Genealogical Society Elects New Officers Name Leaders
George Francis Dow of the Essex Institute read a paper on Old Time Pewter Lamps and Lighting at a New England Historic Genealogical Society meeting. Officers elected for the year include James P. Baxter president and vice presidents Nathaniel J. Rust Henry Deering John Chase William W. Stickney William P. Sheffield George S. Goddard Alfred Johnson George A. Moriarty Lew C. Hill and William P. Greenlaw as treasurer and librarian.
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Essex Institute
Salem
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Ashburton Place
James P. Baxter
Portland
Nathaniel J. Rust
Boston
Henry Deering
John ©. Chase
Derry
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Col Joseph H Goulding of Wilmington Dies at 73
Col Joseph H Goulding, banker and designer from Wilmington Vermont, died today at age 73. He served in the Civil War.
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Goulding
Wilmington
Rutland
Joseph H. Goulding
Rescue of Takata Maru Crew After Collision Near Cape Race
Feb 2 news reports the Japanese steamship Takata Maru was abandoned in a sinking condition after colliding with the American oil tank steamer Silver Shell about 200 miles southeast of Cape Race Newfoundland. Crew were transferred safely to the Silver Shell per Captain Moses’s wireless message received tonight.
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New York
Silver Shell
Cape Race
N. F
Moses
Anchor line officials report ships respond to distress at sea
The California left port Monday heading to Glasgow was directed by wireless to overtake the Silver Shell and stand by for emergencies. The Silver Shell, though not in immediate danger, was damaged and proceeding to the English channel. The Armonia stands by the Silver Shell after sailing from New York to Bordeaux. It is believed the Takata Maru sank soon after abandonment as a final wireless plea for help was sent hours earlier.
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California
Glasgow
English
New York
Bordeaux
The Smile In Your Voice
A narrative on maintaining self control in confrontations over the telephone and on set. An operator’s calm during a busy hour leads to empathy for others, while harsh words from a director and a quick tempered actress illustrate how a smile in the voice can defuse tension and win respect.
Rheims Ruins Should Stand As Monument To Barbarism
American architect Whitney Warren urged that the Rheims Cathedral ruins remain untouched after German bombardment. He argued against restoration, calling the debris a permanent monument to German barbarism and criticizing President Wilson for perceived inaction.
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Whitney Warren
Harvard
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France
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Danish Steamer Arkansas Displays Large Flag for Safety
The Danish steamer Arkansas arrived in the war zone with a prominent safety measure. A huge flag spans the deck and sides declare her name and Danish nationality to deter aerial attacks. The flag is also painted on the poop deck for visibility.
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Watr Zone
Arkansas
Blessing of the Candles Observed in Catholic Churches
The annual blessing of candles was celebrated in the archdiocese with Cardinal O Connell officiating at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Attendees included Rev. William Finnigan and Rev. Augustine F Hickey. Throat blessings will follow masses and afternoon sessions.
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Cardinal O’connell
William B. Finnigan
Augustiine F. Hickey
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Busy Burglar in the Toils
Paul J. Devine of Melrose, accused of a spree of more than 100 break ins in Greater Boston, was arrested by Watertown police after a break in at Dr. H. B. Tubbs home. He confessed to robberies and supported a wife and two children with loot. Arraigned in Waltham District Court, bail set at 2000, remanded to East Cambridge jail pending record review.
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Tubbs
Waltham District
East Cambridge
Care tips and personal notes from readers
Short reader questions and answers on grooming and personal habits. Entries include mouth care nails hair and a note about Mary Pickford's talks appearing in the Daily Post and Sunday Post at 156 West Twenty-sixth Street New York City.
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Famous Players Company
West Twenty-sixth Street
New York City
Mary Pickford
Daily Post
Sunday Post
Fishing Schooner Sold to Cuban Firm
The Boston schooner Margaret Dillon was sold by M. J. Dillon of Commercial Street to a Havana based firm and registered in Cuba. This marks the loss of a familiar fishing craft from the local fleet.
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Margaret Dillon
M. J. Dillon
Commercial Street
Havana
Hay's Hair Health restores natural dark hair color
An ad promotes Hay's Hair Health as a natural conditioner that darkens gray hair without dye. Apply with a sponge, two to three times weekly, to restore the natural dark shade. Not greasy or sticky. Available from druggists as a bottle offer.
Peabody Chauffeur Appeals After Fine
William H. Cutler, chauffeur for Francois A. Peabody, millionaire and attorney, was fined $10 by Judge Wentworth in court yesterday for violating auto laws.
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William
Thomas a Kempis Circle observes day of recollection
Cinmer notes that the Thomas a Kempis Circle will observe a day of recollection next Saturday at the Academy of the Assumption in Wellesley Hills. The event is directed by Rev. Robert J. Swickerath S J of Holy Cross College.
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Thomas a'Kempis
Academy of the Assumption
Wellesley Hills
Robert J. Swickerath
S. J
Holy Cross College
Heating bill bans child labor products in interstate trade
Washington Feb 2 The House passed the heating bill 337 to 46 to bar interstate commerce in goods made by children under 16 in mines or quarries or under 14 in mills canneries workshops or factories It sets penalties for shipments and raises the minimum age to 16 for long or night work in certain industries Opposition was strongest in the South.
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Washington
House
Senate
South
Symphony Orchestra at Harvard Tonight
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs in Sanders Theatre Cambridge this evening with soloist Anna Hathaway Gulick daughter of Harvard Greek professor Charles Gulick. The program features a featured soloist and a prominent university venue.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Anna Hathaway Gulick
Charles Gulick
Harvard
Ohio Democrats Endorse Wilson for President
The Democratic State central committee in Columbus endorsed President Wilson and his renomination at the state convention set for June 1. The resolution unanimously supported the Wilson administration and stated there is no second choice among Ohio Democrats.
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Columbus, CO
Democratic State Central Committee
Columbus
Wilson
Ohio
Pinex cough syrup cheaper at home with sugar mix
An old advertising note touts making cough syrup at home using a pint of sugar syrup and 2% ounces Pinex for 54 cents. It claims rapid relief from coughs and chest infections, notes Pinex is Norway pine extract with guaiacol, and offers a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne, Ind
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