Taft Statement on Ireland Provokes Irish American Debate
Matthew Cummings denounces ex President Taft for calling the Irish question internal and urges American support for Ireland self determination. He argues Ireland has the right to sit at the peace conference, cites Ireland's war sacrifices, and warns against sidelining Ireland for a League of Nations with British control. Feb 9, 1919.
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Church Leader Calls Catholic Church A Safest Global Factor
In a St. Thomas Church Jamaica Plain address Joseph A. Conry argues the League of Nations must gain papal approval to be sacred. He warns that civil war is worse, and that the Catholic church stands as the surest factor of safety amid world unrest.
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Six injured as two machines collide on Blue Hill Avenue
Six persons were thrown from a car and five injured when two vehicles collided in front of 1411 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, at 10 15 yesterday morning. Injured occupants from 47 Beach Street include Alma Beaulin 212 years contusions and possible skull fracture Margaret Beaulin 22 contusions head and right leg Alphonse Beaulin 25 bruises Albert 8 Edward years contusions and lip lacerations Helen 6 uninjured. Alphonse J Beaulin and John Anderson driving in same direction collided rear wheel of Beaulin car. City Hospital treated the injured.
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Col Rufus N Elwell Dies in Concord State Official
Col Rufus N Elwell state insurance commissioner died in Concord New Hampshire at night He was born in Detroit Maine in 1862 and moved to New Hampshire at 18 A longtime Republican figure he served as speaker of the house and was Portsmouth customs collector for seven years He also served on Governor Tuttle staff from 1891 to 1889
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Olive Symbol for Wilson from Athens University
The University of Athens delegation led by Professor Andreadis presented President Wilson with a diploma of no honorary degree of doctor of laws. The box came from an ancient olive tree famed in Sophocles. Wilson praised classical studies and Greece's ideals aligning with America after noting entente success.
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Anti-Saloon League stance on private liquor use
William H. Anderson states the Anti-Saloon League will not target small private liquor amounts for personal use while enforcement focuses on the law's spirit. He warns that once manufacture is cut off individuals cannot replenish stocks.
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Suffrage Vote Marks Final Push in Congress
Washington February 9. A Senate vote on the woman suffrage resolution and a House vote on the naval expansion plan begin the final rush of Congress before the session ends in three weeks. Advocates and opponents anticipate a quick decision on the constitutional amendment with two thirds needed, while supporters hope for victory and opponents fear a missed vote. Gallery admissions will be limited by card due to keen interest.
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Naval Officers to Parade Tomorrow in Boston
Nearly 2000 naval officers and sailors veterans of long service in European waters will march in Boston tomorrow. Governor Coolidge and Mayor Peters each named a committee to arrange the parade and reception for men from destroyers mine sweepers transports and battleships stationed at Charlestown navy yard.
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Boston Parade for Returning Soldiers Route and Luncheons Planned
A city wide parade arranged by Governor and Mayor committees takes the marchers from the navy yard at 10 45 to Chelsea street Warren avenue bridge Haymarket square. Detachments from Delaware Little Sigourney Tucker Wadsworth and others join a review at City Hall. Luncheons at Copley Plaza and Hotel Brunswick follow with officials and veterans present. Over 6000 returned men have registered with the Boston committee for the veterans roster.
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Girl Raffles No Amateur Thief Faces Boston Police
A 19 year old girl known as Mabel Norris is suspected of multiple robberies in Boston. Police believe she is an experienced thief who hid valuables in a room and may have sold stolen items for cash. Investigations by Roxbury Crossing and nearby towns will search wealthy Longwood and Fenway homes.
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Portland Honors Former President at Roosevelt Memorial Services
Crowded crowds heard speeches in Portland Maine as two Roosevelt memorial services were held. State Senator Howard Davies spoke at City Hall on Roosevelt’s playground work and Halbert P. Gardner spoke at a local theatre under the City Recreation Commission.
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Pastor Dies in pulpit in South Weymouth church
The Rev. Henry C. Alvord of South Weymouth collapsed and died in the pulpit of Old South Congregational Church in South Weymouth last night.
Pastor Alvord Dies During Sermon at South Weymouth Church
Reverend Henry C. Alvord aged 64 and pastor of the Old South Congregational Church South Weymouth collapsed and died in the pulpit while delivering a sermon last night. He swayed after raising his arms to emphasize a point and died minutes later.
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Rev. Alvord Dead After Sudden Church Death
The Rev Mr Alvord collapsed during a Sunday sermon in South Weymouth and died shortly after with heart disease cited as the cause. Born in Bol ton Conn in 185 he trained at Hartford Seminary and served Montague before moving to South Weymouth in 1886. Survived by wife Frances Dyer and three children. Funeral plans pending.
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General strike in Seattle and Tacoma winds down
Conservative labor leaders said tomorrow the general strike conference would push to end the sympathetic strike with a fixed expiration. They expect the strike to end within two hours. Seattle schools and most barber shops to reopen. engineers and janitors back to work. Tacoma general strike committee officially called off the strike effective 8 a.m. tomorrow.
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Musterole Ad Promotes Quick Relief for Croup and Ailments
An advertisement urges mothers to keep Musterole at home for prompt relief from sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup and other pains. It claims wide use for adults as well and promotes 20c 60c and hospital size jars.
Waterfront calendar marks celestial events and war note
The February 10 waterfront calendar lists lunar phases and planetary visibility. It notes a one day since war start reference and provides dates for new moons March 2 and March 31, plus Mars and Jupiter visibility windows through spring and Venus through September.
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Fishermen Bring Cargos as Fleet Arrives in Boston Harbor
Ten fishing vessels reached port yesterday with small fares as a large schooner fleet is expected today. Bananas from San Marta aboard the United Fruit steamer Jose and 21 500 bags of sugar on the Lake Gratis from Cuban ports were discharged. A general cargo including fish from Nova Scotia arrived on Aramore. The 55th boys were welcomed in Chelsea.
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Shipping News Arrived And Sailed Steamer Fleet
Shipping news reports numerous steamers and tugs arriving in port and sailing for various destinations. Vessels listed include Aranmore Gilbert Yarmouth N C Lake Gratis Atkinson Matnazas Cuba City of Gloucester Larsen Gloucester Mo hawk Whitmore Portland Heath Norfolk Va Delaware Snow New York Tose Nielson Santa Maria and towboats along with barges Rahn Greenwood Horace A Allyn and others. The Indian with tug Murrell sailed from Norfolk towing barges Hattle Hmelie and Maine.
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Weeklong Hockey and Track Schedule Highlight Local Schools
Brookline High faces Roxbury Latin and Harvard Freshmen this week alongside Cambridge Latin Milton Milton Academy and Dorchester High on multiple fields. Other matchups include English High against Dorchester High and St. Mark's at Southboro with several venue shifts across Cambridge Milton Danvers and Exeter.
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Schoolboy Hockey and Track Attract Promising Week
Schoolboy hockey and track athletics draw unusual interest as the coming week promises a richer lineup of events. The season keeps growing with more promising matchups and honors to be decided.
Surprising Upsets Energize Greater Boston High School Teams
Greater Boston school teams have delivered numerous surprises and upsets, boosting local interest across basketball and other sports. The season has drawn attention to standout players and bold coaching moves fueling community enthusiasm.
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Milton Academy Leads In Scholastic Hockey Race In Boston Area
Milton Academy sits atop the local scholastic hockey standings with eight wins and no defeats. Brookline High Newton High Cambridge Latin form the Triangular league challengers while Newton seeks wins over the others to claim city supremacy. Captain Charlie O Hearn of Brookline faces Roxbury Latin as Brookline also hosts Harvard freshman seven, and Rindge Tech vs Cambridge Latin promises a competitive Cambridge battle.
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Halas Seen as Top Rookie Prospect for New Season
TY Cobb the Second notes Halas, a Western college athlete, as the standout rookie likely to draw full praise from New York this season. The piece highlights Halas as the most touted newcomer among rookies.
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