Shaw Hired Woman to Aid Miners During Strike
Captain Robert J. Foster recounts how Quincy A Shaw of Calumet and Hecla Mining funded aid for miners wives and children through a female detective posing as a wealthy philanthropist. The plan kept funding sources hidden from the Federation of Western Miners while aiding strikers broadly. Foster claims Shaw and McNaughton acted generously, contrasting with Federation leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet Head
Quincy A. Shaw
Calumet & Hecla Mining Company
Copley Plaza
Robert J. Foster
New York
Calumet & Hecla
Shaw
McNaughton
United States
Heywood
Mahoney
Federation of Western Miners
Foster
Police Chief Encourages Duty Over Crime in District
Captain Foster, a former chief of police and three-year chief investigator of the National Erectors' Association, urged officials to act with conscience to keep their district clear of crime, telling the interviewer to do what is right and you will prevail.
Berlin frees Beverly girl Carolyn Wilson
Miss Carolyn Wilson of Beverly Massachusetts, a newspaper correspondent for a Chicago paper, was released from Berlin custody after Ambassador James W. Gerard intervened. She had been detained for allegedly showing indiscreet curiosity about naval matters and gun calibers. Her release required immediate departure from Germany. Wilson is 29, a Beverly High School graduate, and daughter of Joseph A. Wilson.
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Berlin
Carolyn Wilson
Beverly
Mass
James W. Gerard
Chicago
Wilson
Germany
Joseph A. Wilson
Germany warns ships off Schleswig Holstein coast area
Germany informs Scandinavian governments that no foreign fishing or coast ing ships will be allowed in a designated area off Schleswig Holstein or west of the Elbe and Weser rivers. Scandinavian coasting vessels will avoid German waters between Baltic ports and Holland.
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Copenhagen
Germany
Schleswig-Holstein
German North Sea
Elbe and Weser
East Frisian
Baltic
Scandinavia
Holland
Woman Dies of Burns in Melrose Hospital
Mrs. Caroline Taylor, 65, colored, of Lynde Street, Melrose, died at Melrose Hospital last evening from injuries suffered on February 1 when she received severe burns.
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Caroline Taylor
Lynde Street
Melrose
Melrose Hospital
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Claim
Public notice claims PAZO ointment cures piles including itching and bleeding with first application relief. Druggists refund money if it fails. Price 50 cents.
City Club Moves to New Building on Somerset Street
Moving day at the City Club on Somerset street features scores of packers and members transforming the new hi story clubhouse. The old Beacon street mansion will be cleared by tomorrow night with only essential furnishings left for viewing. private dinners fill tonight as the Revere Rubber clerks and salesmen hold the last large event. Breakfast in the new clubhouse begins Monday at 6 AM.
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Somerset Street
City Club
Beacon Street
Revere Rubber Company
Savings Should Be Invested Not Hidden Away
Old advice warns against keeping money in stockings or teapots as it risks loss. Bank savings earn interest and fund loans to support Build Now movements, local enterprises, and employment. The POST promotes talks on proper saving methods to generate wide interest across the community.
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POST
Library moves complete as shelves ready for more books
The club library shows 6000 volumes already in the new house and shelves prepared to receive 4000 additional volumes, expected to arrive soon.
Potter Boy Returns After Eight Months At Sea
W Delano Potter aged 17 of Cambridge ran away from Milton Academy last February to seek a sea life. He sailed on the barque Snowden from Boston June 1 and after voyages to Rosario and Philadelphia returned to Boston February 8. He plans to pursue a sea career, hoping one day to be a skipper.
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W. Delano Potter
Fayerweather Street
Cambridge
Milton Academy
Salem
Rosario
Argentine Republic
Harvard University
Japan
Snowden
John Farrow
Boston
Platte
Parana
Philadelphia
Buenos Ayres
Potter
Robert Burns Detective Agency
Academy
the Pinkertons
Grandpa Named in Court Delays Mansfield Case
In Suffolk Superior Court the $50,000 breach of promise suit by Elizabeth M. Ryan against Henry K. Mansfield is postponed due to his absence. Attorney Coakley plans to summon Mansfield on Monday with witnesses and continues to press for Mansfield’s presence at 10 a.m. Mon. The Ferncroft Inn owner and other related figures are questioned as the trial continues amid a large crowd.
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Henry K. Mansfield
Elizabeth M. Ryan
Suffolk Superior Court
Mansfield
Miss Ryan
Daniel H. Coakley
Ferncroft Inn
Coakley
Mr. Coakley
Mr. Mansfield
Fessenden
Attorney Coakley
Henry A. Allen
Ferncroft Corporation
Morrill
Timothy W. Crowley
Patrick Bowen
the New Marlboro
James F. Mullen
Bowen
Mullen
Davies
Thad
Crowley
Mansfeld
Delay in Prize Court for Wilhelmina Evidence
The American government proposes postponing the prize court proceeding against the Wilhelmina to allow its owners to present evidence that the cargo should not be subject to seizure. Their counsel says irrefutable evidence will prove the cargo not liable. If Britain agrees, no prize court action will be needed. The Wilhelmina remains at Falmouth with foodstuffs for Germany.
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Washington
Great Britain
Falmouth
Germany
St. Louis
Russia to borrow 50 million pounds in London
The Russian government plans a loan in London of fifty million pounds for one year at a fixed 9 percent rate, with terms to be determined by the British treasury and government consent. The transaction aims to raise funds in the London market.
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Russia
London
Bess
Treasury
Asada
Annual Dance Event At Bloomfield Hall In Dorchest
The annual dance of the Do House Association took place in Bloomfield Hall at night drawing attendees from across Dorchest. An estimated number of persons attended. details on date and exact turnout are unclear.
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Do House Association
Bloomfield Hall
Dorchest
Ester
Are You a Rheumatic We Have Many Grateful Letters
A concise notice notes numerous letters from users praising a remedy sold by Eimer and Amiend at 2851 and states reliable druggists carry it. The tone resembles a local advertisement, emphasizing customer gratitude and availability through trusted pharmacists.
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Eimer & Amiend
Kiss Her-F Why All the Fuss a Boston Testimony
Charles L. Knoedler testified in Boston in the suit of Elizabeth M. Ryan against Harry K. Mansfield. He described attending pajama party rumors as unfounded and said he supports modern views on dating and kissing, noting he is a bachelor who hosts guests at his own home. Ryan seeks $50,000 for alleged breach of promise.
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New York
Charles L. Knoedler
Knoedler
Boston
Elizabeth M. Ryan
Harry K. Mansfield
Miss Ryan
Mr. Knoedler
Blue Devils of Indigestion Digestive Pills Ad
Advertisement for DyspepLets by C. I. Hood Co. Lowell MA touts relief from sour stomach belching and heartburn. Claims safe reliable non narcotic with one or two tablets dissolved in the mouth. Pricing listed as ten twenty five cents or a dollar.
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C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Gentlemanly conduct and views on respect and consent
A speaker asserts personal freedoms in social dealings including wine cigars and kissing. He argues entertainment choices should please guests not push brands and that a kiss if both parties consent carries no inherent meaning. He stresses straightforward behavior respecting others rights and feelings as the right approach for a man.
First Order by Supt Crowley Promulgated
Superintendent of Police Crowley issued his first general order at roll call. It directs preparation for the February 25 examination for reservemen seeking patrolman rank at room 15 in the State House. Captains are told to grant ample study time and not to assign work after 1 AM on exam day.
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Crowley
State House
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Captain Foster
Shaw Unlike
Crook
Beverly Girl
New City
O. G. Scholz
Charles L. Waite
Dorchester Trust Company
Upham
Boston, Mass
Savings Department
Mait
Everett Trust DO
Cambridge Trust
Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, Mass
Fidelity Trust Company
State Street
Washington St
Col
Essex Savings Department
Cambridge Thrift Club
Harvard Trust Co
Central Square
Malden Trust Company
Pleasant ST. Malden
David I. Walsh
Fitchburg
Burns
Ben Franklin
Mayor Curley
Largest Suburban Trust Co
Cosmopolitan Trust CO
Devonshire St
Max Mitchell
Patrick F .O’keefe
Parry C. Wiggin
General Banking
Reka
Qld Colony Tier Company
OLD South Trust Company OF Boston
Washington Street Safe Deposit Boxes
Tremont Trust Company
Bank of Service
Charlestown Trust Company
Ree
Toodles
Ferncroft
Ryan
Sullivan
Mr. Allen
Gross
Edward G. Scampton
Mr. Peabody
Peabody
Mrs. Peabody
Wilhelmina
U. S
Britain
Blue Devils
Alley
Supt. Crowley
C.P. Robbins
Ae Hut Laat
Union Street
Washington St. Jefferson Building
Ea CIA
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