Prohibition Advocate Denounces Anti Prohibition Traitors
The Rev William Harman van Allen speaking at Church of the Advent urged that opponents of enforcement are seditious traitors He praised prohibition denounced liquor as a narcotic and argued the new law allows sacramental medical and scientific alcohol use He claimed prohibition will raise real estate values cut crime and benefit merchants while dismissing fears of espionage and individual liberty concerns
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Church of the Advent
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Mayo
Rochester
Minn
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Italy
Spain
France
Germany
Great Britain
Ireland
Senate and House Study Six Billion War Revenue Bill
Washington February 7. Senate and House members studied the final redraft of the six billion dollar war revenue bill preparing for action on the conference report. The measure would yield 36 077 200 000 for the present fiscal year and 4 184 510 000 next year. For 1919 the six month period under prohibition forecasts total revenues of 5 788 260 000.
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House
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House Ways and Means
Poe's theory fails as decoy mission ends
Queens police tested the idea criminals return to crime scenes by assigning Miss Catherine Hyde to walk nightly through the area where 18 year old stenographer Mary Elizabeth Riddell was killed. For 18 nights the plan did not attract the killer, prompting officers to abandon the decoy tactic.
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Poe
Queens Borough
Catherine Hyde
Mary Elizabeth Riddell
Hyde
Four Woonsocket Mills Close Amid Strike Demands
Four Woonsocket mills, Walls Yarn Company, Woonsocket Spinning Company, Alsace Worsted Company and Guerin Spinning Company, closed as workers struck for a 48 hour week with 54 hours pay. Four other mills operated with greatly reduced staff.
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Woonsocket Spinning Company
Alsace Worsted Company
Guerin Spinning Company
Gillett Receives New York Votes in Speaker Race
In Washington on February 7, Republicans outlined Senate organization plans with a two vote majority expected. Senator Lenroot led a rules revision panel proposing limits on chairmen’s roles, while NY Republicans met to back Gillett in the House speakership contest amid mixed support for Mann of Illinois.
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New Jersey
Matty May Spark New Baseball Controversy
New York report says Christopher Mathewson may reopen the Hal Chase case upon his return from service. Friends claim Matty will not accept the Cincinnati club’s handling of Chase and may take action unless the matter is fully再examined.
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National League
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Christopher Mathewson
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White and Herron to Confer With Russians
Paris February 7 American delegates William Allen White of Emporia Kansas and Professor George Davis Herron will attend the Marmora conference with Russian factions to discuss peace and relations.
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Dempsey Arrives in Excelsior Springs for Willard Fight
Jack Dempsey arrived in Excelsior Springs from Salt Lake City and announced plans to depart for New York to sign articles for the July 4 world heavyweight title bout with Jess Willard.
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Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
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Senate Probe Urged Into French Camp Conditions
Senator Lodge and fellow Republicans pressed the Senate military committee to investigate American rest and embarkation camps in France. Telegrams and articles cited wounded soldiers dying in lines and camps named Camp Agony with harsh conditions and a crowded guardhouse. A Brest camp inquiry and a Wisconsin motor transport discharge claim were also brought forward for examination.
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Billboards Opposed By Harvard President At Hearing
Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president urged ban on billboards before the legislative committee on legal affairs. He argued private rights yield when public rights on highways are threatened and natural beauty must be preserved on public thoroughfares.
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Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Paris to Sell Food Directly to Consumers
Paris plans municipal barracks stores to sell foodstuffs directly to residents. Premier Clemenceau announced to a visiting delegation that Paris will erect these stores soon as a remedy for the high cost of living.
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M. Clemenceau
Paris Delegation Discusses Food Bills and Unemployment
The prefect of the Department of the Seine and deputies examined the Nail bill penalizing profiteers in life’s necessities. Clemenceau promised fixed food prices and initiating demolition of Paris fortifications to reduce unemployment. Officials noted municipal salaries rose during the war and must stabilize as living costs rise. a street cleaner’s pay jump from 240 to 800 is cited with a demand for 1,000.
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Paris
Wagner Named Physical Director at Carnegie Tech
Hans Wagner, famed baseball figure, signs with Carnegie Institute of Technology as physical director. He will oversee all sports programs, coach baseball season, and lead conditioning for students. duties begin Monday. Salary not disclosed amid strong prewar sports activity hints.
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Hans Wagner
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Tech
Hugo Bezdek
Penn State
Wagner
Bezdek
Dutchman
Hans
How New Law Taxes Married Men Without Dependents
A historical table explains the income tax for married men with no dependents. It shows 6 percent on taxable income up to 4,000 and 12 percent on amounts above, with surtaxes and exemptions noted. The note states taxes apply only to income over 2,000 and each child adds a 200 exemption.
Carlson Wins Pair of Bouts in Brockton Arena
Harry Carlson the local lightweight scored two wins over Jimmy Sacco of East Boston at Farrington A C. The first bout was stopped after Sacco fouled Carlson twice and the match resumed. Carlson finally secured a technical knockout in the 9th or 10th. Frazzetti defeated Chaney in the semi final, and Mc Grail beat Donovan in eight rounds.
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Harry Carlson
Jimmy Sacco
Carlson
Sacco
Jimmy Frazzetti
Bridgewater
Young Chaney
Beachmont
Young McGrail Brockton
Young Donovan Cambridge
Arlington High Triumphs 2 1 Over Melrose in Ice Battle
Arlington High School defeated Melrose High 2 to 1 on Spy Pond yesterday afternoon. Tobin tied the game early, Monegan scored for Melrose, and Bower netted the winner for Arlington in the last period. Time 20 minute halves.
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Belgium Urges Immediate Indemnity for War Losses
Belgian peace delegate Baron Van Den Huevel pressed for urgent German reparations saying immediate partial payment is essential for food and machinery. He cited wartime damages, forced contributions, destruction of plants and copper theft, and ruined trade, urging priority for Belgium and noting aid pledged by France Britain and America.
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Associated Press
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East Boston Wins Triangular Track Meet
East Boston High triumphed over Hyde Park High and Brighton High at the Paris Street Gymnasium in East Boston. The Noddle Islanders finished with 70 points to Hyde Park 48 and Brighton 13. Nell of Hyde Park dominated the intermediate division by winning the high jump and the 25 yard dash.
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Paris Street Gymnasium
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Nell of
Noble and Greenough beats Brookline in dual track meet
Noble and Greenough outscored Brookline 36 to 27 at Dexter's Field Brookline. Buchanan starred with three firsts including the 50-yard dash 30-yard run and hurdles Wingate won high jump and shot put Plaisted won the 10-yard run, and Archibald Brookline took notable places. The meet featured many events across junior division with English High and West Roxbury runners placing in sprint and field events.
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Ron
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English High dominates West Roxbury in junior track meet
English High students swept the intermediate division at the drill hall yesterday afternoon beating West Roxbury 99 to 11. In the 85 yard dash Simmons English High won with Snyder English High second and Goldstein English High third.
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Gay
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English High
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Magirl Falls to Robinson in Cambridge bout
Oklahoma’s Art Magirl entered the ring at the Commercial A C in Cambridge and lost a ten round clash to George Robinson. Magirl’s eye cut from an earlier bout hampered him in a one sided decision.
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Newport
Joe Melanson
Boston
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Johnny Gray
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Charley Miller
Morrall wins championship in Greater Boston checkers
Herbert Morrall former British champion defeats Harry L. Pigeon of Boston in the Wells Memorial final series to claim the Greater Boston championship. Eight game series ends Morrall three wins Pigeon two wins three draws.
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Herbert Morrall
Harry Ll. Pigeon
Boston
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Greater Boston
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Jesse Hanson
Pacific Coast
Sam Levine
David Cohen
Ray Caldwell Signs a Red Sox Contract
Pitcher Ray Caldwell became one of the first Red Sox players to sign for the coming season after being secured from the New York Yankees in a winter deal. Other locals are expected to follow in the days ahead. Del Gainer was mentioned as a possible Sox outfielder and Ernie Shore was preoccupied with business before moving to New York.
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New York Yankees
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