Sunday Golf Sprint by Billy Sunday at Arcola Club
Billy Sunday known as a baseball evangelist completed a nine hole round at Arcola County Golf Club in 50. He rested after two hours of golf before the revival events. He was accompanied by B D Ackley secretary William Arnold Jack Cardiff trainer and his son George.
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Paterson
Billy Sunday
Arcola County Golf Club
B. D. Ackley
William Arnold
Jack Cardiff
George
Sunday Sprints at Club Course End with Sunday Win
Evangelist Sunday and his son George win a nine hole match against Ackley and Arnold. Sunday displays speed and power with a brassie, while managing a lively crowd and finishing strong with a tee shot and a finishing putt. Meanwhile local Chamber of Commerce shares plans for a new headquarters and a big membership drive to boost regional transportation and business unity.
Chamber Plans Grand New Home and Campaign
A proposal for a new Chamber of Commerce building with clubhouse facilities in the city center and a sweeping campaign to expand the Chamber’s influence was outlined at the American House. About 100 members heard plans to reach all 4500 members and deepen personal ties to explain the organization’s work.
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Chamber
Louis K. Liggett
Chamber of Commerce
Hall
New England
Benefit Concert for Frances E Willard Settlement Held at Copley Plaza
A social and financial success marked by the Frances E Willard settlement benefit concert at Copley Plaza. Vincent Club girls served as ushers while Back Bay leaders attended. performers included Marie Rappold Ada Sassoli Geraldine Farrar and Lucile Orrell delivering musical selections.
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Copley Plaza
Frances E. Willard
Vincent Club
Back Bay Society
Madam Marie Rappold
Ada Sassoli
Geraldine Farrar
Lucile Orrell
Milk pasteurization debate at Huntington Hall meeting
An open chamber of commerce session in Huntington Hall heard the consumers’ side of the milk question. About a dozen people including two women discussed pasteurization with Mrs. Katherine Tirrell of Hyde Park arguing it offers no incentive for dirty producers to improve milk and that compulsory pasteurization could deter clean producers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Huntington Hall
Katherine Tirrell
Hyde Park
Milk debate stalls on pasteurization and safety
Co. F. Horan defended unpasteurized milk arguing it preserves nutrients and fights bacteria. Bradley Olmsted and J. O. Bixby opposed pasteurization as a final chamber report on the milk situation nears publication on June 1.
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Co. F. Horan
Labor anti liquor stance cited by Anti-Saloon League
Arthur J. Davis of the Anti-Saloon League said labor largely supports anti liquor measures and local option with eventual national prohibition. He noted unions have passed resolutions against liquor, while many breweries remain non union, and urged expanding local option to build toward nationwide prohibition.
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Central Labor Union
Boston
Massachusetts
Arthur J. Davis
Anti-Saloon League
Organized
League
Labor unions clash with liquor trade in Massachusetts
The statement cites leaders from the American Federation of Labor and Federated Miners opposing liquor. It asserts only 300 of 1462 U S breweries operate under union conditions and no distillery is union or union-labeled. It notes the International Typographical Union opposes liquor and warns unions may reject liquor ties, urging a strong anti liquor stance among Massachusetts labor men.
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United States
John Mitchell
United Miners of America
John B. Lennon
American Federation of Labor
Thomas J. Lewis
Miners’ Organization
Montana Federation of Labor
Missouri Typographical Union
Brotherhood of
Railroad Firemen
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors
International Typographical Union
Organized Labor
Anti-Saloon League
Illinois
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Federated Miners
Davis
League
Soch
Henry Abrahams
Central Labor Union
Massachusetts
Man Dies From Overdose of Poison in Somerville
Joseph E W Restieaux aged 51 of 47 Holland Street West Somerville died yesterday at Somerville Hospital from an overdose of a poisonous substance. The city's new lung motor was used in a last attempt but proved useless. Chief Rich and Firemen Green and Bray labored over him for over an hour.
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Joseph E. W. Restieaux
Holland Street
West
Somerville
Rich
Green and
Bray
Tragedy In Bridgeport Man Dies From Self Inflicted Bullet
Arthur Hearn Cowl of New York, grandson of James A. Hearn, dry goods merchant, died at a Bridgeport hospital from a bullet wound in the head. Police were told by his supposed fiancee Miss Emily Wheeler that she played an innocent part in his death.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Arthur Hearn Cowl
New York
James A. Hearn
Emily Wheeler
New York man in fatal Stratford revolver incident
Cowl, 22, who had traveled from New York to Stratford, visited Miss Emily Wheeler with Arthur DeForrest Wheeler present. He gave an engagement ring and handed her an attached ribbon to a concealed revolver. When she pulled it, the weapon exploded, mortally wounding Cowl.
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Cowl
New York
Arthur DeForrest Wheeler
Stratford
Here
Emily Wheeler
Brighton High School Wins Prize Drill in Boston
More than 2000 attendees watched 17 high school cadet groups in Boston as Brighton High School won the annual prize drill at Mechanics Hall. Brighton led the senior drill and placed second in the junior event amid girl rooters, banners, and color shakers.
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Boston
Brighton High School
Mechanics’ Hall
Brighton
Third Battalion Promotion Amid Royal Hall Sendoff
The 1:30 drill opened with a royal welcome for entering companies as officers and families watched. Captain Louis F. Andrews of Company 18 Hyde Park earned the lone promotion to colonel of the Third Battalion. Company 1 Brighton led the senior drill with Captains George A. Shepard East Boston Alfred N. Brown and Randolph W. Scott. other contenders included Hyde Park 12 Charlestown 16 South Boston 6. In the medal group 10 men from West Roxbury Brighton Hyde Park East Boston and Charlestown Highs were chosen by elimination from 51. Brighton won junior drill with Company 14 Hyde Park led by Andrews. other contenders included Charlestown 17 South Boston 10 West Roxbury 5.
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Louis F. Andrews
Hyde Park
Brighton
George A. Shepard
East Boston
Alfred N. Brown
West Roxbury
Randolph W. Scott
Hulbert L. King
Charlestown
James Holland
South Boston
William E. Donegan
Manual of Arms
H. Lundenberg
West Roxbury High
Holloran
FP. W. Crouch
Arthur McIntyre
Hyde Park High
James W. Stark
Brighton High
John McNamara
Charlestown High
John Tyrer
East Boston High
R. Seaver
Rodger W. Nutt
W. G. Degrasse
Thomas Cotter
Andrew G. Wiswell
J. Bertram English
Evacuation Day Banquet Held by South Boston Citizens
The farewell dinner of the Evacuation Day committee in South Boston honored the 1915 celebration with toastmaster P. Joseph O Leary presiding. Mayor Curley was absent. John J Murphy attended as his representative. Dr Edward D Hurley led thanks and treasurer George D Nichols reported about 700 dollars in balance.
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South Boston
George D. Nichols
Michael J. Mahoney
South Boston Citizens’ Association
Small
Herbert J. Keenan
Paul Jakmar
Alfred T. Dalrymple
James L. Brosnahan
Norris
Edward Powers
Joseph F. Bateman
F. O. Watt
J. C. Finnegan
D. D. Driscoll
D. J. Collins
Martin F. Hoohy
M. F. Smart
Rourke defends budget shortfall behind Boston streets
Commissioner Louis K. Rourke tells the Post that lack of funds, not inefficiency, explains the deteriorating Boston streets. He argues money issues hinder repairs as Mayor Curley signals nonreappointment when his term ends next Friday.
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Boston
Louis K. Rourke
Public Works
Post
Curley
Rourke Defends Boston Streets Funding And Ten Year Plan
Boston public works head Richard H. Rourke argues streets need $1,000,000 yearly for ten years to reach good condition. He cites $200,000 spent last year and only $30,000 this year for contract work, noting 80 miles of streets require relaying. He denies a federal job offer and confirms his ten year appointment ends Friday.
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Boston
Rourke
Washington Street
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Bopiston Street
Wayne Street
Roxbury
Curley
Mr. Rourke
Ityen
Edward F Murphy
Guy C Emerson
Hibbard
Massachusetts Institute of
Schoolboy Cliff Crabtree Dies by Self Inflicted Shot
Worcester report states 16 year old Cliffors Crabtree a high school pupil and Boy Scout shot himself in Trowbridge Memorial Church belfry late today. belief cites over study as cause and body found around midnight.
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Worcester
Cliffors Crabtree
Trowbridge Memorial Church
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as quick relief for backache and urinary disorders linked to kidney weakness. Mrs. Dennis M. Magner of Roxbury reports disordered kidneys and dull back pain improving after using Doan's, urging diet and habits changes to prevent danger.
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Doan
Dennis M. Magner
Warwick St
Roxbury
Dean
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