Jordan Marsh firm anecdotes at annual club dinner
Governor Coolidge attends the Jordan Marsh Company Quarter Century Club gathering. Executives recount Eben D. Jordan era values, pledge a square deal, and honor long-serving staff with an extra winter vacation. The event included tributes to departed members and reflection on company growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Wrigley
Frank W. Coombs
Jordan Marsh Company
W. D. Williams
George W. Mitton
Galvin D. Coolidge
Walter A. Hawkins
Eben D. Jordan
Henry E. Russell
Henry B. Russell
Wallace D. Williams
Malcolm Lang
Boston News Briefs Highlight Bankrupt Boston Parcel Delivery
Creditors filed for bankruptcy in the U S District Court against the Boston Parcel Delivery Company of Boston admitting inability to pay debts. Petitions list Charles S Cain Brooksine 682 James F Bliss Boston 500 and R H Stearns Company Boston 807. Mrs William C Redfield visited her son Ensign W C Redfield Jr aboard the mine sweeping steamer North Pine. Senator elect David J Walsh spoke at Dedham High School on Reconstruction. Wheelock Wood 62 injured by hay bale at Ward's stables Hyde Park hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Boston Parcel Delivery Company of
Boston
Charles S. Cain
Brooksine
James FF. Bliss
R. H. Stearns Company
William C. Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
Oon
W.C Redfield
Redfield
Insign
Redsiea
Thompson
North Pine
Marine
Insign Redfield
David
J. Walsh
Dedham Teachers’ Association
Dedham High
Wheelock Wood
Adams Street
Milton
Ward
Nott Street
Hyde
Homeopathic Hospital
Governor Coolidge Foresees No War Job Shortage
Governor Coolidge told the Jordan Marsh Company Quarter Century Club gathering in Boston that there is no need to fear unemployment for returning soldiers or others. He cited a wartime population deficit, growing capital, and expected labor demand as signs of prosperity, and urged continued war spirit and cooperation during readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hawkins
Jordan
Summer Street
Rother
Quarter Century Club
Hawkins
Cooney
Jordan Marsh Company
Thomas F.lockney
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Coolidge
Hotel
Somerset
America
Walter A. Hawkins
Ebén D. Jordan
Are You Run-Down When Worry and Overwork Drag You
A period piece warns readers about run-down health from anxiety and fatigue. It describes low vitality, frail nerves, and exhaustion from mild exertion, urging attention to hydration and rest to restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincarnis
Europe
Five More Bodies Found in Molasses Tank Disaster
Federal state city and private investigators report five additional deaths from the United States Industrial Distilling Company molasses tank collapse. A wall of molasses flooded from North End Park to Charter street, inundating the waterfront and causing extensive destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. R. Dolan
Dolan, Morson & Stebbins
United States Industrial Distilling Company
Post
Dolan
Flynn
North End Park Playground
Charter Street
United States Industrial
Mystery surrounds city disaster with 11 dead and 60 injured
Investigators probe cause after a tragic tank incident leaves 11 dead and over 60 hurt. Officials dispute responsibility and jurisdiction while recovery continues at the Boston freight terminal. Names of identified victims and missing horse teams emerge from the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Flynn
Peters
Herbert A. Wilson
City of
Boston
Mr. Wedger
Post
Mr. Wilson
Public Building Department
Barge 783 Towed In After Five Days of Storms
Barge 783, owned by the Lehigh Transportation Company, was towed into Meteghan North Bay today by the government steamer Grace II after a five day battle with severe storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteghan
Lehigh’ Transportation Company
Grace II
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Bailey’s
Cale
Hamburg
iInfants’ Ki
Monos
Flan
Nelette
White
Gilbert
Bird’s-eye Sanitary
Crickery
Importia
China
Bailey CO
Wiley
James Grainger
Frank V. Coombs
John F. Cooney
Ward Island
Shaughnessey
Johnson & Company
Arthur M. Wright
Kenwood Street
Dorchester
Daniel F. O'Connell
Federal Inspector of Explosives
Bureau of Mines
Washington
Walter A Hawkins
the Bowery
J &M.co
Gov. Coolidge
Eben D.jordan
Henry E.russell
Gw.mitton
Briggs
Radcliffe College
Miss. Hirtu
New York
Prince
Boston School of Salesmanship
Finance _Commission
Liberty Bonds
Mr. Jordan
Eer
Edward Lassere, Inc
U. S
West 23Rd Street
Fwork
Wincarnig
Theston Post
Daniel F. O’connell
O'Connell
Expressmen
Eric Laird
Carey Placa
Charlestown
Baxter & Oldfield
Horge
Flamio Gallerilo
Smith Street
Wellesley
Balboni & Co
Norwood Express
C. Nicole
Plorence Street
South End
Pasquale Santosca
North
Peter Shaughniéssey
West 8Th Street
South Bogton
Nujol
Nujol Laboratories Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
Broadway
Nis
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