Boston Fire Chief John W. Godbold Retires
District Chief John W. Godbold of the East Boston fire district retires after nine years in charge. Born April 3, 1856 in East Boston, he joined the department in 1881 and rose to district chief in 1908. He will receive a pension of $00 a year and was praised for aiding the Chelsea fire department during the April 12, 1908 conflagration.
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John W. Godbold
Fire Department
East Boston
Boston
Chelsea
A Christmas Truce in the Trenches
The Sun day Post recounts a French officer’s account of a Christmas truce during the Great War, detailing a rare ceasefire moment of camaraderie and shared humanity between enemy soldiers on one frontline.
On the Rip shines at Hotel and Railroad News show at Jordan Hall
The Hotel and Railroad News Company Mutual Relief and Benefit Association staged On the Rip a lively three act musical comedy before a full Jordan Hall. Nellie Ferguson impressed in a small part and with dancing. Reginald O Sullivan Mary C Kelly John F Kelly James Hogan J J Sullivan also delivered strong performances. The chorus sang catchy numbers and executed drills with professional flair aided by Stage Manager D F Wilson. A border scene drill with guardsmen and Red Cross nurses highlighted the Rio Grande backdrop. Charles H Sargent led the entertainment committee Nellie Ferguson directed dancing H C Jackson staged military drills Ernest L Drew wrote the play Strathan's orchestra provided the music.
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Hotel and Railroad News Company
Mutual Relief and Benefit Association
Jordan Hall
Nellie Ferguson
Reginald O'Sullivan
Mary C. Kelly
John F. Kelly
James Hogan
J. J. Sullivan
D. F Wilson
Red Cross
Rio Grande
Charles H. Sargent
Association
H. C. Jackson
Ernest L. Drew
Strathan
11th Offering A Mirable Night In Local Theater
The association presented On the Rio as its 11th annual offering. Marion Feeley starred Evelyn Bently to roaring applause with notable song and dance. Harold Stewart supported the lead while Harry Walker Joseph Hogan Katherine Haney and Ernest L. Drew provided strong comic and performance elements.
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Association
Rio
National Guard
Mexico
Marion Feeley
Evelyn Bently
Miss Feeley
Harold Stewart
Harry Walker
Joseph Hogan
Katherine Haney
Ernest L. Drew
Mr. Drew
Vote Today on Day Capital Prohibition Bill
Washington December 19 The Senate prepared for a final vote on Senator Shepard's bill to prohibit alcohol in the District of Columbia. The Tinderwood referendum amendment failed in committee 88 to 38, with Underwood seeking a separate vote. Supporters remain hopeful for a majority despite looming filibuster risk and Vice President Marshall's impending absence.
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Washington
Senate
Shepard
District of Columbia
Tinderwood
Underwood
Marshall
Overdue Lingan Strains Nerves With 113 Hour Plus Delay
The British steamer Lingan, carrying 6900 tons of coal for the New York New Haven Hartford coal pier at South Boston, is 48 hours overdue after leaving Sydney, Cape Breton, at 11:20 p.m. last Thursday. Sightings failed by sundown as she rode out heavy weather or possible machinery trouble. Captain Bailey commands the Lingan.
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Sydney
Cape Breton
New York, New Haven & Hartford
South Boston
Bailey
Chain shoes for horses aid teamsters in emergencies
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announced it has placed chain shoes and carpet shoes for horses at downtown locations for emergency use by teamsters. Items are borrowable at several firms and offices, including Regal Shoe Co and New England Telephone. The shoes address slippery pavements favoring automobiles over horses and help horses regain footing or climb grades.
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Thomas A.edison
St.Paul
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Regal Shoe Company
Tremont
Court Streets
Thomas Galvin
Park Street
Boston Transcript
Washington and
Milk Streets
Chipman Brothers
State Street
Corner
Washington Street
Iver Johnson Company
Cornhill
Washington Streets
S. S&s. Pierce Company
Beacon
Slippery Pavement Incident Reported
A brief note describes a slip on slick pavement as a person attempted to rise, with no injuries or follow up details provided in the readable text.
Employed Woman in Wrong Hours Is Fined
On complaint of the State Board of Labor Harry Cohen president of the Boston Linch Company Cross street was arraigned in Central Court yesterday charged with employing a woman during hours other than those stated on the notice posted in the establishment He was found guilty and fined 50 by Judge Murray He appealed Mrs Mary K O Sullivan an inspector for the labor board brought the complaint.
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State Board of Labor
Harry Cohen
Boston Linch Company
Cross Street
Central Court
Murray
Mary K. O'Sullivan
Labor Board
Hearing on Trucking Teaming At Chamber Of Commerce
A sub committee of the committee on municipal and metropolitan affairs will hold a hearing this afternoon at 3 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce. Many shippers and master teamsters plan to attend to discuss easier teaming in the city.
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Chamber of Commerce
Committee On Municipal and Metropolitan Affairs
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