International Association of Industrial Accident Boards Meeting Planned
Delegates appointed by governors of 25 states, four Canadian provinces, and the United States will attend the fourth annual gathering from August 21 to 22 at the State House with headquarters at the Hotel Bellevue. Welcomes by Governor McCall and Mayor Curley, with Dudley M. Holman as host speaker. Over a score of experts will address topics on industrial accident boards and commissions.
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United States
Employees’ Compensation Commission
International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions
State House
Hotel Bellevue
McCall
Curley
Dudley M. Holman
Association
Navy officer takes command of largest interned German ship
Captain A H Robertson, chief of Staff of the First Naval District at Charlestown navy yard, is detached and today assumes command of the largest interned German ship. His chief of staff post will be filled by Commodore A L Key.
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A. H. Robertson
First Naval District
Charlestown Navy Yard
A. L. Key
Great Responsibility in Child Remedies
The article stresses the great duty in creating infant remedies and notes Castoria has been prepared for 40 years under Mr. Chas. H. Fletcher. It questions imitation makers and urges mothers to trust the tested Castoria over substitutes, citing careful preparation and many grateful testimonials.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Fletcher
Navy Yard Fund Drive Urgently Seeks 5000 Dollars
Harry K. White aide to the Commandant of the Boston navy yard appeals for 5000 dollars to aid families of sailors in need due to wartime duties and to provide wholesome entertainment for servicemen. The funds are to be expended by Chaplain A. W. Stone under Commandant Rush's direction.
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Harry K. White
Rush
Boston Navy Yard
Lee, Higginson & Co
A. W. Stone
United States Navy
Navy Yard
White
Chaplain Seeks Immediate Help for Sailors Families at Boston Yard
In a call approved by Commandant Captain Rush and Chaplain Stone, Harry K. White asks for five thousand dollars to assist active duty sailors' families and fund morale-boosting entertainment at the Boston navy yard. The appeal notes sudden ship changes leave families without funds. funds will be forwarded to Chaplain Stone. Checks payable to Harry K. White at 53 State Street, Room 419.
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Boston Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Captain Rush
Stone
Harry K. White
State Street
Chaplain Stone
City pays officers who join armed services to bridge pay gap
Boston police and other city workers leaving their posts to join the war will receive city pay equal to the difference between their government pay and their city salary. The policy, authorized by chapter 254 of 1917, runs from enlistment to six months after the war ends unless earlier discharged.
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Boston
United States
O'Meara
Two More French Officers Join Harvard Training Mission
President Lowell and Colonel Azan said Captain Amann and Lieutenant Bosc will arrive to assist in training 550 Plattsburgers at Harvard for four weeks beginning Monday. The French Military Mission expands its support as the group prepares for intensive instruction.
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Lowell
Harvard University
Azan
Harvard
Woman Thrown From Auto in West Roxbury Heavy Accident
Mrs. Mary F. Houghton of Glover avenue Norfolk Downs Quincy was fatally injured when the front wheel collapsed on Lagrange street West Roxbury and she was thrown into the street. She is on the dangerous list at City Hospital.
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Mary F. Houghton
Glover Avenue
Norfolk Downs
Quincy
Lagrange Street
West Roxbury
City Hopital
Home Furnishers and Travelling Men Hold 12th Shore Outing
The 12th annual midsummer shore outing at Hull featured athletic events and a shore dinner at the Pemberton Inn. About 200 attended the dinner, headlined by Cc. E. Spratt of New York, with speeches by Edward J. Slattery representing Mayor Curley and other leaders.
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Pemberton Inn
Red Cross
Curley
Home Furnishers’ Association of Massachusetts
Hull Yesteray
Cc. E. Spratt
New York
Edward J. Slattery
Stirling
Daniel Noonan
New Rochelle
Albert Leon
Perth Amboy
N. J
John Zuzer
United States
Spratt
A. W. Paul
F. D. Houlihan
A. A. Musk
A. J. Blazon
B. A. McMahon
Frank Hoolihan
Victor A. Heath
Heath
City Finance Commission Urges Veto of One Day Off in Three
The Finance Commission asks Mayor Curley to veto the one day off in three bill for firemen calling it a patriotic duty. The communication argues the measure could pull young civil service men from civilian work and force them into active war service or industrial plants.
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Curley
Finance Commission
Mayor Curley to Open Public Hearing on February 1918 City Council Action
Mayor Curley will host a public hearing tonight at City Hall on whether to approve the City Council vote to set one day in three off in February 1918. Firemen currently have a one in five off schedule and Chamber of Commerce reps may lead protests. Frederic H Fay and Thomas H Lavelle are expected to attend for advocacy and explanation.
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Curley
Chamber of Commerce
Frederic H. Fay
Chamber
Thomas H. Lavelle
Russell Club
Naval Officer Is Dismissed For Conduct Unbecoming
George H. Paul a lieutenant junior grade in the Naval Reserve was dishonorably discharged for conduct unbecoming an officer. He had not reported for duty for a month and reportedly ridiculed the navy in impromptu speeches. He was arrested at Charles Town navy yard after reporting for his papers and told to leave.
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George H. Paul
Naval Reserve
Paul
Navy
Secret Service
Charlestown Navy Yard
Woman Hills Self by Gas in Shawmut Avenue Lodging
Mary Damon aged 40 living at 336 Shawmut avenue died from gas fumes after turning on two jets to seal window cracks. The incident nearly suffocated George Blake in a neighboring room. his door was broken down and he recovered later the same evening.
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Mary Damon
Shawmut Avenue
George Blake
City Hospital
Blake
Iron Pill Ad Promises 100 Percent Strength Increase
An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as a safe, easily absorbed iron supplement that can double strength and endurance in ten to fourteen days. It claims to cure nervous, rundown conditions and improve digestion, with a money back and donation-forfeit guarantee.
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BH. Sauer
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