Big Plot to Feed Germans in World War I
London report details Britain's prize court action over an $1.415 million food shipment program intended for German empires. Fourteen ships and registernamed owners cited, with Neumonds of New York and Frankfort accused of acting as German government agents. The crown attorney claims false papers and an elaborate code underpinned the operation.
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FE. Neumond
New York
Frankfort
Tle
Neumonds
Murphy Confirmed Fire Commissioner. Fay to City Planning Board
The Civil Service Commission confirmed John R. Murphy, head of the Finance Commission, as fire commissioner by Mayor Peters. Frederic H. Fay was appointed to the City Planning Board.
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Civil Service Commission
Peters
John R. Murphy
Finance Commission
Frederic H. Fay
Victory Stores Aid Blind Heroes Plan for Retail Chain
Harold Whitehead outlined a program to train nearly 200 blinded veterans for retail management. A flagship training store opens in Evergreen Baltimore with two finishing stores, then regional Victory stores in veterans’ hometowns. Stores will offer salaries plus profit sharing and sell quick turnover goods like cigars tobacco candy stationery and magazines.
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Red Cross Institute For the Blind
General Trospital No. 7
Baltimore
Victory
Harold Whitehead
Boston University
Red Cross Institute For the Blind and
General Hospital No. 7
Whitehead
College of Business Administration of BostonTniversity
Evergreen
February Sale on Bedroom Set Pieces
Decorated Ivory Mahogany or American Walnut Marie An toinette bedroom pieces including dresser chiffoire and toilet table offered at $46.95 each bed $42.50. Four-piece bundle priced at $175.00 in February sale with notable savings.
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Bureau
Vagrant Dog Becomes Mascot for Charlestown Patrol Boat Adiante
The fox terrier Adiante was adopted as a mascot for the patrol boat Adiante anchored at the Charlestown navy yard. Crew members W Wright Tl. M. Brown and G Menadher visited the Animal Rescue League kennels and chose the friendly, spirited dog yesterday afternoon.
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Adiante
Animal Rescue League
Charlestown
W. Wright
Rescue League
Wright
Tl. M. Brown
G .Tt. Menadher
Adlante
U. S. 5 S. Adiante
W. C. Wright
H. M. Bowen
G. T. Maradier
Private Bromberg Home in Roslindale
Private Justin L Bromberg of the 16th Artillery returned home to Roslindale after serving with Headquarters Company. He described a night raid on General Getchell's brigade where a cigarette lit near an ammunition truck drew Hun aviators, prompting an attack.
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Justin S. Bromberg
Florence Street
Roslindale
Edward J. Bromberg
Ssth Artillery
Getchel
Third Army Corps
Hun
Brotoberg
Ien
Plan for keeping up war risk insurance
Letter to the editor from Harold D. Wilson of the Soldiers and Sailors' Employment Bureau urges continuation of war risk insurance. He argues many discharged service members neglect to renew and proposes government advertising and a three month post discharge carrier period to allow finances to adjust and ensure premiums are paid.
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The
Post
Svxilore
Tie
W. RF
Harold D. Wilson
Gureau
Destroyer Coyngham Returns to Charlestown Yard with Damaged Propellers
The destroyer Coyngham is returning to the Charlestown navy yard after striking submerged wreckage in Buzzards Bay. Damage to its propellers occurs while it was en route to rejoin the fleet.
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Coyngham
Charlestown Navy Yard
Buzgards Bay
Prohibition Bill Introduced Aims At Cider Ban In Month Old
Albany February 10 The Anti-Saloon League backed measure follows existing state law, bans cider after one month, allows denatured alcohol for non drinkable products, and names a Commissioner of Public Welfare to enforce it. It requires permits for possession, physician prescriptions under oath, strict sales records, and bans liquor advertising.
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Albany
Anti-Saloon League
George F. Thompson
Niagara
Walter &. McNab
Schenectady
Senate
New York
Fight Asthma With Ascatco Ad
Advertisement touts Ascatco for asthma relief with sixteen years of service. Claims small twice daily doses ease breathing and reduce choking attacks. Offers 60 drops free from Ascateo Laboratory, New York, with Boston druggists selling the product.
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Ascateo Laboratory
West 47Th Street
New York City
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Best
Morris
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Marie Antoinette
New England
Bromberg
Justin L. Bromberg
16Th Artillery
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