Lincoln Day Observances Mark 110th Birthday
The 110th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth was observed by clubs churches and public schools. Albert I. Pillsbury spoke at Boys' Latin School on Lincoln and slavery noting its impact on his life. Lieutenant-Governor Channing Cox addressed Girls' Latin School and Roosevelt's praise.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Albert I. Pillsbury
Pillsbury
Channing Cox
Roosevelt
Coolidge
Pension Granted to Veteran B M Engineer in Newburyport
Charles J. Fisher a Boston and Maine railroad veteran retired with a pension and an annual pass for himself and wife. A Gloucester native who moved to Newburyport 88 years ago he served 4 years as engineer of a main Boston to Newburyport passenger train. He is 72 and has recently been in failing health.
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Newburyport
Charles J. Fisher
Boston & Maine Railroad
Mr. Fisher
Gloucester
Boston
American Soldiers Released by Germans
War Department releases details on prisoners of war. David Joyale of Willimantic Connecticut and Edwin J. Barnes of West Haven Connecticut are reported released from German hospitals and Darmstadt Camp respectively and returned to France. Barnes had been previously listed as deceased while a prisoner.
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Washington
War Department
France
David Joyale
Willimantic
Conn
Edwin J. Barnes
Germany
Camp Darmstadt
Second Avenue
West Haven
Inside bathing a week to cleanse stomach and improve skin
An advertisement promotes daily morning hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the alimentary canal. It claims improved digestion, clearer skin, and relief from headaches and weakness, noting a quarter pound of limestone phosphate is cheap and effective for those with constipation, bilious attacks, or pale complexion.
Ice crop shortage worries ice merchants in New England
Ice dealers report a short crop due to mild weather. Roland G. Hopkins of the Boston Ice Company warns the shortage could worsen unless a solid month of winter occurs, with cuts so far limited to areas north of Boston and none in southern New England.
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Roland G. Hopkins
Boston Ice Company
Old Boreas
Boston
New England
Ice shortage threatens Boston ice supply this summer
Only half the Boston Ice Company stores are filled with ice north of the city. To serve the South End Back Bay Jamaica Plain and nearby areas an extra 60 cents per ton freight will be charged for north sourced ice. The company needs 400000 tons season supplies but has harvested 175000 tons so far. An additional 100000 tons may arrive by winter but a remaining 126000 tons will still be lacking. A hot summer may push ice prices up.
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Boston Ice Company
Boston
Back Bay
South End
Jamaica Plain
Jack Frost
10000 Dyers End Short Hour Strike In New Jersey
Ten thousand dyers who joined 17090 silk workers in a 47 hour week dispute returned to work today on a 50 hour basis. Fellow workers remained idle and expected to resume tomorrow. Louis Magnet, leader of the eight four day committee, telegraphed that the dispute would be submitted to the War Labor Board once a temporary agreement is reached.
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Paterson
N. J
Louis Magnet
War Labor Board
Lincoln Birthday speech warns on tax promises fueling burden
Boston Herald editor Robert L. O'Brien urged a return to simpler government amid high taxes. He warned lawmakers chase revenue while threatening taxpayers, citing unemployment and looming 1920 tax plans. The remarks were delivered at the Lincoln observance by the Boston Shop Trades Club. Dora Reggi, tied to a separate incident, was jailed after a night with Fred Luce ended with his $110 gone. she was found with $5 and cigarettes.
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Boston Herald
Lincoln
Boston Shop Trades’ Club
24 High Street
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O’brien
Congress
O'Brien
Abraham Lincoln
Charles I
Maxwell
William H. L. Odell
Boston Boot and Shoe Club
Hollis B. Scates
Massachusetts Retail Shoe Merchants’ Association
Thomas I. Anderson
The
New England Shoe and Leather Association
W. G. Dennison
Club
Fred Luce
Manchester
N. 11
Fred
Dora Reggi
House of Correction
Granite State
Shlons
Boston
North Street
Dora
Old
New Hampshire
Wisconsin Grants Women Vote in Presidential Elections
Wisconsin Senate passes House bill 27 to 4 granting women the right to vote in presidential elections. Governor’s signature required to enact.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Senate
House
Gold Production Returning to Normal Levels
Washington February 12. A Treasury committee says no artificial boost is needed for gold output as hostilities end. With the cessation of war, the panel reports there is no remaining urgency to increase available gold production.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Allentown Towed Into Charleston After Distress Incident
Charleston, S C Feb 12 The American steamer Allentown is being towed into port after distress signals were received at the Sixth Naval District headquarters. The nature of the trouble was not disclosed.
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Charleston
8. C
Allentown
Sixth Naval District
20 Year Term Given Soldier for Court Martial Conviction
President Wilson commuted a death sentence to 20 years in prison for Private Solomon Lasofsky of the 12th Company Third Training Battalion 153d Depot Brigade. He allegedly declared disdain for the flag and country and refused to wear leggings when ordered at Camp Dix.
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Washington
Wilson
Solomon Lasofsky
153D Depot Brigade
Camp Dix
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertises Easy Cure
An old advertisement targets worried mothers, praising Cascarets as a candy like laxative for children. It claims the product relieves feverish, bilious symptoms, cleanses bile and bowels without gripe or harm, and provides full dosing directions for children aged one year and up.
Shoveling Silver Coins at Philadelphia Mint
Perspiring men shovel silver dollars into a fire with coal shovels as piles of gold and bullion exceed 400 million dollars. The government's assay commission began testing last year’s coinage at the Philadelphia mint and other facilities. Specimens of coins are being examined to assess bullion reduction and coin quality.
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Philadelphia
Bitro-Phosphate Offered to Help Thinner People Gain Weight
Advertisements claim thin people can gain flesh by using organic phosphate bitro phosphate sold in Boston and nationwide. The text asserts nerve nourishment and body cell support boost weight, energy, and appearance, while warning it should not be used by those not seeking to gain flab.
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Boston
Anyyone
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