Rich cargo from India lands on Mystic wharf
The British steamship Jeserie arrived from Calcutta and Colombo with seven thousand tons of freight valued near 7 million dollars. Major items include 5000 tons of raw rubber for Akron to make tires, 100000 gallons of coconut oil for cosmetics, and thousands of bales of hemp, jute, hides, tea, silks, and more. Only a small portion will be discharged locally, the rest sent to New York importers.
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India
Jeserie
Mystic Wharf
Calcutta
Colombo
Port Said
Oran
Akron
Oho
New York
Harbor Strikers Agree to Armistice in New York
A 48 hour armistice postpones the general New York harbor strike called for 6 am. Officials of the Marine Workers' Affiliation and James L Hughes federal mediator agreed to the pause at a conference.
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New York
New York Harbor
Marine Workers
James l. Hughes
East Boston Officers Dismissed for Conduct Unbecoming
Three of four East Boston officers were found guilty and dismissed by Commissioner Curtis after a lengthy trial board. Greene Murray and Mullen were dismissed. Bar Jordan received punishment and will transfer to Roxbury Crossing. Healy will replace Jordan at Roxbury Crossing as other transfers take effect. The trial board included Captains Harriman Fitzgerald and Reardon.
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East Boston
Curtis
Robert S. Greene
John J. Murray
Martin F. Mullen
Bar B. Jordan
Greene
Murray
Atlantic Avenue
Jordan
Roxbury Crossing
Jeremiah S. Healy
Joseph Harriman
Richard Fitzgerald
William Reardon
John H. Bohling
Health Department
Michael J. Fitzgerald
John F. Fitzgerald
Division 16
George Brooks
Taxi Bandits Barred From Devens Camp Rides
Devens April 16. Taxi drivers charging more than 25 cents per person for Depot square trips to cantonment will be barred from entering the reservation. Military police will enforce overcharge and speed regulations with licenses revoked and probation for others.
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Devens
Depot Square
Regimental Ball of the 101st April 24
On the eve of parade day April 24 the regimental ball of the 101st infantry will be held in Exhibition Hall Mechanics' Building. The event is a complimentary ball for Boston's own boys under the Women's Auxiliary of the Associate Members of the 101st. Colonel Logan is the recipient of plans. Major William O'Brien chairs the officers' reception and leads the dancing program.
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101St Infantry
Exhibition Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
101St
Logan
William O’brien
Farmer given six months for chopping off hand in draft case
Camp Girardeau Mo April 16 Albert Wheeling a 25 year old Holcomb Missouri farmer pleaded guilty in the United States District Court to chopping off his left hand with an axe July 21 to evade military service He was sentenced to six months in prison by Federal Judge Dyer
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Camp Girardeau
Albert Wheeling
Holcomb
United States District Court
Dyer
Wheeling
Fire destroys post office and store in North Dana
A fire on Main street in North Dana destroyed a building housing the post office and Lester L. Hager general store and an adjoining dwelling occupied by Thomas Ryan. Estimated loss was 15000 dollars.
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North Dana
Main Street
Lester L. Hager
Thomas Ryan
Gallivan Links Boston Telephone Strike to Burleson
Congressman James A. Gallivan, on a trip to Staunton, met with Secretary Tumulty at the White House to press the Boston telephone strike issue. He said the strike was aimed at Burleson and praised Miss O Connor as a leader trying to avert the disruption, while Tumulty pledged continued concern and contact with the post office department and Secretary Wilson.
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Staunton
James A. Gallivan
Tumulty
White House
Boston
Burleson
Miss O’connor
Burieson
Post Office Department
Wilson
Labor
Gallivan
Controversy Reaches President With Girls’ Side Claimed
A note proposes contacting President Wilson to relay the girls’ perspective of the dispute to the nation’s chief executive, aiming to ensure their side is heard at the highest level.
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Wilson
Legion Invites Governor to Attend St Louis Conference
The Massachusetts Committee of the American Legion at 99 Chauncy Street invited Governor Coolidge and Adjutant General Stevens to attend the Legion conference in St Louis on May 8.
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Massachusetts Committee of the American Legion
Chauncy Street
Coolidge
Adutant-General Stevens
Conference of the Legion
St. Louis
Kentucky 6. O. P. forms dry wing in Louisville
Formation of a state wide prohibition federation was announced in Louisville. The coalition includes five state and local organizations and the dry wing of the Republican Party. It aims to mobilize a large vote in the fall election to secure ratification of the state prohibition amendment.
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Louisville
Prohibition Federation
Republican Party
Kentucky
Iceberg Reported Blocking Transatlantic Shipping Route
The Cunard liner Carmania bound for Halifax with 400 Canadian troops sighted a huge iceberg about 250 feet high and 1500 feet long in latitude 47 10 N longitude 47 42 W, about 800 miles from Halifax. The message was relayed by radio today.
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Halifax
Cunard
Carmania
Liverpool
Delicate Lace Petticoats Described With Frilly Details
The text notes frivolous garments fashioned from white marines lace with black chiffon side panels. A gold tissue ribbon is threaded through the design, highlighting a decorative approach to undergarments.
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Marines
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