Joyce Joyce advocates prison reform in Massachusetts
Martin T. Joyce argues against the social welfare committee bill to reorganize the Prison Commission. He supports a paid three member board under House Bill 344, with full-time service, noting it would cost less than the current setup and avoid concentrating power or usurping executive prerogatives. He cites two main objections to the alternative bill and urges a three member paid board.
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Joseph Lee
House Ways and Means Committee
Social Welfare Committee
Prison Commission
Lee
Massachusetts
American Federation of Labor
General Court
Public Institutions Committee
Parole Board
Randall
Legislative Department
Martin T. Joyce
Household Hints From Mrs E H Peek
Cleaning tips for feather pillows windows and piano care share soap suds ammonia solution ivory soap and a covered hanger method. White eiderdown coats wash with soap and water to save about two dollars at home.
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E. H. Peek
Vernal Street
Everett
We Boston Post Sewing Circle items
The Boston Post runs a Sewing Circle page as a women’s forum for homemakers in New England. Readers discuss home economy budgeting baby care gardening and family management offering anonymous questions and advice to help one another.
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Sewing Circle
Boston Daily and
Sunday Post
New England
Boston Post
Rightful Authority And Woman's Place In Marriage Debate
A longtime reader column argues that true love means absolute obedience of a wife and that equal partnership is impractical after raising a family. Several women readers respond with experiences urging shared finances and mutual respect, including a grandmother railing against enforced servility and a young wife seeking financial independence.
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Boston
Rourke Seeks Immediate Exit From Public Works Post
Louis K. Rourke asked Mayor Curley to be ready to relieve him of duties as commissioner of public works tomorrow when his term ends. The Mayor plans not to reappoint, but may keep Rourke in charge until a successor is chosen. Curley intends a brief chat with Rourke to discuss possible lingering.
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Louis K. Rourke
Curley
Mr. Rourke
Amherst Diocesan approves pension plan for clergy
The western Massachusetts diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church adopted a plan to pension aged ministers and their families. It echoed a similar plan in eastern Massachusetts last week and voted to send delegates to the federation. Delegates named include the Rev Daniel Sprague Rev G S Southworth Joseph A Shaw and G Plummer Taft. The Rev Marshall E Mott of North Adams was elected secretary of the diocese.
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Amherst
Western Massachusetts
Protestant Episcopal Church
Eastern Massachusetts
Massachusetts Federation of Churches
Daniel Sprague
G. S. Southworth
Joseph A. Shaw
G. Plummer Taft
Marshall E. Mott
North Adams
Gaillard Cut Named in Panama Canal Honor
President Wilson signed an executive order renaming the Culebra Cut in the Panama Canal to Gaillard Cut in tribute to the late Colonel D. D. Gaillard who died after serving on the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Washington
Wilson
Culebra Cut
Panama Canal
Gaillard Cut
D. D. Gaillard
Isthmian Canal Commission
Hingham Businessman Shoots Self at Home
Herbert Beal aged 50 a leading Hingham businessman ended his life in the garage behind his home at six yesterday morning. His wife heard the gunshot and found his body shortly afterward.
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Herbert Beal
Hingham
Stella O' the Movies and a Studio Test of Courage
A studio audition for the film The Spitfire leads to clashes between a new actress and director Mr Thompson. After surviving a dangerous horseback river scene, the actress reveals his cowardice and seizes opportunity with a new leading man. She ends by agreeing to wear a solitaire ring as reward.
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Mr. Thompson
Smith Girl on Probation
Anna E. Smith a West Newton High School girl who forged her father's signature on a draft for 125 dollars and ran away to New York was placed on probation by Judge Kennedy at a private hearing ending the case.
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Anna E. Smith
West Newton
New York
Kennedy
Two Fairs at Half Fare Exposition Rates Cut In Two
Railroads slash California trip prices offering combined tickets to the San Francisco and San Diego Expositions via the Burlington Route half price to California and back. Travelers can route through Colorado scenery to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and Salt Lake City then coast to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Glacier or Yellowstone on return. Agent Alex Stocks invites plans and itineraries from Boston travelers.
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San Francisco
San Diego
Burlington
California
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Glacier National Park
Yellowstone Park
Alex. Stocks
New Fingland
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
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Joyce
Massachusetts Chocolate Company
Bostonenny
Horlick
BosTon Fost Sewing Circle
Mme
Cleophée Robillard
Boylston St
Copley Square
Thomas Moore
Rourke
Western Mass
Episcopalians
Gaillard
Jordan Marsh Company
Hort Story
The
Stella O’ the Movies
Margaret B. Sproul
Columbus Ave
Boston, Mass
the Royal
Alexander H. Bill & Co
Crawford
Union Street
Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co
Makers
Union St
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