War Department plans to absorb surplus materials without market disturbance
Secretary Tuker said the War Department will dispose of surplus raw materials by absorbing them into ordinary peacetime industries. In releasing copper, steel, lead and similar products, Mr Baker noted the department will consult producers and consumers and time sales to avoid market disruption or hampering production.
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Washington
Tuker
Baker
War Department
Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Harmless Laxative For Children
An advertisement urges parents to choose California Syrup of Figs claiming it safely removes poisons from stomach liver and bowels. It emphasizes a fruity taste and states directions for child’s dose are on each bottle and to give it without fear.
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California
All Directions
Petition for Erin in House Boston priests urge self determination
Cardinal OConnell leads 800 priests of Boston archdiocese in a petition presented to the House Foreign Relations Committee. The document asks President Wilson to push for Irish self determination at the peace conference. Rev Philip J ODonnell of St James Church Boston presented the petition.
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Washington
Cardinal O’connell
Archdiocese of Boston
Congress
Wilson
House Committee On Foreign Relations
Philip J. O'Donnell
St. James Church
Boston
Ireland in the afterwar era urged for rights by Gallivan
Congressman James A. Gallivan of Boston and Fr. O'Donnell led a hearing on a resolution urging Congress and the President to back Ireland’s self-determination. Gallivan recalled the failed 18 month old appeal to Lloyd George and urged equity, citing Ireland’s WWI sacrifices and Cardinal O'Connell's call for justice and inherited freedom for Ireland.
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James A. Gallivan
Boston
Fr. O'Donnell
Congress
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Gallagher
Illinois
Wilson
Congressman Gallivan
Lloyd George
Ireland
Clark
England
America
Serbia
Slavonia
Alsace-Lorraine
Armenia
Poland
Kelleys
Burkes
Sheas
Cardinal O’connell
Dorchester Plans Victory Park With War Hero Names
Dorchester official John F. Cullen proposes transforming Tenean Beach site into Victory Park in honor of war heroes. Plans include streets named Atkins Pershing Wilson McAdoo Baker and Daniels avenues with a Heroes Arbor and a memorial tablet for local veterans.
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John F. Cullen
Dorchester
Bostop
Atlantic
Cullen
Peters
Shea
Park and Recreation Board
Tenean Beach
Pershing
Wilson Avenue
McAdoo
Baker
Daniels
Brooks Birthday Memorial Service At St Paul Cathedral
The anniversary of Rev. Phillips Brooks birth is observed with a memorial service at Cathedral Church of St. Paul at 12 30 today. Professor Edward S Crown of Cambridge delivers the anniversary address.
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Phillips Brooks
Massachusetts
Cathedral Church of
St. Paul
Edward S. Crown of
Cambridge
Pastor Fights Slander Suit In Superior Court
Rev William A Allan of Jamaica Plain sues Mrs Sarah A McLeod of Worcester Street Wellesley for $20000 alleging slander and libel. McLeod denies remarks but concedes calling Allan quarrelsome ungrateful a scatterer of the flock and a disturber of church peace. Allan, a former Clarendon Street Baptist pastor, claims misrepresentation hindered future church offers after letters from McLeod influenced trustees. Allan, of Scotch descent, came to the U S from Australia four and a half years ago and served about two years at Clarendon Street Church.
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Sarah A. McLeod
Worcester Street
Wellesley
Suffolk Superior Court
William A. Allan
Orchards Street
Jamaica Plain
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Allan
McLeod
United States
Australia
Clarendon Street
Jealous man slays girl in Salem
Miss Blanche Lavoie an 18 year old cotton mill worker was shot while returning home from a dance with a friend and two young men. William Beros 22 was arrested and charged with the shooting. Lavoie died at Salem Hospital shortly after. Police say Beros followed the party and fired three shots after being refused entry.
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Salem
Blanche Lavoie
William Beros
Submarine Losses and Fleet Strength Reported
Admiral Badger told the House naval committee that 157 German and Austrian submarines were sunk before August. He cited Admiral Sims reports noting Germany built 331 subs and Austria had 35 crafts, with 28 in the Mediterranean and 119 in the Atlantic on August 1.
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Washington
Admiral Badger
House Naval Committee
Admiral Sims
Badger
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Austria
Bay State Women to Fight for Suffrage
Massachusetts members of the National Women's Party depart Boston for Washington to join a Monday demonstration with 561 women marching on the Senate to demand immediate passage of the federal suffrage amendment. led by Agnes H. Morey, many delegates are already in Washington, with a long fight for suffrage nearing victory.
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Massachusetts
National Women's Party
Boston
Washington
Senate
National Women’s Party
Agnes H. Morey
Brookline
Jessica Henderson
Wayland
Grace Henshaw
Cambridge
Helen Leighton
George G. Jack
Walpole
Grace Horne
Berry Pottier
Walter A. Buckley
Dorchester
George Scott
Gloucester
W. S. Mayo
Framingham
Josephine Collins
Nl. J. C. Daniels
Frank Page
Belmont
Anna McGrath
Alston
Catholic Church Notes Observe Memorial Mass and Devotions
The third anniversary of Rev. James J. McCarthy’s death will be marked with a memorial mass at St. William’s Dorchester today at 7:30 AM, celebrant Rev. Timothy J. Mahoney. A teachers retreat is planned for Dec 21 at the Convent of the Cenacle conducted by Rev. Thomas A. Becker SJ.
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Ireland
Gabriel Reid Maguire
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
James J. McCarthy
St. William's Church
Dorchester
Timothy J. Mahoney
Convent of the Cenacle
Thomas A. Becker, S. J
Church of the Immaculate Conception
St. Peter’s
Holy Name Society
Edward Kenney
Clans Gather for Red Cross Benefit in Boston
The Federated Scottish Societies of Greater Boston held a Sym phony Hall meeting last evening to benefit the Red Cross. Every Scottish society in the city was represented and presented patriotic songs and Scottish dances. Speakers included Acting Mayor Walter L. Collins for the city and Charles L. Bur.
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Greater Boston
Symphony Hall
Red Cross
Walterl. Collins
Boston
Charles L. Bur
Trade Sees Photo Play at Fenway Theatre
More than 200 motion picture exhibitors gathered at Fenway Theatre for a trade showing of Mickey a seven reel photoplay to be released in New England by Boston Photoplay Company. Mabel Normand leads in a Mack Sennett story praised for strong human interest and deft mix of comedy and drama.
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Fenway Theatre
Mickey
New England
Boston Photoplay Company
Mabel Normand
Mack Sennett
Mass Meeting Tonight in Dorchester Centre
Preparations are complete for a Dorchester Red Cross mass meeting at the Dorchester School Centre. J W Hearty will preside as Dr Lincoln Wirt presents an illustrated lecture on experiences in Red Cross work on the Other Side. Music by Sullivan Trio and singing under Thomas Clifford. Doors open 7 30.
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Dorchester
Dorchester High School
Dorchester ‘Red Cross
Metropolitan Chapter
J. W. Hearty
Lincoln Wirt
Red Cross
Sullivan
Thomas Clifford
Dorchester House
Horace Jacobs
Bethlehem Denies War Board Charge
E G Grace president of Bethlehem Steel Company issued a statement in New York denying the National War Labor Board charge that the company wished to repudiate a system of collective bargaining previously agreed to. The denial came in response to the Dec 8 accusation.
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New York
National War Labor Board
Bethlehem Steel Company
Grace
Baruch Receives Home Board Cup From War Industries Board
War Industries Board chairman B M Baruch holds a loving cup with 1600 employees contributing a salary of one dollar each this year. Governor Westmoreland Davis of Virginia starts a confidential complaint box for citizens and officials. influenza easing in Boston earning praise for Dr William C Woodward head of Boston Board of Health. Mrs Field widow of Marshall Field reputed to be Washingtons wealthiest woman with famous jewel collection. Mademoiselle Germaine Claudon daughter of General Henri Claudon head of the French military commission in this country.
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B. M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Westmoreland Davis
Virginia
Boston
William C. Woodward
Board of Health
Jedison
Field
Marshall Field
Chicago
Washington
Mademoiselle Germaine Claudon
Henri Claudon
Remedy for Catarrhal Deafness Publicized in Ad
An advertisement promotes Parmint double strength as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and head noises. It instructs mixing 1 ounce Parmint with a pint of hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoonful four times daily to ease Eustachian tube inflammation and improve hearing. The ad urges sufferers to try the inexpensive, easy-to-make formula.
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England
Washington Debutants Embrace Bead Necklaces From War Wounded
Madame Jusserand notes the Washington scene resembles Paris as 80 French residents settle in the capital. Bead necklaces, crafted by French wounded soldiers, have become a fad among debutants and are worn to State affairs in lieu of pearls or diamonds.
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Ing
Washington
Washingtons
Paris
Madame Jusserand
Greek Peace Delegates Reach Paris for Peace Congress
Paris dispatch says Premier Venizelos arrives to lead the Greek delegation to the peace congress with Foreign Minister Politia, marking Greece’s early arrival in the settlement discussions.
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Paris
Venizelos
Politia
Welcome Home Flags and Slippers For Christmas Gift
A reader notes store offerings for Christmas shopping including make to order Welcome Home flags in multiple sizes and materials. Slippers, once teased as a poor gift, gain appeal as housewear amid rising shoe costs.
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Carter
Dr. Hilton
la Grippe
Erin
John Higginson Cabot
Church of the Advent
Lawrence
Church of St. John the Evangelist
The
Cowley Fathers
Bowdoin Street
Union Congregational Church
R. Huntington Woodman
Bay State
Scotland
France
Ruth Small
Agnes Morey
Hetty Potter
All Saints’ Church
Roxbury
St. Lucy
Kutter
Frye-Phipps Company
Boston, Massachusetts
Keen Kutter
Simmons
Dorchester Centre
Bethlehem
WAR Board
Jordan Marsh Company
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