Yankee Division to Parade in Boston Upon Return
The 26th Division may billet in Boston for two days before joining Camp Devens and parade in the city. New England leaders plan a monster military celebration with Governor Beeckman and Governor Bartlett attending, and Major General Edwards likely to lead the parade.
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Camp Devens
New England
France
Edwards
Peters
War Department
Boston
Louis A. Coolidge
Governor Coolidge Releases Detailed History of the 26th Division
The governor presents a statistical record of the 26th Division's World War I actions from Oct 1917 to the armistice. It cites battles including Chemin des Dames Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and Verdun, casualties, captures, and ground gains, with dates and front-line periods.
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Coolidge
New England
Clarence R. Edwards
Stevens
War Department
Neufchateau
Vosges
France
Chemin-des-Dames
Chateau Thierry
St Mihiel
Finfish
Bois Brule
Apremont
Leicheprey
Flivrey
Kivray-Marvoisin
St. Mihiel
Verdun
Soissons
Chemin Des Dames
Toul
la Reine
Boueg
Passini
St. Michiel
Rupt
Troyon
Neptune
Toulon
Chateau
St.Mihiel
Thierry
St. Mihiel Salient
Ector
Boucq
Seicheprey
Flirey
Marvoisin
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Sweerh Pees
St. Michtel
North
Rhode Island Seeks 26th Division Home Return
Governor Livingston Beeckman announces Rhode Island will aid hub to receive the 26th Division on its return and entertain Boston if needed. The statement frames state support amid postwar troop movements and regional defense planning.
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Rhode Island
Boston
Livingston Beeckman
Milton Declares Itself A Model Town In Police Chief Report
Chief Maurice Pierce announces Milton as a model town in his annual report. Of 204 arrests last year Milton residents accounted for 204 with 97 automobile law violations 87 cases of drunkenness 14 larceny 2 breaking and entering 7 assault and battery. He notes his patrol car has logged 37 981 miles and requests a new vehicle.
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Milton
Maurice Pierce
Streets Named for Soldiers Petitioned by Gil Residents
A group of youths filed a petition to rename Alther Street in honor of soldiers John and Nicholas Crossen. The accompanying photo lists Margaret Connors, Rose Crosse, Helen Fitzgerald, Julia Birmingham, and Margaret Diffeley as residents associated with the effort.
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Alther Street
John
Nicholas Crossen
Margaret Connors
Rose Crosse
Helen Fitzgerald
Julia Birmingham
Margaret Diffeley
Overseas Troops Reach Devens in Smooth Camp Reception
At Devens Camp the second day of processing overseas troops shows Boston as a suitable port of entry. About 3000 soldiers receive new clothing, rapid quarters, baths, hot meals, and orderly baggage flow. Wounded and sick receive care consistent with prior validations.
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Devens
Boston
Demobilization Moves Underway As 2nd Division Readies Return
Unofficial reports say 30 000 troops slated for early arrival with most of the 2nd Division discharged and out of camp within a week. The piece notes POW experiences among Melita passengers including Lt Sam Crawford and three aviators. It covers insignia sightings, animal curiosities, and upcoming court-martial verdicts linked to Captain Harris.
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Anplé
Melita
Sam Crawford
Medical Corps
Granville Woodard
Riverside
Cal
F. D. Tucker
S. E H. McKeown
Philadelphia
Woodard
McKeown
Chateau Thierry
Boston renames streets to honor local war heroes
City street commissioners approve changing Hamburg street to Ryan street and Alther street to Crossen street in tribute to three Ryan brothers and two Crossen brothers from the same area who died in war. Local girls led the drive after a petition by residents and mayoral approval followed.
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Boston
Hamburg Street
Ryan Street
Leidheprey
Alther Street
Crossen
John
Nicholas Crossen
City Hall
Margaret Diffeley
Mr. Alther
Rose Crossen
Peters
Attridge
John J. Donoghue
Mrs Forsyth Dies in Malden
Mrs Janet Cowan Forsyth wife of Thomas B Forsyth Boston Post auditor died at 19 Oak terrace Malden after influenza turned to pneumonia She was born in Scotland and lived in Malden Brookline and Melrose Survived by husband and two children Harry age three and Reay age six Private funeral Sunday at 3 PM Rev Richard Eddy Sykes will officiate and body to be placed in Forest Dale Cemetery then shipped to Scotland for burial
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Janet Cowan Forsyth
Bowers
Thomas B. Forsyth
Boston Post
Oak Terrace
Malden
Forsyth
Scotland
Brookline
Melrose
Harry
Reay
Richard Eddy Sykes
First Universalist Church
Watertown Arsenal Rehires 1000 Men From War Dept Order
A large War Department order led to the immediate reinstatement of all 1000 recently discharged workers at Watertown Arsenal. Officials announced yesterday that the workforce is likely to double, a possibility discussed at the Metal Trades Council meeting last night.
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Watertown Arsenal
War Department
Arsenal
Metal Trades Council
Hayer Healing Honey Ad With Free Chest Cold Salve
An advertisement promoting Hayer Healing Honey for throat relief and cough cure. It mentions a price of 35 cents and includes a free box of Pen-o-Trate Salve for chest and head colds with every bottle.
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Hayer
Marriages and Funerals Notice Card
Dever Dennis J formerly of Boston 30 years requiem high mass at St Aidan s Brookline Sunday at 16 a m Marks Margaret M beloved wife of John F Marks from 129 Cottage Ave Everett Jan 25 8 a m solemn high mass at Immaculate Conception Relatives invited Sullivan Ann widow of Daniel Sullivan funeral notice later Gilletie Captain William Gilletie Somerville funeral Saturday Jan 26 2 p m from 33 Mason St West Somerville
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Sullivan
Watertown
Ann
Daniel Sullivan
Hinchon
Pleasant St
Gillestie
Somerville
William Gillestle
West Somerville
Big Ball of Police Hosts 10000 at Mechanics Building
Mechanics' building was taken over by Boston Police Relief Association members and guests. Commissioner Curtis attended his first public function under the Relief Association, drawing a crowd of upward of 10,000 as the department displayed in a snappy military show. The event marked the officers' first chance for many to see the new police commissioner.
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Judge Advocate
McCain
Talbot
Hodges
Woodward
Mechanics’ Building
Boston Police Relief Association
Curtis
Relief Association
Boys In Blue
Grand march led by Winn as 80 couples parade
Before the grand march led by Bart D Winn and his wife, 49 men formed under Drillmaster Patrick I King. The event featured 80 couples marching in military precision with many officials present.
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Bart D. Winn
Patrick I. King
Curtis
Michael H. Crowley
Marie Crowley
Burrill
Mae Stowell
Barrows
Birsh
William B. de Las Casas
Metropolitan Park Commission
Agnes Hunt
Sullivan
Elizabeth Hunt
James Watkins
Mattapan
James P. Sullivan
City Hall Avenue
Daniel Murphy
Murphy
John Rooney
City Point
Rooney
John Driscoll
Dedham Street Station Receives Notice From La Grange Unit
The report lists Dedham street station and Lieutenant Bruce MacConnell of La Grange street station among those noted. Ball The bill officers include Chief Marshal Henry Stober, Assistant Marshal Gustave Holstein, James M. O'Sullivan, and a long list of aides across divisions 1 through 19 with Captain Thomas Ryan as reception committee chairman.
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Dedham Street
Bruce MacConnell
la Grange Street
Henry €. Stober
Gustave Holstein
James M. O'Sullivan
Gustave G. Falk
William J. Kerwin
George A. Mellody
Joseph F. O'Neil
William P. Foley
Martin A. O'Hara
Daniel J. Hurley
John D. Newell
Frank J. Kelley
John
Richard F. Warren
Harry G. Dow
John J. Mitchell
Philip L. Anderson
Thomas J. Cunningham
Clarence W. Frost
Dennis F. Sweeney
John B. Durham
Arthur R. Taber
Edward B. Carty
Albert Morris
Frederick
Teamsters Seek Governor Action to Spur Public Works Aid
A Teamsters Joint Council resolution urges Governor Coolidge to press the Legislature for a special appropriation to relieve unemployment. A committee including P. Harry Jennings M. J. O'Donnell and Jeremiah F. Driscoll will meet the Governor to seek immediate action and priority for public improvements and land work.
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Teamsters’ Joint Council
Coolidge
P. Harry Jennings
Boston Central Labor Union
M. J. O'Donnell
Jeremiah F. Driscoll
Peters
Leather Workers Seek Higher Wages in Local Union
Leather Workers Local 42 forms a wage committee to prepare a new pay scale to present to employers. The group, meeting last night, plans to report at the next meeting on Tuesday February 4 at 724 Washington Street. During wartime, workers operated under closed shop and earned 3 21 a week due to an old contract expiring in April, when demands for raises will be pressed.
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Washington Street
Baker to Investigate Complaints of Men
Congressman Tinkham sent a Washington telegram to discharged chauffeurs helpers and mechanics of the Motor Transportation Corps. He urged inquiry into alleged ousting of enlisted men and draftees replacing them, following a meeting in Wells Memorial Building.
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Tinkham
Washington
Motor Transportation Corps
United States Quartermaster’s Department
Vteben’ Ener
Wells Memorial Building
Gorton Pew Fisheries Truce Breaks Over Crew Rules
Officials told the Massachusetts legislative recess committee that the strike stems from a clash over crew size rules. The company argues crew size should follow the average catch, while the union wants it fixed by trawler capacity. Eight trawlers have been idle since December, cutting fish supply. The company offered extra pay to crews if fishing yields rose, but the union refused.
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Gorton-Pew Fisheries Company
Legislative Recess Committee
Massachusetts
Union
Freezone Corn Removal Promises Quick Pain Free Lift
Drops of magic cost a few cents and claim to remove all corns painlessly. A tiny bottle sold by druggists promises instant relief with Freezone, hailed as a Cincinnati genius discovery to rid feet of hard and soft corns and calluses.
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Cincinnati
The Doctors Way Mustard Plasters Advertised
An advertisementendorses Fougera's Mustard Plasters as a trusted remedy used during influenza. It describes applying the plaster, moving it as it reddens, and claims broad doctor acceptance and reliable results. Available in strong and mild formulas from Fougera and Co. Est. 1849 Beekman Street New York.
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Fougera
Fougera’s
E. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman
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