Remorse at 17 year old worker cited in Suffolk suit
Testimony in the Watch and Ward Society suit against the Revere House described a 17 year old girl overheard in Room 312 on October 20 expressing fear and anger at an employer. Witnesses detailed long observed visiting patterns, roles of soldiers on the top floor, and questions about the defendants’ relationships and hotel activities.
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Suffolk Superior Court
Watch and Ward Society
Revere House
Mary Brady
Captain Harrison
Mossman
Gerald A. Smith
Hampton
N. H
Antrim
Chase
Women Urge British Subjects to Enlist
Mrs. F S Mitchell of Winches ter leads a canvass urging British males in Greater Boston to enlist. Miss Louise Richardson of Somerville plans to begin outreach near her home, while Mrs. Ballantine of Somerville targets Scotch men. The effort follows a recruit secured at the 44 Bromfield street office as the trial continues.
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F. S. Mitchell
Main Street
Winchester
Boston
Bromfield Street
Louise Richardson
Heath Street
Somerville
Winter Hill
Richardson
D. H. Ballantine
Linden Avenue
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Grippe Relief
A remedy promises rapid relief from cold symptoms when taken as directed every two hours for three doses. It claims to open nasal passages stop discharge ease head ache feverishness throat soreness and sneezing. The ad warns to buy only the genuine product at local drug stores and not accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Constipation in the Elderly and a Home Remedy
The article notes that aging slows bowels and urges regular activity and gentle relief. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an affordable laxative, claiming it suits elderly, women, and children. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Teachers age 70 retirement rule may be revised
A letter to the editor urges Massachusetts lawmakers to soften the 70 year retirement rule for public school teachers. The writer favors allowing teachers with 30 years of service to retire, regardless of age, to relieve aging, needy staff and benefit schools while acknowledging capable educators who could teach longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Enemy Alien Arrest at Newport Naval Works
Newport R I Jan 14 The first enemy alien arrested since the barred zone was set up near naval works here was taken into custody today. William Behrens 21 employed by a Providence construction company on the naval establishment claims to have been in the country since age five. He was taken to Providence by federal authorities for examination.
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Newport
R. 1
William Behrens
Providence
Behrens
Livestock Food Campaign Urges Rationing in New England
In New England a food conservation drive targets humans and livestock alike as oats shortage worsens. Horses cows goats and other livestock are included while officials urge citizens to cut meat eggs and similar foods to keep troops supplied and ready for battle.
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New England
Oats Shortage Sparks Food Adaption For War Needs
City reports horses fed bread from a bakery after miscalculation. Over 200000 bushels of oats en route to New England delayed, causing concern for livestock. Boston grain dealers join Food Administration sub committee to conserve oats and grains. Members include M B Whittemore Thomas J White and Sumner Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Johns. Willard
Food Administration
Boston
M. B. Whittemore
Thomas J. White
Sumner Crosby
Silver Thimble Fund Receives About 1200 Articles
Approximately 1200 articles of silver gold and jewelry have been donated to the Silver Thimble Fund of the Boston Metropolitan Chapter of the American Red Cross since the latest drive. Most donations were made at fund booths staffed by representatives from Filene's and R H Stearns in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Metropolitan
American Red Cross
William Filene's Sons Company
R.H. Stearns & Co
Draft Obstructors Punished by Supreme Court Conviction
Washington January 14 The Supreme Court sustained the conviction of Ima Goldman and Alexander Berkman on charges of conspiring to obstruct the selective service act by urging draft ages not to register.
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Washington
Imma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Selective Service Act
Supreme Court
Sedition Case to Jury Tomorrow in Vermont Trial
The Rev. C. H. Waldron faces a sedition charge in Brattleboro Vermont with closing arguments made. Prosecutor Bullard emphasized the leaflet The Word of the Cross distributed to parishioners and its claimed effect on deterring military service. Defender Robert C. Bacon argued the leaflet appeared in an ordinary magazine and depicted the 12 Apostles, not unpatriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro, Vt
C. H. Waldron
Bullard
Waldron
Robert C. Bacon
United States
German spy ran Spokane ashore in 1917 Alaska voyage
Federal agents asserted today that a German spy posing as a helmsman named William Swansofi stood at the wheel of the Alaska lin Spokane when it crashed into rocks off Idol Point, B. G., on November 22, 1917, while bound from southeastern Alaska for Seattle with 237 passengers.
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Seattle
Wash
William Swansofi
Alaska
Spokane
Idol Point
B. G
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Smith
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New York
Moore
Brewster
F.S. ‘Mitchell
Vel Laoe Lee Basement
Filene
Kuaanvccu
Uudo US Aly
neWwi
Newport Navy Works
Abeerae
Chile
Bevo
Cac
Pera
Seeben
Anheuser-Busch
S. S. Pierce CO
ST. Louis
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