Murder in Rockland as Navy Shoe Clues Point to Sailors
The 47 year old Mrs. West Brown was found slain in a Rockland residential area shortly after 10 pm. Investigators focus on navy or English last shoes with sailors questioned and detained. An autopsy and inquest are planned as authorities pursue leads from blood traces and the motive remains unclear.
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Boston
North End
Rockland
George Ll. Crockett
Bath
Crockett
Waldoboro
West
William H. Rhodes
Red Cross
Silent Sisters’ Club
George W. Batchelder
Rockland Hotel
Louis Hart
Camden & Rockland Water Company
Sailors Arrive Under Guard at North Station
More than 80 sailors arrived yesterday afternoon under guard at North Station from Rockland Maine. They were met by eight beachmasters under Lieutenant Leonard and marched to Commonwealth pier. Officials refused to comment as authorities planned to question the sailors closely.
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North Station
Rockland
Leonard
Navy
Commonwealth Pier
Rockland, Me
Long-serving workers retire from Amoskeag in Manchester
Six Amoskeag Manufacturing Company veterans retire after 39 to 63 years of service in Manchester. Notables include Thomas Flanagan with 50 years in dyeing who retires at 75, Hannah Ryder with 52 years in weaving and gray burling at 72, and Patrick Hickey with 50 years as overseer at 66. Agnes Deschamps leaves after 45 years at 68. Henry Heap completes 53 years at 65.
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Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
Thomas Flanagan
Hannah Ryder
Gray Burling
Janet McLean
Langdon Weaveroom
Patrick A. Hickey
The
Concern
Agnes Deschamps
Manchester’ Print Works
Henry Heap
Joyous Welcome to Baby 1919 in Boston Streets and Venues
Crowds filled hotel cafes and downtown spots as Boston rang out 1918 and welcomed 1919 with music and fireworks. Books of tables were broken and prices soared as wine flowed and revelers celebrated peace and victory. Midnight bells, prayers, and campus choirs marked the transition, with churches offering watch services and crowds flocking to Back Bay hotels and Washington Street venues for the year’s first celebrations.
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John Barleycorn
Boston
Sahara
Boston Common
Back Bay
Washington Street
Boylston
Trémont
Branch
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Park Street
Adams Square
Water and
Gray Streets
Charlestown
Brighton
Te Deum in New Year Services Held Across Boston Catholic Churches
Cardinal O Connell and priests led solemn New Year benediction at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with a Te Deum sermon by Rev William A Dacey. Numerous priests assisted, choirs, organists, and many faithful filled the churches across the diocese for vespers and Christmas carols. Masses to be held today in churches worldwide mark New Year and feast day observances.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Cathedral of the Holy Cross
William A. Dacey
M. J. Scanlan
Augustine F. Hickey
William E. Conroy
D. D
Joseph F. McGlinchey
Society of the Propagation of the Faith
Francis J. Spellman
William B. Finigan
Father Dacey
Richard J. Haberlin
Signor Pio de Lucca
Francis X. Mahoney
Edward Prescott Mlingworth
St. Philip’s Church
South End
Mgr
Edward F. Hurley
St. Rita
O’connell
Wood Thanks People in Boston District Greeting
Commandant of the First Naval District Rear Admiral Spencer and Commandant Wood thank Boston residents for their kindness as they visit the area. The leaders acknowledge local support and commend the city’s hospitality during their stay.
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Spencer & Wood
First Naval District
McCall Wishes Post a Happy New Year
Governor McCall sent New Year greetings to a Post reporter at his Winchester home. He expressed best wishes and a hope for a Happy New Year for the Post.
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M'Call
McCall
Post
Winchester
Boston Honors Navy Guests With War Time Hospitality
A New Year's sentiment expresses gratitude to Boston's people for hospitalities shown to naval officers and men. It thanks God for victory and the allies, praises the navy for its ties to the people, and acknowledges thanks from the commandant of the first naval district to Boston residents for hospitality to navy personnel and their families.
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Terday
Boston
Naval Service
Navy
First Naval District
Governor McCall Urges Readjustment for 1919
In a New Year address to Massachusetts the governor warns that the nation must abandon the wartime, high cost, rapid production mindset and return to steady, peaceful economic laws. He calls for readjustment in thought, business, and government to resume normal, liberal, democratic progress for all citizens.
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McCall
Massachusetts
Red Cross
Boston Mayor Peters Hats New Year Greeting to People
Mayor Andrew J. Peters issued a New Year message thanking Boston residents for loyal support. He called year just closed a success for American principles and urged continued adherence to dedicated civic service in the year ahead.
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Andrew J. Peters
Boston
Foch Sends New Year Greetings to U S
Marshal Foch, commander in chief of the French forces, sent New Year greetings to the American people via the correspondent. He praised the United States army for its part in the struggles and expressed wishes for the prosperity of the American people.
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Foch
U. S
Paris
Associated Press
Marshal Foch
The
United States
Watch-night services mark New Year across Boston churches
Protestant and Episcopal worshipers fill Boston churches for watch-night observances welcoming the new year. At St Pauls Dean Rousmaniere spoke as choirs sang. Hymns included The Battle Hymn of the Republic Nearer My God to Thee and In the Cross of Christ I Glory. Silent reflection followed the old year and prayers for peace.
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St. Paul
Trinity
Copley Square
Christ Church
Old North
Greater Boston
St. Paul’s
Dean Rousmaniere
Christ
Church of the Advent
King’s Chapel
Immanuel Walnut Avenue Congregational Church
Benjamin Willmott
Boston Congregational Club
Ribot Presses France Priority in War Claims on Germany
M Ribot argues for France to have priority in indemnity from Germany, noting France bore the greatest losses and sacrifices in proportion to its population. He warns against crippling German trade and stresses a limited, time-bound payment plan to avoid renewed conflict. He avoids estimating the total sum, insisting it should be sufficient but not servitude.
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France
M. Ribot
Germany
Peace Congress
IM. Ribot
Wounded Marines Attend New Year Ball At Armory
Marinettes geogirls and Chelsea Naval Hospital nurses joined the Cambridge State Armory crowd for the Marine New Year’s ball. Proceeds benefited wounded Marines at Chelsea Naval Hospital. More than 500 couples attended, including 25 wounded at Chateau Thierry, with a dance program by George J. Baker.
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Navy Yard
Chelsea Naval Hospital
State Armory
Cambridge
Chateau Thierry
George J. Baker
Dr True's Elixir Ad Claims Safe Bowel Cleansing
An advertisement warns readers they may be constipated without realizing it. It likens bowel waste to a full glass, urging a gentle cleansing with Dr True's Elixir. The copy touts the product as sweet tasting, effective for all ages, affordable, and trusted by doctors and druggists for their own families.
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Dr. True
Dr. True’s
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