Troth Ring Leads to Arrest in Jamaica Plain Break
Benjamin Brown alias Albert Cohen alias Harry Cohen, a young man described as dapper, was arrested by Boston inspectors for breaking into Joseph A. Lunt's home at 316 Riverway Jamaica Plain. He is charged with larceny of a $500 diamond pendant and a $25 bracelet, with three diamonds in the pendant later set in an engagement ring worn by his intended bride. The incident is alleged to have occurred on December 19. The ring and valuables are now in police custody.
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Benjamin Brown
Albert Cohen
Harry Cohen
Finn, Flaherty and Egan
Boston
Joseph A. Lunt
Riverway
Jamaica Plain
Brown
Harriet Varney Trial Cost Reported for Brookline Case
The Harriet A Varney trial cost Norfolk county 8464 after an acquittal in the murder of Pauline Keyes of Brookline. The county treasurer reported 1913 for grand jury investigation 1526 for defense and the remainder for prosecution costs.
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Harriet A. Varney
West Upton
Pauline Keyes
Brookline
Norfolk County
How to Stop a Bad Cough with Pinex Remedy
Home remedy claims quick cough relief using 214 ounces of Pinex mixed with plain sugar syrup. Advertises Pinex as a concentrated Norway extract noted for rapid relief of coughs throat and chest cold symptoms with promise of satisfaction or money back.
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Norway
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Y M C A War Work Costs High in Boston
Demand for sleeping quarters by enlisted men at the Boston Y M C A has led Secretary Mehaffey to convert the handball court into a temporary dormitory to house all soldiers and sailors. Lodging costs remain 25 cents per night despite high coal and labor costs.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Mehaffey
Huntington Avenue
Boston Y M C A Becomes Enlisted Men Hub in War Time
The Boston Y M C A on Huntington avenue has become a vital base for visiting soldiers and sailors. Enlisted personnel fill reception rooms, games rooms, and pools, with hostess events on Tuesdays and Fridays to connect servicemen with eligible women. The campaign to raise 100000 dollars next week aims to cover rising expenses and reduced memberships while the War Work Council received prior Red Triangle funds.
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Boston Y. M. C. A
Huntington Avenue
Mehaffey
Army
Navy
War Work Council
Teachers urged to aid junior Red Cross campaign
Mrs. Mary C. C. Bradford, president of the National Education Association, called on school teachers nationwide to support a february 12 to 22 drive to enlarge junior Red Cross membership.
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RED Cross
Washington
Mary C. C. Bradford
National Education Association
Three Hundred Cats Placed on Exhibition
Mechanics' building hosts about 300 cats from across the country in silk-lined cages with silk pillows. Notable winners include Ty Whit owned by S. M. Cowan and Don Giovanni linked to New York interests. Poultry show events and awards followed, with Veteran Fanciers' Day and lectures closing the program.
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Mechanics’ Building
Kittie
P. T. Barnum
Ty Whit
M. Cowan
Beacon Street
Don Giovanni
New York
David Sturtevant
Don Dai
James ‘P.’ Lewis
W. P. Masten
Pleasant’ Valley
N. Y
Grove Hill Poultry Yards
Waltham
Hamburg
John Lowell
Chestnut Hill
City Collector Denies Tax Suit Allegations
John J. Curley, city collector, writes to the editor denying a reported suit for failure to collect taxes. He says many accounts are with the law department or awaiting abatement before the Board of Assessors and claims to have performed his duties within the law. He urges verification with law and assessing departments.
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the Post
Board of Assessors
John J. Curley
Rockland Barber Prices Rise Amid Living Costs
Rockland notes a new barber price hike with shaves up to 25 cents and hair cuts to 50 cents. The Employing Barbers' Association cites higher material costs, not wage rises, as the reason. Shops will close earlier on weekdays and Saturday nights.
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Rockland
Barbers’ Association
State to Buy B M Railroad and Regulate Giants
Attorney General Henry C. Attwill urged the Legislature to pursue state ownership of the Boston & Maine railroad and to regulate large corporations via a state representative on their boards. He cautioned that government control aids only while the war lasts and urged tax relief over fare hikes for street railways. The report also proposes tax collection by the state, withdrawal of medicine degree powers from a college, veterans’ aid, a trained state police force for district attorneys, and holdover liability for foreign company debts.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Henry C. Attwill
Bay State Street Railway Company
State
Commonwealth
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Church Intruder Sentenced After Methodist and Presbyterian Breakin
Lawrence B. Gaylord was detected Sunday in the First Methodist Church and later found in the basement of the nearby Presbyterian Church on Warren avenue. He admitted entering both buildings and was sentenced yesterday by Judge Wentworth of the Somerville Police Court to the Concord reform school for an indefinite period after money missing from a parishioner’s pocketbook was discovered. Gaylord was identified in court.
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Lawrence B. Gaylord
Somerville
Concord Reformatory
Wentworth
Warren Avenue
Gaylord
Russian Agent Iseguine Far The Success of Mission Led to Death Attempt
Nicholas Iseguine, once tied to the former imperial government of Russia, attempted suicide in New York amid despondency over a failed financial mission and distressing news from Russia. The Russian consul general confirmed the incident and said Iseguine faced only a slight chance of recovery after a bullet wound.
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New York
Russia
Nicholas Iseguine
Michael Oustinoff
Iseguine
Russian plan to set up state banks in U S thwarted
Mr Iseguine linked to a former imperial finance minister described as pivotal to an ambitious scheme to establish Russian state banks across the United States. The effort collapsed amid strong resistance from American bankers and early obstacles noted by the consul general.
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Iseguine
Oustinoff
United States
Union
Russian banker plans for state banks amid regulatory hurdles
The consul-general explained that Russia faced a patchwork of banking laws across states requiring capital to push a plan for state banks. Mr Iseguine, trained under the old regime, aimed to implement the project in the United States. he has a wife and two children in Russia and reportedly received troubling news from home.
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Iseguine
Ife
Russia
Superintendent Dyer will not resign before term end
Will complete team Franklin B. Dyer, superintendent of schools, announced he will not resign until the end of his term next September. The statement came yesterday confirming ongoing leadership through the completion of the current term.
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Franklin B. Dyer
Jordan Marsh 1918 Birthday Sale Bulletin of Bargains
Jordan Marsh advertises a mid year sale with women and children apparel and household goods. Items include children's hats, infants dresses and silk caps, gowns, colored dresses, table linens, towels, gloves, ribbons, boots, and furs. Prices feature marked discounts and bulk textiles across clothing, accessories, and home wares.
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Theda Ara
A. K. Richards
New Bedford
Togar 3d
Halifax
U.S. S
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Robert C. Morse
Milton
H. A. Johnson
Roslindale
Baylies Brothers
Taunton
Andrew Adie
Salmon Faverolles
C. Scanlon
West Roxbury
A. G. Tama
F. H. Cockell
George ‘W. Weed
James P. Lewis
Theda Bara
Jordan Marsh Company
Victor
Victor Victrola
Sonora
Victor Record
Curley
Thor
Attwill
Concord
U.S
Private Peat
Third Battalion
Symphony Hall
Bolivia
Wee OS
Abe
Rulywd
Ade
Saar
Bach
Nippon China
Vtec
Sede Mancesny
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Rogers al Medium
Eeessae
Goodyear
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Dsesseuss
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