Record marks first year under current Boston Record leadership
The Boston Record reports a strong first year under Bird successors with a net revenue rise of 98 percent and advertising up 105 percent. It denies Hearst ownership, confirms AP and UP leased wires, and notes a New York office and Washington bureau expansion.
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Boston Evening Record
Charles Sumner
Bird
Francis W. Bird
Walpole
Birds
Boston
Record
United States
The
Rube Goldberg
Europe
New York
Fifth Avenue
A. W. Howland
Washington
Frederic J. Haskin
Earl C. Deland
War Heroes Receive Their Decorations
General Edwards presented one Congressional Medal of Honor and two Distinguished Service Crosses to Boston area service members for actions in France. Antone Dilboy received the Medal for his son Private George Dilboy. Lt Paul Hines and Sgt Benjamin James earned the DSCs for acts at Marchville and Apremont. The ceremony drew a large crowd on the Common.
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Boston
France
Edwards
Antone Dillboy
Somerville
George Dilboy
Paul Hines
South Boston
Post
Battle of
Marchville
Benjamin James
Brookline
Apremont
Paul H. Hines
General Edwards
Soldiers Exempt From Poll Tax Until Discharged
The Senate passed a bill exempting soldiers and sailors of the European war from poll tax payments until discharge. Another measure authorizes funds for home instruction of the blind, and Hudson town petitions for extra police pay for influenza volunteer service.
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Senate
Hudson
America to Lead World in Shipping and Trade Domination
Sherman Whipple told Boston bankers that the United States will control about 17 million tons of global shipping as 640 ships operate and 1,140 more are under construction. He praised Hog Island yards, warned against government operation, and predicted a national merchant marine strong enough to shape world trade.
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America
United States
England
Sherman
Whipple
Shipping Board and Fleet Corporation
Washington
Boston
American Institute of Banking
Copley Plaza
Waeglisa Shipyards
Hog Island
Mr. Whipple
J. C. Thompson
William FE. Knox
Bowery Savings Bank
Reginald RR. Belknap
Gas Price Hike Approved for Milford Gas Light Case
The Gas and Electric Light Commission approves a gas rate increase from $1.61 to $2.10 for the Milford Gas Light Company in the case dating from February 1, 1919.
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Gas and Electric Light Commission
Milford Gas Light Company
Protests Fill Somerville Hearing on Two Zone System
More than a dozen speakers opposed the Boston Elevated two zone plan at a public hearing in Somerville High School hall. Chairman James F. Jackson and General Manager C. D. Emmons addressed plans and car cleanliness while Mayor C. W. Eldridge of Somerville presided through the close around 11 p.m.
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Thomas M. Nolan
Elevated
West End
Somerville
High School
Eldredge
Jackson
Boston Elevated
Somerville High School
James F. Jackson
C. D. Emmons
C. W. Eldredge
Betained by Faulty Wheel Arrests in Hingham Case
Mrs Johanna O Neil 42 living on Astor Street and Mrs Lawrence Francis Barron and her husband a St Botolph Street chauffeur were arrested in Boston by Inspector Loughlin and Chief Washington James for breaking and entering the summer home of William H Canterbury of Brookline at Crow Point Hingham and stealing 300 dollars worth of goods The trio were traced after a damaged rear wheel left marks and led police to the car they used The break happened Saturday and they face arraignment in Hingham District Court this forenoon.
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Johanna O'Neil
Astor Street
Lawrence Francis Barron
St. Botolph Street
Boston
Inspector Loughlin
Police
Washington James
Hingham
William H. Canterbury
Brookline
Crow Point
Boston teachers seek earlier spring vacation due to flu strain
The Boston Teachers' Club and Elementary Teachers' Club ask the school committee to move spring recess up to March 31 from April 14 to ease illness and workload. The petitions were referred to the next meeting for action. The note cites a 14 week Jan 2 to April 14 period as overly long without break and stresses impact on pupils and staff.
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Boston
Teachers’ Club
Elementary Teachers’ Club
Boston Teachers’ Club
Army of the
Naval district reshuffles signal postwar changes
Lieutenant-Commander William T. White was placed on the inactive list at his request. Admiral Spencer S. Wood seeks sea duty and Captain William R. Rush aims to resume retired status. Lieutenant-Commander Robert Emmons also moved to inactive status as district retools after the war.
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Wiliam T. White
First Naval District
Spencer S. Wood
William R. Rush
Boston Navy Yard
Admiral Wood
Rush
Boston
Robert Emmons
Overseas Transportation Office
Emmona
Duranen
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Boston Record
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Hearst
Boston Daily Advertiser
Boston Sunday Advertiser
the Birds
Sunday Advertiser
Sunday American
Boston Record Company
M. Douglas Flattery
Carl A. Barrett
Thomas E. Eaton
Edward E. Whiting
Associated Press
United Press
the Record
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Satterfield, Allman, Blosser
Ahern
Condo
Spurwood
Eaal & Wilson
Aite
Mr Bachelor
EL Dallo
STE Wertheimer Bros
Baltimore, MD
Charles L. Underhill
Central Street
Magoun Square
Highland Street
John E.’. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Naval District
Vulcan Ford
Ford
Wall Reon
Uanevery
Gorden
Halster
Farley & Macneill Federal
N. E
New York State
Morse
New England
Wash’n St
Col. Brattle
Adams Square
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