Back Bay Fens development plan eyed by city council
The City Council discussed a 150000 to 250000 Back Bay Fens development behind the Museum of Fine Arts and approved applying 44840.82 from the Parkman fund toward the project. The meeting also covered a lamplighters' strike and salary increases for City Clerk Donovan and Assistant City Clerk Doyle of 1000 and 700 respectively.
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Back Bay Fens
Museum of Fine Arts
Donovan
Doyle
Fenway
Parkman
Fenway improvement funds eyed as city set to spend
Chairman Dillon outlined a plan to invest 150000 to 250000 for Fenway development using 44840.82 from Park fund as first instalment, while noting tax gains from new city property. The council debated lamplighters pay and possible use of 40000 to the lighting contract holder with safeguards to favor former workers.
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Dillon
Park and Recreation Commission
Parkman Fund
Museum
Huntington Square
Muddy River
Jersey Street
Audubon Road
Lawmakers consider poll tax exemption for military service
John Mitchell of Springfield filed a petition with Clerk James W. Kimball urging a bill to exempt men in United States military or naval service from poll taxes during the Legislature's session.
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United States
John Mitchell
Springfield
James W. Kimball
Thousands Are Made Homeless by Guatemala City Quake
A major earthquake that wrecked parts of Guatemala City left thousands homeless and water mains broken. Sanitation deteriorated as relief efforts from the Red Cross and the United States proceeded, with President Cabrera and officials receiving condolences and offers of aid.
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Guatemala
Washington
Guatemala City
Red Cross
Estrada Cabrera
Lansing
Cabera
Meagre reports on Guatemala quake damage reach San Salvador
Meagre advices from Guatemala describe heavy material damage and many injuries after the earthquake. Telegraph lines between San Salvador and Guatemala are interrupted as several towns report shocks near Guatemala City’s stronger tremors.
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San Salvador
Guate
Republic of Salvador
Guatemala
Guatemalan
Guatemala City
Roosevelt 10 prod congress visit to Washington
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt plans a private Washington visit to consult with Senate and House members on accelerating the war effort and improving wartime efficiency. He also favors introducing a permanent military training policy as proposed by Senator Chamberlain. The trip follows requests from Senator Smoot and Congressman Madden.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Senator Chamberlain
Senator Smoot
Madden
Egan Analyzes Scandinavian Peace Moves Arrival
Dr Maurice F Egan American minister to Denmark and Mrs Egan arrived at an Atlantic port aboard a Danish steamship on their way to Washington The ship is the first from Denmark in months Egan called socialist peace movements in Scandinavia premature and not serious and suspected German influence
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Atlantic
Maurice F. Egan
Denmark
Washington
Army Auto Repair Shop Planned for Baltimore
Washington December 2 A large mechanical repair shop unit for overhauling thousands of army auto trucks will be set up in Baltimore. Construction starts next week and officers from the quartermaster corps have been ordered to the site.
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Washington
Baltimore
Quartermaster Corps
Gas Fatality in Stamford Street Cellar
One man died and another was found unconscious in a cellar at 88 Stamford Street West Sound after 6 pm. John Santagatina, 27, died. Frank Sweeney, 53, of 383 Ash Street South Find, was taken to Relief Hospital in not serious condition.
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Stamford Street
West Sound
John Santagatina
Frank Sweeney
Ash Street
South Find
Relief Hospital
Joseph Freno
Allen Street
Navy Relief Society Dancing Party Draws 1500 in East Boston
About 1500 residents attended a dancing party at Sumner Hall, East Boston, to aid the Navy Relief Society. The event raised around $2000 for the society’s treasury, with Ensign Wilfred F. Olsen in charge and 15 naval men assisting. A four piece band from Boston naval bands, led by Theodore Rasmussen, provided music.
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Boston
Navy Relief Society
Sumner Hall
Wilfred F. Olsen
Theodore Rasmussen
Teutons Loot Italian Art Warned as Sham Commission
Rome dispatches claim Germany created a commission of experts to disguise art looting in invaded Italy. They report works moved to Vienna Budapest and Berlin including an equestrian Victor Emmanuel statue and Canova temple damage. Villas and private collections were pillaged and Canova works safeguarded at Possagno.
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Washington
Germany
Italy
Rome
Vienna
Budapest
Berlin
Victor Immanuel
Udine
Maximilian
Cosmas
Austria
Villa Soldierni
Mervesa
Tiepolo
Canova
Possagno
Visits to Paris Denied to Pershing's Men
Under general headquarters orders divisional commanders of the American forces suspended Paris leave for all officers and men. No explanation was given.
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Paris
Pershing
France
Associated Press
Closing of Schools Remains Undecided After Meeting Postponed
The joint meeting of the school and coal committees to decide on definite school closures was postponed due to the absence of coal chairman David A. Ellis. Ellis left for New York on legal business and will return next Monday or Tuesday, delaying any action.
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School Committee
Coal Committee
David A. Ellis
Ellis
New York City
Joseph Lee
Mr. Ellis
French Like U. S. Chasers In Boston School Fuel Crisis
Boston school officials warn 260 buildings lack fuel for a week or less forcing talks of staggered schedules. Officials propose closing 75 to 150 schools in the coming months or running half sessions to save energy. In France American submarine chasers impress naval authorities and French ships may copy the 110‑foot design. Captain Wolcott reports the funeral of a fallen son, Inspector Wolf, with full honors and strong words of sympathy from the troop.
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Boston
Henry Abrahams
Mr. Abrahams
Germany
Keough
Mark Mulvaney
Washington
Wolf
Wolcott
Roger Wolcott
France
Funeral of Herbert J. Wolf in France Described
A letter from Captain Oliver Wolcott describes the funeral of Herbert J. Wolf from the Headquarters Troop 26th Division A E F in a small French village. Inspector Morris Wolf at Boston police headquarters received the letter yesterday detailing the event.
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Herbert J. Wolf
Morris Wolf
Inspector Wolf
Boston
Oliver Wolcott
Pay Boost For City Clerk And Assistant
City Council unanimously approved a salary increase for City Clerk Donovan from 4000 to 6000 and Assistant City Clerk Doyle from 3800 to 4500, effective January 1. Councillor Ford cited long-needed changes since 1889 and compared with other officials such as the corporation counsel and clerk of courts.
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Ford
Donovan
Doyle
Bunker Hill Club Opens New Charlestown Home
The Bunker Hill Boys' Club in Charlestown on Green Street opened for public inspection drawing about 2000 visitors. The gym program was canceled due to crowds. George Bramwell Baker presided and H G Le Roy greeted guests. Officers re-elected include Baker president, Frothingham and Coolidge vp, Bancroft treasurer, Mason secretary.
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Charlestown
Bunker Hill Boys’ Club
Green Street
George Bramwell Baker
H. G. le Roy
Louis A. Frothingham
Louis A. Coolidge
Charles G. Bancroft
Frank Stillman Mason
Senior Newsboys Dance for Relief Fund
Two hundred friends of the Senior Boston Newsboys Club attended a dancing party at the Chateau on Huntington Avenue to raise funds for club members serving in the military. A large sum was raised. Edward L. Curran Alexander I. Peckham and Sol Bacharach were honorary members present. J. M. Bornstein led the eightperson dance committee.
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Boston Newsboys’ Club
Chateau
Huntington Avenue
Edward L. Curran
Alexander I. Peckham
Sol Bacharach
Hoston Newsboys’ Club
J. M. Bornstein
Red Cross Reports 445000 Members In New York
Red Cross headquarters announces an estimated 445000 memberships in New York from the enrollment drive. Tomorrow marks the campaign’s final day.
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RED Cross
New York
Nurses to serve on U S Navy hospital ships for first time
Washington December 28 1917 women nurses will be employed aboard two naval hospital ships as the war enters new phase they will be assigned to the Comfort formerly the Ward liner Havana and the Mercy formerly the Saratoga of the same line both ships soon to be ready for service marking a historic step in American naval history
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Washington
Comfort
Ward
Havana
Mercy
Saratoga
Saime Line
New Naval Hospital Ships Mercy and Comfort Refitted
Both liners have been remodelled to accommodate 800 patients each with special quarters for women nurses. Refitting mirrors plans of the new naval hospital ship praised by officers as the last word in medical care. Surgeon R C Holcomb will command the Comfort and Medical Inspector Norman J Blackwood, in charge of the Solace, will oversee the Mercy.
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Naval Hospital
R.C. Holcomb
Braisted
Norman J. Blackwood
Solace
Mercy
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