Fire Department Commends 35 Men for Day Off Fire Responses
Boston Fire Commissioner Murphy commends 35 firefighters for responding to fires and drill school while off duty. The general orders urge strict obedience to traffic rules and request reduced lighting at stations due to coal shortages. Notable recognitions include Assistant Engineer Thomas J. Hynes for stopping a runaway horse on Dec 9 1919 and several lieutenants, captains, and crewmen praised for off duty responses on December 11 to 14 1919.
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Boston
John R. Murphy
Peter E. Walsh
Boston Department
Murphy
Thomas J. Hynes
Engine Company 2
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Kingsbury
Washington Streets
Engine Company 12
Frederick W. Robinson
Ladder Company 2
Carver Street
James A. Wall
Ladder Company 26
Frederick R. Brophy
William F. Sweeney
Engine Company 41
Timothy J. Keefe
Ladder Company 14
John H. Leary
Fire Department Commendations For 1919-71 19th Century Scanned Records
Fire department members are commended for responding to fires on various dates in December 1919. Individuals include Little Mary Mixup Line Company 12 and Hoseman Joan J Sheehan Engine 3, Captain Thomas J Lannary Engine 40, Assistant Engineer Thomas F Cuddihy Engine 37, Hoseman William A Donovan Engine 26-35, and multiple ladder and engine crew members noted for day off responses and drill participation across boxes 2322 628 1554 7421 and headquarters drills on Dec 11 13 15 16.
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Joan J. Sheehan
Engine Company 3
Thomas J. Lannary
Engine Company 40
Thomas F. Cuddihy
Engine Company 37
William A. Donovan
Francis Kehoe
James E. Goode
Francis B. Boyle
Ladder Company
George F. Burckhart
William E. Kelley
Walter D. Holden
William J. McGrath
Engine Company
James J. Marks
Edward J. Donelan
Lawrence Quinn
Charles Holman
Joseph W. Thompson
Patrick F. Dowling
Frank D. McMackin
Thomas P. Higgins
George A. Whalen
Robert J. McKay
William F. Ruth
Francis Dolan
William J. McCarthy
James F. Kenney
Dorchester Boy Is Injured When Pinched Between Cars
Fourteen year old James Tooley of 21 Oak Street Dorchester sustained a fracture of the left leg yesterday afternoon after being pinned between two automobiles at State and Congress streets. He hung on the rear of one car as a vehicle driven by Clifford Thompson of Crescent Street Chelsea bumped into him.
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James Tooley
Oak Street
Dorchester
State
Congress Streets
Clifford Thompson
Crescent Street
Chelsea
Five ton express truck wreck on Metropolitan Hill
The five ton truck owned by an express company toppled on Metropolitan Hill due to the steep grade. Chauffeur Charles Montemaggi remained at the wheel, escaping unharmed, while helper Ettori Leprotti leaped clear to avoid injury. Steering gear failure caused the loss of control.
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Metropolitan Hill
Denton Terrace
Washington Street
Charles Montemaggi
Ettori Leprotti
Roslindale
Montemaggi
Leprotti
Sullivan Pledges Support for General Edwards for President
Dorchester Councillor Lewis R. Sullivan announced his candidacy for a delegate to the 1920 Democratic National Convention and pledged to support Clarence R. Edwards for President. Sullivan said he learned of Edwards's presidential aspirations after a War Secretary Baker announcement.
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Lewis R. Sullivan
Dorchester
Clarence R. Edwards
General Edwards
Councilor
Sullivan
Baker
Edwards
Midnight Mass at Cathedral ushers in Christmas
Christmas will be ushered in with a midnight mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Cardinal O Connell will celebrate a low mass assisted by Rev. William B Finigan and cathedral staff. An extra midnight mass will be held in the basement by Rev. Neil A Cronin with a possible 1 a.m. mass if needed. Confessions will be heard in all churches tonight and today is a fast day and abstinence from fresh meat.
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Cathedral of the Holy Cross
O’connell
William B. Finigan
Richard Fl. Haberlin
Neil A. Cronin
Airmen Die In Plane Crash At March Field
Riverside Cal Dec 23 Second Lieutenant Herbert Tuchborne Mount Vernon N Y and Private Alister Lima San Luis Obispo Cal were killed when their plane plunged 2000 feet at March Field near Riverside California.
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Riverside
Cal
Herbert Tuchborne
Mount Vernon
Alister Lima
San Luis Obispo
March Field
Army Aviation
Here
Christmas Greetings From Legion Leader Logan
Department Commander Edward L. Logan of the American Legion issued a season’s greeting to ex service men from department headquarters in the State House. He urged unity enthusiasm and cooperation so that at year end the post can look back with greater satisfaction on the organization’s accomplishments.
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Edward L. Logan
American Legion
State House
The
Commander Logan Sees New Era for Post Wars Welcome
The message mailed to all state posts reflects on a year of separation from military and naval service. It notes the formation of a national organization to preserve memories of fallen comrades and sustain American institutions. It highlights rapid growth and hopeful prospects for the future.
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Logan
Naval Service
Tunnelling Plan for Old South Archway Requires Legislation
A report to the Mayor from the street laying-out department examines tunnelling the Old South Archway on Washington Street to ease congestion. Adoption of Old South Association plans by Richard W. Hale would cost about $70,000, though a one time $25,000 payment might suffice as compensation to the association.
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Old South Association
Old South
Meeting House
Washington Street
Richard W. Hale
Custody Petition Dismissed Over Mrs Ginty Case
Mrs Elberta Fr Copeland Cope filed for custody of Dorothy Copeland Ginty s daughter in East Cambridge Probate Court. Judge Chamberlain dismissed the petition after weighing that Mrs Ginty was indiscreet with a married man but not proven unfit. Copeland proprietor of State House News Service. Howie linked to life necessities commission.
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Elberta Fr. Copeland
East Cambridge
Dorothy Copeland Ginty
Chamberlain
Ginty
Copeland
State House News Service
Arlington
Mountford Street
Back Bay
Wendell C. Howie
Commission On the Necessities of Life
State House
Reading Junction
U S Hospital Ship Relief Launches in Philadelphia
The United States hospital ship Relief, believed to be the first of its class built for medical service, will be launched today at the Philadelphia navy yard.
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Philadelphia
United States
Relief
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Noonan's Hair Petrole Promises Hair Renewal After Week Trial
Advertisement claims one week daily use of Noonan's Hair Petrole restores thin dry hair and stops dandruff. It touts a petroleum base with antiseptic additives improving scalp health and hair vigor. Sold by barbers, druggists, or direct from T Noonan & Sons Co at 38 Portland Street Boston for $1.
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Noonan
Mother Earth
T. Noonan & Sons Co
Portland St
Boston
Maeterlinck Arrives in Gotham for The Blue Bird Premiere
Belgian poet Maurice Maeterlinck and Madame Maeterlinck arrived in New York from Havre aboard the France to attend the world premiere of his opera The Blue Bird at the Metropolitan Opera House on December 27.
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New York
Maurice Maeterlinck
Madame Maeterlinck
France
Havre
Maeterlinck
Metropolitan Opera House
Invention Restores Hearing for Hundreds in New York
An ear drum device by A. O. Leonard acts as a miniature megaphone fit inside the ear, restoring hearing for many New Yorkers. It helps when deafness stems from catarrh or damaged natural drums, and Leonard offers information from Suite 104, 70 Fifth Avenue.
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A. O. Leonard
New York City
Leonhard
Leonard
Fifth Avenue
Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Restores Health After Long Suffering
A testimonial claims relief after two years of starvation following ulcers and catarrhal mucus in the digestive tract. The advertisement promises a simple remedy that allays inflammation and stomach liver and intestinal ailments with a money back guarantee after one dose.
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Mayr
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Gen. Edwards
Cardinal O’connell
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Old South Archway
Mrs. Ginty
U. S
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Garrett & Company
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