Cook Sails to Australia as Speedway Hires Chefsman
Captain Fitzgerald of the three masted schooner Speedway finally found a cook willing to join the voyage to Melbourne. The Missouri man agreed under private terms, earning $120 a month plus a return steamship ticket and $4 a day on the return trip. The ship left Boston Light with high hopes of a profitable voyage for all hands.
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Captain Fitzgerald
Speedway
New England
Santa Claus
Australia
Missouri
Boston
Melbourne
Fitzgerald
Athol Boy Stable Keeper Makes Profit With Ponies
William Cass ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Nathan D Cass of Fish circle rents the Billings stable in Exchange street and rents out his five Shetland ponies for 50 cents an hour to local boys. He earned five dollars Saturday and also runs pigs chickens and vegetables. Athol boys help with the ponies and he has won prizes from the Worcester County Farm Bureau.
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Atihtol
William Cass
Nathan D. Cass
Fisn Circle
William
Billings
Exchange Street
Wiliam
Worcester County Farm Bureau
Athol Doys
Senator Smith Opposes League of Nations in Senate
Senator Smith Democrat of Georgia criticizes a Paris despatch on President Wilsons stance saying he cannot believe the President supports an impracticable league of nations. The remark comes amid opposition discussions in Washington on December 26.
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Washington
League of Nations
Senate
Smith
Georgia
Paris
Wilson
Evening Herald Forced to Halt By Fire in St John’s
The Evening Herald of St John’s Newfoundland suspended publication after a fire destroyed the plant. Publishers announced plans to rebuild at once, though the work will be slow due to seasonal difficulties. The notice to subscribers explains temporary cessation and intent to resume publication as soon as feasible.
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ST. John’s, N. F
Evening Herald
Boston Italian editor dies of pneumonia
Emmanuelelo Presti editor and founder of La Notizia an Italian paper at 261 Hanover Street died last evening of pneumonia at Massachusetts General Hospital in his 40s. Funeral will be Sunday morning at his home 6 Prince Street at 11 oclock. He is survived by a wife and two children.
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Emmanuelelo Presti
la Notizia
Hanover Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Prince Street
Lo Presti
Dissolution of the American Protective League Set for Feb
Washington Dec 26 The American Protective League with 250000 members and branches nationwide will dissolve February 1 following talks with Justice Department officials. The directors warn of finacial strains forcing many local groups to suspend yet say the league’s service will not end, citing more than three million investigations conducted for federal and war agencies.
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Washington
American Protective League
Department of Justice
League
State, Navy and Treasury Departments
Food and Fuel Administrations
Alien Property Custodian
Peace Era Ends Civic League as Army of Citizens Disband
Attorney General Gregory notes after armistice the organization formed after severed relations with Germany has performed a great task and should continue during readjustment. A canvass shows agreement to disband February 1, as peace removes need for organized citizen espionage. Members seek constructive peace work.
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Germany
League
U S urged to help Ireland in Senate brief session
The Senate met briefly and adjourned for a three day recess. Chairman Chamberlain will speak Monday on the treatment of soldiers abroad and in cantonments. Senator Thomas plans an address on peace questions January 3. Senator Phelan introduces a resolution asking American peace commissioners to aid in Ireland’s freedom. Wilson’s France address and Roosevelt editorial urging swift return of troops were printed.
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Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Military Committee
Thomas
Colorado
Phelan
California
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Ireland
Wilson
France
Roosevelt
United States
The Professional Bridesmaid Delightfully Amuses in Boston Post
Miss Carey, a social obligation asset, becomes heroine and gains romance and wealth in this amusing tale. The narrative follows her clever handling of duties as she leverages social ties to secure personal advancement and financial reward.
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Miss Carey
Boston Post
Charles E. Pierce Dies After Long Journal Career
Charles E. Pierce a former civic official and Masonry figure died aged 75 after uremia from indigestion. He lived at 368 K Street South Boston for 35 years. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Hawes Church South Boston with Knights Templars rites. Born Quincy Sept 17 1841 he served in Civil War and spent 34 years at Boston Journal rising to cashier and later superintendent. He also held city tax posts under Mayor Hart.
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Charles E. Pierce
K Street
South
Boston
Hawes Unitarian Congregational Church
Broadway
Knights Templars
St. Omar Commandery
Elmer P. Fletcher
FE. Co
Charles Pierce
Quincy
Boston Journal
Stephen O’meara
Pierce
Journal
Internal Revenue
City of
Hart
Breaks Shull in Fall From Wagon in South Boston
Emmanuel Zwicker, 58, a teamster of 71 East Fifth Street South Boston, fell from his wagon at the United States supply base 641 Summer Street late yesterday afternoon, sustaining probable skull fracture and concussion. He received first aid from Dr. William J Gallivan and was taken to City Hospital.
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Emmanuel Zwicker
East Fifth Street
Boston
United States
Summer Street
William J Gallivan
City Hospital
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England
Senator Smith
ST. John’s Evening Herald
Protective Society
Gregory
U. S
C. E. Pierce
Adel Celene Bach Day
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