Charges brought against Newton water board over wage disputes
Governor McCall will hear charges against the Newton water and sewer commissioners after a Boston labor union resolution. The Hoisting and Portable Engineers Local 4 requested action over the A. W. Cusick Co. pipe contract, alleged to violate prevailing wage laws, and for conduct unbecoming a public board and lack of contract knowledge.
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McCall
Water and Sewer Commissioners
Boston Central Labor Union
State Board of Labor and Industries
A. W. Cusick Company
Newton
Somerville Woman Credits Plant Juice Cure After Digestive Troubles
A Somerville resident describes long standing stomach issues, indigestion, and weakness improving after three bottles of Plant Juice. The Plant Juice Man advertises at Liggott Drug Co. corner Washington and Avon streets, meeting locals daily to explain the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Fisher
New Hampshire Avenue
Somerville
Liggett Drug Co
Washington and
Avon Streets
Felton and Son Old Rum Ad in South Boston
Advertisement promoting Felton and Son rum from South Boston established 1819. It touts Felton's aged rum as superior with a refined bouquet and flavor, contrasting it with other rums and inviting readers to request the booklet Old Rum and Its Uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felton
Felton & Son
South Boston
The Treatment of Influenza or La Grippe
In a Lancet Clinic article Dr James Bell of New York urges restraint in influenza care. He favors cleansing the bowels with mild laxatives and using a single analgesic at intervals rather than heavy medication for fever headache and soreness.
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Lancet Clinic
James Bell
New York City
Bell
Billy Sunday Draws Large Crowds in Trenton Sermon
The evangelist Billy Sunday spoke in Trenton on January 16 delivering fiery sermons against evil. His sharp appeals moved many hearts that had resisted prior calls to forsake wicked paths.
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Trenton
N. J
Billy Sunday
Good-by Fete for Pan Americans in Boston
A farewell function in Boston honored the Latin American scientists and their families as part of a Pan American solidarity event aligned with President Wilsons Monroe Doctrine interpretation.
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Wilson
Boston
Mary Pickford Visits New York Orphanage For Foundling Film
Mary Pickford recounts filming The Foundling with orphans in New York after a California studio fire. She describes visiting a restive, hopeful group of children, sharing candy and ice cream, explaining cinema to them, and promising a doll to a sick girl. The moment inspires her performance as a hopeful, grieving orphan Molly O.
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Foundling
Molly O
California
Famous Players Studio
New York
Mother
Mary Pickford
Mamie
Petie
Ella
Billy Sunday Preacher Evokes Huge Trenton Rally
Evangelist Billy Sunday pleads for Christ in Trenton New Jersey eliciting a close to a thousand penitents. He denounces political graft as Pilate’s kind of leader and blasts the modern church’s foes while urging a loud public decision for Christ.
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Billy
Trenton
Jesus Christ
New Jersey
Trenthes
Tabernacle
Christ
Jesus
Pilate
Rome
Jerusalem
Rene Doumic Named Editor of Revue des Deux Mondes
Paris Jan 15 Rene Doumic a member of the Acad emy immortals will assume editorship of the Revue des Deux Mondes succeeding the late Francis Charmes. He will lead the literary magazine in its twentieth century edition.
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Rene Doumic
Paris
French Academy
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Francis Charmes
Boston Farewell Lunch for Latin American Visitors
Dignitaries from Moston Massachusetts and the United States hosted a farewell lunch at the Copley Plaza. Mayor Curley and Governor McCall spoke as Rafael Gonzales Rincones of Venezuela and Dr. Fernando Sanchez de Fuentes of Cuba responded. The party then departed Boston on a special train from Back Bay station after morning visits to the Art Museum and Forsyth Dental Infirmary.
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Moston
Massachusetts
United States
Copley Plaza
Curley
Art Museum
Forsyth Dental Infirmary
Central American
Boston
Back Bay
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney and Urinary Health
A vintage household remedy promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney bladder and urinary tract support. Claims include 200 years of use sterner warnings to seek treatment, with promises of renewed vigor and ongoing prevention, sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Haarlem
Americas urged to unite on common plane of honesty
Pan American delegates urged unity among the Americas as war rages, with Governor McCall invoking the Monroe doctrine and stressing justice over force. The Mayor toasted Woodrow Wilson as Boston society leaders and prominent citizens attended the event, including Mrs. McCall and Miss Margaret McCall.
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Americas
North
South America
United States
McCall
Woodrow Wilson
Margaret McCall
Curley
Louis K. Liggett
Chamber of Commerce
Liggett
Five Thousand Attend Dedication of Roxbury Church
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist in Roxbury drew about 5000 worshippers across four services yesterday. Early crowds filled the vestibule as 6000 attendees entered for the four gatherings, with 1000 plus in the evening service and 259 Sunday school students in the vestry. First Reader Edward K. Blanchard and Second Reader Mrs. Carrie A. McBirland led the ceremonies.
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Church of Christ, Scientist
Him Hill Avenue
Howland Street
Roxbury
Edward K. Blanchard
Carriessa
McBiarland
Five Girls Seek Acting Careers in Moving Pictures
A letter from a public figure discusses four girls Jennie F Margaret F Alice B and Fern who wish to become actresses. It emphasizes looks are only one attribute and urges talent perseverance and hard work. The writer thanks a young admirer Josephine B for a poem and notes a busy schedule prevents social visits.
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Jennie F
Margaret F
Alice B
Fern
Josephine B
Mary Pickford Talks to Run Five Working Days Weekly
Mary Pickford will appear usually five days per week in the Daily Post and each Sunday in the Sunday Post.
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Mary Pickford
Daily Post
Sunday Post
OPIATES IN RELIGION 100
Dr. Charles Fleischer spoke before the Sunday Commons in Huntington Chambers urging the anti drink and drug campaign to cover religious sprees and spiritual opiates. He criticized taboo on discussing religion and warned that spiritual insanities flourish when open critique is avoided. He urged President Wilson to abandon Presbyterianism and advocate universal spiritual standards.
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Huntington Chambers
Charles Fleischer
Fleischer
Wilson
Italy to aid Serbia and Montenegro in Balkans
Information from Rome says the Italian cabinet will provide adequate assistance to Serbia and Montenegro. King Victor Emmanuel reportedly discussed the issue with Foreign Minister Sonnino and the ministers of war and marine in extended conferences.
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Paris
Rome
Serbia
Montenegro
Victor Emmanuel
Sonnino
To Wives of Drinking Men mT ORRINE Remedy Notice
To wives and mothers a home remedy ORRINE promised to cure the drink habit. Two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills offered with a money back guarantee if no benefit. Sold by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a free booklet from Orline Co Washington DC.
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Orrine
Orline,Co
Washington
D.C
Riker Jaynes
DrugeStores
Marcus M Merritt of Chelsea Dies at 78
Marcus Morton Merritt aged 78 of Chelsea died at his home on Bellingham Street after a several week illness. A notable local figure he served in the Legislature in 1886 1892 and 1894 and held roles in the Common Council and Board of Aldermen including last year. He spent nearly fifty years in the tobacco and cigar business.
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Marcus Morton Merritt
Chelsea
Bellingham Street
Chessea
Var nesis Praised By Lynn Merchant For Rheumatism Help
A Lynn Mass merchant A C Cuneo reports dramatic relief from chronic joint rheumatism after using Var nesis. He describes stiff, dry, creaking joints and pain but now is free from the disease. Var nesis is sold through druggists and offered for free consultations at the Boston office.
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A. C. Cuneo
Market St
Lynn
Mass
Cuneo
W. A. Varney
Mags
W. A
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van Loon
Cleop
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Mme
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Maria Louisa
Venezuela
Mme. de Maurtua
Victor Maurtua
Peru
ABC
Esquimaux
Nannie
Irene
Maggie
Kiabed
Opiates IN Religion
Dr. Fleischer
Italy
Balkans
Marcus M. Merritt
Chelsea IS Dead
Lynn Merchant
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