Private ship control bill proposed in Washington
Senator Ransdell introduces a measure to transfer ownership and operation of all government vessels to private hands. Ships 6000 deadweight tons or more would be sold to Americans, smaller craft to aliens unless needed for trade routes. Exemption from excess profits tax for 10 years aims to promote American operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gvernment
Ransdell
Louisiana
Commerce Committee
National Merchant Marine Association
Much Sugar Due at Hub as Large Cuban Cargo Arrives
Eight million pounds of raw Cuban sugar bound for Boston aboard the American steamer Santa Clara, en route from Jucaro and due January 12, will be discharged at the Revere Sugar Refinery in Charlestown. Additional cargoes totaling nearly 11 million pounds are also en route on the Ocmulgee, Lake Sebago, and Stavangeren, with arrivals expected this week.
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Boston
Santa Clara
Juecaro
Revere
Charlestown
Ocmulgee
Jucaro
Lake Sebago
Quincy Woman Neen Spearing Eels at Weymouth Landing
Mrs Bernard Johnson of 217 Copeland Street Quincy is named among local fishing women for spear fishing eels through ice fields with her husband. She sometimes jigges for tomcods or smells and notes cold winds sweep the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Spearing Eels
Bernard Johnson
Copeland Street
Weymouth Landing
Johnson
Weymouth
Questions And Answers OnIrish Republic Klondike Rush
Readers ask about the Irish Republic proclaimed in 1916 and the Klondike gold rush. The Klondike fields lie in northwestern Canada with initial discoveries around 1892 and bonanza finds in 1896. Dawson City population declined from about ten thousand to around three thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Canada
Bonanza Creek
Dawson
Pronunciation and history questions in editor's letter
A reader asks about who led the nation during major early 20th century business failures and cites 1907 08 figures. The inquiry covers wartime status and a pronunciation guide for cabaret, plus attribution disputes on Beau Brummel and Richard Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
United States
Roosevelt
Quinine Tablets Ad Claim Prevents Flu Colds
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy to prevent grip and influenza and relieve colds. The promo claims Grove’s Quinine products remove the cause and lists a 20 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey. W. Grove
Maine seeks room for Yankee Division tribute in Boston club
Augusta January 6 Colonel Albert Greenlaw former quartermaster of the 26th Division and a Maine Public Utilities Commission member proposes a Maine room in the memorial club house to be built in Boston for the Yankee Division. He urges a funded, finished room dedicated to the 103d Maine in old Boston town to be visited by Maine people and others with relatives in the regiment. A Maine fundraising committee is listed with members from Madison Augusta Bangor Houston Eastport Rumford Falls Portland and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Albert Greenlaw
Eastport
American Legion
Public Utilities Commission
State of Maine
Boston
Maine
Greenlaw
Pine Tree
Colonel Greenlaw
Morris Pratt
Madison
Thomas M. J. Enright
Arthur Ashworth
Bangor
Frank M. Hume
Houston
Cc. E. Davis
John A. Hadley
Rumford Falls
Robert White
Farmington
Alexander
Portland
M. Lt. Stoddard
Dover
John G. Towne
Waterville
IF. J. Burbank
Livermore Falls
Percy A. Hasty
Dexter
Roy L. Marston
Skowhegan
Tailored frock highlights straight lines over pannier
A tailored frock favors straight lines and seldom uses pannier silhouettes, showcasing a streamlined style. The description notes a preference for clean shape rather than voluminous hoops, reflecting a restrained historical fashion.
Exhibit from War Collection Shown at AMNH New York
An exhibit from a wartime collection was presented at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, highlighting artifacts and displays related to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
Daniels Receives British Memorial Fund for Dover Patrol
Secretary Daniels accepted about 30000 dollars from British subscriptions for memorials to Dover patrol members. The fund will fund a monolith near New York harbor entrance, with other memorials planned in Dover and Calais. Naval aviation from Dunkirk and Jilligholme marked the American navy’s major contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniels
State Department
Great Britain
Dover
English Channel
New York Harbor
Calais
Dunkirk
Jilligholme
Uruguay School Children Gift American Flag to Washington
Adeela Va rela, daughter of Uruguay’s minister, presented an American flag to Washington public school children today in a ceremony chosen by the Board of Education. The flag symbolized admiration and friendship from Uruguay’s public schools to the American capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adeela Varela
Uruguay
Board of Education
Jewish Society Seeks New Members For Helping Hand
A drive to recruit members for the Junior Helping Hand Society at the Home for Jewish Children on Canter bury street begins next Sunday with Rabbi Gold delivering an address on aiding destitute Jewish children. The group aims to pair new volunteers as big brothers and big sisters. interested individuals may attend the Sunday meeting or mail their names to Miss Pauline Freedman at 188 Forrest Street, Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
Canterbury Street
Gold
Pauline Freedman
Forrest Street
Medford
Tonic of Big Things Evangelistic Theme
Rev Robert M Pierce at Greenwood Memorial Dorchester opens a series of New Year meetings with the sermon Tonic of Big Things. Evangelist Linda Marston assists with song and cornet as nightly services run each evening except Monday through the coming fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Memorial Church
Dorchester
Robert M. Pierce
Linda Marston
New England
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Lou
CMW
Gracious
Merrill
Shanghai
Athens
Shreve, Crump and Low Company
Tremont Street
As. Ca
Massachusetts
Bole
Toa
Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Dr. Bell
Telephone Fame
Richard Mansfield
Beau Brummel
Clyde Fitch
Mansfield
England
Fitch
Helgoland Island
British Fund
Copenhagen
Taffeta
Filene’s—women’s Inexpensive Dress Shop
Jewish Society
Filene’s—mall
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