Plans for Ship Bill Kept Secret in Senate Discussion
The Clarke motion to recommit prompts proposed amendments to report back within 48 hours and to tether the plan to a time limit of 18 months or two years. Democrats hope to win back support, not secure Progressive Republican backing, as Senator Kern notes plans cannot be divulged. He confirms intent to return to the bill in the Senate with the same vote count as before, while acknowledging 42 votes would be insufficient.
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Fletcher
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Senator Kern
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Senate Debates on Bill Amendments and Government Shipping
Leaders discuss amending Clarke motion to recommit the bill with neutrality safeguards for buying belligerent ships and a two year government operation cap. Wilson met with Progressive Republicans as a special committee seeks broad support while Revolting Democrats demand removal of government ownership terms.
Build Now drives real estate lending and job revival in 1915
Bankers, real estate men, and trusts rally to the Boston Post Build Now campaign. Massachusetts officials loosen lien rules for small loans, banks report surge of mortgage inquiries, and Malden city government endorses the movement while urging immediate construction.
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Charles Thornton Davis
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Mmittee
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Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
Build
New England
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Federal Trust Company
O'Neil
William Prest
Paul Revere Trust Company
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John R. McVey
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Frank E. Granger
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Oscar J. Saxe
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William H. Doyle
J B Neily Drops Dead in Boston Train Station
J Burpee Neily of Halifax Nova Scotia a mining promoter with offices in Boston dropped dead as he stepped off a train for Boston tonight. He was president of the Goldenville Mining Company and leaves a wife in Halifax. He was about 60 years old.
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J. Burpee Neil
Halifax
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Summer Street
Boston
James EB. Greenaway
Mr. Neill
Goldenville Mining Company
Evangelist Billy Sunday Subject of Health Doubts
The piece notes concerns about Billy Sunday's longevity remarking he cannot live ten more years and frames it as one of many quick takes on public figures in the period’s personality briefs.
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Next Sunday Post
Banks should aid building with stronger lien safeguards
Walter F. Stephens argues banks hesitate on construction loans due to a flawed mechanic’s lien law. He suggests recording contractor contracts to outrank liens or requiring owner bonds, to protect mortgagees and encourage financing for building in the Commonwealth. Brockton attorney urges reform.
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Boston & Maine
Commonwealth
Walter F. Stephens
Bread prices rise as wheat soars and flour hits new highs
The article tracks bread and flour costs as wheat climbs toward $20 a barrel, with producers predicting $15 to $20 flour as the war affects grain exports. Miller spokesmen blame supply and demand. experts warn only a Mediterranean opening or embargo changes the outlook.
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Embargo Support Moves to Curb Wheat Prices
Mrs Julian Heath president of the housewives league pleads for a federal embargo on wheat to hold bread prices steady. Baker leaders blame the agriculture department for price instability while noting world crops and shipments to Europe affect domestic flour costs. Officials map plans for action as flour futures threaten higher costs for consumers.
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Housewives’ League of America
America
Rank Sk. Shepherd
Fox Baking Company
Department of Agris
Britain
Australia
India
Club Owners Meet Today to Set 1922 Schedule
New York Feb 2 The American league owners convene to adopt the season schedule and discuss key changes including the 21 player limit and removal of the draft in class AA clubs. Attention focuses on strengthening the New York club as Ruppert and Huston seek assistance from other clubs.
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Johnson
Jacob Ruppert, Jr
T. Huston
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