Tea for Three charms Boston in Park Square Theatre revival
Roi Megrue's bright comedy Tea for Three returned to Boston after a weather delay at Park Square Theatre. Arthur Byron plays the bachelor with Laura Hope Crewe as the wife in a witty, brisk production heightened by clever lines and strong performances from Frederick Perry Katheryn Keyes and Albert L. Marche.
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Roi Megrue
Boston
Park Square Theatre
New York
Megrue
Mr. Magrue
Arthur Byron
Mr. Bryan
Frederick Perry
Laura Hope Crewe
Miss Crewe
Katheryn Keyes
Albert L. Mareh
Close to Me Ladrama and the Trial of Secrets
A middle aged wife flirts with a visiting philanderer while her husband suspects infidelity. The plot centers on clandestine meetings in a bachelor’s room to view a stolen picture and a tense confrontation as the couple faces the matter of temptation and trust.
Perkins Day Director Named For Maine Prohibition
James B. Perkins of Boothbay Harbor was named today in Washington as federal prohibition director for Maine. He is a state legislator, has chaired the Democratic State committee since 1915, and is a Bowdoin College and University School of Law graduate. He also served six years as Lincoln County county attorney.
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Washington
James B. Perkins
Boothbay Harbor
Federal Prohibition Dlirector
Maine
Washington Today
Democratic State Committee
Bowdoin College and
University School of Law
Lincoln County
Freight handlers strike expands to Boston docks
The first phase of a dock strike at Grand Junction East Boston expands today to include all shed and dock freight handlers for the three major railroads entering Boston. About 2000 workers from the New Haven, Boston & Albany and Boston & Maine railroads are involved across five local unions.
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Boston & Albany
Grand Junction Docks
Boston
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Freight Handlers Strike Sets Boston on Edge
A union action risks a rail embargo and a general freight tie up in Boston. Longshoremen and steamship clerks may quit, with 1800+ idle workers looming. Teamsters could refuse unloading, worsening losses. The move came from a joint five locals meeting at Owls Hall Charlestown.
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Boston
Nso
Washington
Teamsters
Joint Committee
Owls’ Hall
Charlestown
Medford Alderman Taintor Ordered From Chamber After Verbal Clash
Alderman George W. Taintor was removed from the Medford Board of Aldermen chamber after calling President John J. Mulkern a liar and refusing to apologize. Mulkern opposed confirmation of Taintor's son Vickary A. Taintor to the fire department. Acting President Edward Larkin urged an apology. Taintor refused. City Messenger Crowley was summoned to remove him, and a privilege vote to bar Taintor from voting was approved, though he remained for adjournment.
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George W. Taintor
Medford Board of Aldermen
John J. Mulkern
Taintor
Mulkern
Vickary A. Taintor
Fire Department
Edward Larkin
Larkin
Crowley
Michael O’brien
Tainter
Russians Welcome Deported Americans in Petrograd
A cable from Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman reports 249 deported radicals landed in Petrograd and are quartered at Smolny Institute. Martens released the message saying reception was enthusiastic, deportees will work where they choose, and plan to go to Moscow after two weeks.
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Washington
Soviet Russia
United States
Petrograd
Smolny Institute
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
New York
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
Maxim Litvinoff
People’s Commissary
Copenhagen
Martens
Moscow
Warning Against Overloading Teams in City Streets
Francis H. Rowley of the M. S. P. C. A. urges readers to heed a warning against overloading horses as streets are poor for travel. He notes difficulties for team owners but says prosecution will occur when correction is not possible.
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Beecham
The
Post
Francis H. Rowley
Cambridge appoints two to board of registrars
Charles J. Wood and Harry A. Penniman, former Cambridge state representatives, were appointed to the Cambridge board of registrars of voters by Mayor Edward W. Quinn and confirmed by the City Council. Wood's term ends May 1, 1921 and Penniman's May 1, 1923.
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Charles J. Wood
Harry A. Penniman
Cambridge
Cambridge Board of Registrars of Voters
Edward W. Quinn
Mr. Wood
Mr. Penniman
Mayor Warns Dept Heads Over Unauthorized Contracts
Mayor Peters cautions all department heads to stop making contracts over 1000 dollars without mayoral approval. He calls such actions a clear violation of charter requirements and demands compliance.
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Peters
Colonel Scherer Named Militia Affairs Chief
Colonel Luis C. Scherer a West Point graduate and war veteran was placed in command of militia affairs for the Department of the Northeast. He previously commanded the supply department at Brest before his Boston duty assignment.
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Luis C. Scherer
West Point
Department of the Northeast
Scherer
Brest
Boston
Filene Addresses Stout Women's Clothing Needs
After years of study Filene notes stout women face fit issues as standard sizes overlook them. Threads describe patterns and sleeves redesigned to avoid binding and elbow break through, offering larger arms and extra material. Filene promises better values and tailored lines for stout customers.
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Filene
Dutch Boy Rompers Debut For Young Boys
Third floor displays feature peg-top Dutch Boy rompers for boys aged two to six, highlighting a new fashion option with playful style.
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W. F Teuston St
Ae Homes
Med
Ford
Ludwig C. A. KH. Martens
Col. Scherer
Paris
Jersey
Yilene
Bolivia
Coats
Filene’s
Filene Baby Shops
Billie Burkes
Cleophee
Gabrielle
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