American steamship survives German torpedo attack near Archangel
An American steamship three days from Archangel, once an Austrian freighter, evaded a German torpedo that struck just below its hull. The crew fired on the submarine, destroying its periscope and conning tower, and the submersible sank with all hands after taking damage. The ship, carrying munitions to Russia, was on its homeward voyage when the encounter occurred.
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Irun
Archangel
Russia
United States Shipping Board
Man Freed After Navy Hope for Del Visco Case
Thomas Del Visco, who broke into a friend’s room and stole a bank book, sought Navy admission after counsel claimed his good record. Judge White placed him with a probation officer. later he tried to withdraw $300 of $1000, panicked, and was captured after fleeing to the directors’ room.
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Thomas del Visco
Navy
White
del Visco
Downes Lecture-Concert on Chamber Music at Paine Hall
A large audience in Cambridge attended the Downes Lecture-Concert at John Knowles Paine Hall last evening. Olint Downes, Post music critic, lectured on modern chamber music while the American string quartet illustrated and interpreted his explanations.
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Wlourvard
John Knowles Paine
Cambridge
Olint Downes
the Post
A Smart Coat for 2 or 1
An 8 year old receives a smart little double breasted coat that blends warmth with beauty. The design features a notable collar and sleeve details enhancing Sunday attire.
Mayor Curley backs lamplighters strike darkens city streets
The mayor intervenes in the lamplighters strike, noting widespread darkness as lights are turned off in solidarity. He informs Public Works Commissioner Edward F. Murphy of the situation and seeks action.
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Curley
Boston City Street Lamps Strike Sparks Contract Warning
Commissioner H S Murphy directs with the corporation counsel to secure public welfare in street lighting. Murphy warns Boston Consolidated Gas Co that a 30 day fault will forfeit its contract and penalties of 2 365 of yearly price per unlit lamp per night may be deducted. The notice cites danger to the public and potential damages.
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Hie
Murphy
Boston Consolidated Gas Company
City of
Boston
Public Works Department
Relief for Families of Jacob Jones Sailors
The Naval Relief Society Massachusetts auxiliary led aid efforts for families of men lost on the destroyer Jacob Jones. Three cases on Walnut Street near the navy yard show dire need, including Mrs. Butler with two children and dependents of J P Murphy and Frank McChappie. The society aims to raise 100 000 to support widows mothers and orphans of seamen.
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Naval Relief Society
Massachusetts Auxiliary
Jane Bush
Navy Yard
Jacob Jones
J. G. Butler
J. P. Murphy
Frank McChappie
Walnut Street
Convicts to Aid War Work Debated in Washington Conference
Plans to deploy prisoners from behind walls to aid the government in war efforts will be formulated at a Washington conference tomorrow. Judge William H. Wadhams of the New York Court of General Sessions announced the meeting.
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New York
Washington
William H. Wadhams
Court of General Sessions
Boys' Club House Opens in Charlestown
The Bunker Street Boys' Club in Charlestown opened last night with about 1000 boys registering and outlining classes. The printing room holds over 3000 dollars in materials including presses and a paper cutter. The cabinet making room offers18 days of work and a woodworking machine with 21 functions. The gym on the first floor is touted as New England's largest. Two bowling alleys are in the basement.
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Cluly l Brean Street
Charlestown
New England
Reading Room Features And Built In Furnishings
The game room houses over 50 eames and the library stands as the most expensive room. Movable bookcases are built into the walls and a fireplace sits on one side. The surroundings inspire study and pleasurable reading.
First Cavalry Division Forming at El Paso
Washington reports the regular cavalry division, the first since Civil War days, is being formed at El Paso Texas with about 11 000 men. Officials say it prepares for possible abroad duties and has no special bearing on the Mexican border patrol.
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Washington
el Paso
Tex
Seear Ag
Brookline Postpones Town Tax Auctions
Real estate in Brookline with unpaid taxes for the current year will not be auctioned on January 1. The Brookline Board of Selectmen, following a petition by 25 Brookline real estate men, voted to defer the sale until March 1.
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Brookline
Harvard Me to Chop Wood for Government Fuel
An appeal seeks Harvard men to work in Massachusetts forests during Christmas recess to supply wood for the government fuel program. Workers will be paid and provided food and lodging, aiding coal reserves used in battleships and home stoves.
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Flarvard Woodmen
Collesia
Massachieffin
Lfétvard
Durin
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Gee
Keen Kutter
Frye, Phipps Company
Pearl Street
E. C. Sinmone
American Boy Magazine
Dan Beard
America
Clarence B. Kelland
Mark Tidd
Fat Mark Tidd
Clarence Kelland
Tom Sawyer
Charles Tenney Jackson
Corporal May
William Heyliger
Charlies Tenney Jackson
Hugh Monroe
West
Ralph D. Paine
Government Forest Service
Army and Navy
A. Neely Hall
the Sprague Publishing Company
American Building
Detroit, Mich
City and
Denor
Navy Fund
Florida
Washington Street
Boylston
Hollis Sta
Bunker Hill
Harvard
Vorenberg
Ealu
Prom Service
D Sale
Misses Coats
Andl
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Lydia E.pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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