Bellows Falls Fire Destroys Wheeler Laundry Building
A basement fire at Wheeler laundry in Bellows Falls Vermont caused total loss of about 75000 dollars. The blaze spread to adjacent structures including a three story brick building housing Grand Theatre and Bellows Falls garage, and a two story wooden dwelling. Two women were ill in the dwelling and the Rockingham Hotel nearby suffered minor damage while guests fled to safety.
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Bellows Falls
Wheeler Laundry
Grand Theatre
Rockingham
Graham to Face Thefi Accusation In Vermont Trial
Former Governor Horace F. Graham of Vermont will stand trial in Montpelier before Judge Fred M. Butler, charged with grand larceny and embezzlement. The case, arising from an arrest in November 1918, centers on alleged theft of more than $20,000 from the state, with rumors of political revelations intensifying anticipation.
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Montpelier
Horace F. Graham
Pervical W. Clement
Fred M. Butler
Graham
Vermont
Vermont ex-Governor Graham indicted in grand larceny case
A Vermont capital crowd awaited the trial cast led by Graham free on $5000 bail with his lawyers Stickney Brown and Darling. State Attorney General Archibald and Barber prepared to prosecute as Judge Butler and about 128 jurors joined the panel. The indictment spanned 6 pages, accusing Graham of stealing and embezzling over 220000 while governor and prior as state auditor.
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Vermont
Graham
William B. C. Stickney
Rutland
Corporation
Rufus B. Brown
Burlington
Hale K. Darling
Chelsea
Frank C. Archibald
Manchester
Clement
Herbert G. Barber
Brattleboro
Archibald
Essex Junction
Williams
Hanley
Frank M. Corry
First National Bank
H. W. Varnum
Business Women Plan Boston Federation Convention
Former president of the Business Woman's Club leads Boston efforts for a federation of professional and business women to be launched at a forthcoming convention. The federation formed in St Louis last summer and will unite clubs in cities over 10 000 population with New England women preparing to affiliate through local organizing drives.
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Business Women's Club
Boston
Federation of Professional and Business Women’s Clubs
St. Louis
New England
Sarah Wheeler
Business Woman’s Club
Eleanor Manning
State auditor Graham restitution case advances in Montpelier
The State seeks to dismiss Graham’s plea in bar and require a renewed plea as the trial, involving admission of taking funds to cover department expenses, moves forward. He has repaid $19,880.48 to date and argues his act followed precedent. the case is expected to run about two weeks.
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Graham
State Auditor
Bar
Disposal of Army Stores in South Boston to be privatized
The Army retail stores in South Boston may be taken over by a private firm when they close February 16. The Army Supply Base is among several to be turned over to commercial operators. Crowds continue to buy clothing, blankets, shoes, and subsistence goods as stock remains. A shipment of rice and white flour arrived yesterday for sale this morning, and a large batch of California prunes will be sold at 48 cents per pound.
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Army
Boston
California
Floors flood as hose breaks at bank building fire
In New York on January 19, sixteen floors of the American Exchange National Bank building flooded when a hose connection broke during a roof fire. Water poured through elevator shafts and stairways, causing about $10,000 in damage. The blaze was put out by a stream from the eighteenth floor of the four story Equitable building.
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York
American Exchange National Bank
Equitable
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
An advertising pitch urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours, with three doses claimed to break up a cold. It promises nasal relief, stopped runny nose, headache relief, and feverishness reduction, touting low cost and no quinine.
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Pape
Marriage Intentions List Reflects Boston Couples
A dense roster of marriage intentions shows dozens of pairs, with ages and occupations. Entries include Emil Wiklin a 44 elevator constructor of Hast Boston and Hilma Yohn son a 43 cook of New York City, among many other couples from Boston and surrounding towns.
Cambridge Couples Linked in Local Court Notices
Cambridge residents Allen Sparks age 22 of 211 Harvard Street and Grace Alger age 18 of 32 Magazine Street appear in a couples record alongside Joseph Verranti age 22 of 44 Stearns Street with Lena Gerardi age 18 of 49 Stearns Street. David Andrews 21 of 121 Gore Street and Mary Dufresne 17 of 110 Reed Street appear with parental consent. Robert Yorke 34 of 22 Magazine Street and Ruth Corner 29 of 203 Street are listed as a pair with roles as an electrical engineer and a secretary respectively.
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Allen Sparks
Harvard St
Cambridge
Carpenter
Grace M. Alger
Magazine St
Joseph Verranti
Stearns
Ruth E. Corner
Local couples listed with occupations and addresses
Edwin H Scamman aged 24 a car penter of 75 Avon street and Frances L Shattuck aged 20 at 186 Boylston street Jamaica Plain a stenographer. Andrew P Keenan aged 25 a book binder of 82 White street and Helen T Galvin aged 24 at 5 Smith avenue saleswoman. Anthony Alves aged 24 a stationary engineer of 22 West Vine street Provincetown and Marian H Dion aged 23 at 36 Highland road a clerk.
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Emil Wiklin
Bennington St
Boston
Hilma Yohnson
Cook
New York City
Ball St
Imma Lockett
Ave
Charles F. Whitney
Foreman
Worcester St
Ida L. Cleland
William Kanow
Shawmut Ave
Hazel Butler
Upton St. Charles DL
Chamberlain
Electrician
Westville Rd
Dorchester
Ruth M. Patterson
Clifford J. Hans
Thermopolis
Wyo
Evelyn W. Denny
Oakview Ter
Jamaica Plain
Everett M. Adams
Elizabeth
N. J
Lillian D. Spence
Commonwealth
Thomas A. Edwards
Provincetown
Mary A. Miller
Kendall St
Frederick A. Cass
Washington St
Malden
Florence S. Sulling
Centre St
Roxbury
Mary EK
Shallow
Newbury St
Oscar Cohen
Brunswick St
Ida L. Cohen
Crawford &T
Eugenio Ferretti
Anthony St
Albina Coppelotti
Jar Labeller
Hanover Ct
Robert McLeod
Eldora St
Amelia M. Jason
Smith St
Harold Maddock
Brooklyn
Kathryn F. Glynn
Child St
Herbert A. Taylor
Hubert St
Maude L
Veronica Bowser
Harrison Ave
Earl E. Gaudet
River St
Hyde Park
Clara M. Foster
Hyde Park Ave
Hyde Ark
James J. Curley
Albany St
Rose E. Worley
Wampden St
John (. Smith
U. S.5
New Jersey
Myrtle Nickerson
Hillside St
William Wheiton
Monument Ave
Charlestown
Mary Shea
Brookline
Thomas H. O'Brien
Mason
Worcester Sr
Josephine L. Hagerty
Edison Green
Patrick MacKine
Natick
Margaret MacSwain
Marlbore St
Lester C. Ball
Pearl St
Somerville
Ruth G. Felch
Huntington ‘Ave
Edwin H. Scamman
Avon St
Carpenter
Frances L. Shattuck
Boylston St
Andrew P. Keenan
White St
Helen T. Galvin
Smith Ave
Anthony Alves
West Vine St
Marian H. Dion
Highland Rd
Today’s Events Across Boston and Roxbury
Today lists multiple gatherings from 10 a m to 7 p m. The Adventist Convention on Warren Street Roxbury and a Union agricultural meeting at Horticultural Hall lead a crowded schedule. Lectures by Maud Wood Park and a Bostonian Society address feature Roxbury Worthies at the Old State House.
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Second Adventists
Adventist Church
Warren Street
Roxbury
Union Agricultural Meeting
Horticultural Hall
Maud Wood Park
Fanny C. Osgood
Beacon Street
Boston’Leagure of Women Voters
Ward 8 Citizenship Committee
Pilgrim Publicity Association
Washington Street
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Mt. Bonavora Council
Knights of Columbus
Boston City Club
Pilgrim Publicity
Association Rooms
Butler Defends Assembly Action as Conservative
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, told a Liberty Republican Club audience in New York that the Assembly’s summary suspension of five Socialist members was unwise. He argued that legality alone does not determine propriety and that the move could weaken Americanism by confusing the public mind and bolstering the Socialists.
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New York
State Assembly
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Liberty Republican Club
Butler
Fragmentary moral critique on colonization and social experiments
A quoted fragment argues for sending a group of Philippine residents to distant lands such as Finland or Russia to compare social and economic theories. The text suggests choosing from thousands of islands, a genial climate, and rich soil, with full authority for internal experimentation.
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Finland
Russia
Philippine Islands
TRAWLER CURLEW NOT IN SERIOUS TROUBLE
The steam trawler Curley sent wireless distress calls Sunday afternoon saying it was in trouble 250 miles southeast of Boston. Officials of East Coast Fisheries say the Curlew is not in serious danger and the report of slow sinking was exaggerated. Sea Bird responded first and stood by to assist. Both vessels were en route to Boston and expected to reach T Wharf this morning.
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Curley
Boston
East Coast Fisheries Company
Sea Bird
T Wharf
Harvard Engineers Elect Officers
The Harvard Engineering Society last night elected officers at Pierce Hall led by President A. L. Whitman a fourth year student and Vice President Professor H. N. Davis with Secretary A. R. Nelson a fourth year engineering student and Treasurer O. V. P.
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Harvard Engineering School Society
Pierce Hall
A. L. Whitman
H. N. Davis
A. R. Nelson
Miraculous recovery praised by Lowell clergyman
Rev Isaac La Fleur recounts severe sciatic rheumatism in August 1907. He walks now with ease after using Varne sis remedy, and endorses the product based on his experience and a 1919 letter from Worcester. Letters on file at Varne sis Laboratory, Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Isaac la Fleur
Worcester
W. A. Varney
Rev
Mass
Hamilton Ave
Lynn
Varnesis
Smith and Kellogg Lead Student Representatives R. G. Hooke J. N. Nichols
A list of student representatives includes senior Smith, junior R. G. Hooke, sophomore J. N. Nichols, and N. Kellogg. The article outlines their roles as representatives.
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Gain For Thin People
An advertisement touts nitro phosphate or Bitro-Phosphate as a curb for thinness and nervous debility. It claims to feed nerves and body cells, promoting weight gain and improved health with a testimonial from Mrs. Georgia Hamilton and a caution to avoid fat-producing foods.
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Georgia Hamilton
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Eustis Avenue
Lowell
Lynn, Mass
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