U S S Tucker Returns with U-Boat Destruction Confirmed
The Tucker led a 10-ship convoy when a periscope sighting triggered a depth charge duel that sank a German submarine. Accompanying destroyers Drayton and Isabel returned to Charlestown navy yard after 61,810 miles in war zones. Commanders Graves, Ross, and Comstock lead crews including many Greater Boston sailors returning home for fuel, provisions, and orders.
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Tucker
Charlestown Navy Yard
Drayton
Isabel
Wygant
Carroll C. Graves
Charles C. Ross
D. W. Comstock
U.S
C. Dev. Headlee
C. S. Graves, Jr
W. G. Morse
Syrup of Figs advertisement claim
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children with a fruity taste. It asserts the product contains full dosing directions on each bottle and urges parents to give it without fear.
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California
Funeral of Rev. John B. Parent in Lynn Dignified Service
The funeral for the late Rev. John B. Parent pastor of the Church of St. John the Baptist in Lynn will be held tomorrow at 10:30 AM with Cardinal O Connell presiding. Attending clergy include Rt Rev Mgr Arthur J Teeling and Rev George A Rainville among others. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be observed with priests from other French churches assisting.
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John B. Parent
Church of St. John the Baptist
Lynn
Cardinal O’connell
Mgr
Arthur J. Teeling
P. R
St. Mary's Church
George A. Rainville
St. Joseph's
Salem
Forgery and Larceny Convict Peakes Sentenced
Charles H. Peakes, once treasurer of I. K. E. Atteaux Company, was found guilty of forgery and larceny. He faces a four to seven year sentence after a year‑long trial. The Supreme Judicial Court has stayed the sentence pending its full bench decision.
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Charles H. Peakes
I. KE. Atteaux
Supreme Judicial Court
Peakes
Funeral services for Napoleon Beatilier in Mast Boston
Funeral services for Napoleon P Beatilier longtime Boston policeman attached to Station 1 will be held today from his sister Mrs John A Kelley home at 458 Meridian Street in Mast Boston. Fire damage estimated at 5000 to a two story brick garage on Morton Street side of Franklin Park owned by the city and used by the park and recreation department. John B Moran 63 of 10 Harvard Avenue seriously injured on Washington Street Dorchester when knocked down and dragged 20 feet by a Norfolk bound electric. taken to City Hospital with multiple fractures and critical condition. Former Representative John Anderson of Dorchester honored by Mt Ida Council Catholic Order of Foresters receiving gold watch as Frank Reidy succeeds as chief ranger. Lt Paul Hines spoke of overseas service in France. City Collector Frank S Deland and Board of Assessors Chairman Eoward T Kelley expected back from tour seeking tax data. reorganization of the assessing department planned before Feb 1 per recent legislation. Major Peters favors the plan. Major Radcliffe Heermance, Harvard S A T C commander, left for Princeton to teach after demobilization. He began at Harvard after unit formed by Col C A Williams.
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Napoleon P. Beatilier
Boston
Station 1
Baltimore
John A. Kelley
Meridian Street
Mast
Morton Street
Franklin Part
City of
Park and Recreation Department
John B. Moran
Harvard Avenue
Washington Street
Dorchester
No. 276
City Hospital
John Anderson
Mt. Ida
Franks. Deland
Eoward T. Kelley
Board of Assessors
Major Peters
Insurance Records Boost U.S. War Risk Total Past 38 Billion
Twenty six tons of AEF insurance records arrive at the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. They represent 1.6 billion dollars of government insurance on American soldiers overseas, pushing the bureau's total to more than 38 billion dollars.
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Washington
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Bureau
Critics of President Wilson arraigned in Senate
Senator Lewis of Illinois attacked Republican critics of President Wilson and his peace terms in the Senate. He charged leaders on the Republican side with conspiring to discredit the president before European negotiators and to defeat his plans in response to Lodge and Knox addresses.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Lewis
Ilinois
Lodge
Massachusetts
Knox
Pennsylvania
Senators Debate League of Nations and Presidential Critics
The Illinois Senator failed to finish his remarks with plans to resume tomorrow as Borah of Idaho, a Wilson opponent, prepares a reply. Colorado Democrat Thomas and Iowa Republican Cummins also plan tomorrow discussions on peace. Lewis defended Lodge and Knox while criticizing the President, citing past acts by McKinley and Roosevelt. Borah warned Japan on equal rights and cautioned an Oriental league could provoke war, while Hitchcock argued it is a domestic issue not a league concern.
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Illinois
Borah
Idaho
League of Nations
Thomas
Colorado
Cummins
Iowa
Lewis
Lodge
Knox
Roosevelt
United States
McKinley
Spain
China
Wilson
Japan
Hlitchcock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Oriental League
New York Chamber Urges Sale of Government Vessels to Private Owners
The New York State Chamber of Commerce committee on foreign trade and shipping calls for sale of all government owned cargo ships to private buyers. Proposals include 25 percent cash and 75 percent 15 year mortgages at 4 1 4 percent, with prices tied to world markets. It also seeks rapid restoration of commandeered vessels and dialogue with shipbuilders to ensure vessel size and type fit competitive needs.
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New York
Committee On Foreign Trade and Shipping
Chamber of Commerce of
State
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Many Signers Back L Protest Against Elevated Fares
Boston community welfare committees of the Boston City Federation report broad support for protests against the eight cent fare and service conditions on the Boston Elevated Railway. More than 63 women’s clubs, with over 25 000 members, are aiding the campaign and have 1000 signatures on petitions urging a full investigation and fare readjustment. Petitions will be shown to the Legislature after enough signatures are gathered, with a large meeting set for January 17 to outline further actions.
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Boston City Federation
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Carol. Colburn
United Action
Announcement of universal cable address registration
New York January 2 announcement by the Western Union Telegraph Company declares any person or firm in the United States may register one cable address for use in cablegrams addressed to the registrant.
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New York
United States
Telegraph and Cable Companies
Western Union Telegraph Company
Milk Famine Threatens Public Health In New York
Health Commissioner Copeland testifies that a milk shortage caused by the Dairymen's League strike endangers 11,000 poor children and threatens wounded soldiers in city hospitals. Officials warn rationing and appeals to conserve as 140,000 children under one and 1,000,000 under ten may suffer if the stand continues. Albert Manning notes circulars urging members to sell at $4.01 per 100 pounds amid strikes, with talks of selling at $3.60 to relieve hospital and child distress.
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New York
Dairymen’s League
Copeland
John Doe
Josephine Baker
Bureau of Child Hygiene
Dr. Copeland
Albert Manning
League
McAdoo
Manning
Dartmouth Returns to Normal Term After Army Service
Dartmouth College reopened for the second term in Hanover with about 1000 students, up from 750 during three months of army and naval units. Trustees vote to grant academic credit to those who served, aiding preservation of original standings. The Amos Tuck Administration and Finance unit also reopened after military closure, and a service flag honoring 72 Dartmouth men who died in service was received from Richard Campbell.
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Hanover
Dartmouth College
Amos Tuck
Dartmouth
Army
Richard C. Campbell
Denver
Two Thousand French Soldiers Enter Budapest Report
Paris departs word from Zurich to Temps states that two thousand French troops have entered Budapest the Hungarian capital. One detachment occupies the east district where Field Marshal von Mackensen of the German army is interned by order.
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Paris
Budapest
Agram
Zurich
Karolyi
Ma von Mackensen
Arme
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St. Jean Baptiste Church
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