Massachusetts veterans back bill to form Grand Army Memorial Building
Nineteen Grand Army posts and twelve Women’s Relief Corps at a Suffolk County meeting endorsed the Massachusetts Legislature’s bill to incorporate the Grand Army Memorial Building Association. The incorporators listed include Ham, Gilman, Billings, Wilder, Walsh, their associates and successors, and the Grand Army and Sons of Veterans officers. The session of one hundred veterans met in the old Franklin building’s lower hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Suffolk County Association
Massachusetts
Grand Army Memorial Building Association
Benjamin A. Ham
John B. Gilman
John D. Billings
George W. Wilder
Richard R. Walsh
The
Sons of Veterans
Old Franklin
Gray Hair and Safety Color Restorer Ad
Mary T. Goldman promotes Gray Hair and Safety color restorer, claiming quick return to natural color on gray and bleached hair. Includes free trial package and comb, asks readers to mail in their original hair color, and lists pricing and direct ordering from Goldman Building, St. Paul Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Goldman
Woodwand
Goldman Bldg
St. Paul, Minn
Women and officials preside at 1151 Washington gathering
At 1151 Washington Street the event chaired by Commander Charles O. Newell featured speakers Past Department Commanders Fisk and Knowles, Assistant Adjutant-General Norwell, and Adjutant Charles B. Yeaton. The Women's Relief Corps met upstairs with Mrs. Hattie Tuttle presiding. supper followed by an entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Charles O. Newell
Women's Relief Corps
Hattie Tuttle
Fisk and Knowles
Norwell
Charles B. Yeaton
Two Young Attaches Inoculated For Scarlet Fever Fail
Hayward R. C. Mott and Hugh W. Rice, two City Hospital attaches, were injected with a supposed scarlet fever bacillus five days ago and returned to work as orderlies without symptoms. The Harvard pathologist Dr. Frank Mallory called the test a negative experiment and said it neither proves nor disproves the underlying theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward R. C. Mott
Hugh W. Rice
Frank FE. Mallory
Harvard Medical School
Mallory
Post
Relief Hospital Men Hold Annual Dinner
The Haymarket Square Relief Hospital attaches held their annual dinner at the Parker House. Dr. William B. Wood entertained guests with music. Attendees included Chester R. Thompson, Timothy M. Doyle, David P. Dilks, Thomas S. Nolan, John Linher, George McDonald, chief clerk Edward G. Reed, chief steward. Thomas Ferris served as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymarket Square Relief Hospital
Parker House
William B. Wood
Chester R. Thompson
Timothy M. Doyle
David P. Dilks
Thomas S. Nolan
John Lihner
George McDonald
Edward G. Reed
Thomas Ferris
Young Cambridge Boy Struck by Auto.
Six year old Harry Powers was knocked down in Central square Cambridge when a car driven by Torquil McLeod swerved to avoid a hoop. The boy rose, retrieved his hoop, then struck the driver with fists while demanding why he was hit. McLeod stopped and checked on the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Powers
Windsor Street
Cambridge
Central Square
Torquil Mcleod
Antwerp Street
Brighton
McLeod
Maine Shell May Kill Boy
John J. Busch Jr. of Wakefield remains in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after a relic shell from the Maine exploded killing his father. An operation on Sunday night saved his eye and another delicate procedure was performed yesterday to aid his life. The Wakefield Elks plan a memorial service this afternoon at the Busch home. Funeral services for John J. Busch Sr. will be held at 2 PM tomorrow from 19 Byron Street Wakefield with burial at Lakeside Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Busch, Jr
Wakefield
Maine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Wakefield Lodge of Elks
John J. Busch,Sr
Byron Street
Julius P. West
Wakefield Methodist Church
Lakeside Cemetery
Mayor Curley Hosts Informal Housewarming Evening
Mayor James M. Curley and Mrs Curley welcomed about 60 guests on Jamaica Way in Jamaica Plain for a informal housewarming. The event featured singing and mutual friends with a buffet luncheon and no speeches. Notables included District Attorney Pelletier Secretary Slattery Patrick O’Hearn and city officials. Automobiles from Worcester Lowell and Lawrence arrived for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Curley
Jamaica Way
Jamaica Plain
Joseph Co. Pelletier
Thomas McGrail
Springfield
Edward J. Slattery
Curley
O’connell
Charles W. Lyons
Standish Wilcox
Edward McHugh
Percy Haughton
George Stallings
The
Braves
John Curley
Daniel H. Twoomey
Worcester
Lowell
Lawrence
Dr J William White Dies at 66 Philadelphia Surgeon and Educator
Dr J William White noted surgeon author and University of Pennsylvania trustee died of pneumonia at his Philadelphia home at age 66. He had suffered a vertebral disease since last September after returning from France where he led the Philadelphia committee at the American Ambulance Hospital. White was professor emeritus of surgery and advocated athletics and training. He helped restore Army Navy football links to Philadelphia and promoted Army Navy games there.
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Philadelphia
J. William White
University of Pennsylvania
France
American Ambulance Hospital
Neuilly-sur- Seine
The
Athletic Association
University
Annapolis
West Point
Army
Navy
Dorchester Youth Fatally Wounded Cleaning Revolver
Henry A MelIntyre 17 of Dorchester is dying at Massachusetts General Hospital from a bullet wound after cleaning a revolver on a Athol farm. Joseph Harrington 19 and MelIntyre brought the weapon from Boston. Harrington summoned a doctor and MelIntyre was taken by train to the hospital in serious condition with prognosis poor.
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Henry A. MelIntyre
Hancock Street
Dorchester
Massachusetts General Hospital
Athol
MelIntyre
Joseph Harrington
Mt. Pleasant Street
Boston
McIntyre
Harrington
George A. Basson
Belgian Refugee Tales Prominent Speaker Seeks Aid
Mlle. Hendrica van der Flier spoke at the Woman's Peace Party headquarters recounting Belgian refugee experiences in Holland. She, daughter of the late royal chaplain who attended Queen Wilhelmina's coronation and marriage, aims to raise $100,000 for an educational home for refugee children.
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Belgium
Holland
Mlle
Hendrica van der Flier
Woman's Peace Party
Mlle. van der Flier
Wilhelmina
Prince Consort
Trial continues in Rogers murder case as defense fights insanity
The state rests its case against Mrs. Rogers in a high profile Bronx trial. Prosecutor Martin seeks murder findings while defense attorney Chanler portrays Rogers as a devoted mother. Witnesses include neighbors, a hospital clerk, and police officer detailing the children's suffering and Rogers's statements. The jury was seated quickly and the trial resumes tomorrow with Dr. Hammond expected for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Rogers
Martin
Rogers
Chanler
Graeme Hammond
Little John
Loretta
West One Hundred and Sixty-seventh Street
Anna Rouquemore Rogers
Caroline Giddings Rogers
Daniel J. Keily
High Bridge
Roger
Special Aid Rooms Open In Summer By Boston Givers
The Special Aid Society headquarters at 601 Boylston Street will stay open through the summer thanks to gifts from Boston business men and Back Bay residents. Mrs. Samuel Mixter, in charge of the preparedness rooms, says several hundred dollars in checks have made this possible.
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Boston
Back Bay
Special Aid Society
Boylston Street
Samuel Mixter
Poslam Promises Fast Skin Relief and Eczema Cure
Advertisement touts Poslam for quick skin healing and reduction of redness in rashes pimples and eruptions. Claims superior results against eczema and other virulent skin maladies, plus Poslam Soap for daily use. Sample offered for 4e stamps from Emergency Laboratories New York. Sold by all druggists.
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Emergency Laboratories
West 25Th St
New York City
Women’s City Club Ballot Ready for Members
The Women’s City Club has sent its ballot to members granting a week to review nominees ahead of the May first election. President Mrs James J Storrow continues for another year. Secretary candidates include Flora McDonald and Marjorie Bouve, with committee nominees such as Dean Sarah Louise Arnold, Caroline Cook, Mrs Samuel W McCall, and Mabel B Ury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s City Club
James J. Storrow
Flora McDonald
Beacon Street
Marjorie Bouve
Sarah Louise Arnold
Simmons College
Caroline J. Cook
Plan Affair for Jewish War Fund
The Associated Clubs of Greater Boston will host an entertainment and dance at Convention Hall next Thursday evening to aid Jewish war sufferers. It marks the first joint effort by the associations with broad state support. Max Henry Newman chairs. ball committee includes Edward N. Marcus Miss Francis Meyers and Abraham C. Goldberg. Reception committee members are Israel Ruby and David Saklad. Proceeds go to the American Jewish Relief Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Boston
Max Henry Newman
Edward N. Marcus
Francis Meyers
Abraham C. Goldberg
Israel Ruby
David Saklad
American Jewish Relief Committee
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Wolf
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T. D. Baker Co, Provisioners
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Hollis Sts
Dr. Edwards
H. Leroy Lea
University Avenue
Lea
William R. Geist
Columbia University
Talesmen
Lebanon Hospital
Mr. Rogers
Tim Duane
Tenry Furstenberg
Blucher
Ricf, & Hutchins
High Street
Mass
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Signet
Atlas Shoe Co
Jewish War Fund
Brockton
Beverly
Hyde Park
Lynn
Kennedy
Providence
Young Men’s
New England
Hawley Streets
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