Fifty Officer-Lawyers Sail for Brest on George Washington
Fifty United States army officers attached to the Judge Advocate's department sailed today for Brest on the transport George Washington to aid in clearing up legal affairs of the expeditionary forces. They are led by Colonel Wil O. Gilbert and declined to discuss their mission.
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New York
United States Army
Judge Advocate’s Department
Brest
George Washington
President Wilson
Cers
Wil O. Gilbert
First R. D. Carrier Dies in Florida
Abington January 27 Herbert A Beal longtime postal service member and first government rural delivery letter carrier in the district died today in St Augustine Florida at age 66 He had traveled to Florida three weeks earlier to recuperate his health and was widely known in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Herbert A. Beal
Postal Service
St. Augustine
Fla
Mr. Beal
Florida
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad Promise Kidney Relief
An old advertisement warns of kidney distress with signs like nervousness dizziness back pain and sleeplessness. It promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a world widely used remedy imported from Holland with a money back guarantee and three package sizes.
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Haarlem
Holland
61 Cents Names In Casualties
Total casualties for the country reach 617, up 100 from yesterday. Most are wounded, with 79 fatalities today. New England lists 62 names include five dead. the rest include killed in action, died of wounds, and missing in action among others.
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New
New England Casualty List Honors War Dead and Wounded
An official list names fallen soldiers from New England and their hometowns across many states including Marlboro Roxbury Hartford and Boston. It records killed in action died of wounds missing in action and wounded with unknown degree and lists numerous service members and hometown addresses.
Extra police pay proposed for influenza fight in Hudson
Legislature receives bill to reimburse Hudson for influenza expenses and grant extra compensation to police who volunteered in the fight. Also House forwards petition on jury duty exemption and recommends creating a Suffolk County Probate Court messenger office at 1900 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glazier
Hudson
House
Benjamin C. Lane
Boston
Committee On Legal Affairs
Suffolk County
Ravished Armenia shown in Boston amid relief drive
The photodrama Ravished Armenia about the Armenian genocide was presented at Symphony Hall Boston under the American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief. Aurora Mardiganian stars as Aurora with Mrs Rose Zulalian and Syrian musicians contributing songs. Moorfield Storey presided and urged financial aid for Armenia.
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America
Armenia
Boston
Symphony Hall
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
Henry P. Kidder
Mardiganian
Harpoot
Aurora Mardiganian
Passeht Pasha
Tageos
Aurora
Idiganian
Rose Zulalian
Moorfield Storey
Emrich
Ratshesky Warns Against Bolshevism at Temple Israel
A. C. Ratshesky spoke at Temple Israel Back Bay where 200 Jewish leaders applauded him and Mrs. Ratshesky on their silver wedding trip. He condemned Bolshevism as a menace to civilization, urged a stand against it, and suggested removing Bolshevists from the country as necessary. The event preceded their California honeymoon and commemorated 25 years of marriage.
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Massachusetts Public Safety Committee
A. C. Ratshesky
Temple Israel
Back Bay
Mrs. Ratshesky
California
Ratshesky
Mr. Ratshesky
Royal Mill Fire Destroys Large Providence Plant
A massive blaze at the Royal Mill in River Point, part of B B & R Knight, caused an estimated 1 million dollar loss. Fire started in the tower, reignited after 9 pm, and the tower collapse spread flames to the east wing. Firefighters faced poor water pressure as equipment and textiles burned.
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Providence
Royal
River Point
B. B. & R. Knight
Hair Drill Craze Spreads After Influenza
Following influenza, barbers and hairdressers promote the hair drill using Noonan's Hair Petrol. The treatment targets dry thin hair with specialized rooms for women and home care guides called Care of the Hair. The oil-based method promises a pleasant scent and a full, vigorous scalp.
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Noonan
Obituaries of Madden and O'Brien in Roxbury and South Boston
Death notices announce Mary J Madden nee Gibson in Roxbury and John F O'Brien in South Boston. Madden funeral pending. O'Brien funeral services set for January 29 at his 276 Past Ninth St residence and St Augustine's Church. Relatives and friends invited.
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Madden
Roxbury
Mary J
Historic Car Listings Include Buick Roadster and Packard Models
A classifieds-like list shows multiple vintage vehicles with prices and descriptions. Notable entries include a 1917 Buick Roadster priced at $650 and a Twin Six Packard 7-Pass. listed. other cars are described with years, models, and asking amounts. The listing notes the location at 171 Huntington Ave.
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Stearns
Packard Electric
Huntington Ave
Petitions to Retire Boston's First Colored Patrolman
Horatio J. Homer, Boston police sergeant at Pemberton Square, aged 71, submitted a voluntary retirement petition after more than 40 years of service. Since joining on December 24, 1878, he witnessed the force grow from 700 to 1700 and has met every president from Hayes to Wilson. He and Patrolman Henry R. Jenkins are the only two colored officers. Homer, born May 24, 1848, lives at 686 Massachusetts Avenue with his wife and two children. He is an expert investigator, musician, and avid art and coin collector with a notable collection in the country.
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Boston
Horatio J. Homer
Pemberton Square
Peters
Homer
Hayes
Wilson
Henry R. Jenkins
Massachusetts Avenue
G. O. P. Club Elects Ellis as President in Massachusetts
The Republican Club of Massachusetts met at Tremont Temple to organize for the year. Speakers condemned the administration and Weeks defeat as a crime while praising party leaders. George H. Ellis of Newton was elected president with Karl E. B. Davidson secretary and George A. Rich treasurer.
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Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Gilbert Hall
Tremont Temple
United States
John W. Weeks
Coolidge
Cox
Luce
George H. Ellis
Newton
Karl EB. Davidson
Brookline
George A. Rich
Foxboro
Charitable Irish Society Hosts Annual Ladies Night at Somerset
The Charitable Irish Society resumed its annual Ladies Night with about 300 attendees at the Hotel Somerset. Vice-President James P. McDermott acted as toastmaster and praised the women whose husbands serve in the khaki and blue. The head table included Vice-President and Mrs James F. McDermott, President and Mrs John J. Sullivan, Secretary John J. Keenan, and Treasurer and Mrs John B. Dore.
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Charitable
Irish Society
Hotel
Somerset
James P. McDermott
France
James F. McDermott
John J. Sullivan
John J. Keenan
John B. Dore
Boston Woman Alleges Bigamous Marriage and Financial Deceit
Mrs. Mary C. Rosborough testifying in Suffolk Superior Court described a 1912 marriage to Robert W. Rosborough and a 1913 discovery of his letter to another woman in Portland. After a 1917 reconciliation he again asked for money, saying she could not live on hot air, which she provided with further payments.
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Mary C. Rosborough
Boston
Hall
Suffolk Superior Court
Robert W. Rosborough
Smith
Portland
Rosborough
Resignations and civic notes fill Dorchester briefs
Patrolman Joseph B. Swanson’s resignation was accepted by the police commissioner and he will face trial later this week. Reserveman William T. May was reinstated after leaving to join the army. Major John Hyatt is reported recovered from influenza and will return to duty soon. A Boston Congregational Club address criticized worship of “big names” and “big boodle.” William Q. Wales was elected president of a local group, with Stephen Norton, Ralph Pollard, Frederick Gaskins, and Isaac Ripley in officer roles. The city pension for Engineer George Layhe’s widow was approved. Everett W. Lord urged Massachusetts keep returning servicemen locally. Juror hardship bills were debated. pay increases favored. A Dorchester girl, Margaret Chafe, 14, was killed after being struck by a car. The Sunday Tabernacle choir held its third annual concert. Charles S. Baxter was honored at a testimonial dinner with many state officials attending. The note closes with a reference to Germany and Austria-Hungary as separate states.
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Joseph B. Swanson
Dorchester
Curtis
Swanson
Police Department
William T. May
Cram Calls For New Map Of Central Europe At City Club
Ralph Adams Cram urged a League of Nations style distribution of power, proposing that imperialist states be divided into self-governing units and that no nation gain entry to a future coalition until its self-determination issues are settled, during City Club remarks on A New Map of Central Europe.
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Ted
Ralph Adams Cram
Central
Europe
City Club
Croix de Guerre Awarded to 371st U.S. Infantry at Brest
Vice Admiral Moreau maritime prefect of Brest presented the Croix de Guerre to the First Regiment United States Infantry and to several officers and men. The regiment was cited in an army order for brilliant conduct in the face of the enemy.
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Brest
Moreau
United States Infantry
Freeze Corn Mender Promises Quick Pain Free Lift
Advertising claims a magic Freez product removes corns instantly without pain. It asserts a simple touch with the ointment ends discomfort and allows the corn to be lifted out with the fingers for a quick relief.
Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum Ad
An old advertisement extols Cuticura products including Soap Ointment and Talcum priced at 2c each, urging readers to test the laminating fragrance on their skin.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Lx Vetéen
LICED
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Imarkets
Washington St
Adams Square
Ibednesday
Finnan
W. Broadway
Hamburg
Meadowbrook Fancy Creamery
Price, LA
Iag
Iger
Eeeaseve
Eeeeer
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BPS
AMORA
Nese
Cekbceeveteec
Cheat Mheruy Wounde
NEW England Boys
Casualty
Leo W. LaBrache
Fairmount St
Marlboro
Andrew Coyle
Franklin E. Pretto
Laurence St
Hartford
Conn
Clarence H. Stone
New Milford
John A. Flanagan
Thorpe Ave
Fairfield, Conn
Thomas T. Kelly
Spring St
Gardner, Me
Perley O. Potter
East Jamaicaser
John V. Frustace
Tremont St
Corp. Evangeliste J
Orange St
New Britain
Andrew P. Leger
Cascade St
Fitchburg
Edward Thomas Mulkern
Roslindale
Donald Davis
Fairfield
John Heighington
Cedar Hill
New Haven
Ernest Jacques
van Buren
Charles Kirukstis
Bauman
Bridgeport
Henry T. Kingsley
Old Colony Ave
Quincy
Edmond P. Messier
Nonquitst
Lusiano M. Riccio
Chapel St
Norwalk
John D. Sweeney
Lawrence St
Lawrence
Fred J. Rau
Valentine St
Charles M. Samuelian
Dorchester Ave
Melvin C. Robertson
Blue Hills, Me
William E. Doyle
Whiting Ave
Holyoke
Fred A. Burnham
Milton
Emilie R. Dadderie
Cottage St
Franklin
Alexis V. Johnson
Wilburst
Everett
George M. Pelkey
Graves Ave
Northampton
Fedor Borovik
Smith Ave
Peabody
Frederick A. Busby
Williamstown
Paul F. Fountain
Sayle St
Southbridge
Adam Thornton
Valley St
R. I
William George Walker
Lakeview Ave
Cambridge
Henry Marcotte
Claremont
Joseph Arenkowicch
Fayette St
Lowell
Harold R. Burdick
Robinson St
Westerly
Nels T., Mattson
Olive At
Bernard Saterlale
Western Ave
Eric A. Schall
Standish St
George H. Stanley
East Waterford
Edwin Sweet
East Side
Harold ‘Whittemore
Unionville
Franklin A. Laroése
Cedar Et
Manchester
N. H
Giuseppe Amodio
Wife
Royal Mill
Ellis
Weeks
John Hyatt
Edwards
Northeastern Department
John Douglas Adam
Boston Congregational Club
Adam
Stephen A. Norton
D. D
Ralph L. Pollard
Frederick A. Gaskins
Isaac T. Ripley
George Layhe
Boston Fire Department
North End
Everett W. Lord
United States Employment Service
Committee On Ways and Means
State House
Lord
Legislative Committee On Legal Affairs
Wadleigh
Merrimac
Margaret Chafe
Harvard Street
Blue Hill Avenue
Waverley Street
City Hospital
Sarah A. Reed
Beacon Street
Anthony J. Foster
Charles Street
Foster
Sunday Tabernacle Choir
Mechanics’ Building
Warren W. Adams
Charles S. Baxter
Copley Plaza
Commonwealth
John M. Cole
Waterways Commission
Frederick J. Macleod
Public Service Commission
Edward C. R. Bagley
Prison Commission
Sol Lewenburg
The
Gas and Electric Light Commission
John A. Kelcher
M. Sumner Coggan
Massachusetts Commission For Consolidation of Laws
Harry H. Chmielinski
Hanover Trust Company
William S. McNary
Asher
Worcester
Jesse B. Baxter
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Pape
Heyden Chemical Works
Garfield
N. J
Treasury Stock
A. Mitchell Palmer
New Jersey
Fr. von Heyden Nachfolger
Radebeul
Joseph F. Guffey
Bureau OF Sales
West 42Nd Street
New York City
U. S
Cincinnati
Cuticura
Samuel Axon
Thurber Ave
Attleboro
Mass
Radway
B. O
G. C. Wilson
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