Shoe Workers Vote for General Strike in Haverhill
In Haverhill on January 22, members of the Shoe Workers Protective Union narrowly endorsed a plan to strike if factories opt for arbitration contracts with the Boot and Shoe Workers Union. About 5000 workers across 63 plants could be affected as Ruddock Shoe Co has joined and Austen H Perry Co plans to open under the same terms.
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Haverhill
Shoe Workers’ Protective Union At & Mass
Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union
Speakera
Ruddock Shoe Company
Boot and Shoe Workers
Austen H. Perry Company
Protective Union
Grocers Oppose State Food Commission Bill
A legislative committee hearing heard strong opposition from Boston and national grocers to Leo S Hamburger’s bill creating a State food commission. Critics warned the measure would ruin many grocers, raise costs, and waste public funds, with supporters to be heard next week.
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Legislative Committee On Administration and Commissions
Leo S. Hamburger
Hamburger
Arthur G. Williams
National Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Winthrop C. Adams
United States
James T. O’brien
S. S. Pierce Company
M. D. McClaskey
Cambridge
H. A. Spinney
Spinney
McClaskey
Relief for stuffed head with Ely's Cream Balm
This old time ad narrates instant relief from a stuffed head due to catarrh or cold. It promises immediate breathing ease by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils as it soothes inflamed mucous membranes and clears air passages. A small bottle is offered at the druggist.
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Ely
Navy lists 26 men cited for heroism
Secretary Daniels commends 26 enlisted navy men for courage and efficiency. Twenty one from the Marblehead crew helped rescue a liberty party after a motor launch was swamped in Key West harbor last September. Walter O Connell of Reading Massachusetts praised for devotion to duty at the Ports Island Bermuda hospital for influenza patients.
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Washington
Jan
Navy
Daniels
Navy Department
Marblehead
Key West Harbor
Walter O'Connell
Reading
Mass
Ports Island
Bermuda
City appoints medical advisory board of health department
In line with Health Commissioner Woodward’s suggestion Mayor Peters formed a medical advisory board for the city health department. Members announced include Dr. Richard M. Smith Dr. John Treanor Dr. Anna G. Richardson Dr. Edward J. Denning Dr. J Delinger Barney Dr. David L. Edsall Dr. James Minot Dr. Harry Linenthal Dr. Henry M. Pollock Dr. H E Bragdon and Dr. John Bapst Blake.
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Woodward
Health Department
Peters
Richard M. Smith
John Treanor
Anna G. Richardson
Edward J. Denning
J. Delinger Barney
David L. Edsall
James Minot
Harry Linenthal
Henry M. Pollock
H. E. Bragdon
John Bapst Blake
Unusual Interest in the Paxton Paintings at Guild of Boston Artists
The Paxton paintings attract art students and visitors to the Guild of Boston Artists exhibition at 162 Newbury Street. Nineteen canvases show rare color and drafting, with works like The Blue Book The Penumbra The Girl Knitting and The Telegram drawing attention for color and atmosphere. A Chelsea portrait is noted as Judge Albert D Bosson. Paxton’s skill as a portrait painter and color handling is highlighted, with comparisons to Vermeer.
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Paxton
William McGrégor Paxton
Guild of Boston Artists
Newbury Street
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Penumbra
Vemeer
Albert D. Bosson
Chelsea
Manchuria Brings U S Troops From France New Cadres
The transport Manchuria arrived from France with the 116th and 117th Field Artillery, Headquarters 56th Artillery Brigade, 106th Ammunition Train, Headquarters 62d Infantry Brigade, training cadres from the 81st Division and 966 sick and wounded.
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New York
MaNchuria
France
56Th Artillery
81St
Red Cross Auto Work Ends Second Year Service
The Women's Volunteer Motor Corps of the Boston Metropolitan Chapter American Red Cross completed its second year of notable community service. At a meeting yesterday at Chapter headquarters 142 Berkeley Street Mrs Odin Roberts, captain since the corps originated, delivered a concise report outlining the past year's activities.
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Women’s Volunteer Motor Corps
Boston
American Red Cross
Berkeley Street
Odin Roberts
Resignation and Leadership Changes in Local Ambulance Corps
Mrs. Roberts resigns as commanding officer and withdraws from the corps, citing need for rest and a belief in officer changes. Mrs. Guy Waring succeeds as captain, announcing Mrs. Mary P. Converse’s resignation as lieutenant and promoting Mrs. Carlyle Emery to lieutenant and commanding officer of the ambulance division. The transport and passenger motor divisions logged 12 422 calls in three months, 69 703 4 hours, 20 616 3 4 miles, carrying nearly 2 000 patients. value at $2 an hour equals $10 346. The ambulance division adds 1 026 calls, 1 541 2 hours, and $405 mileage in two months. All service is volunteer, with members covering upkeep and running costs, aiding about 36 hospitals and institutions.
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Roberts
Guy Waring
Waring
Transport Division
The
Motor Corps
Division of
Passenger Motors
Ambulance
Baron Munchausen Adventures Declared True by Believers
A group signs an oath affirming the adventures of Baron Munchausen as positive and simple facts in every country, urging all true believers to extend full faith and credence to his exploits.
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Baron Munchausen
Community Motor Corps Seen Vital After War
Mrs. Roberts reports that patriotic committees foresee ongoing demand for the corps service. She notes the unit operated throughout the war and peace will not lessen the need for Motor Corps involvement by army navy national state and city groups.
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Army
Navy
National
Roberts
Motor Corps
Cadets Graduate at Newport Naval District School
The last class of cadets trained at the second naval district training school for navy officers was graduated today in Newport Rhode Island. The 9% men received leaves of absence and will return for orders before the school closes.
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Newport
R. I
Second
Naval District Training School
Navy
New Zealand War Casualties Reported Total 57,932
Wellington dispatch reports New Zealand war casualties totaling 57,932 with 16,500 killed and 45 prisoners. The figures include all services and are released from wartime records via Montreal.
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New Zealand
Wellington
N. Z
Montreal
Ex Emperor Yi Heui of Korea Dies in Tokio
Former Korean emperor Yi Heui died in Tokyo at 68 after a stroke. He abdicated in 1807 amid court dissensions and was the 30th ruler since the dynasty began in 1392. His son Yi Syek ruled until Korea’s annexation by Japan in 1910.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Yi Heui
Korea
Yi Heuei
Europe
Yi Syek
Japan
Chosen
Cascarets for Mother's Pets
Traditional ad touts Cascarets as a safe home remedy to prevent sickness by cleansing the liver and bowels. It claims quick relief for children with white tongue foul breath sour stomach or cold and promotes easy dosing for ages one year and up at ten cents a box.
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Haverhill Factories
Food Board
George H. Carter
Boston Retail Grocers’ Association
Artists’ Guild
RED Cross
Mrs. Roberts
Munchauseen’s Tales
Gulliver
Sinead
Aladdin
Boston Post
Sip
Malik
Lee
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