Wage raise for 1400 navy yard workers announced
Washington Jan 2 Secretary Daniels announced wage increases for 1400 navy yard employees, totaling over 50 000 dollars annually. The raises apply at Portsmouth New Hampshire Boston New York Philadelphia Norfolk Charleston Mare Island Cal and Puget Sound Wash and take effect immediately.
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Wage Cuts in Two Wards Cited as Inequity Remedy
Secretary Daniels announced small wage reductions in two wards as corrective steps to address prior inequalities. The total annual effect will not exceed 1500 dollars and will affect under 50 employees. Decisions for Washington Navy Yard Naval Academy Indian Head proving ground and powder factory wage schedules will follow after hearings and data review.
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Congress
Smilar
Washington Navy Yard
Naval Academy
Indian Head Proving Ground
US Navy Plans New Grade to Equal Foreign Officers
Secretary Daniels seeks legislation to create a new naval grade to prevent foreign officers from ranking above American admirals in the Gulf of Mexico. He will discuss the proposal with Senator Tillman and Representative Padgett, chairs of the naval committees, to avoid delicate leadership questions.
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United States
Gulf of Mexico
Sir Christopher Craddock
Fletcher
Navy Department
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Tillman
Padgett
Congressional Naval Committee
Post Santa Claus Presents Accounts For 1913
The Daily and Sunday Post reports a total income of 4221.63 for the Post Santa Claus fund, with 4069.15 spent on toys sweaters stockings mittens and provisions. The balance on hand is 152.48.
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Daily and Sunday Post
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Fire at Deer Island Prison Thwarts Escape Threat
A major blaze at Deer Island detention home in Boston-Harbor threatened the prison. Fireboats and police rushed to contain the fire as 50 prison firefighters battled the flames with hoses. The blaze was extinguished by 3 30 with no panic or escapes reported.
Three-Alarm Medford Street Fire Destroys Torrey Estate Block
A three alarm blaze consumed the five story Torrey estate building at 18-22 Medford Street in the North End last night and jeopardized the adjacent six story structure at 65-69 Beverly Street. Firemen on ladders and fire escapes contained the flames by 1:30 this morning, stopping spread through the narrow rear area while flames burned along the Medford Street façade.
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Medford Street
North End
Beverly Street
Adjoining Blocks See Hose Turned On
Fire crews directed water onto the adjoining blocks as part of the blaze response. No injuries were reported, and investigators began surveying the scene for the cause. Local residents were advised to avoid the area.
Fire Ravages Torrey Block and Beverly Street Firms
A blaze that began in the Keniston Engineering plant burned through the Torrey block and spread to adjacent firms on Beverly street, causing an estimated $100,000 loss at Keniston and major smoke and water damage to tenants including Paris Paper Box Company J O Chase Williams Poore Thurston Olson Sherlock Brothers Star Tower Supply McLean Black Company Hoag land Curtis and others. Firemen faced explosions and thick smoke with several Narrow escapes and pickpockets were seized among the crowd. the fire was under control by 1 30 this morning after three hours of fighting. The blaze started in the Keniston plant and likely spread through partitions before discovery.
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Paris Paper Box Company
J. O. Chase
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Sherlock Brothers
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Beverly Street
Hoagland Curtis Company
McLean-Black Company
New England
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Patrick Buckley
Farley
Condon
Verkantan
Hanover Street
Grady
Mullen
Medford Street
Murphy
O'Donnell
Braman-Dow Company
Causeway Street
Fred Keniston
Torrey Building
Kenijiston
Boynton names three assistants to state post
Attorney General elect Thomas J. Boynton selects Thomas P. Riley Roger Sherman Hoar and Leon R. Egges as first second and third assistants for the coming year Hoar brings extradition expertise and a long Democratic record Egges a Boston Bar Association member and active campaigner will earn 3500 while Hoar receives 4000 with two more appointments to follow
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Thomas P. Riley
Malden
Democratic State Committee
Roger Sherman Hoar
Concord
Leon R. Egges
Brookline
Thomas J. Boynton
Thomas P. Riley Named to New Democratic Post
The Hon. Thomas P. Riley, longtime chairman of the Democratic State committee and former Malden associate judge since 1910, will soon assume a new post with a salary of 4500. He has served in the Legislature as a House member.
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Thomas P. Riley
Democratic State Committee
Malden
House
Looping feat with woman passenger in aeroplane
Gustave Hamel performed the loop today in Hendon with Miss Mary Trehawke Davies aboard. Davies, a frequent flyer, had earlier crossed the English Channel in a heavier‑than‑air craft, marking a first for a woman in this record.
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England
Gustave Hamel
Mary Trehawke Davies
Hamel
London
Paris
Davies
English Channel
New Officers Named for Boston Central Labor Union Label Section
The Boston Central Labor Union label section elected James I. Britton of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union as president. William Kobs declined re-election. Thomas Beasley was re-elected as vice-president, Austin P. Kaveney of the Cigarmakers' Union became secretary, and John J. Shafer was re-elected treasurer.
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Boston Central Labor Union
James I. Britton
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
William Kobs
Thomas Beasley
Austin P. Kaveney
Cigarmakers’ Union
John J. Shafer
Class Baby Receives Honor At Tech Dinner
Malcolm Dinsmore Kemp, one year old, was guest of honor at the sophomore class banquet at the Institute of Technology. He sat at the head table with his parents Mr. and Mrs. E. Kemp while 175 sophomores attended one of the largest class dinners.
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Malcolm Dinsmore Kemp
Institute of Technology
Technology Union
Mayor Sends Out Calendar to Friends and Offices
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald distributed thousands of 1914 calendars through the mails to homes and offices of his friends. The calendar features a likeness of the mayor with his autograph and holiday greetings, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, on the buff background.
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John F. Fitzgerald
New York Port Foreign Trade Surpasses Two Billion
The New York Chamber of Commerce reports 1913 foreign trade reached $2,139,265,622, up from $1,915,644,233 in 1912. The gain is $293,621,389, accounting for 47.08 percent of U S total foreign commerce at $4,544,157,797, $468,364,722 higher than last year.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
Punitive Expedition Planned Against Mad Mullah
London reports a punitive expedition to strike the Mad Mullah in Somaliland. Since the Aug. 12 clash that killed a camel corps, the dervishes have ravaged tribal lands forcing thousands to flee toward the coast.
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London
Slayer of Woman Kills, Then Wounds Self Near Baltimore
Melvin S. Bramble, who yesterday shot and killed Mrs. Laura Rosel at Middle River, was found today with a self-inflicted bullet wound. Bramble’s condition is critical as police report. Rosel died shielding her daughter from Bramble who wounded the child in a jealous rage.
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Baltimore
Melvin S. Bramble
Laura Rosel
Middle River
How to Prevent Acid Stomachs and Food Fermentation
A veteran specialist explains that most stomach trouble stems from acid and fermentation. He advises taking a little warm or cold water after meals with half a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acid and halt fermentation, restoring normal digestion.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are promoted as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant that cleanses the blood and purifies the system to banish bad breath. The vegetable formula is sold in 10¢, 25¢ boxes through The Olive Tablet Company in Columbus and by all druggists.
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J. Bawards
Pr. F. M. Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus, CO
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