Telephone companies pledge women operators after 9 PM
Reports from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh say Pennsylvania telephone firms will staff night shifts with women operators to comply with the new child labor law. Industry officials defend the policy saying men are poorer at the work and that mature women over 21 provide better service and adherence to hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Arc
Telephone & Telegraph
Mass Nusetts
Massachusetts
K. Wall
New England
The Heart of a Boy by William Brown Meloney
The Sunday Post Magazine previews The Heart of a Boy a strong sea story by William Brown Meloney set to appear next edition amid maritime adventure and youth themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown Meloney
Next Sunday Post
Hyomei touted as quick relief for catarrh and colds
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a direct inhaled remedy for catarrh and respiratory infections. It claims quick germ destruction, tissue soothing, and broad use from colds to bronchitis with a $14 outfit sold by Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores and a money back refund option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riker-Jaynes
What Dyspeptics Should Eat
A medical note argues most indigestion stems from acidity and warns against acid foods. It recommends moderate meals followed by a teaspoon of bisulated magnesia to neutralize acid and soothe the stomach, claiming it is the best food corrective and antacid.
Two Cocktails Spark Optimism At Shoe Travellers Meet
President George W. Smith of Chicago sparked the third annual convention of the National Shoe Travellers with a quip that two cocktails will make any man an optimist. The remark drew applause from over a hundred members as A L Greenwood and other leaders spoke. Adjournment planned for Rochester, N Y, was followed by a lunch at the Hotel Essex and election of officers: President George W. Smith, vice president Al Greenwood, secretary Fred Stanton, treasurer F A Macomber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonm MD. Kent
New England Shoe & Leather Association
Shoe Travellers’ Convention
Kent
Brockton
United States
Rochester
N. Y
A L. Greenwood
The
Shoe Travellers’ Association
Ahern
Boston
Essex
George W. Smith
Chicago
al Greenwood
Fred Stanton
F. A. Macomber
New York
Operators at Movies Elect Officers in Long Union Session
Beginning at midnight Wednesday the Moving Picture Operators Union met after theatres closed. Dwight D. Hutchings was re elected president for a second year. William Franke and Thaddeus Barrows re elected as business agent and treasurer. Recording secretary contested between Nathaniel Max and Charles Heath. Harry Dante to help with office duties. A legislative committee to watch license law and other matters was formed with Franke Barrows and John F Williams on it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Picture Operators’ Union
Dwight D. Hutchings
William Franke
Thaddeus (. Barrows
Harry Dante
Nathaniel Max
Charles Heath
Franke
Beacon Hill
Barrows
John F. Williams
Williams Treatment Promises Relief From Uric Acid Ailments
An advertisement offers Williams Treatment to cure kidney and bladder diseases, rheumatism, and uric acid troubles. It claims relief from stiff joints and sore muscles and promises a free 50 cent bottle with the notice and a small postage fee, sent to The Dr. D A Williams Company in East Hampton Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
D. A. Williams
Dept
P. O. Bldg
East Hampton
Conn
New Haven Railroad Restructuring Talks Continue in Washington
After discussions with Attorney General McReynolds Chairman Howard Elliott and New Haven directors plan further talks in New York with hopes the Justice Department approves a practical reorganization. Elliott may return to Washington by weekend to press the case toward either peaceful reorganization or a dissolution suit.
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Washington
McReynolds
Howard Elliott
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Department of Justice
Elliott
New Haven
New Haven Moves to Put Steamship Lines Before ICC
The New Haven announced it will ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit continuance of steamship lines it owns or controls under the Panama Canal Act of 1912. The action seeks to weigh competition between water and rail carriers with a hearing possible soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eliott
Commerce Commission
New England
New York City
New York
Commission
Department of Justice
Department
Carlo Adventures Start in Sunday Post Color Supplement
The Adventures of Carlo by renowned cartoonist A. B. Frost debut in the color supplement next Sunday Post. They are praised as the funniest animal pictures yet seen and described as absolutely new in the newspaper field.
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Carlo
A. B. Frost
Next Sunday Post
William F. Berry Dies Former Boston & Maine Traffic Chief
William Franklin Berry longtime B and M traffic head and vice president who served fifty years with the railroad died at 10 30 last night at his home 25 Wildwood street Winchester He served 17 years as vice president and head of the traffic department and was a prominent railroad official for decades.
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William Franklin Berry
Boston & Maine Railroad
Wildwood Street
Winchester
Death of Maine native and railroad executive Berry
The article notes the death of an elderly railroad veteran Berry after a pneumonia illness at age 69. Born in Biddeford Maine in 1844 he began as a freight and ticket agent in 1863 and rose to general traffic manager before retiring due to ill health. He had 50 years of service and was active in several Boston clubs.
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Berry
Boston & Maine
Biddeford
Maine
Algonquin, Boston Athletic
Pine Tree State Clubs
Boston
Calumet Club
Winchester
Youth Sentenced on Three Charges in Stoughton
In Stoughton, George Krebbs aged 20 was sentenced by Judge Marden in the local district court to one year and two months in the House of Correction for shooting into Antonio Rose's house, breaking jail, and carrying concealed weapons.
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Stoughton
George Krebbs
House of Correction
Marden
Antonio Rose
Moyer and Tanner Testify Before Grand Jury in Houghton
Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners and Charles Tanner auditor told the grand jury their versions of the December 26 deportation incident. The session lasted under two hours, after which they returned to their hotel in Hancock. No officials released details of the testimony.
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Houghton, Mich
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Charles Tanner
Grand Jury
Hancock
Governor Ferris Leaves Copper Strike Zone With Hopes of Settlement
A large crowd greeted union leaders upon arrival but no incidents occurred amid heavy security. Governor Ferris, after meeting with federation counsel, prepared to seek settlement talks, with plans to depart for Big Rapids the next day if possible. Victor Berger, a National Socialist party member, was admitted briefly to the hotel room.
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Federation
Moyer and Tanner
Court House
Houghton
Hancock
O. N. Hilton
Ferris
Victor Berger
Stormer
Milwaukee
National Socialist Party
Governor Ferris
Big Rapids
Fresh Meat Markets Offer Low Prices in Brighton
The Housewives' Club notes three new retail markets in Brighton tied to the abattoir selling fresh beef at reduced rates. Prices listed include pot roast 12 cents, cuck roast 10, rib roast 14, tenderloin 20, rump steak 22 to 24, lemons 25 cents per dozen, oranges 2 to 40 cents, celery 16 26, lettuce 7 to 8, and rice popcorn seven cents a pound.
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Housewives’ Club
Brighton
Malaga
Bartlett
Newton
Market Prices and Scarcity Highlight Local Foods
Town market reports show fish scarce while turkeys remain plentiful and fruit prices steady. Eggs rise to 48 cents for best, 47 46 45 for others. butter ranges near 87 cents. vegetables include cabbage three cents a head and Hubbard squash four cents. Cranberries up to 14 cents a quart and tomatoes were listed but cut off.
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Philadelphia
Nickel Badge Leads to Jail for Fake Inspector
Max Silver, 22, of 15 Cooper Street, bought a nickel badge to pose as Chicken Inspector No. 23. He served a 10 day sentence in Salem jail for impersonating an officer after attempting to inspect chickens in a Beverly store. He later faced larceny charges for stealing an overcoat from Winfield S. Slocum at the State Law Library.
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Max Silver
Cooper Street
Salem
Beverly
Boston
Winfield S. Slocum
Tremont Street
State Law Library
Burglar Threatens Teen Girl at Chelsea Home
A burglar entered Miss Mary Frazer’s Chelsea home on Maverick Street with false keys. He threatened to kill her if she cried out, struck her in the face, then fled as the room was found rummaged with no valuables taken.
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Mary Frazer
Maverick Street
Chelsea
Less Prison for the Navy
Rear Admiral Victor Blue urged to weed out undesirable men by expanding recruiting stations at prison expense. He noted few navy offenders need prison, proposed summarily discharging such men to cut costs and reduce desertions. He argued recruiting costs $20 to enlist and $60 for an outfit, while prisoner costs run $450 to $500.
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Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Victor Blue
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
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By J. Henderson
Hutchings
Interstate Board
W.F. Berry
Moyer
Tanner
Raymond
Phinneys
Haberdashery
Union Street
New Bedford
Mass
Manhattan
Hathaway
Lamson & Hubbard
Glastonbury
Louis Nichols
Conway
N. H
Bates Street
Stulplus
Hubbard
York State
Campbell’s Soups
Vaue
Norweal Cove
Wee Ee
U. S
Old Everett
Leeds
Tively Pure
Ky. Taylor
Usher's C. V
Gordon Dry Gin
Vmarket
Bromfield
the Ginter Co
Washington St. i
Summer Airs
Santa Teresa
Bromfield St
Tremont
Tremont St
Union St
Cor. Elm
NAVY
Admiral Blue
Coats
Chinchilla
Price
Joyce
Washington. St
Hollis ST
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