Germans Bought Out of America
Alien property custodian A Mitchell Palmer told Boston Chamber of Commerce members that Americans have acquired millions of dollars of former enemy German assets in Boston and New England. He cited the Bosch Magneto Co as a major sale and said nearly 300 enemy-owned firms with values between 200 and 300 million dollars had been taken over, with 25 million already sold to Americans and more auctions planned. He warned of Germany's long range plans for commercial domination and urged a complete divorce of German capital from American industry while pursuing peace after the war.
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Boston
New Singland
A. Mitchell Palmer
Post
Chamber of Commerce
Brunswick
Bosch Magneto Co
Germany
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
Interior Department
Empire
Zentral Kinkaufs Gesellschaft
Dr. Albert
Salmer
Tures
United States
von Hindenberg
Karl Muck
Gaston Symphony
Postman
Palmer's Great Work Nears 900 Million Value
The article notes the vast scope of Mr. Palmer's project as it approaches a total value of 900 million dollars. It describes him as a strong personality with gray hair and wide-set eyes, who often gestures when he speaks.
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Mr. Palmer
Homemade Cough Syrup Promises Big Savings
An advertisement touts Wewe’s as the best home made cough syrup saving $2 while delivering a remedy rivaling any store bought product. It appeals to frugal readers seeking effective relief with simple ingredients.
Make Your Own Pinex Cough Syrup Plan
A home remedy using Pinex and sugar syrup promises quick cough relief. The ad claims a pint yields faster relief than store bought, supports throat and chest healing, and recommends asking druggists for two ounces of Pinex with directions.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Alashan Tribes Declare Peace in Alaska Conflict
Sitka Alaska reports a ceasefire between Sitka and Wrangell clans of the Thlinket people. At a November 11 meeting they set aside tribal feuds and agreed disputes will be settled under white law rather than by warfare.
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Sitka
Alaska
Associated Press
Wrangell
United States
Cambridge Police Lieutenant James A. Cox Buried at Mt Auburn
Funeral services for Cambridge police lieutenant James A. Cox held at Mt. Auburn Chapel with Rev. Robert Walker officiating. A Cambridge Knights Templars delegation and a 30 officer escort accompanied the hearse to Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
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Jv.ieutenant
James A. Cox
Cambridge Police Force
Mt. Auburn Chapel
Robert Walker
Concord Reformatory
Cambridge Knights Templars
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
N E flyers cited for bravery in last days of war
Three New England lieutenants in the air service receive the Distinguished Service Crosses for valor. Winfred C. MacBrayne of Lowell, Mass., near Thismes, France, held his balloon under attack, refused to abandon his companion, and reascended after a near fatal fall. Filmer Pendell of Caribou, Me., survived wounds to relay crucial reconnaissance from 1000 to 500 feet. George C. Kennedy of Boston, Mass., at Jametz, repelled repeated attacks, destroying one enemy plane and aiding return of his observer with vital information.
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New England
War Department
Air Service
Winfred C. MacBrayne
East Merrimac Street
Lowell
Thismes
France
Wir
MacBrayne
George C. Kennedy
91St Aero Squadron
Bheremont Road
Boston
Jametz
Wennedy
Closing Out Gun Contracts in Europe
Washington reports a cooperative mood in talks with France and Britain to cancel American orders for guns and munitions. Secretary Baker announced about two thirds of outstanding orders in France and Britain have been closed out and paid for, with delivered material and some in completion to be brought home.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Baker
K. of C. Secretary Popular in Paris
South Boston druggist John Lowery, recently active in the city, serves as a Knights of Columbus secretary in Paris. Widely known in Massachusetts, he sailed late in the war but remains valued for his work and the “Everybody Welcome” group urged him to stay in France indefinitely.
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John Lowery
Boston
Lk. of C
Paris
John
France
Funeral Services for Private Denecke
Funeral services were held at Church of the Messiah for Private Charles Otto Denecke of Jamaica Plain who died on Christmas Day at Fort Williams Portland. He was 28, son of Mrs Johanna Denecke and the late Charles Denecke. A talented cornetist, he had recently joined the army after prior enlistment attempts were blocked by disability and later approved.
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St. Stephen Street
Back Bay
Charles Otto Denecke
Burr Street
Jamaica Plain
Fort Williams
Portland
John McGaw Foster
Denecke
Johanna Denecke
Charles Denecke
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Welcomes New Year
The Ladies Auxiliary led by Mrs. Edwin Arthur Shuman plans a New Year's Eve event at the Knights Service House 204 Berkeley Street. Ice cream cake and coffee will be served to several hundred young men in service. many young women have been invited by chaperones to join and assist. Donations of money or cake are welcomed to fund wholesome entertainment for the service members.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Knights of Columbus
Edwin Arthur Shuman
Knights’ Service House
Berkeley Street
From Baseball to Bodies
Letter from a soldier to Joe in France during World War I recounts enlistment news, hopes for deployment, and reflections on patriotism. He mentions songs learned overseas, a new English ballad mocking the Kaiser, and his own desire to return to baseball at the Polo Grounds while noting his wounds.
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France
Joe
Kaiser's nemesis vows leave with new wife
Sergeant Ed Harmon writes of a fourteen day leave spent with his newlywed bride Jeanne. He boasts that wealthy rivals cannot match his luck and declares his triumph in life and love, signing as the Kaiser’s nemesis.
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Jeanne
Joe
Rockefeller
ED Harmon
the Kaiser
Death of Right Rev Frederick Courtney Rector Emeritus of St James
New York December 30 The death yesterday of the Right Rev Frederick Courtney rector emeritus of St James Church New York and former Episcopal bishop of Nova Scotia was announced. Born in Plymouth England 81 years ago he was educated at Christ s Hospital and Kings College Cambridge. He came to America in 1876 served at St Thomas Church Chicago St James Church Boston and later as bishop of Nova Scotia for 16 years resigning after his wife s illness. He returned in 1904 to St James New York serving 11 years as rector.
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New York
Frederick Courtney
St. James
Nova Scoetia
Bishop Courtney
Plymouth
England
Septimus Courtney
St. John’s College
Cambridge
Christ's Hospital
King's College, Cambridge
America
St. Thomas’ Church
St. James Church
Chicago
St. Paul's Church
Boston
Nova Scotia
St. James’ Church
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