Franco American Catholics Organize Federation in New England
Delegates from Franco American fraternal societies in New England formed the Catholic Federation of Franco American Societies of New England in Fitchburg. Dr A A Brien of Manchester New Hampshire was elected president W J Mathieu of Woonsocket Rhode Island secretary and Dr J H Boucher of Pawtucket Rhode Island treasurer. The federation allocated 2000 for a Lay Assumption College Worcester scholarship with plans to grow to 50000.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Assumption College
Worcester
Drive the Liquor Habit From Your Home
Advertisement claims Tescum powders cure the liquor habit with rapid results. Testimonials from physicians, druggists, and wives flood the page, praising relief from cravings, cures at homes, and substantial financial savings. the note highlights a money refund guarantee and local druggist participation.
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New York
Houghton & Dutton
Peters Ousts Nine Curley Appointees
Report notes the Curley era reshuffle may not remove Chairman Daily and two associates but new acting head Fowler starts, with possible reappointments and a Peters department reorganization. Names linked include Robert Dodge, John Murphy, Edward Murphy, and Gow, while Nichols and Moore fill key staff posts.
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Bolton
Board of Assessors
Peters
Fowler
Hennessey
Peters Attacks Predecessor at Faneuil Hall Inaugural
Mayor Peters criticized the Curley administration during the inaugural exercises at Faneuil Hall. He condemned the past four years of City Hall management and pledged to free city employees from prior treatment as the crowd applauded.
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Peters
Faneuil Hall
Curley
City Hall
President Wilson and McAdoo Send Greetings to Mayor Peters
Boston news records telegrams from President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo to Mayor Peters. The White House message extends warm congratulations and best wishes for municipal progress and the city reaping benefits of his leadership. McAdoo likewise praises Peters public service and foresees an important forward step in Boston.
Citizens vow to uphold freedom in city service
The passage declares that residents reject coercive politics and forced contributions. It envisions a future where citizens remain free and respected, serving the city without being beholden to any masters or parties. The rhetoric emphasizes personal responsibility and civic duty.
Inaugural Address Reveals Tax Burden for Boston
Ex mayor sparked questioning as Mr Peters denial of a political machine echoed in remarks. The outgoing mayor and Fitzgerald shared a tense moment, while the new Boston mayor warned taxes must rise to cover an empty treasury and a shortfall of 3,107,131 dollars from last year.
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Peters
City Hall
Curley
Fitzgerald
Boston
Boston Inaugural Highlights Nonpartisan City Vision
The inaugural of Mayor Peters emphasizes wartime unity and a nonpartisan administration. He pledges to curb politics in city government, push coal and food measures, and seek state and federal help to boost Boston's postwar commercial map. He targets health enforcement and housing reform, with improved L service and transit fairness.
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Peters
Boston
Mayor Seeks Budget Reform and Civic Modernization
The Mayor urges reestablishment of a budget commission and salary standardization, pledges jobs for every enlisted man after the war, aid to dependents, disability care, a veteran trade school, and city employee political freedom. He backs municipal services, waste removal control, centralized purchasing, humane reform of correctional institutions, and cooperation with civic groups amid public skepticism over past ice famine remarks. The crowd reacts strongly to anti political influence promises and elevated traffic reforms.
Ex-Mayors Attend Peters Luncheon After Inauguration
Former mayors Curley Fitzgerald Quincy Matthews Whelton and Curtis joined Mayor Peters and a large city delegation for a midday luncheon at Young's Hotel following the inauguration ceremonies. Also present were Councillors Attridge Collins Ford Watson Storrow Lane Moriarty Hagan McDonald, Clerk John Dever, City Messenger Edward Leary, Stenographer Edward Harnden, secretary staff Frank Chisholm Edward Moore, Lieutenant Carver, Commandant aide Rush, and State official William Phillips.
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Curtis
Attridge
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McDonald
John F. Dever
Edward J. Leary
Edward Harnden
Frank X. Chisholm
Edward 3. Moore
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William H. Rush
William Phillips
Collins Elected City Council President After Vote
The City Council organized yesterday with Walter L. Collins chosen as president by five votes from Attridge Hagan Collins and Storrow. Councilor Ford trailed with four votes from Watson McDonald Jord and Moriarty.
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Attridge
Hagan
Storrow
Ford
Watson
McDonald
Jord
Moriarty
Two Bay State Soldiers Dead From Natural Causes
Cable despatches report two Massachusetts soldiers died of natural causes. Second Lieutenant H Lawrence F Dwight of Boston and William C Bonney of Plymouth succumbed after landing in France. Dwight fell ill with pneumonia after a brief cold. Bonney, age 18, served in D Company of the 56th Regiment The Standish Guard. His mother is gravely ill and was not told of his death.
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Massachusetts
H. Lawrence F. Dwight
Boston
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Plymouth
Dwight
J. D. Henley Luce
Clarendon Street
France
Luce
George Bonney
D Company
56Th Regiment
Old Plymouth
Standish Guard
Messenger Girls Barred from Messenger Service in State
The State Board of Labor and Industries ruled that no female minor may be employed as a messenger in Massachusetts. Mrs. William A. Troy led a committee that studied the work and consulted with telegraph companies. A Jan 29 hearing produced the favorable ruling, citing unnecessary work, lack of success, and moral concerns.
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Greater
Boston
State Board of Labor and Industries
William A. Troy
Committee On Women In Industry
Troy
Civil Service Exemption Bill Faces Hearing Opposition
A hearing on a bill to grant civil service exemptions to veterans from any war drew strong opposition. Critics warned it could fill fire and police posts with incompetents. Representative John W. Craig of Boston filed the petition, arguing veterans deserve preference. Councillor Lewis R. Sullivan supported giving front line service members public service preference.
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United States
Civil Service
Committee On Public Service
John W. Craig
Boston
Craig
New York
Lewis R. Sullivan
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Instant Head Relief
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fast acting remedy for stuffed noses from colds or catarrh. Claims include opening air passages, reducing headaches, and providing immediate soothing relief after a small intranarial application. Encourages readers to obtain a bottle from their druggist.
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