Civil Service to select Boston postmaster in January
The Civil Service Commission announced a competitive examination on January 21 to choose a successor to the late Boston Postmaster William F. Murray who died last September. The $8000 a year post is likely to attract many applicants, with business training counting 80 percent. Assistant Postmaster William J. Sturley, already acting postmaster, is favored. An examiner from Washington will conduct the city examination.
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Civil Service Commission
William F. Murray
Boston
Murray
William J. Sturleyv
Urley
Washington
Delay Review of the Fleet From Early December
Washington December 18. The Navy Department announced a postponed rent review of the Atlantic fleet by Secretary Daniels in New York. Admiral Mayo reported bad weather delays returning vessels from European waters, making a Christmas day arrival impossible. ships now head toward New York the day after Christmas.
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Washington
Secretary Daniels
New York
Navy Department
Admiral Mayo
Mayo
Department
Phelan Elected Chairman of Banking Committee
Representative Phelan of Massachusetts, a Democrat, was chosen as chairman of the House banking and currency committee. He succeeds Carter Glass of Virginia, who resigned to become Secretary of the Treasury.
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Washington
Representative Phelan
Massachusetts
House Banking and Currency Committee
Houses
Carter Glass
Virginia
Secetary of the Treasury
State Report On Influenza
The State Department of Health reports 625 influenza cases and 26 deaths in the last period. Some communities report over 24 hours, but officials say local authorities handle the situation without outside aid. Bridgewater shows 1188 cases for two weeks with accumulated totals for 412 cases. 24-hour additions reach 1916.
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State Department of Health
Iaast Bridgewater
Motor Truck Kills Woman in Andover
Miss Leona Ruthman of Lawrence was killed and Mrs. Bertha Donovan of Lawrence seriously injured when a motor truck struck them while crossing a street after leaving a mill. Wilfred Rheault, the truck driver, was arrested on a charge of manslaughter and to have a hearing tomorrow.
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Andover
Leona Ruthman
Lawrence
Bertha Donovan
Seizure of 172 Gallons of Wine in Mast Deering
Sheriff King S. Graham reports a second major raiding of illegal wine when 172 gallons were seized from a basement in a Mast Deering tenement. Earlier, 170 gallons were taken from a Falmouth farmhouse. Mrs. Josephine Martin, arrested for selling the liquor, says the supply was for her own use. a wine press was confiscated and she faces arraignment today.
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Portland
King S. Graham
Mast Deering
Falmouth
Josephine Martin
Longshoremen Strike At Long Wharf Over Pay
About ten longshoremen from United Strait Company at Long wharf walked off the job as the steamship Jose arrived. The crew says the firm has paid two hours for idle time when no ship came. They demanded half a day's pay and may return to work today.
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United Strait Company
Long Wharf
Jose
Tropics
Five States at New England Women’s Market Exhibit
Five States New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut New York and Massachusetts are represented at the annual exhibit and Christmas market of the New England branch Woman's aid and Garden Association. The event opened yesterday and runs through today at the Special Aid Society rooms 377 Boylston street. Last night reports indicated a likely record financial success for the series. Attendance yesterday was larger than expected and sales surpassed forecasts by the committee.
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New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Massachusetts
New England
Woman's Arm and Garden Association
Special Aid Society
Boylston Street
Woman's Farm and Garden Association
Winchester
Herbert Hosmer
Concord
George W. Crocker
William Conant
Boston
Local brief notes on accidents and public figures in Boston area
A string of brief items covers injuries from subway falls and car incidents, a fatality from a street accident, an officer’s promotion in France, a court appearance for theft tied to a claimed widow, a marriage license filing, and a long list of local obituaries, civic meetings, and Jewish peace delegation plans.
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Tom Carr
East Boston
Winthrop Elk
Mary
Sweeney
Falcon Street
Mast Boston
Flier Arrives With Mail For New York Chicago Start Delayed
Chicago dispatch reports New York Chicago aerial mail began with no mail arriving in Chicago. Pilot Mike Isbersole landed from Defiance and loaded mail for New York then flew to Ashburn Field to await eastward leg. Other pilots started routes but faced early delays and transfers. Post office officials warn several days before regular schedule.
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Chicago
Mike’ Isbersole
Defilance
Dellabrand
New York
Ashburn
Leon TP
Smith
Belmont Park
L. I
Huellefonte
Penn
Cleveland
W. A. Johnson
Bellefonte
First American Jewish congress ends in Philadelphia
Europe Post reports the first American Jewish congress representing 3,500,000 Jews in America closed its sessions at Bulu Temple after a day marked by a record achievement aimed at aiding millions of Jews suffering in Europe.
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Post
Philadelphia
American Jewish Congress
America
Bulu Temple
Europe
Boston Observations Weather Report Summary
Observations in Boston show mean barometer and temperature readings. Mean temperature 29. Mean dew point 18. Mean relative humidity 22. Maximum temperature 34. Minimum 24. J. W. SMITH, Meteorologist.
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J. W. Smith
Jordan Marsh Clock Gifts and Toy Shop Advent Deals
Four shopping days remain before Christmas at Jordan Marsh. The store promotes large assortments and an Order Service with a Shopping Counselor Miss Williams. Featured gifts include clocks for women, boudoir and desk affars, a vast Toy Shop, a Juvenile Floor, and embroidered Japanese Kimonos for boarders.
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Miss Williams
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