Second Ship for Belgium Reaches New England Relief
At Boylston street headquarters clothing supplies for a second relief ship to Belgium have been arriving from all over New England. Captain J. F. Lucey, just back from Belgium, describes the devastation and the urgent need for aid, noting his wartime experiences and commitment since the relief commission’s formation last October.
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Boylston Street
Belgium
New England
J. F. Lucey
United States Army
Relief Commission
Philippines
Alaska
Commission
Rotterdam
Mayor Pleads for Dr Creel as Health Chief Declines
Mayor Curley reported Dr Richard H Creel of the federal health service declined the Boston health department post after saying he could not obtain a leave of absence from Surgeon General Blue. Creel cited lack of sabbatical leave as the reason for not taking the $7500 yearly head position. The Mayor vowed to press for Creel and asked Blue for the necessary leave.
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Curley
Richard H. Creel
Federal Health Service
Creel
Suregon-General Blue
Boston
Stops Tobacco Habit in One Day Ad from Elders Sanitarium
Free book from Elders Sanitarium in St Joseph Missouri claims to end tobacco use in one to five days at home. It cites long term users reporting full success and reduced health issues and offers copies to anyone sending name and address.
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Sanitarium
the Elders Sanitarium
St. Joseph
Police Station Sold at Block for 15100
The old Police Station 7 in East Boston sold at auction for 15100. The City Council required a minimum price of 15000 and the land and buildings were valued at 24600. Mayor Curley called the 15100 sale satisfactory and the proceeds will reduce city debt.
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Boston
Curley
Reception by Knights of Pythias in Massachusetts
A special assembly of the uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias opens at the American House for two days. The highlight is a reception to Major General William H. Loomis of Grand Rapids, commander in chief.Saturday features a brigade assembly and dinner for Massachusetts officers and guests from New England states.
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Knights of Pythias
Massachusetts
American House
William H. Loomis
Grand Rapids
Mich
New England
Flower of the Gorse Serial Debuts Next Sunday
The author of The Wings of the Morning and Souls on Fire writes a new serial for the Sunday Post Magazine titled Flower of the Gorse, beginning next Sunday. The feature promises the author’s continued romantic storytelling and a fresh installment for readers.
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Sunday Post
Happy Twenty Ball to Feature Nora Bayes and Top Entertainers
The sixth annual Happy Twenty ball returns to Convention Hall tomorrow night with Nora Bayes as a star entertainer. William Lang of Leo Feist manages the Cabaret show for the reunion event, featuring Nat Clark Irving Berlin Serenaders and the Chick Storey Trio among others. Local theatre performers join in, with Clayton Clancy directing the modern dance segment and appearances by Elizabeth Gallagher Professor Allan Abels and Peggy Scollins of the Allan Studio.
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Happy Twenty
Convention Hall
William Lang
Leo Feist Publishing Company
Melodious
Nat Clark
the Singing Wonder
Irving Berlin
Chick Storey
Harry Taylor
Jack Hewitt
Abel H. Bear
Clayton Clancy
Elizabeth Gallagher
Allan Abels
Peggy Scollins
Allan Studio
Vice-Consul to Talk South American Trade in Boston
Charles F. Baker American vice counsel-general at Guayaquil Ecuador will visit Boston today and tomorrow to discuss South American trade with local merchants. He has served ten years in the consular service on the west coast of South America and will be at the United States Commercial Agent Roberts office room 752 Oliver building from 10 to 12 a.m.
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Charles F. Baker
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Boston
Baker
South America
United States Commercial
Roberts
Oliver Building
Elliott Plea Wins Trade Men at Vendome
President Elliott of the New Haven urged the Massachusetts State Board of Trade to press their allied associations for support and a friendlier view of the road. He said the New Haven would pursue thrift, economy, and good conduct in the future. President Hustis of the Boston and Maine also spoke.
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Massachusetts State Board of Trade Executive Council
Vendome Hotel
Elliott
New Haven
Hustis
Boston & Maine
New England
Pleads for Consideration on Railroad Legislation
President Elliott asks Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut to grant authority to borrow funds to meet debt and operating costs. Maine adds concerns on passenger and freight rates and wages, urging continued support for rail service. Executive council endorses five resolutions backing the railroads and opposing measures on fares hours and disclosures.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Elliott
New England
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
State Board
Ufsed
New Haven Road Chief Urges Validation Act Aids Credit
President Elliott of the New Haven road spoke at the Boston Boot and Shoe Club apologizing for interruptions as he urged passage of Public Service Commission suggested laws. He argued that validating stock and funded debt and approving bond and mortgage options would help reestablish the railroad's credit and urged similar measures in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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Boston
New Haven
Elliott
Public Service Commission of
Massachusetts
Rhode
Connecticut
New England
Tver
New England railroads urged to unite for credit and growth
Speakers at a New England gathering called for broad financial plans to reestablish credit and support railroad upbuilding. William L. Ratcliffe urged owners and users to back a unified regional system to compete globally, with Hirsha W. Cobb retiring as president and Ratcliffe elected for 1915-1916. Officers and executives from major Boston firms were listed as the new leadership.
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New England
Hirsha W. Cobb
William L. Ratcliffe
John H. Fahey
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
W. Willson
Massachusetts Retail Shoe Merchants’ Association
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Atlantic
Pacific
Dd Roy
Dada Ltd
Profisco
Nora Bayes
Abel H. Baer
Vice-Counsul
Fisk Service
FISK
THE
Fisk Rubber Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
William IL. Ratcliffe
Thomas G. Plant Company
Fred B. Rice
Rice & Hutchins, Inc
Charles Gleason
Hilliard & Merrill
Lynn
Thomas F. Anderson
Frederic M. Haynes
Zenas Sears, Jr
Rousmaniere
Williams & Co
William H. L. Odell
Besse
Osborne & Odell
Frederic F. Cutler
the Shoe and Leather Reporter
Louis A. Coolidge
United Shoe Machinery Company
Frank R. Briggs
James H. Grover
J. J. Grover's Sons
Herbert L. Tinkham
W. Ll. Douglas Shoe Company
Brockton
W. W. Appleton
Appleton Counter Corporation
Haverhill
Willard H. Thayer
Lewis A. Crossett, Inc
North Abington
Mrs. Wisk
Madras
Sale Prics
Geast
Faille
Tipperary
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