Freemen's Forum Opens In Columbus Avenue Meeting
The Freemen's Forum led by Dr. Charles Fleischer held its first public meeting at People's Temple in Columbus Avenue yesterday afternoon The group voted to circulate nomination papers for constitutional convention candidates who favor the sectarian amendment barring city or state funding of sectarian institutions Resolutions urged President Wilson and Congress to act to ease high food costs and called for an embargo on food exports until the crisis ends or the war in Europe concludes.
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Ward Line Monterey Clears Fire in Hold After Return
The Ward Line steamship Monterey reached port last night after a fire in her after hold was extinguished. She resumed voyage late today, passing quarantine shortly before 6 o'clock.
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New York
Ward Line
Monterey
Governor McCall Reception Draws thousands at State House
More than 4000 people gathered at Beacon Hill to honor Governor and Mrs. McCall at their annual reception. Attendees ranged from foreign diplomats and military officials to civic leaders and everyday workers in a colorful display of state pride. Adjutant General Weatherbee ceded the proceedings to James J. Storrow, head of the Massachusetts Chamber.
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State House
Amelda O'Neill
Dorothy
Louise Cotton
Chusetts
Weatherbee
James J. Storrow
Massachusetts
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Guarded Arrival At State House For Governor’s Reception
Police and state officers sealed the State House with 15 Boston officers outside and all State police on duty. Plain clothes guards scanned attendees as Governor McCall and staff greeted guests. Governor’s bodyguard Edward Horrigan and a first sergeant screened the line, ending the long standing Weatherbee led approach.
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Sergeant-at-arms Department
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Pearson
Edward Horrigan
Gets-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain Relief
A fragment proclaims Gets-It as a remedy that makes corns peel away quickly. The copy emphasizes severe corn pains forcing one to walk on the edges of shoes and promotes the product as the solution to endad discomfort.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Ill
Governor Greets Many at Flags Hall Reception
The reception for Governor McCall drew a large crowd of Civil War veterans and members from over 50 organizations. Children lined up to greet the governor and Mrs. McCall, including Virginia Harding Gray, 16 months, carried by her grandfather. Young Edward Mann delivered his sled into the Hall of Flags as he met the governor.
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Mr. Storrow
Virginia Harding Gray
Carl Gray
Dorchester
Chester H. Gray
Dorothy
Louise Cotton
McCall
Edward Mann
Chestnut Street
Mrs. McCall
Girls' Guard Drill Feature of Session
The girls guard drill featured the third and closing session of the Young People's Council of the Salvation Army at Shawmut Church in the South End. In a dialogue they demonstrated How Betsy Ross Made the Flag and over 1000 youths joined in the exercises marking the eighth annual observance of the day.
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Shawmut Congregational Church
Tremont
Brookline Streets
South End
Betsy Ross
Veterans of Civil War reunion elect Henry N. Blake president
Twenty nine members of the Eleventh Massachusetts Regiment reelected Henry N. Blake as president at the annual reunion and banquet held in the Revere House. Officers to serve with President Blake were elected, including a vice president.
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