Five Fierces Fires Sweep Revere amid Extreme Cold
In 16 below zero weather, Revere firefighters battled seven fires, five erupting simultaneously. Chelsea and Lynn squads aided all day, with property losses exceeding $30,000. Affected structures included a 6000 dollar three story building at 6 and 8 Nahant Street and a 300 dollar blaze at 53 Irving Street. families escaped unharmed.
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Revere
Chelsea
Lynn
Nahant Street
Revere Beach Railway Station
Julius Scheffner
Beach Street
Jacob Schneider
Potatoes Replacing Dark Flour Under Public Safety Scheme
The Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety proposes a camouflage plan for flour. Buyers may substitute potatoes for the missing dark flour, purchasing 75 percent white flour and four pounds of potatoes per one pound of dark flour, due to scarcity of dark flours and abundance of potatoes.
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Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety
Lightship and 10 Men in Peril
Grave fears for the Cross Rip Lightship and its crew of 10 as the vessel drifts in dense ice east of Nantucket. After being torn from moorings Friday no sail, power, or wireless left the ship, hindering rescue by government vessels unable to reach through the ice field.
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Nantucket
Three Boston Elevate guards and motorman jailed
Three Boston Elevated employees were sentenced by Judge Charles S. Sullivan in Charlestown court to two and three months in jail for mutual assault and disturbing the peace. Victor Permuth and Harry Wiseman, guards on the L, and Edward Murphy, motorman, appealed.
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Boston
Charles S. Sullivan
Charlestown
Victor Permuth
Harry Wiseman
Edward Murphy
May break from Donovan leadership sparks Democratic split
Democratic members of the House considered forming a steering committee after a secret meeting of a faction. The move followed strife over the prohibition ratification measure, cited as a principal cause of the rift among 59 Democrats.
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John S. Donovan
House
Meeting led by McGrath with Donovan outside
Yesterday's gathering was led by Representative Joseph McGrath with Donovan outside recording entrants. McGrath claims 20 attendees, Donovan 10, as they discussed forming a steering committee and potential topics including the prohibition amendment ratification and Boston Elevated Railway Company issues.
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Representaive
Joseph M. McGrath
Ward 17
Donovan
Henry McLaughlin
Charlestown
McGrath
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Spread Poslam To Test On Pimply Skin
Advertisement claims Poslam heals eczema pimples and itching skin quickly after a single nightly application. Urges readers to mail for a free sample from Emergency Laboratories New York. Poslam Soap lends daily skin benefit during toilet and bath.
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West 47Th St
New York City
Public Ownership Debated Over Street Railways
Hearing on bills for public ownership or control of State street railways yielded charges that original franchise grants created a pernicious monopoly and railroad piracy. Critics labeled the Public Service Commission parasitical and accused governors of using it to reward political allies.
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Committee On
Public Service Commission
Public Ownership Referendum Debate Sours Rail Relief Plans
Lawmakers clash over the idea of letting the people vote on public ownership of railways with opponents citing Bolshevik history and fear of street-level control. Advocates urge a referendum while warning against guaranteed dividends and Prussianized thinking. The hearing continues Thursday.
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Russia
Martin
Odiin
Henry J. Sterling
State Branch
A. F. of
E. W. Burdett
Boston
Grime
Fall River
Soot Fire Smothers Medford Baby in Bed
Gladys Hanifey a two year old girl of Medford is reported dead after soot from a spreader over a gas jet ignited and suffocated her as she slept in bed. Medford police and a doctor attempted revival with a pulmotor but failed.
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Gladys Hanifey
Frank Hanifey
Sayse Road
Medford
John L Sullivan Funeral Held in Roxbury
John L Sullivan is to be buried today in St Pauls Catholic Church Roxbury at 10 o clock in the morning. Hundreds of friends travel to Boston to attend the service and space may be limited at Woodward Park street location.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Woodward Park Street
Roxbury
Funeral arrangements for famed fighter Sullivan detailed
Last night arrangements were made for a solemn high requiem mass at 10 o clock with Rev Frederick J Allchin celebrant. Father Allchin will also conduct the grave service at Calvary Cemetery. Bearers and attendees include City Hall officials and several familiar names, though Corbett may not attend.
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Frederick J. Allchin
Peter C. Quinn
Roxbury
Father Allchin
John Lyons
St. Bridget's Church
Abington
John L
W. A. Connor
Sullivan
Calvary Cemetery
Clarence W. Rowley
William Hogarty
Rowley
Hogarty
Curley
James IP. Sullivan
City Hall Avenue
Daniel J. McDonald
John Mahoney
Edward C. Curran
William J. Gaffey
Miah Murray
William J. Muldoon
White Plains
Roosevelt
Dan” Dwyer
James J. Corbett
Corbett
Yank” Sullivan
Syracuse
Annie FB. Lennon
Brook Avenue
Attack and Robbery Endangers West End Storekeeper
Nathan Nathanson lies dying at Haymarket Relief Hospital from a fractured skull after a second hand store assault at 16 Green Street. Two men robbed him of over $200 and fled as frost coated store windows. Police seek two suspects, one with a defective left eye, ages about 25 and 45, observed nearby before and after the crime.
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Nathan Nathanson
Haymarket Relief Hospital
Green Street
West End
Nathanson
Actress Bushman Seeks Divorce From Film Star Husband
Mrs. Bushman seeks divorce alleging years of harsh treatment with arrears of over $1000 in alimony and a court order granting $500 weekly support while defendant must show cause by February 18. The couple married June 2, 1902 in Wilmington and have five children.
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Wilmington
Ralph B
Josephine X
Virginia L
Leonore C
Frank B
Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Grove's Quinine Tablets Prevent Grip Advertising Card
Advertisement claims Grip prevention with Grove's Quinine Tablets labeled by KE W LAKATIVE AROMO and GROVE'S signature on the box. Mentions 30c price and a suggestion that taking the tablets in time will prevent grip.
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KE. W
Grove
Foreign credits meeting draws large New England turnout
The Boston City Club will keep its heat on until 11 tonight to avoid obstacles for a foreign credits gathering. More than 600 industry representatives from New England and many from New York Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Washington D C and the Middle West attend a joint dinner and smoker to discuss United States foreign credits.
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New England
Boston City
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
Washington, D. C
Middle West
United States
California Syrup of Figs Sanitates Sick Children
Old warning style ad stating California Syrup of Figs cures constipation in children and prevents dehydration. It claims safe, gentle relief within hours and urges buyers to verify the bottle is from the California Fig Syrup Company and includes full dosing directions for all ages.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Boston Man Finds Relief with Mayr's Remedy
A Boston man reports two years of stomach pain and related symptoms, saying the first dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured him. He claims the preparation removes intestinal catarrhal mucus and inflammation, helping stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores offer the product.
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Mayr
Liggett-Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Safe Delatone Hair Removal Method
A paste of powdered delatone and water is applied to the skin for about two minutes and then rubbed away to remove hair. The method is described as harmless and often not requiring repetition, with a caution to obtain genuine delatone to avoid disappointment.
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Globe Fire Protection
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Milk St
Fort Hill
Zignition Co
Kirschbaum
R. H. White Co
Rh.white DO
M’grath
Coats
R.h.stearns CO
Cerva
LEMP
ST. Louis Co
Smith & Bro
Boston Mass
John L.’S
St. Paul’s, Roxbury
Beat and
Rob
Miss Bayne
City Club
Connor
Brookside
Campbell’s
Gorton
Warner
Spai Harbauer
W. S
John T. Connor CO
Food Administration
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