Funding of 10 billions favored by House committee
Washington Feb 6 The House Ways and Means Committee signaled approval of funding 10 billion dollars in American loans to foreign countries and deferring interest for up to three years. Debate focused on Treasury authority to fund without new legislation and on whether interest must be paid during the deferral period.
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North Carolina
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Letters From East Europe Reach Boston Jewish Community
Hundreds of letters to Jews in Boston from relatives in eastern Europe will be distributed at two mass meetings in Chelsea and Revere under the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society. Isaac Heller will lead distribution and Dr. R. Kornblith will register senders. messages go to missing relatives in Russia Poland Galicia and more.
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Revere
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America
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Tifereth Israel
Isaac Heller
R. Kornblith
Russia
Poland
Galicia
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society
New England
Jacob Massel
Leon Kamasky
Parmenter Street
North End
Greater
Mayor to personally probe city oil scandal hearings
Mayor Peters will conduct a personal review of all testimony from the Finance Commission hearings on the City Hall oil scandal. The probe follows the dismissal of City Purchasing Agent Thomas W. Dawson and a commission report accusing Division Engineer Edward F. May of submitting a false report to Public Works Commissioner Sullivan.
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City Hall
Thomas W. Dawson
Edward F. May
Public Works
Sullivan
Peters
Murphy
Fear of fuel shortage prompts Massachusetts appeal to railroads
Governor Coolidge wired railroads director general Walker Hines urging immediate action to avert a New England coal crisis. Fuel administrator James Storrow fears a return to lightless nights unless coal shipments are preserved.
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Massachusetts
James J. Storrow
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Will Divert Coal to Avert Shortage
Diversion of coal for New York City and New England utilities was authorized by the Allegheny region coal committee to prevent a shortage that could halt transportation firms. First priority goes to New York public utilities, then coast wise ships and government vessels, railroads, and New England utilities. The Tidewater Coal Exchange will administer the diversion.
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The Whimsical Three Drives a Sharp Bargain
In the Phillips Oppenheim FE series The Picture Maniac the humorous hero Honeywood navigates a sharp deal as part of the ongoing adventures. The tale appears in the next Boston Sunday Post Magazine.
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Phillips Oppenheim
Boston Sunday Post
A Lonely Young Woman Seeks Social Matches Through Married Couple
The letter counsels a lonely young woman to speak openly to a married couple about her isolation and to use them to introduce her to eligible men. It suggests the couple host social gatherings to connect her with prospective partners and asks how many happy marriages might fulfill this act of friendship.
Vermont legislator indicted for murder in boundary dispute
George O. Hale of Middlesex was indicted by the Washington county grand jury for the murder of neighbor H. Lester Morse on his farm last Sunday. Hale, a member of the State Legislature, is charged after a boundary dispute is said to have sparked the shooting.
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George O. Hale
Middlesex
Washington County
H. Lester Morse
Hale
Labor plan to control coming Congress outlined
The plan to mobilize labor for political action calls for opposing unfriendly lawmakers, canvassing districts, and fielding organizers across crafts. It aims to elect pro labor governors judges and legislators, with emphasis on farmers’ support and direct appeals to workers.
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Slush Fund for Crooks Exposed in New York Courts
Chief Magistrate William McAdoo denounces bondable “slush fund” schemes by organized bands of robbers and burglars in New York. He says crooks, through casualty companies and lawyers, profit from bail arrangements and pooled plunder to secure quick releases. An agent allegedly earned about $15,000 last year.
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William McAdoo
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Economic Council Considers Trade Situation
Paris February 6 The Supreme Economic Council met this afternoon to discuss the exchange question the European situation and reports on proposed trade with Russian cooperative societies and the raw materials issue M Isaac French minister of commerce was elected president The council also reviewed revictualling and tonnage problems based on commissions reports
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Supreme Economic Council
M. Isaac
Final World War casualties list issued by War Department
Washington February 6 final revised list of American expeditionary forces casualties shows total deaths 77 644 with 33 070 wounded and 3 293 missing. New names added to killed in action are Privates Neles Pedersen Howard and Paul Schmidt. War Department notes only three men are listed as missing in action.
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Howard
South Dakota
Paul Schmidt
Kalamazoo
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War Department
Russian Arrested on Deportation Warrant in New York
Pantely Solocho a Russian was arrested on a deportation warrant as he arrived from Bridgeport with two suitcases containing 2000 copies of the new Russian newspaper Prochry. He will be sent to Ellis Island tomorrow. DOJ agents raided the Bridgeport plant, arresting three men and confiscating literature. Silver dipped monkey fur trims hats in fashion news.
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Bridgeport
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Prochry
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Pink Pills Help Biddeford Woman End Neuralgia
Mrs. D. J. Small of Biddeford Maine recounts months of neuralgia misery and indigestion. After trying numerous medicines she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills, restoring strength and blood nourishment. The ad promotes the pills as a safe tonic available from druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York with a free booklet on home nervous-disorder treatment.
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South Street
Biddeford
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
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Limerick No. 19 prize winner announced in Post
Forest L. Littlefield of Roxbury Mass receives first prize check for Limerick No. 19. He is a Maine native and teacher who served with the Y M C A in Paris during wartime. Consolation prizes awarded to Ruby Thurston, Mary Gilmore, Mary Smith, and Rosetta Brown, all named with towns listed.
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Cliff Street
Roxbury
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Littlefield
Maine
Wilton
Spencer Theological School
Massachusetts
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Ruby M. Thurston
Bethel
Mary E. Gilmore
Washington St
Boston
Mary Smith
Belle Ave
West Roxbury
Rosetta F. Brown
Norfolk St
Cambridge
Boston Post Limerick Contest Offers Daily Cash Prizes
The Boston Post announces a daily original limerick contest with a top prize of 150 dollars and potential doubles for ties. Consolation prizes of 50 and 25 dollars follow from Limerick No 21 onward, with all rules and mailing instructions provided.
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