Root's Call for Universal Service At Congress Address
The speech denounces Germany and warns that peace without victory would doom liberty. It argues national obligation, cites Belgium and Serbia, and urges universal military service as essential to defend democracy and Monroe Doctrine. Prominent figures note, including Alton B. Parker and Henry Stimson, in a day focused on national defense.
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Governor favors executive mansion in old John Hancock House
Representative James Lyle, chair of the State House and Libraries committee, defends converting the old John Hancock House into an executive mansion. He argues opponents use banter and false premises and cites examples of other states with executive mansions to show the plan’s democratic character.
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American Girl to Play in Pierrot at Hollis Theatre
Miss Marjorie Patterson, an American girl and former Conservatoire Paris pupil, will star in Pierrot the Prodigal at Hollis Theatre next Monday. She trained under M. Severin in pantomime and has earned acclaim in London and New York. Patterson also writes novels and short plays.
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Mondaay
Marjorie Patterson
London
New York
Man Killed by L Train in Washington Street Tunnel
An unidentified well dressed man about 30 was killed by an elevated train at Union station in the Washington street tunnel at midnight. It is unclear if he took his own life or died in an accident. Northbound tunnel traffic was delayed about ten minutes.
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Union Station
Washington Street Tunnel
Veteran Mail Carrier Daniel F. Barry Dies at 67
Daniel F. Barry a 30 year letter carrier at Station A South End Boston died at his home 1675 Washington street He delivered mail on one route near Worcester square He was born in South Boston and survived by wife and three children Funeral Saturday at 10 AM Requiem Mass at Immaculate Conception Church
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South End
Washington Street
Boston
Worcester Square
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SS. Peter and Paul's Parish
South Boston
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Letter Carriers’ Association
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Immaculate Conception Church
Senate lines up for fight on Wilson
This resolution would reaffirm as a national policy the doctrine of no entangling alliances as laid down by Washington and Jefferson and was a direct attack on President Wilsons peace address.
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Washington
Jefferson
Wilson
Borah Resolution Reaffirms Longstanding US Foreign Policy
The Senate debates a Borah resolution pledging to align all actions touching foreign countries with time honored policies. Democrats push to delay floor discussion while denying any challenge to the President.
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Borah
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Harvard professors push for raises amid stagnating pay
Harvard wages lag cost of living as faculty salaries rise slowly. The Harvard Alumni Bulletin notes full professors cap at 5500 with five year increments, while the Bradstreet index shows price gains outpacing salaries. Many teachers under eighty earn far less than 2100 yearly, risking loss of scholars without higher pay.
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Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Harvard Bulletin
Captain Peabody Takes Bride in Dorchester Church Parsonage
Miss Minnie B. MacPhee a 1909 Lynn Union nurse married Captain Irving A H Peabody of the Joy Street police at Baker Memorial Church Upham's Corner Dorchester. The bride 42 and the groom about 66 wed with no attendants and two witnesses Myra B MacPhee and Bertha Mcleod. They will reside at 15 Nottingham Street Dorchester.
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Minnie B. MacPhee
Lynn Union
Baker Memorial Church
Upham’s Corner
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Joy Street
Dorchester
High Street
W. W. Bowers
Myra B. MacPhee
Bertha Mcleod
Captain Peabody
Nottingham Street
Two Candidates Enter Constitutional Convention Race
Former Lieutenant Governor Robert Luce of Waltham and Harry A. Penniman of Cambridge joined the filed seeking seats in the constitutional convention. Luce runs from the Thirteenth District while Penniman seeks the Eighth District seat.
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Waltham
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Harry A. Penniman
Cambridge
Eighth
Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Winter Kidney Relief
The ad claims kidneys work hardest fighting cold symptoms and may weaken causing dullness irritability headaches backache and joint pain. It promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as a winter remedy to support kidney function and prevent serious trouble.
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P. Lawless
Shawmut St
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Helpful Across Several Cases
Boston residents describe kidney trouble improved by Doan's Kidney Pills with multiple testimonials. Patients including Judah Crowell and G P Smith report relief from backache and painful passage, with some noting lasting benefits after years of use.
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Judah Crowell
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Doan
Suspended animation shocks Bridgeport bartender case
John Banks collapsed in a Bridgeport cafe and was pronounced dead at the scene. He revived on the morgue stretcher declaring he was alive, prompting surprised doctors and undertakers to label it suspended animation before he left for home.
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Cullinan & Multin
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