Peace society backs repeal of canal tolls policy
The Massachusetts Peace Society directors endorsed President Wilson's push to repeal the Panama canal act exemption for coastwise vessels. They urged Senate and House cooperation to honor treaty obligations and noted a April 16 intercollegiate peace contest at Jordan Hall with judges from law, education, and religious circles.
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Massachusetts Peace Society
Senate
Hhouse of Representatives
United States
James L. Tryon
Boston University
Boston College
Tufts College
Clark College
Holy Cross College
Worcester
Jordan Hall
Samuel J. Elder
Edwin D. Mead
World Peace Foundation
Bliss Perry
George Grafton Wilson
Department of International Law
Harvard University
Denis A. McCarthy
The
Sacred Heart Review
Queen Marys Telephone Privilege Questioned
London Feb 20 King George learned his privilege to claim the first vacant Paris line has been abused by unauthorized persons at Buckingham Palace. Queen Mary reportedly held the Paris line for about thirty minutes causing inconvenience. A special post office operator is now in charge of the palace exchange with orders that continental calls must be requested by the King. The Queen asked the same privilege but was refused.
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George
Paris
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Palace Exchange
Wilson Wins In Senate Defeat Of Arbitration Amendments
The Senate rejected key amendments to general arbitration treaties with Great Britain, Japan, and five other nations, signaling a shift toward ratification. The Chamberlain amendment to withhold issues like immigration and Panama tolls failed 12 to 40, and further amendments were deferred. President Wilson advocated full repeal of the tolls provision to show firm international commitment.
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Great Britain
Japan
Senate
United States
Chamberlain
Oregon
Italy
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Portugal
Switzerland
O'Gorman
Shively
Panama
Wilson
Ralph W. Hobbs of Quincy Dead
Ralph W. Hobbs, 43, former president of the Quincy City Council, died at his home in Quincy at 7:30 last night from pneumonia after a period of illness with complications.
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Ralph W. Hobbs
Quincy
Mr. Hobbs
Missing freight steamer Zyldyk overdue after Rotterdam voyage
Anxiety grows over the freight steamer Zyldyk which was due in port ten days ago. She departed Rotterdam on January 5 and has not sent any word since, leaving her fate and cargo uncertain.
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Zyldyk
Rotterdam
Steamer Sankaty Fails to Enter Nantucket Harbor
The Sankaty attempted to push through the ice barrier today but could not enter Nantucket Harbor. The vessel returned to Wood's Hole with passengers cargo and mail after the effort failed. it marked only the second successful reach to the island in ten days.
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Sankaty
Wood's Hole
Jury Breaks Holyoke Will in Riverside Court Case
A Los Angeles jury ruled 11 to 1 that Frank H. Holyoke of Bangor Maine was of sound mind when he made a will leaving half a million dollars to ten nieces Madeline and Marjorie Holmes. The will dated November 19XX is now voided.
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Cal
Frank H. Holyoke
Imberman
Bangor
Madeline
Marjorie Holis
Holyoke
Pasadena
Nonber
Smoke Talk Draws 500 Drivers and Helpers in Kingsley Hall
About 60 drivers, stablemen and others heard an informal talk by the Boston Work-Horse Relief Association on its past year work and plans for the next year. W D Quimby spoke on horse care and stables, with Arthur G Merwin adding remarks. Henry C Merwin missed the event due to illness.
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Boston Work- Horse Relief Association
W. D. Quimby
Arthur G. Merwin
Henry C. Merwin
Association
Vermon ts Alumni Defend University of Vermont at Dinner
The 100 members of the New England Alumni Association of the University of Vermont condemned a Carnegie Foundation report urging Vermont to stop supporting the university. The remarks were delivered during the association's 22d annual dinner at the Hotel Vendome.
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Carnegie Foundation
Alumnus Support Presses Vermont University Amid Carnegie Findings
Ex Governor Eugene N Foss and university leaders urged state backing for Vermont University despite Carnegie Foundation criticisms. They cited 600 physicians in the region with over 400 graduates from the Medical College and defended the institution as essential to democracy and education. Officers and alumni elected include Dr Frank H Clapp and several vice presidents from notable institutions.
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Guy Potter Benton
University
W. N. Ferrin
the Pacific University
Carnegie Foundation
Vermont
Foss
University of Vermont Medical College
Benton
Frank H. Clapp
Grafton
Carroll W. Cotten
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Albert E. Lewis
Boston
Ralph A. Stewart
Lee ©. Abbot
Manchester
N. H
Notable Boston Officials Named in Public Notice
The record lists Beverly son, the Rev. E. C. Bass chaplain of Providence R. 1, auditor James D. Brennan of Boston, secretary and treasurer R. D. H. Emerson of Boston, assistant secretary and treasurer H. Lawton of Boston.
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Fire scare in a South End theatre stirs crowd
A false fire alarm during a reel show sent patrons rushing to exits in darkness. Attendants and police restored order after about five tense minutes as singer Billy Day calmed the crowd with Rag Time Dream and pianist Miss Flynn continued to play. Several women fainted and were taken to the ladies’ room.
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Billy
Day
Miss Flynn
Ashmont Street
Dorchester
J. A. Burton
Nielsen Wedding Held Up
Gossip in Boston suggests the marriage plans of Ben Nielsen and Miss Lillian Adams may be halted after reports that soprano Alice Nielsen disapproved. The narrative claims she traveled to New York with her son, while the opera star remains there.
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Bennie’ Nielsen
Lillian L. Adams
City of
Miss Nielsen
New York
City
Marriage Plans Tiptoe for Bennie and Miss Adams
Gossip swirls around Bennie and Miss Adams as Bennie Nielsen returns to the Opera House. Mrs Nielsen objects to the match but the license remains paid for and valid for a year. Miss Adams requests accuracy and says both families will meet before any further steps are taken.
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Miss Adams
Marston Leaves Shawmut Bank for Exchange Trust Company
Charles H. Marston of Reading, longtime Shawmut National Bank auditor, joins Exchange Trust Company as assistant to President J J Martin. He previously led the Bank Officers Association of Boston and served as national secretary of the American Institute of Banking.
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Reading
Shawmut National Bank
Exchange Trust Company
J. J. Martin
Marston
Bank Officers Association of Boston
American Institute of Banking
Malden Board Defies Mayor Over Resignations
The Malden street and water commissioners refuse the mayor’s demand that they resign for alleged neglect of duty. They plan to contest the decision and seek a public hearing to be advertised and broadcast in the city.
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Malden Street
Cascarets Promise Quick Liver Cleanse
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for a sluggish liver and constipation. It claims a 10 cent box removes sour stomach, excess bile, and foul gas, working overnight for a clear head, sweet stomach, and healthy bowels.
Real Estate Men to Boost Boston Boost Boston Committee
The Mayor announced the next Boost Boston meeting will occur at his office on Tuesday at 3 p m. The Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange designated Charles Ss Judkins W W Stall and Edward H Taylor to represent the exchange on the committee. They will be appointed at the next meeting along with plans to form teams for collecting funds for the B B fund.
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Boost Boston Business Committee
Massachusetts Real Estate Exchange
Charles Ss. Judkins
W. W. Stall
Edward H. Taylor
East Boston Land Company
Exchange
Boston
B. Byw B
Opportunity to Learn Money Making Secrets in Two Cloth-Bound Books
A bold pitch promises quick wealth through a two-book set for $2 with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to share the volumes with five people and notes a limited introductory offer from Russell H. Osgoodby of Hackettstown NJ.
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Russell H. Osgoodby
Hackettstown, N. J
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