Navy Ships Report Japanese Personnel Draw Criticism
Sailors and ship workers express hostility to government policy allowing many Japanese aboard ships. Japanese stewards and petty officers are said to access ward rooms, raising concerns of security and loyalty. Enlistment shortages and heavy arming hint at aggressive action in the Philippines and Pacific coast, with Taft’s Far East visit viewed as significant.
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Pacific
Revenue Service
Philippines
Charlestown
Taft
Far East
Irons Off to Say Good-Bye on Kentucky
A Navy yard scene at Charlestown with a sailor from the battleship Kentucky who had been placed in irons for a minor offence. He is released from the brig to bid farewell to his mother sister and sweetheart as the ship undergoes rapid repairs before joining Admiral Evans Pacific fleet at Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Hampton Roads
Admiral Evans
Pacific Fleet
Daisy Burns in Paris May Be Margaret Burns of Somerville
The Daisy Burns case centers on Somerville resident Miss Burns believed stranded in Paris. Police patrolman Samuel Burns suspects the Parisian might be his daughter Margaret Burns born December 14 and known as Daisy. He notes she left October 26 with $400 and has not heard from her since.
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Daisy Burns
Somerville
Paris
Margaret Burns
Thorpe Place
Samuel Burns
Police Department
Mr. Burns
Miss Burns
Daisy
Somerville English High School
Secrecy in School Matters Is Denied by Five Member Board
The five member Boston school committee issues a statement defending openness, noting every meeting is public with executive sessions only for individual concerns. They credit new procedures for greater transparency and public discussion, contrasting with the old board's secrecy and subcommittee reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Merchants’ Association
Sions
Mason Street
Moran District Attorney Implements Strict Office Rules
District Attorney Moran, after a brief visit to the Temple of Justice, announced new discipline rules for his office during grand jury week. He barred access to his private office except for fire department members, required visitors to present a card detailing business, and ordered courtesy to all including "Sammy" Miranda. He may hire a stenographer at $100 monthly, with candidates named by Senator Linehan and Martin Lorasney.
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Moran
Temple of Justice
Mr. Moran
Hugh Doherty
Fire Department
Coortender Woolfe
Sammy” Miranda
Senator Linehan
Martin Lorasney
A New Conservative Winter Overcoat Line by OA Kwans
A conservative style winter overcoat designed for business and dress wear. Features include fine Meltons and Kerseys in blues blacks browns and Oxfords. Comfortably full single breasted with a semi box back and signature etiquette guaranteeing genuine fabric and workmanship. OA Kwans.
Boston Postmaster Hibbard Tours Five City Rallies
In a whirlwind city tour last night Postmaster Hibbard spoke at five rallies in West Roxbury Charlestown South Boston and the West and North Ends. He attended Unity Club social in Bethesda Sall South Boston and YMHA Paul Revere Hall after a Ward 3 reception in Charlestown.
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Hibbard
West Roxbury
Charlestown
South Boston
Unity Club
Bethesda Sall
Commonwealth Club Anniversary Promenade in Jamaica Plain
The Commonwealth Club in Jamaica Plain hosts a grand anniversary promenade at Curtis Hall next Friday evening led by Edward Post with Lulu Meehan and Richard Scannell with Hazel Flint. Mayor and Mrs. Fitzgerald are among invited guests.
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Jamaica Plain
Commonwealth Club
Curtis Hall
Edward Post
Lulu Meehan
Richard Scannell
Hazel Flint
Fitzgerald
Thieves Surprised by Arlington Officer
Arlington December 5 Officer Irwin confronted two men on Massachusetts avenue just before midnight. A gunny sack was hurled at him as the pair fled. The bag yielded ten dead pallets feathers clothing and silverware after the chase and capture attempts failed.
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Arlington
Irwin
Massachusetts Avenue
Notable Boston City Club Concert Under Richard Osborne
A notable concert at the Boston City Club tonight directed by Richard Osborne features violinist M. Chambord Giguere, bass Adela rd Harpin of Worcester, Arthur Gere of Boston, C Mason of Boston, Charles Fantine Manney, John Orth on piano, and tenor George Deane soloist at King's Chapel. A large audience of club members and friends is expected.
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Boston
Richard Osborne
M. Chambord Giguere
Adelard J. Harpin
Worcester
M. Arthur Gere
C. Mason
Charles Fantine Manney
John Orth
George Deane
King's Chapel
Mauretania Reaches High Speed Across The Atlantic
A wireless dispatch from Liverpool reports the Mauretania covering 2129 knots to 1 34 p m with an average speed of 23 57 knots. The liner logged 535 knots in the 24 hours to noon Tuesday and 556 knots to noon today.
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Liverpool
Cunard Line
Mauretania
Newsboys’ Association Leader Praises Toledo Efforts
John E. Gunckel of Toledo, president of the National Newsboys' Association, recounts 16 years of growth from 102 to nearly 2000 members and details achievements in honesty, discipline, and property recovery. He cites kindness, expulsion for vice, and an athletic program as key factors shaping the boys.
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John E. Gunckel
Toledo
National Newsboys’ Association
Twentieth Century Club
Joy Street
Gunckel
If it's at Morse's it's correct
A concise motto asserting Morse's as the place for guaranteed correct goods or services. The line implies trust in Morse's for quality and accuracy in offerings, presenting a confident, retail-tinged claim.
Fur lined overcoats rise in popularity and value
The article notes growing demand for fur lined coats among motorists horsemen and the general public. It cites Morse made clothing offering fur garments at 50 75 and 95 dollars as unusually good value compared with exclusive fur stores and says sales are climbing.
Newsboys' Association President to Speak in Everett Tonight
J. F. Gunekel, president of the National Newsboys' Association, will address the Everett Teachers' Association at Horace Mann School Everett on a phase of the boy problem after lecturing before the Twentieth Century Club last night.
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Newsboys
Everett
National Newsboys’ Association
J. F. Gunekel
Twentieth Century Club
Everett Teachers’ Association
Horace Mann
Fur Cap Line Priced Between Three and Fifteen Dollars
A display features a complete line of fur caps with prices ranging from 3 to 15 dollars. The lineup offers entry level and premium options for winter wear, appealing to budget and fashion shoppers alike.
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Jackies
Irons
Charlestown Yard
Public Library
City Hospital
Schoolhouse Commission
Eoen
William J. Barry
Katherine K. Conway
Francis W. Falvey
Sarah A. Hodnett
Robert A. Woods
POLS
OA Kwan
Ward
Ward 3
Bunker Hill
Lexington Streets
Finance Commission
State House
Parker
W. Prentiss Parker
Dan Doherty
Hollis Street
Tremont St
Diss
Richard Vine LA
Wolf
Hanover and
Portland Streets
Cunarder
Browning, King ‘& Company
Washington St
Maryland
Iran
Altimore
Ulman, Boykin & Co
Baltimore
Adams Square
Hill
Suffolk Supply Co
Bromfield S't
Fort Hill
Father John
Rand
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