Tracks Proposed on Northern Avenue Bridge to Link Belt Line
The metropolitan affairs committee reviewed laying tracks on the Northern avenue bridge to connect the Gorsinon wealth pier and form a city belt line for freight. Merchants and major city concerns supported action, with the Waterways Commission urging early steps and the New Slaven company ready to proceed if authorized.
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Allies Favor Jewish Home in Palestine
Washington reports France and England agree on establishing a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Foreign Minister Pichon confirmed the understanding in Paris to M. Sokolow, envoy of the Zionist organizations.
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France
England
Pichon
Paris
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M. Sokolow
Wartime Hair Remedy Promoted By Mrs Mackie Actress
Mrs Mackie a New York actress and grandmother hawks a home hair color remedy Orlex powder sold in 25 cent boxes. Dissolve in water and apply with a comb for instant darkening with a silver-free guarantee and a 100 dollar gold bond prize. The ad claims the product is non greasy and leaves hair fluffy and younger looking.
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Mackie
New York
No More Foot Misery Magical Japanese Ice Mint
Advert shows Ice-mint a Japanese foot remedy promising rapid corns and callous relief with no pain. It claims to shrink hard and soft corns between toes, prevents odors, and soothes swollen feet. Sold by druggists.
Indigestion Cure Promoted By New York Physician
A New York physician labels many indigestion cases as gastric catarrh and warns of serious complications from the condition. The remedy urged is pure Bisurated Magnesia dissolved in hot water before meals to wash away mucus, neutralize excess acid, and aid digestion. The note cites availability at Liggett’s Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and other druggists.
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Ligget's-Riker-Jaynes
Ralph E. McMillin Dies in Medford
Ralph E. McMillin, a versatile New England newspaper writer, died at his Medford home Sunday night from pneumonia. He was widely known for attainments in his field and a charming personality, with his death a severe shock to colleagues and readers.
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Ralph E. McMillin
New England
Medford
Mr. McMillin
Local Writer Ralph “Mac” Dies at 3 After Pneumonia
Boston American special writer Ralph “Mac” died at 3 after a brief illness from pneumonia. A Berkshire native and capable sports journalist, he began in Boston with the Advertiser and rose to prominence covering baseball. Services are set for Medford at 10:30, with funeral in North Adams tomorrow at 3.
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Baseball Writers of America
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Medford
North Adams
Food conservation bills advance in House
Committees favor two measures for aid to farming and food production. A 200000 appropriation would support production and conservation of food products, and 100000 would fund farming machinery via State Board of Agriculture leases to farmers. A nomination bill for State officers moved to third reading without debate. Bartlett demanded a roll call, 86 yes 26 no, but the request was denied.
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Committee On Ways and Means
State Board of Agriculture
Bartlett
North Attleboro
Former Sultan Abdul Hamid Dies in Istanbul
Abdul Hamid former Sultan of Turkey died yesterday from lung inflammation. A state funeral will be held. The death was announced via dispatch from Constantinople routed through Vienna to Amsterdam.
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Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Constantinople
Vienna
Daniel L. Alexander funeral notice in Meredith
Daniel L. Alexander formerly of Boston died at 74 in Meredith New Hampshire on February 9. Funeral services are in Meredith on Wednesday February 13 at 2 PM.
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Meredith
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Daniel L. Alexander
Boston
Standard of Wages Is Needed In War Labor Policy
Washington Feb 11 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor told the Senate commerce committee there was no labor shortage in the United States but a maladjustment of labor conditions causing a slowdown in war work. He urged a proper adjustment to meet the needs of war production.
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Washington
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Senate Commerce Committee
United States
Gompers Appeals For Wage Standardization In War
Mr. Gompers urged wage standardization as a war measure and said the Carpenters International Union has 30,000 members willing to work wherever needed to speed government projects. He defended labor's loyalty to the United States while noting a few dissenters and urged a shipyard visit commission. He opposed Chinese labor imports and cited his own sale of Hog Island land to aid the government.
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Carpenters’ International Union
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Charles N. Black
New York
Hog Island
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Naval Reserve cadets urged to embrace steady study
President Lowell told 122 Harvard Naval Reserve cadets commissioned as ensigns that great acts come from long preparation. He urged them to carry an intellectual attitude into service, emphasizing diligence and deliberate thought over spur of the moment feats.
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Naval Reserve
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Harvard ensigns graduate with 122 cadets oath taken
At the Harvard school for ensigns 122 cadets took their oath at the navy yard before 1200 guests as Rear Admiral Wood awarded commissions. Emery N. Leonard was honor member, William B. Snow ranked third. President Lowell urged resourcefulness and intellect for naval officers.
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First Naval District
James P. Parker
Navy Yard
Emery N. Leonard
Newton Highlands
Darvard
William B. Snow
Stoneham
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Lowell
M Harvard Board of Overseers
Malden Man Found Dead Seated by Cold Sitting Room Stove
John W. Perkins aged 60 of 29 Columbian Street Malden was found dead of heart disease yesterday after neighbors reported he had not been seen since Saturday. He lived alone and was seated near the sitting room stove when death occurred.
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John W. Perkins
Columbian Street
Malden
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Suffrage Endorsement by Democratic Committee
Washington February 11. The national Democratic committee executive panel voted 5 to 2 in favor of endorsing the federal woman suffrage amendment after a referendum among 48 state committee members. Of the state delegates 28 supported the amendment, 14 opposed, and 6 not recorded.
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Washington
National Democratic Committee
National Committee
Democratic National Committee endorses Susan B Anthony amendment
The executive committee adopted a resolution endorsing the Susan B Anthony amendment to the federal Constitution providing for woman suffrage and urging Senate action. Suffragists welcomed the move predicting early Senate adoption before sending to the states. The endorsers included Vance C. McCormick and Homer Cummings with supporting House members Hull and Glass opposing by Cordell Hull and Carter Glass. The state referendum results remained confidential with four of six remaining votes favorable to the measure. the committee had earlier decided to poll by telegraph before proceeding.
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Wilson
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Cummings
Connecticut
A. Mitchell Palmer
Pennsylvania
Senator Jones
New Mexico
Isidore Doeckweiler
California
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Carter Glass
Virginia
Telegraph
Potatoes Cost More in Boston Says Markets Bureau
Vegetables were offered in good quantities yesterday and demand remained strong in Boston markets, according to the United States Bureau of Markets.
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Boston
United States Bureau of Markets
Potato prices dip in Maine as Boston market tightens
Maine farmers saw a 15 cent per 100 pounds drop in potato prices last week while Boston wholesale prices rose about 10 cents per 10. Weather disruptions slowed loading and transport to Boston though warmth mayspeed moves. USDA notes only one third of crop moved by Jan 1 with wastage unless supplies loosen. Potatoes retail to 3 12 cents per pound in some markets. lettuce supplies rise with 2000 boxes of 18 heads sold yesterday.
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Maine
Boston
United States Department of Agriculture
Boston College High to Meet St Johns Prep in Key Hockey
One of the notable schoolboy hockey games next week pits Boston College High against St. John's Prep. The match will showcase top local junior teams as they vie for early season supremacy.
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Boston College High
St. John’s Prep
Massachusetts State Guard budget cut sparks leadership shift
A $500,000 reduction in the Massachusetts State Guard budget prompted retirement of Major-General Ames from active service and transfer of control to the Adjutant-General's department. Oral Ames remains nominal commander, while Adjutant-General Stevens directs operations. The change aims to reduce duplication and align guard administration with the National Guard. The Ways and Means Committee approved a $250,000 grant of the requested $750,000, with the recess budget commission endorsing the cut.
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Ames
Adjutant-General’s Department
Legislative Ways and Means Committee
State House
Oral Ames
State Guard
Commonwealth
McCall
Stevens
National Guard
Adjutant General’s Department
State Guard leadership shift announced by governor
Major General Ames is retired from day to day command by a military council after a recent communication to Governor McCall. The adjutant-general and two officers assume full charge of the State Guard, relieving Amestrom of most duties while he remains commander. In active duty cases, Ames may be recalled.
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Military Council
Adjutant-General
McCall
Bingham Chosen President of Southern Commercial Congress
Judge Robert W. Bingham of Louisville was inaugurated president of the Southern Commercial Congress at a Washington dinner attended by government officials and representatives of the Congress.
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Washington
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
Souther Commercial Congress
Congress
Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh Quickly Clears Nostrils
Advertisement states Ely's Cream Balm opens blocked air passages in a minute. It claims immediate relief from catarrh and nasal stuffiness by applying a small amount in the nostrils, soothing inflamed mucous membranes and providing quick relief.
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