War Department directs relocation to Water Town Arsenal
The War Department orders the district to move to Water Town Arsenal on January 17 for claim disposal while economy drives the change. The Boston District Ordnance Salvage Board remains at 1 Portland Street for now. other notes mention dyed hair ornaments and wearing a watch tied to a corsage ribbon.
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Land Street
War Department
Watertown Arsenal
Boston District Ordnance Salvage Board
Portland Street
Attack Renewed Over War Decorations Controversy
Washington reports on January 15 show Secretary Baker releasing a letter to Representative Gallivan challenging his earlier House remarks about former chiefs of staff. Gallivan responded with a further written statement expanding his accusations.
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Washington
War Department
Baker
Gallivan
Massachusetts
House
Gallivan disputes WWI medal awards and officer removals
Representative Gallivan cites a Narrow awards count for the Distinguished Service Medal and defends Secretary of War against claims generals Bliss Scott Biddle were removed for inefficiency. He notes only one enlisted man, apparently by error, received the DSM and lists countrywise and rank tallies, stressing the act limits and definitions of the medal.
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Mr. Baker
Tasker H. Bliss
Hugh L. Scott
John Biddle
Peyton C. March
Gallivan
House
Bhut
House of Representatives
Congress
Wv. S. M
Army of the
Mayor orders city workers poll tax collection from salaries
Mayor Peters told City Collector Frank Deland that delinquent poll taxpayers among city employees will have their taxes deducted from pay. Department heads approved sending tax bills to the treasurer and paymasters to withhold due amounts. The order also bans advance purchases without proper requisitions, threatening to deny payments to dealers lacking requisitions. Blue velvet and gray yarn noted as a coat material.
Campaign spending reports show varied council race costs
Cap t Br ick ley spent nothing in the city council election while James A. Watson paid 1000 38 to win re election on December 16 figures filed with the city clerk. The Public School Association spent 4824 81 to elect one of its two candidates with receipts of 7590 97 and a year end balance of 116 51.
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James A. Watson
David J. Brickley
Good Government Association
Public School Association
Frederick L. Bogan
Ney Abrahams
Joseph Lee
Lee
Philip Canot
Thomas J. Coffey
John J. Cassidy
William F. McCarthy
Edward I. Kelley
Salem man found guilty of robbery in store hold up
Domenico Fioranti, earlier cleared of murder in the Tamburino death, was found guilty of robbery and sentenced to six to eight years in the State prison. He and two others, armed with revolvers, held up Abraham Glazer, proprietor of a Salem street store.
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Domenico Fioranti
Mario Tamburino
Abraham Glazer
Salem Street
Jump From Bed A Singin Tomorrow the Sun Will Shine
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle overnight laxative cure for biliousness and constipation. It claims quick relief without griping or sickness, promising clear skin and improved digestion at little cost.
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Ordnance Claims Board
Boston Ordnance District Claims Board
Washington Corner
Bedford Street
Bolivias
Callivan
San Diego
Cal
Francis Marion Gray
Wilson
Michigan
Mary F. Shay
Boylston St
Little Bldg
Hayes
Healing Honey
Capt. Brickley
Watson
Roger F. Scannell, Jr
BP. H. Jennings
Henry Abrahams
Daniel J. McDonald
Council
Ward 5
Democratic Committee
Vincent Brogna
Martin
Jordan Marsh Company
Silvertone
Oxford
Billie Burke
Trousseau
New Jersey
Satin
Ary Pate
al Styles
Chesterfield
Society
Coats
Lel
Bals
Ivy Sing
Annders Ned Pt
Belin
Bolivia
Imotcm
Wwe
Mheviot
Ispahan
Hamadan
Eseeree Ee
Ize
Georgette
Craeee
Jergen
Sweer
Womer
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