Navy contract plans stolen in Buffalo incident
A machine company handling storage batteries for submarines reported to police that Navy Department blue prints were stolen from the R. Ivey Machine Company in Ellicott Street. Two men who applied for work Saturday are suspected after they worked briefly then failed to report today. The Gould Coupler Company at Depew held the contract and sublet to Ivey. the loss may delay work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Navy Department
Gould Coupler Company
Depew
Gould Company
R. Ivey Machine Company
Ellicott Street
Ivey Company
Liberty Raised by Filipinos at Anti-Imperialist League
Resident Commissioner Teodoro B. Yangco and Manila delegates Jaime C. de Veyra spoke at the league meeting urging continued pursuit of Philippine independence. President Moorfield Storey was re elected, with officers Haskins Winslow Bowditch and others named to the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teodoro B. Yangco
Jaime C. de Veyra
Manila
Erving Winslow
James H. Bowditch
Frederick Brooke
Edward H. Clement
Charles Fleischer
Albert S. Parsons
Albion A. Perry
John Ritchie
Fiske Warren
Three Men Jailed for Draft Evasion Sentences Set
Fritz Stepanovitch of Boston received a 15 year hard labor sentence while John T. Dunn and Adolph L. Yanger of Providence drew 2 1/2 year terms each for draft law violations. Dunn and Yanger were tried at Fort Adams, Stepanovitch at Fort Banks. General John A. Johnston approved the sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Stepanovitch
Boston
John T. Dunn
Adolph L. Yanger
Providence
Atlanta
Dunn
Yanger
Fort Adams
Stepanovitch
Fort Banks
Winthrop
John A. Johnston
Debutante Tea Honors Miriam Shepard at Mayflower Club
Mrs Willis S Shepard hosts a tea at the Mayflower Club Park Street for her debutante daughter Miriam with guests including Elizabeth Councilman Lydia Storer Isabel Goodwin Katherine Billings Elsie Goodhue. Miss Shepard a Winsor school graduate spends the year with family at Green Street Ponkapoag estate and supports Red Cross war relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Shepard
Willis A. Shepard
Mayflower Club
Willis
Shepard
Park Street
Miriam
Elizabeth Councilman
Liydia Storer
Isabel Goodwin
Katherine Billings
Elsie Goodhue
Miss Shepard
Miss Winsor
Green Street
Ponkapoag
Red Cross
Fifteen Face Murder Trial in San Antonio Riot Case
At Fort Sam Houston the second court martial of 15 enlisted men from the 2th Infantry Negro unit opened. They face murder charges and riotous mutinous acts linked to the Houston riot of August 23. Thirteen already hanged, 41 slated for life, three given lighter terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San. Antonio
Texas
2Th Infantry
Houston
Fort Sam Houston
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Ad
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Promises refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove signature on each box. Price listed as 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
Complete KEEN KUTTER Tool Cabinet Dealers List
A long catalog of KEEN KUTTER tool cabinet dealers across New England and nearby states. The list includes numerous stores in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and more, with branch names and street addresses such as Boston’s E. J. Doherty and Washington Street entries, and Worcester’s J. H. Wilson.
Somerville Names J A Durell and W E Whitney Officials
In Somerville Massachusetts J A Durell of Winter Hill and W E Whitney of Union Square are listed as named officials in the local notice. The fragmentary text confirms their association with city matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville, Mass
J. A. Durell
Winter Hill
W. E. Whitney
Union Square
Austrian warships shelled in daring Trieste raid
Washington reports that a second Austrian battleship was torpedoed on Sunday night December 9, the same night the Wien was sunk during the Italian torpedo boat raid on Trieste, according to official dispatches from Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wien
Trieste
Rome
Italian torpedo boats strike Austrian ships in Trieste harbor raid
Two Italian torpedo boats under Lieutenant-Commander Rizzo slipped through fog into Trieste inner harbor on December 9. They torpedoed two Austrian battleships, with the Wien sinking in five minutes while the other was believed damaged. The raid preceded Austrian bombardment plans and ended with a successful return to base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Rizzo
Trieste
Pignatti
Muggia
Austran
Point Sabba
Denies Japanese Landing at Vladivostok In Cold War Note
American embassy dispatches to Tokyo deny reports that Japanese troops were landed at Vladivostok. A ciphergram from the Russian embassy relayed notes claiming troops had been landed, but the State Department reported a denial from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Washington
State Department
Tokio
Isavanese - Sr
Wena
Look Before You Leap Costs Claimant Dearly in Needham Case
Joseph Preskenis of Needham Upper Falls was ordered to pay 280 dollars after a district court case over building law violations led to a misdirected complaint against Mary Kashalena, age 17, daughter of Kashalena. The jury found for Mary after she defended against the suit, noting Preskenis failed to verify ownership before filing. Mary Kashalena was represented by James F. O Connell. Preskenis by Towne and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Preskenis
Needham Upper Falls
Hammond
Dedham
Preskenis
Kashalena
Mary Kashalena
Needham
Preskents
Mary
Grover
Preskensis
James F. O'Connell
D. T. O'Connell
W. C. Towne
D. L. Smith
Preskenls
Father O'Donnell Celebrates 87th Priesthood Anniversary
The Rev. Philip J. O'Donnell rector of St James Church South End marks 87 years since his ordination. Mass at 8 o'clock today gathers parishioners to honor the esteemed pastor. He was ordained 87 years ago at St Marys Seminary Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. O’donnell
St. James’ Church
South End
Father O’donnell
St. Mary's Seminary
Baltimore
Minister's Daughter to Marry Minister Roberts to Shanghai
Winchester young woman and Wellesley College graduate engaged to the Rev. William P. Roberts of Shanghai China announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Wellesley College
William P. Roberts
Shanghai
China
Engagement of Miss Mills to Rev. William P. Roberts
The engagement of Dorothy Mills daughter of the Rev and Mrs Carlton Putnam Mills of Winchester to the Rev William Payne Roberts of Shanghai China is announced. Miss Mills graduated from Wellesley in 1911 and Mr Roberts from Yale in 1903 and the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge in 1914. He is now attached to St John’s University Shanghai China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mills
Carlton Putnam Mills
Winchester
William Payne Roberts
Shanghai
China
Miss Mills
Wellesley
Mr. Roberts
Yale
Episcopal Theological School of
Cambridge
St. John’s University
Halifax Relief Fund Receives Boston Concert Proceeds
A check for 10539.26 from C A Ellis, manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, was sent to Halifax Relief Fund treasurer Robert Winsor. The amount represents net receipts from a Sunday concert in Symphony Hall by Madame Melba, Fritz Kreiss er, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr Karl Muck, including ticket sales donations and souvenir programme revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Ellis
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Robert Winsor
Halifax Relief Fund
Symphony Hall
Madame Melba
Fritz Kreisser
Karl Muck
House Passes Bigger Naval Academy Bill
The administration bill to raise cadet numbers at the Annapolis Naval Academy passed the House without debate and advances to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Naval Academy
Washington
Annapolis Naval Academy
Senate
New York Coal Famine Ends as Supply Improves
New York reports a relief in the coal shortage as weather allows larger shipments via the Hudson. New York County fuel administrator Reeve Schley says over 100,000 tons are at New Jersey freight terminals and an adequate, uninterrupted supply is anticipated with good weather. Prices remain high for small lots, with ten tons retailing around $8.25 to $9.10 and 70 cents per hundred for small quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hudson River
New York City
Reeve Schley
New York County
New Jersey
Schley
301st Will Not Parade Today in Boston
Victor A Heath, chairman of the Boston Public Safety Committee, urged that the 301st Regiment be kept at camp to avoid political controversy over a Halifax sufferers tag day. Washington had granted permission. Brigadier General Weigel would decide, but the regiment stayed at camp to avoid influencing mayoral campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
301St
Boston
Halifax
Victor A. Heath
Boston Public Safety Committee
Ayer
Washington
Weigel
Heath
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NAVY
SPC
Diamond Merchants
Waltham
The
New England
Waltham Watch Co
Datersown Diamond Merchants and Jewelers
Summer Street
Attleboro
Mass
W. F. Flynn & Son
E. J. Doherty
Washington & Ball Sts
H. E. Greenlaw Co
Tremont St
Brighton
G. F. Bunker
Washington St
Robert Murray
Washington St. Brookline
J. P. Mackey
Clinton
E. O. Pratt
East Cre
W. R. Sharpe Howe. Co
Easthampton
G. L. Manchester
Everett
A. V. Symonds
Fitchburg
Central Howe. Co
Franklin
H. E. Hosie
Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Howe. Co
Center St. Lawrence
Hall Paint & Hardware Co
Lowell
H. C. Girard Co
E. E. Smith Co
Milford, Mass
Staples & Gould
H. S. Chadbourne
Milton, Mass
W. L. Weaver
Newburyport
George H. Jacques
North Abington, Mass
E. P. Reed Lumber Co
North Adams, Mass
Burlingame & Darbys Co
Crown Paint & Paper Co
Reading
Francis Bros
Rockland
Veazie Howe. Co
Roxbury, Mass
C. H. Nichols & Bro
Springfield, Mass
Carlisle Hardware Co
Main St
O. C
Uxbridge
James Howe. Co. Weston
Marl Parker
Central Ave
Worcester
J. H. Wilson
Bangor, ME
Belfast
Hall, Ellis Hdwe
Co. Harding & Rackliffe
Biddeford
C. H. McKenney Bingham
S. J. Whitney
Camden
J. C. Curtis
North Berwick
B. Tupper
Pittsfield
Lancey Hardware Co
Sabattus
O. R. Jones
Concord
N. H
A. H. Britton & Co
Derry
Bell Hardware Co
Exeter
Hilliard & Kimball
N. H. Brente & Child
Somersworth
W. “Whitaker
N. H. Ball & Ripley
Hartford
Conn
Keen Kutter
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Wichi
Toledo
C. Simmons
Northbridge
Brown Bros
Northampton
Foster-Farrar Co
North Attleboro
W. M. Hall Co
Norwood
Parker Bros
Quincy
Wm. Westland
South Deerfield, Mass
E. E. Putnam
Harbor
Father O'Donnell
Navy Yard
Parel
Dier
Sailor
O. D
Jordan Marsh Company
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