Shipping Board Orders Six Steamers to Relieve Coal Shortage
In response to a telegram from New England Governors the Shipping Board, led by Chairman John Barton Payne, ordered six ships with 55 000 tons coal capacity to run between Hampton Roads and Boston. He said more tonnage will be added as soon as possible in the fuel famine relief effort.
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Shipping Board
New England
John Barton Payne
Hampton Roads
Boston
Coolidge
State House
Coal shortages bite as Dorchester school briefly closes
The New England coal crisis pushes closures and transport woes as ice blocked streets hinder fuel delivery. Mary Hemenway School in Dorchester shut briefly until emergency crews cleared routes and coal arrived. Officials warn of ongoing shortages despite new arrivals, with 13 thousand tons of coal reaching Boston Harbor and rail shipments dwindling.
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New England Sub-Coal Committee
Mary Hemenway School
Adams Street
Dorchester
City Hall
Heat ordinance for landlords to maintain 68 degrees
Boston Health Commissioner Woodward and Melrose Mayor Adams backed a bill in judiciary committee requiring landlords to keep interiors at 68 degrees from 6 AM to 11 PM from October 15 to April 15. Violations carry fines. after two offences a third offence could bring fine or imprisonment.
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Judiciary Committee
Woodward
Boston
Adams
Melrose
Commission On
Silbert
Boston Symphony Musicians Seek Higher Wages After War
Boston Symphony Orchestra players press for a $1000 yearly raise amid calls by Judge Cabot and trustees to uphold a $2 000 000 guarantee fund. The dispute includes union rules, potential imports of players, and ticket-price implications as cost of living rises after the war.
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Boston Symphony
Frederick P. Cabot
Symphony Hall
Boston
Judge Cabot
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Musical Union
Symphony
Boston Orchestra
Henry L. Higginson
Musical
Higginson
Iie
Don’t Neglect Your Eyes Says Dr Lewis Free Prescription
A newspaper promo asserts neglect harms eyes and offers a Bon Opto eye strengthening regimen. It claims dramatic before and after personal testimonials and promises a 50 percent strength gain in one week with a money back guarantee. The remedy is sold by Houghton Dutten’s Drug Dept and other druggists.
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Dr. Lewis
Philadelphia
Lewis
Houghton & Dutten
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Oxford
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Ripplette
Copenhagen
Sub Coal Committee
Volunteers of America
Howard Street
Keough
James J. Storrow
Washington
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Lake Worth
Norfolk
The
Fuel Administration
Lake Washington
Everett Coke Works
Lake Bledsoe
Everett
Cedar Spring
Burton-Furber Coal Company
East
Northern No. 8
New York
Boston Elevated Railway
New Jersey
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Bailey Hill
Nahant
Lynn
Neptune
Boston Towboat Company
Juno
Confidence
Jove
E. W. Grove
the Post
Europe
United States
Razon Coty
Billie Burke
Econds
Anekhhad
Ford
Jordan Marsh
UREAT
Georgette
Temple Place
Porter
Lace
Royal Axminster
Wilton
Axminster
Brussels
SAO
Jordan Marsh Company
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