isaac Thomas, sociology professor at the University of Chicago, was dismissed after a secret board session following a recent arrest at a hotel with Mrs. R. M. Granger. The case draws federal and civil investigations, with Thomas to face Morals Court on disorderly conduct charges and a warrant issued for Granger. Mrs. Thomas nurses Granger as federal agents review movements from New York to Chicago via Washington.
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Chicago
William Isaac Thomas
University of Chicago
R. M. Granger
France
Thomas
Granger
Morals Court
New York
Washington
Department of Justice
Whist Party for St Ambrose at Parish House
A whist party will be held at the parish house Adams street Field's Corner on Friday evening April 19 to raise funds for St Ambrose's table at the bazaar to aid the Home for Destitute Catholic Children later at Mechanics building Mrs John Gorman leads a women’s committee and will oversee arrangements.
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Adams’ Street
Field’s Corner
St. Ambrose’s
Mechanics’building
John Gorman
Bond Offer Promoted to Loan With Good Interest
The speaker urges readers to lend money for a bond purchase promising favorable interest. No profit expectation is stated beyond the listed return. The call to action centers on acquiring the bond today as a financial opportunity.
Liberty Loan Rally at Shubert Theatre Calls For Aid
Major M S Boehm of the Canadian Army tells 1000 Jordan Marsh employees that Germans surrender when time is right and urges contribution to the third Liberty Loan. The event featured speeches by Governor McCall Senator Cavanagh and others as firm pays first instalment for $50 or $100 bonds.
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M. S. Boehm
Jordan Marsh Company
Liberty Loan
Shubert Theatre
Barracks
Avon Street
First Corps Cadets
McCall
James F. Cavanagh
Boehm
Toole T. Jewell
Liberty Loan Committee of
New England
Hawkins
Major Boehm
England
France
Cavanagh
United States
Jewell
Brandywine
Lafayette
Jordan Marsh CO
Liberty Barracks
Tremont Street
Former Soldier Arrested for Wearing Uniform in Boston
Robert Morrison of Boston, a former regular army soldier recently discharged, was arrested by the army provost guard at the Liberty Loan Cottage on the Common. He wore a uniform at the time and is accused of unlawfully donning the uniform and collecting $10 monthly military aid at the State House, with further claims of falsified discharge papers.
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Robert Morrison
Boston
Army Provost Guard
Liberty Loan Cottage
State House
Why are there so many in this country question
The speaker asks why so many from the old world settle in the United States and attributes it to freedom. The message urges readers to protect the nation’s spirit and institutions by purchasing a Bond as a patriotic act.
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Public Works
William Schedley
Union St
Providence
R. I
Heart OF Business
Theatre District
Aylsworth Brown
Industrial Trust Co
Frank Healy
Turks Head Building
Mrs. Granger
Board of Trustees
Harry Pratt Judson
ST. Ambrose
Gilchrist
Billie Burke
Hamburg
Store OF Progress Gilchirist Co
Liberty
Gilchrist CO
B. Jones
Famous Black Watch
Prine
Sheraton
Paine Furniture Company
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Fariees
Ipswich
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