Disappearance of Local Oil Agent Henry C. Coe Jr
Henry Clarke Coe Jr a Local Standard Oil representative vanished from his Commonwealth avenue home after leaving for 50 Congress street last Saturday morning. Police and detectives suspect foul play as they search for him.
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Henry Clark Coe, JR
Standard Oil
Commonwealth Avenue
Henry Clarke Coe, Sr
Standard Oil Company
Henry Clarke Coe
New York
Congress Street
Missing Boston Executive Mr Coe Vanishes After Engagement
Mr Coe 23, 5 feet 8 inches, 150 pounds, light brown hair and hazel eyes, disappeared after leaving home at 8 30 am to meet General Manager Wilkinson of Standard Oil at 9. A $250 reward is offered by the Robert Burns Detective Bureau which seeks his whereabouts. Mrs Coe, ill, is kept informed as the case unfolds.
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Mr. Coe
Commonwealth Avenue
Wilkinson
Standard Oil Company
Robert Burns Dectective Bureau
Coe
Boston
Helen Ainslee
A. Allen Ainslee
Lenox
America
Bermuda
Miss Ainslee
Flo
Northampton Street
Imported La Carolina Cherutos 10c Mild Sweet Aromatic Smoke
A compact tobacco note describes Imported La Carolina Cherutos as a mild sweet and aromatic smoke priced at 10 cents. The terse listing emphasizes a pleasant aroma and easy smoking character.
Build Now Campaign Spreads Across New England
The Build Now movement begun in Boston two weeks ago has grown to influence New England and beyond with praise from leaders like Boston Chamber of Commerce president Elmer J Bliss. The campaign champions unemployment relief through practical steps such as Buy Now Paint Repair and Clean Up Now and has expanded with new committees forming in the past fortnight.
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Boston
New England
Chicago
Elmer J. Bliss
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Post
Bliss
The
Dennison
Wilson Upheld on Alien Bill by Narrow Vote
In Washington on February 4 the House failed to override President Wilson's veto of an immigration bill requiring a literacy test for aliens. Of 399 present, 261 voted to override, 136 to sustain, and two were present.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Voting Debate Over Immigration Reform Sparks Bipartisan Unity
The final day of debate saw party lines blur as Majority Leader Underwood delivered a forceful critique of the President's veto of the immigration bill. He argued electoral majorities favor restricting immigration and challenged the claim that no platform addressed the issue, urging Congress to uphold the American standard of living and wages. Representative Moore of Pennsylvania pressed for continued action.
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Underwood
House
Moore
Pennsylvania
Germany Warns Neutrals Against Aiding British Trade
Germany informs neutrals it will sink British merchant ships after February 18 if they attempt to reach British ports. Neutrals face destruction risks and cannot expect protection while in British trade lanes.
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Germany
World
Yale Expert on Pay and Living
Professor Fisher urges Bay State to grant men fair wages and raise fare rates to reflect living costs. He argues higher wages and transportation fares will boost worker purchasing power and stabilize the economy.
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YALE
Town Pass Expert On Tax Books
Watertown selects Harry W. Brigham as town treasurer after Joseph B. Holland resigns as tax collector. An expert accountant will review Holland’s six years of records following his resignation and before the March annual town meeting.
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Watertown Board of Selectmen
Joseph B. Holland
Holland
Marth
Wesley E. Monk
Board of Selectmen
Harry W. Brigham
Watertown Tax Collector Resigns After Strained Health
The tax collector, bonded and married a year ago, lived at 14 Morse Street Watertown. He pursued law studies, overwork said to harm his health. Known for strict tax enforcement and steady re-elections, he resigned without comment. selectmen and Mr Holland decline to discuss reasons.
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Morse Street
Watertown
Holland
Postage to Germany Raised Until Direct Transport Restored
Postmaster General Burleson suspended 2-cent rates on U S to Germany and announced letters from the U S to German destinations will be charged 5 cents for the first ounce and 3 cents for each additional ounce until direct transport is restored.
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Washington
Postimaster
Burleson
United States
Germany
Epigrams From Prof Fisher Testimony on Wages and Railroads
Yale economist Irving Fisher argued high wages boost efficiency and curb dollar shrinkage. He testified for four hours before the Bay State Street Railway officials and arbitration board, asserting low wages hinder economy and living costs will rise.
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Yale
Bay State Railway Arbitration Board
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Bay State Street Railway Company
Board of Arbitration
Proclamation May Lead to Difficulties With America Called Hostile Act
A collection of World War I notes reports a series of Allied and Central Power actions. British repulse Turkish attempts near Suez and Port Said with heavy casualties and more than 200 prisoners. Canadian government seeks a $100 million war loan. Werner Horn jailed for dynamiting in Vanceboro. French troops advance near Hebuterne and Verdun claim air combat and artillery success. Austrians retreat in Galicia while German assaults near Boru mow fail. Russian gains noted in the Aisne valley. British cruiser Viktor wrecked with Newfoundland casualties.
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Suez Canal
Port Said
London
Werner Horn
International Bridge
Vanceboro
Ottawa
Washington
Heburterne
Albert
Paris
Aisne
Verdun
Tarnow
Galicia
Vienna
Youmine
Borumow
Poland
Petrograd
Russia
Viktor
English
Newfoundland
St. John’s
British Waters Declared War Zone by German Admiralty
Berlin warns all British waters including the English Channel will be a war zone from Feb 18. Enemy ships in the area will be destroyed and neutral ships face danger, as stated by the German admiralty in today’s communication.
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London
English Channel
Two Held Up By Gunman On Southampton Street
A well dressed gunman held up a teamster at a dark unfrequented spot on Southampton street near 7 30 last evening and robbed him of 25 dollars. About half an hour later the bandit entered a grocery and the story continues on page 10 fifth column.
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Southampton Street
Moon phases and celestial notes amid midwinter calendar
The page lists moon phases from last quarter to full, with dates in February and spring cues. It notes astronomical events including Jupiter and Saturn at sunset and Venus and Mars before sunrise, Lent begins February 17, and Easter Sunday on April 4. A birthday list highlights Shin Tien, Ole B. Bell, Dwight Moody, and Hiram Maxim.
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Jsoti
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Shin Tien
Bristol
Eng
Boston
Roger Williams
Ole B. Bell
Dwight £. Moody
Hiram S. Maxim
Weather outlook shows warmth and rain for New England
The forecast expects increasing clouds and warmer conditions across Boston and surrounding areas. Rain possible at night with showers on Saturday as a rising temperature follows, with moderate to fresh easterly to southerly winds in the region.
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Boston
Washington
New England
New York
Vague OCR Fragments From Thompson Spa Note
Fragmentary recording from Thompson's Spa includes scattered numbers and times such as 14 15 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with unrelated codes like CBee seine and MW es 45 14) PL Mersereee 48 2. It also lists averages for yesterday and a year ago, 18 10-24 and 46, but lacks coherent context or clear event.
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Thompson's Spa
Mersereee
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Brewster
Boylston St
White House
Staobse
Bensdorps Royal
COA
Bensdorp’s
Bensdorp
Stephen L. Bartlett CO
Wilson IS
William Read & Sons
N. E
Washington St
Adams Sq
Chapin
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Brattle Sq
Suez
East Prussia
Washington Street
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