Lawmaker Pushes to Drop Leak Probe in Market Turmoil
The committee aims to drop the inquiry into the stock market leak tied to President Wilson's peace note. Lawson refuses to reveal names, citing national consequences, while Baruch Sabin and Kahn deny prior knowledge. Baruch explains stock moves amid earlier German peace signals. A contempt motion and a new anti contempt bill surface as hearings continue.
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Lawser
New York
Bernard Baruch
Lloyd George
Chiperfield
Lawson
Representative Garrett
Garrett
Patten
Wall Street
Stock Exchange
Caldwell
House
New England Milk Producers Form Association
Milk producers from across New England meet at the Quincy House to form the New England Milk Producers Association. Organizers target 25,000 members with about 10,000 already enrolled to push farmers to set prices and harmonize enforcement across New England markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Quincy House
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Frozen grease halts historic launch at Chelsea shipyard
A frozen grease layer of iron-like solidity stops the launch of the barkentine Herdis at Green's shipyard in Chelsea. Crowds line the East Boston Chelsea Meridian bridge as sponsor Mrs Kaja Iswald of New York prepares to break the champagne bottle and send the vessel into Boston harbor, the first of its kind in over twenty years.
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Green’s
Chelsea
Boston Harbor
Boston-Chelsea
Meridian Street Bridge
Kaja Iswald
New York
Barkentine Herdis
Herdis Barkentine Launch Delayed Pending Morning Start
The Herdis would not budge from the ways despite multiple tugs and a snapped hawser. Officials postponed the launch to today with a plan for a noon maiden dip if conditions allow. The vessel, originally a four masted schooner design changed during construction, is 2600 tons and valued around $100,000. it will be rigged here and then sail to New York for loading for Gothenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herdis Shipping Company
New York
Gothenburg
Sweden
Divorce Suit Reveals Secret Romance of Boston Teacher
A divorce suit filed by Mrs. Florence G. Frazer Kissel against William Kissel discloses that she did not reveal her marriage while teaching at Shurtleff School in South Boston and was known to colleagues as Miss Frazer.
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Florence G. Frazer Kissel
Shurtleff School
Boston
William Kissel
Portland
Confessed Burglary Ring Tied to New York Suspect
James Jackson of New York City admitted to 16 break ins across the South End Back Bay and downtown districts. He used skeleton keys to force entrances over six weeks and stole jewelry and clothing valued from 30 to 100 dollars per item. Police expect to recover most property pawned in Boston shops.
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James Jackson
New York City
East Dedham
South End
Back Bay
Boston
Dunphy Re elected Cambridge City Council President
Edward J. Dunphy a Democrat was re elected president of the Cambridge City Council by a seven to seven vote with Henry W. Durant as the Republican opponent. Charles R Apted voted for Dunphy and Peter J Nelligan voted for Durant. Mayor Rockwood sent three appointments to the council Henry Penniman as city treasurer Richard H OBrian as city messenger and Charles F J McCue as library trustee.
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Edward J. Dunphy
Cambridge
Henry W. Durant
Charles R. Apted
Dunphy
Peter J. Nelligan
Durant
Rockwood
Henry A. Penniman
Henry F. Lehan
Miss Frazer name dispute linked to Boston teacher
Mrs Kissel filed a suit on December 10 1916 accusing Agnes Gilfether principal of Shurtleff School of twice causing her to be examined for sanity at the Psychopathic Hospital. Damages of 20000 sought. City legal department defends as Kissel was discharged from service. Kissel seeks divorce claiming marriage to William Kissel in Portland Maine August 23 1910 and desertion January 6 1913.
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Frazer
Kissel
Agnes G. Gilfether
Shurtleff School
Lewis Eddy Dies at 70 Head of D Eddy & Sons
Lewis Eddy longtime head of D Eddy & Sons refrigerators died at his Dorchester home at 27 Parkman Street aged 70. Born in Boston he served in the Civil War, was captured at Galveston and later promoted. He belonged to Union Lodge A F and A M St Pauls Chapter R A M and De Molay Commandery K T. He is survived by two brothers J Lodge Eddy and D Frank Eddy and a sister Lydia Eddy.
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Lewis Eddy
D. Eddy & Sons
Parkman Street
Dorchester
Mr. Eddy
Boston
D Company
Massachusetts
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
Union Lodge
A. F
A. M
St. Paul’s
de Molay Commandery
K. T
J. Lodge Eddy
D. Frank Eddy
Lydia Eddy
Catheron Condemned for Anti-Labor Record
Allison G. Catheron chief probation officer for Suffolk County faced strong criticism as the Boston Central Labor Union executive board adopted resolutions condemning his anti-labor record. District Attorney Pellettier led the arraignment during the condemnation.
Boston University to Train Dramatic Critics
Boston University will offer a new course in American drama for the coming term at the College of Liberal Arts. The program will train newspaper critics under the direction of Professor Joseph R. Taylor.
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Boston University
College of Liberal Arts
Joseph R. Taylor
Health contracts forbidden by Massachusetts Medical Society
Rev Levi M Powers of Gloucester declares the Massachusetts Medical Society forbids annual contracts to keep patients well. The statement, made to a 300 strong audience in Jacob Sleeper Hall as Dr I M Rubinow of New York spoke on health insurance.
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Massachusetts Medical Society
Levi M. Powers
First Universalist Church
Gloucester
I. M. Rubinow
New York
Jacob Sleeper
Controversy Over Health Insurance Law Sparks Debate
Dr John J Hurley challenges Governor McCall and Dr Rubinow to prove the legality of a state compulsory health insurance act. The discussion includes critique of the Massachusetts Medical Society and personal anecdotes on physician contracts, with the audience demanding clarity from the Supreme Court.
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Powers
Massachusetts Medical Society
McCall
Rubinow
Hurley
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Plumber dies after three foot fall in Waltham kitchen
William R. Filson of 29 Barton street Waltham fell three feet from a ladder in the kitchen of Percy Buncher on Greenwood avenue. His head struck a stove and he died a few hours later at home. Filson 55, survived by widow and son.
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William R. Filson
Barton Street
Waltham
Percy Buncher
Greenwood Avenue
Buncher
Filson
Horse Team Shot After Brookline Collision
One of two horses pulling a tipcart owned by Mrs. B. F. Quimby of Brookline was shot by a policeman in Lee Street after an automobile driven by Henry J. Thresher of Jamaica Plain crashed head on into the team, breaking a leg of the animal. The car was owned by Edward A. Clark of Jamaica Plain.
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B. F. Quimby
Hammond Street
Brookline
Lee Street
Edward A. Clark
Jamaica Plain
Henry J. Thresher
Free prescription claims to strengthen eyesight in one week
A Philadelphia article promotes Bon-Opto tablets as a home remedy for eye strain and weakness. It cites patient testimonials of rapid improvement and a physician’s endorsement, urging readers to buy through local drug stores for at home eye baths and regular use.
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Philadelphia
Lewis
Boston
ees-Riker-Jaynes
Worcester Burglars Hit City Homes Again
Two more residential burglaries in Worcester raise the three month total to 62 with losses in the thousands. At Henry S. Chase’s home on Vernon Street a gold watch and $10 were stolen along with a few small items. John F. McCutcheon’s Lincoln Street residence lost two stick pins a gold ring and two small bank drafts while occupants were away.
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Worcester
Henry S. Chase
Vernon Street
John F. McCutcheon
Lincoln Street
Use Coconut Oil for Hair Shampoo, Not Soaps
A tip advises against common soaps and shampoos due to high alkali which dries the scalp and damages hair. Replace with plain refined coconut oil, rubbed into damp hair to produce a rich lather that cleanses hair and scalp, removes dust and oil, and leaves hair bright and easy to manage.
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Washington
N. Y
Baruch
Tumulty
A. Curtis
Sabin
Charles H. Sabin
Guaranty Trust Company of
Europe
W*lson
United States
Otto Kahn
Kahn, Loeb & Company
Wood
Jeak
Allan Curtis
H. Content & Co
Broadway, New York
Representative Chiperfield
Cantrill
Congress
Henry
Mr. Chiperfield
Mr. Henry
Mr. Lawson
Rules
Harrison
Mr. Harrison
St. Nicholas Rink
Filene
Bonwit-Teller & Co
Fifth Avenue
38Th Street
Gosse
Vwielvier
Jackson
Council
Sues
M’call
John J. Hurley
Commonwealth Avenue
Dr. Rubinow
California
Jennie Johnson
No. 151
Worcester Street
Johnson
Houghton & Dutton
Frontier Asthma CO
Niagara and Hudson Sts
Buffalo, N
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