Medford Mayor vows City Hall completion or first story sign
Medford Mayor Benjamin F. Haines defends project costs for the new City Hall telling critics led by Frank G. Volpe the city may stop at a one story shell or spend up to 500000 more. He asserts bids and contracts followed law while opponents press for accountability.
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Medford
Benjamin F. Haines
Frank G. Volpe
Volpe
Haines
William N. McKenna
Boston
Edwin C. Lewis
Michael M. Dyer
C. S. Taylor
Dyer
McKenna Company
A. F. Dyer
McKenna
Musterole Ad Promises Quick Relief for Aches and Colds
A vintage Musterole advertisement touts a white mustard oil ointment for sore muscles joints and throat pain with a cleansing non blistering formula. It claims rapid relief a soothing cool glow and prevention of pneumonia in chest colds.
John R Mvey Takes Bride In Dorchester Nuptials
Mrs Irene C Sullivan of 12 Willis Street Dorchester became the bride of the prominent banker and attorney John R Mvey in a ceremony last night.
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John R. Mvey
Irene C. Sullivan
Willis Street
Dorchester
Sullivan McVey Wed In Dorchester After Waiver Of Five Day Rule
Miss Irene C Sullivan daughter of Mr and Mrs John N Sullivan of Dorchester and John R McVey banker and Boston attorney were married at St Margaret s Church Dorchester Judge Logan waived the five day law and served as best man Bridesmaid was Miss Claire Sullivan After a reception they left for Havana Cuba to join a planned mid winter vacation and to surprise business associates.
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Irene C. Sullivan
John N. Sullivan
Willis Street
Dorchester
John R. McVey
Boston
Judge Logan
South Boston
St. Margaret’s Church
Claire Sullivan
Havana
Cuba
McVey
Mooney Convicted of First Degree Murder in 1916 Bomb Case
San Francisco report states labor agitator Thomas J. Mooney was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in the Superior Court for the July 22 1916 bomb explosion at a preparedness parade which killed ten people.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Superior Court
U S Ship Convoy Seen as Only Path to Open Trade
The Tribune runs Dr. Ellery C. Stowell urging U S warship convoys for merchant ships to protect dignity and interests. He outlines three options convoy by American or British cruisers or armed neutral ships, warning of legal limits and risks under neutrality.
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New York
United States
The
Tribune
Ellery C. Stowell
Columbia University
State Department
Germany
Massachusetts Women Workers Debate Eight-Hour Day
Representatives from 40 clubs met at Perkins Hall to discuss an eight-hour day for women and a health insurance bill. Speakers supported health coverage as a societal need and emphasized early treatment, with warnings that longer hours could affect women’s health and future capacity to bear children.
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Massachusetts Association For Women Workers
Perkins Hall
Arthur H. Broughton
Ida Cannon
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mary Wiggin
Massachusetts Consumers’ League
United States
Navy Recruiting Rush Hits Boston District
Local recruiting officer Lt. C. S. Keller reports an unprecedented surge of applicants in the Boston district for navy service. A Washington dispatch claims 25,000 men have been authorized, and Keller plans to poster the city once confirmed, despite current city law.
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Boston
C. S. Keller
Washington News
Keller
Naval Department
Democrats Aid Naturalization Effort At City HQ
The Democratic city committee at 15 Exchange Street will open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help people with naturalization information. The group notes that creating new citizens means more voters.
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Democratic City Committee
Exchange Street
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertisement
Pimply skin and dull health blamed on liver and bowels. Olive Tablets offer a gentle vegetable-based cleanse and blood purification as a calomel substitute. Takes one or two nightly for a week. available in 10c and 25c boxes at all druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Senate approves yearlong funding for pneumatic mail tubes
Washington Feb 9 The Senate post office committee votes to continue the appropriation for pneumatic mail tubes for one year from June 30 1917 and requires the Postmaster General to use government funds. A commission will study tube systems for possible government purchase. Bankhead amendment bans liquor ads in prohibition states included in the bill.
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Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
Bankhead
John Quit Drinking Miracle Tale
A wife celebrates her husband John quitting drinking after secretly using a home "Golden Treatment" in his tea and food. She recalls reading "Mary's Miracle" and credits the odorless remedy for his recovery, praising his new life and her prayers. The piece reads as a sentimental, period voice urging discreet domestic treatment.
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John
Coupon offer urges reporting liquor victims to win prize
A plea invites relatives of liquor victims to send their name and address on a coupon promising a prize. The text urges action by husbands, sons, brothers, fathers, or friends and suggests lasting gratitude for reporting the matter.
New Haven Receiver Denial From Railway Investors League
John Muir, chairman of the Railway Investors League for 250 NYNH& Hartford shareholders, denies reports of impending receivership and unrest over President Howard Elliott. Earnings up 1.4 million in six months. Edward J. Pearson to lead operations with plans for town improvements, bridges, and equipment. Notes of 25 million due May 1 1917 and 20 million N.E. Navigation noted. negotiations progress toward direct New Haven notes or liquidation of New England Navigation.
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New York
John Muir
Railway Investors’ League
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
Howard Elliott
Road
New England Navigation Company
New Haven Company
Statement on Mr. Muir and Elliott rest from duties
The statement cites high authority on road management and aims to reassure small stockholders. It says directors support Mr. Elliott's leadership but overwork has pressed him hard, so the board has relieved him of much detail. Elliott is taking a rest at the board's urgent request after a long period of continuous work.
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Elliott
Edward J. Pearson
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Muir
Newsboys to Hear Billy Sunday by Phone Tonight
Twenty two newsboys who sold papers at the Tabernacle will hear Billy Sunday’s revival message by long distance telephone from Buffalo. They will attend a dinner at the Y M C A and two will take down remarks in shorthand to read aloud at a Bates Hall newsboys meeting.
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Tabernacle
Buffalo
Mr. Sunday
Bates Hall
Boy Fight In Dedham Casts Local Banker In Court
Arthur N. Daniels of Dedham National Bank and town auditor was arraigned in Dedham District Court on assault charges for seizing and shaking 14 year old Wilfred Decost, son of neighbor William Decost. He admitted losing his temper and warned he would repeat the act. Case continued until Monday for full arguments following a prior fight between the Decost boy and Daniels’ son.
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Arthur N. Daniels
Dedham National Bank
Dedham
Wilfred Decost
William Decost
Mr. Daniels
Marion Street
Daniels
Decost
Community Concert at Dorchester High
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra performed at Dorchester High School last night under Dorchester High School Centre auspices. Olin Downes provided explanatory notes as the program featured Mozart Strauss Debussy Bizet Drigo and Cyril Scott.
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Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Dorchester High School
Olin Downes
the Post
Mozart
Strauss
Debussy
Bizet
Drigo
Cyril Scott
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Norcross Brothers
Musterole
Husterole
Blake
Ginter Co
Tremont St
Summer St
Canal St
Union St. Cor
Wash. St
Bromf
C. B. Brown Co., Inc
Specialty Shop Inc
Washington St
Liniment Reeways
Eady Delief
Lee
Roadway & CO
Centro St
Parker
John R. M’vey
Mooney
U. S
Columbia
NAVY
Dr. J. W. Haines Company
Glen Ridg
Cincinnati, ‘Ohio
N. Haven
Newsboys
Dad
Ron
Dorchester High
BAYER
Sig
Othrufead
Dedlers Co
Sunday Post
Packard
Connell & McKone Co., Overland Dist
Chandler Motors of
N.E., Inc
Kisselbar
N. E
Chalmers Motor Co
Henshaw Motor Co
Dodge Bros
A. T. Hart Co., National Automobiles
Warren Ave
W. J. Walker
Cleveland
Massachusetts Tire Co
N.Y. Tire & Supply Co
Hudson Used Car
Dept
J. H. MacAlman
Dist. of
Stearns
Knight Automobiles
Becker Stutz Automobile Co
Oakland Motor Co
Atlantic Auto Co., Hupmobile Dist
the Hinchcliffe Motor Co
Jordan Cars
Auto Sales Co
Henderson Bros. Co
Republic Trucks
Standard Tire & Rubber Go
Cambria Tire Ex
U. S. Pat
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