Union Leaders Warn Over Growing Paper Shortage
In Baltimore on August 16 two speakers at the International Typographical Union session warned about a worsening paper shortage and its broad consequences. They spoke as routine union business continued at the Richmond Market Armory.
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Baltimore
International Typographical Union Today
Union
Richmond Market Armory
James J. Freel
International Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
Stereotypers and Electrotypers’ Union
Scott
James M. Lynch
New York
William B. Prescott
The
Newspaper union talks on paper shortage and wage pressures
Kellogg outlines steps to cope with paper scarcity urging unions not to push wage increases. Freel emphasizes solidarity with Typographical Union to address shortages. The convention includes debates, by laws rejection, and planning for 1917 Colorado Springs as 1917 site with Scranton favored for 1918.
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L. L. Daniels
Dallas
Texas
Colorado Springs
Scranton
Committee On Laws
Watertown Quarantine Encloses Diphtheria in East District
The Watertown Board of Health has quarantined a one square mile area in East Watertown. Fifteen special officers guard the section around the clock to stop entry or exit as 18 positive diphtheria cases and 10 suspected cases are reported within.
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East Watertown
Watertown Board of Health
Watertown district isolates residents amid diphtheria scare
Special officers guard a Watertown district bounded by Mt. Auburn streets and the cemetery to prevent exits for 10 days. They face milk and food distribution challenges for 60 babies as 18 diphtheria cases and 10 suspected inflamed membrane cases are reported amid tightened health scrutiny.
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Mt. Auburn Street
Cottage Street
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
East Watertown
Church Site Spars With Public Over Flirtation Case
Miss Sylvester admitted flirting with Detective Wallword and was found guilty but given a suspended sentence. Her 78-year-old father, John F. Sylvester, a former deacon, accompanied her at 251 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, as she recounted fears of being framed and questioned the detective’s testimony.
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Miss Sylvester
Wallword
Folwell
John F. Sylvester
Brooklyn Tabernacle
State Street
Brooklyn
Sylvester
Greene Avenue
Notable Brooklyn Family Seen as Highly Respectable
Neighbors and acquaintances praise the Sylvesters of 294 Carlton Avenue as a quiet, respectable family after eighteen years there. They are described as well regarded by community members and linked to the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution, with Miss Sylvester displaying the DAR pin at her arrest.
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Brooklyn
Taylor
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fort Green
Factional clash over location of Winthrop church
Tension grows at First Methodist Episcopal Church of Winthrop as a split forms between proponents of building a new 60000 church near the Winthrop Centre railroad station and opponents insisting on remaining at the present Colum bian square site. The pastor Rev Charles S Otto supports relocation with backing from the board of stewards while long standing members oppose the extra 6000 cost and sentimental ties to the current site.
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M. BE
Winthrop
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Columbian Square
Winthrop Centre
Charles S. Otto
Stewards
Mission worker Maude Hoyt Sylvester found guilty
Influential friends of Maude Hoyt Sylvester a Sunday school teacher mission worker and Daughter of the American Revolution said they would appeal the conviction for soliciting Edwin A. Wailword a vice squad detective and would seek an investigation of her arrest in Brooklyn at Adams Street Police Court.
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Folwell
Chinatown
Doyers Street
Miss Sylvester
Taylor
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Wallword
New York
Maude Hoyt Sylvester
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Edwin A. Wailword
Freedom Bill Ends With Promise Of Philippine Independence
The Philippine bill as reported from conference eliminated the Clark amendment but includes a promise of freedom once Filipinos demonstrate stable government. Senate approved 387 to 22. House expected to approve and send to the President. Reorganization would extend native control. a Senate anti prohibition amendment was stricken.
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Washington
Senate
House
Aberdeens in Town With Dublin Plans
Lord and Lady Aberdeen arrived in Boston to discuss the New Dublin Competition and town planning for Ireland with interested residents and planners in attendance.
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Aberdeens
Dublin
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Boston
Ireland
Lord and Lady Aberdeen discuss Dublin housing plan
At the City Club Lord and Lady Aberdeen meet supporters and plan a Dublin housing project. They will travel to Marblehead for cooling and further planning after White Sulphur Springs treatment for Lady Aberdeen. The prize for Dublin design is revived amid war damage and calls for housing 60 000 people in unfit tenements.
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Lord
Lady Aberdeen
Marblehead
White Sulphur Springs
Dublin
Ireland
Lord Aberdeen
Count de Salis Appointed British Minister to Vatican
London, Aug 16 Count de Salis named to succeed Sir Henry Howard as minister on special mission to the Pope. Howard, first British minister to the Vatican, was appointed in November 1914. De Salis, minister to Montenegro since 1911, has long service in the foreign office.
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Count de Salis
Vatican
London
Dr G W Ryan Dies Suddenly In Boston
Dr George Whitehouse Ryan of 833 Beacon Street native of Boston died at Commonwealth Hospital after a brief illness. Navy veteran who served in the Spanish American War earned a heroism medal. Survived by mother Mrs George P Ryan and two sisters. Funeral at St Cecilia's Church Back Bay.
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George Whitehouse Ryan
Beacon Street
George Parker Ryan
Commonwealth Hospital
Boston
United States Naval Academy
Tufts Medical School
Navy
Santiago
Brockton Relief Hospital
Boston Emergency Hospital
Grace Hospital
George P. Ryan
Brookline
Ae Coletta Ryan
Carlos A. Gardiner
St. Cecilia's Church
Back Bay
Crucible Steel Co declares extra dividend in Pittsburg
The Crucible Steel Company of America in Pittsburg announces an extra dividend of 1.25 percent and the regular quarterly dividend of 4.18 percent on preferred stock, comparing the prior quarter’s 1.25 percent.
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Crucible Steel CO
Pittsburg
Penn
Crucible agioFreatie
Mayor Rebukes Planning Board Over East Boston Jewish Settlement
Mayor Curley issued a letter of rebuke to Ralph Adams Cram, chairman of the City Planning Board, denouncing the board’s criticism of the East Boston Jewish settlement as a flagrant insult. He called a statement that Jews are establishing a home center and depress the community unjust and unwarranted and demanded correction at once. The chairman is on vacation and no reply was available until the next board meeting.
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A. Prussian
Jewish Leader
Curley
Ralph Adams Cram
City Planning Board
East
Boston
Cram
Tthe Planning Board
Wades Beyond Depth Drowns in Merrimack River
An eight year old, George Harlen, drowned after stepping into a hole while wading in the Merrimack river near Manchester New Hampshire today.
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Manchester
N. H
Merrimack River
George Harlen
Strike of Building Tradesmen Settled in Lawrence
Lawrence August 16 A strike of allied building tradesmen to win a wage boost for mason tenders from 30 to 35 cents an hour was settled today. The increase was granted and contractors won concessions. About 2500 workers were affected as two weeks of construction work were halted.
What Every Mother Wants to Know Suit Ideas for Boys
A Sunday Post feature previews a range of suits for small boys with descriptions and pictures. The piece highlights styles, fabrics, and pricing to help mothers choose outfits for upcoming occasions.
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Next Sunday Post
Bay State Civilians Arrive Aboard Virginia at Montauk
The battleship Virginia reached Montauk at sundown with 296 civilian volunteer seamen from Massachusetts and Rhode Island aboard. The contingent, part of nine reserve battleships, was led by Captain R. H. Jackson who helped the group secure early leadership in the cruise for naval preparedness.
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Montauk
N. Y
Virginia
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Boston
R. H. Jackson
Rhode Island Arrives to Lead Civilian Shipboard Cruise
The battleship Rhode Island, flagship of the reserve fleet, arrives with Rear Admiral Helm to direct civilian drills and training in gun, boat and landings. The Pennsylvanian battleship Pennsylvania greets the fleet as Boston volunteers join the crew in deck scrubbing and drills.
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Rhode Island
J. M. Helm
Virginia
Boston
Maine Volunteers
Maine
Kentuck
New Jersey
New York
Fort Pond Bay
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
Z. H. Madson
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