Wild Day on Stock Exchange in War Turbulence
New York February 1 a relentless submarine campaign by Germany sparked one of the wildest stock sessions since the war began. Prices fell sharply with Bethlehem Steel dropping 36 points and 750000 shares trading in the first hour. Widespread selling and heavy activity by wire houses reflected broad liquidation from distant markets.
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New York
Germany
Stock Exchange
New England
Middle West
Bethlehem Steel
United States Steel
Mercantile Marines
Atlantic Gulf & West Indies
United Fruit
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Rapid Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Poslam as a quick acting skin remedy that can relieve eczema and other skin conditions. It invites readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories at 32 West 26th Street, New York City.
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Sola
West 26Th Street
New York City
Stock market tumbles amid weak international markets
Prices on the Consolidated Exchange show broad declines across many sectors as international tensions weigh on sentiment. U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel lead losses with heavy volume, while shipping, utilities, and rail stocks retreat and Land Prices rise on the Consolidated Exchange.
Shipping Unaffected in Philadelphia by German War Declaration
Philadelphia report notes no shipping restrictions after Germany’s unrestricted naval warfare declaration. Port collector has no orders to delay vessels. Regular guard around Prinz Oskar Rhaetia and Franconia remains unchanged despite wartime conditions.
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Philadelphia
Germany
Spanish Cabinet Hears Blockade Policy Debate
Paris files report that the Spanish cabinet met to discuss the new naval blockade policy announced by central powers. The meeting, held last night, addressed the diplomatic and strategic implications for Spain.
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Paris
Madrid
Hughes Urges Loyal Support at Brown Alumni Dinner
Charles Evans Hughes told New York Brown University alumni that every loyal American should stand behind the administration in this solemn hour. He said the President bears the facts and duty, and urged cool, deliberate actions to uphold American rights and national honor. Other speakers included Brown President Faunce and Columbia President Butler.
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New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Brown University
Hughes
Sons of Brown
W. H. P. Faunce
Brown
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
House Overrides Veto on Alien Bill
The House, now with 25 votes more than the two thirds needed, overrides President Wilson's veto on an alien literacy test bill. Leaders Mann and Kitchin crossed party lines, while Gallivan of Massachusetts challenged Heflin of Alabama, arguing the literacy test punishes lack of opportunity rather than character and noting immigrants aided the nation's growth.
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Wilson
House
Senate
Mann
Kitchin
Gallivan
Massachusetts
Heflin
Alabama
United States
England
France
Ireland
Scotland
Germany
Russia
Italy
Poland
Germanys new blockade alarms Holland
Amsterdam dispatch cites the Nieuwe Van Dem Dag calling Germanys blockade measures a potential crisis for Holland. It warns that full application could halt sea trade and threaten feeding the population, even if the threats are not fully realized.
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Amsterdam
Holland
London
Germany
Nieuwe van Dem Dag
Shots at 1914 Luther Bell reunion in Somerville
Two bullets fired during a reunion at Luther V. Bell Grammar School on Vinal Avenue Somerville shattered a door transom and a wall. A young woman narrowly escaped injury when a second bullet pierced the broken pane. Police suspect a boy fired the shots.
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Luther V. Bell Grammar School
Vinal Avenue
Somerville
Fire drives residents from West End brick dwelling
Fire forced four people to flee a four story brick house at 80 Allen Street in the West End at about 1230 this morning. The blaze started on the first floor in Mrs Jane Mc Carthy's apartment and was extinguished quickly by firefighters. Origin undetermined with damages about 200 dollars.
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Allen Street
West End
Jane McCarthy
Labor men protest navy yard work at Charlestown strike
Members of the United Shipfitters Protective Association passed resolutions at the Quincy House protesting work on a new fuel ship for the United States navy at the New York navy yard. They cited lack of equipment at the Charlestown yard as the reason for the action.
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United States Navy
New York Navy Yard
Charlestown Yard
United Shipfitters’ Protective Association
Quincy House
Free help to restore natural hair color, no dye used
An advertisement offers free full instructions to restore gray or faded hair to its natural shade. Mrs. Mary K. Chapman promises universal success for all ages and both sexes, asking readers to mail name, address, and a two-cent stamp for postage.
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Mary K. Chapman
Suite 292
Grosvenor Bldg
Providence, R. I
Boston Post
Funeral for Baltimore riot participant Captain Spofford
Captain Eé in F Spofford, who fought in the 1861 Baltimore riot, died at his Malden home aged 82. The Malden native served in the Sixth Massachusetts and later led Company G Marblehead, with deep G A R and Masonic ties. Survived by wife two sons and a daughter. Burial in Peverly.
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F. Spofford
Baltimore
Lebanon Street
Malden
Peverly
Captain Spofford
Bangor
Daily Evening News
Newburyport
Mazeppa No. 1
Marblehead
Lfe
Post 40
Mt. Vernon Lodge of Masons
Royal Arch
South Boston
Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment Association
First Heavy Artillery Association
Baby’s Fall May Be Fatal in West Fivegett
Mrs. Peter Soulas of 15 Pearl Street West Fivegett rushed to prepare supper when her 15 month old son George fell from a chair placed for his safety. The infant struck his head and injuries were reported as potentially fatal.
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Peter Soulas
Beale
Pearl Street
West Fiverett
George
Infant Dies After Oven Door Injury At Hospital
Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital reported a severe skull wound and exposed brain in a baby after contact with an oven door. The injury left the infant with a slim chance of recovery.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Parmint Promoted as Cure for Catarrh Deafness
An article claims Parmint, a home treatment from an English formula, cures constitutional catarrh and related deafness. It warns against costly creams sprays and inhalers, citing relief from clogged nerves and head noises after 10 days of sugar syrup preparation. It states the remedy costs about 75 cents and improves hearing in many cases.
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Massachusetts Ave
Chelsea
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Dedham
I. L. Wardle Drug Co
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Main St
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Arthur Hudson
Washington St
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