Boston Adonises Enter Candidacy For Perfect Man Title
The National Association of Merchant Tailors proposes a "perfect man" standard and Boston men announce their bids for the Distinguished Order of Perfect Men. Rev. William George Ellicott of 64 Revere Street West End leads as the first candidate to emerge publicly.
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National Association of Merchant Tailors
Boston
Adonises
William George Ellicott
Revere Street
West End
William G. Ellicott
Bulfinch Place
Atlantic City
Tailors' Association
Boston Adonis In 36-Year-Old Man Notion Of Perfection
The piece compares Boston's Adonis with the Tailors' perfect man Ellicott aged 36. It notes measurements from army draftees and Amherst College data, detailing height, weight, chest, hips, waist, and limbs. Ellicott describes his gains including chest and arm increases and feats like lifting 44 pounds per hand and a 10434 pound rock in one hand.
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Boston
D. A. Sargent
Sargent School of Physical Education
Ellicott
Department of Physical Education
Amherst College
America
Mr. Ellicott
26 Horse Shows to Be Held This Year
New York Jan 28 Thirty four organizations attended the second annual meeting of the Association of American Horse Shows directors Reginald C Vanderbilt was re elected president J Macy Willett secretary treasurer and Dr Thomas G Ashton was elected vice president to succeed William T Hunter Dates for 1920 shows were announced Newport Rhode Island will host Aug 27 to 29 The association contributed 122500 to war relief charities in 1918 and 62000 in 1917 New plush hats bowl shape are worn very low over the eyes.
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New York
Association of American Horse Shows
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
J. Macy Willett
Thomas G. Ashton
Philadelphia
William T. Hunter
Newport
R. I
War Relief Charities
Plan to Fight Dry America
Plans for a legal campaign to defeat ratification of the federal prohibition amendment were discussed by a seven member Distillers' Association of America committee in New York. The action to be taken was not announced and possible referendum steps in 15 states were considered as part of broader legal lines of action to prevent a dry America. Samuel Wollner chaired the committee.
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New York
Distillers’ Association of America
Chicago
America
Samuel Wollner
Near beer restrictions eased by Wilson proclamation
Washington reports President Wilson signed a Paris proclamation on January 23 removing restrictions on near beer manufacture. The order only takes effect once the U S seal is attached by the State Department. No changes to other intoxicants were noted.</s>
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Wilson
Paris
United States
State Department
Armenians Seek Recognition at Peace Conference
Armenian representatives in Paris vote to forward a resolution to the peace conference and allied governments demanding recognition of Armenian co belligerent status and admission of Armenian delegates, citing Armenian fronts with France and the Allies and the need for Armenian independence. The text also mentions a theater note about Will Collier and Helen in a serialized piece.
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Paris
Armenia
Germany
Turkey
Caucasus
Brest-Litovsk
Will Collier
Warren
Helen
Mabel Herbert Urner
Evacuation of Shenkursk by Allied Troops
A dispatch from Archangel reports the evacuation of Shenkursk by American, Allied and Russian troops against Bolshevik forces. The retirement was successful with small troop losses. about 500 civilians were being cared for by the military.
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Washington
State Department
Poole
Archangel
Shenkursk
Bolshevik advances and Ukrainian polls reported abroad
Reports from Stockholm and Kiev detail Bolshevik gains in Shenkursk Devna Libau and Kharkov with Omsk loyalists recapturing Poltava and Kharkov looming. Kiev notes a postponed ministerial crisis as Ukrainian Social Revolutionary candidates lead the congress elections while Bolsheviks and Left SRs trail.
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State Department
Stockholm
Kiev
Ukrainia
Congress of Working People
Ukrainian Social Revolutionary Party
Bolsheviks
Social Revolutionaries
Waterfront Calendar January 29 1611 Weather Tide Notes
Waterfront calendar lists the 1611th day of war, war progress, and calendar markers. It records tide heights morning nine feet five inches and evening seven feet three inches, moon phases, and morning stars Venus and Saturn with end dates. It notes celestial positions and month counts within the winter season.
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Venus
Mare
Jupiter
Saturn
Fish prices and arrivals at the pier amid dull business
The report notes a dull fishing market with light receipts as wholesalers set higher prices for haddock cod hake and pollock. It mentions arrivals of haddock cod and pollock, plans to market Canadian herring found by the Steffanson expedition, and the Aviator schooner seeking freight to St Johns Newfoundland with agent David W. Simpson. Weather and shipping delays affect liner arrivals and vessel schedules.
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Steffanson
Canada
Naval Department of Canada
Arctic
McKenzie River
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Aviator
T Wharf
Gloucester
David W. Simpson
State Street
Boston
Essex
North Atlantic
Europe
Hull
England
Hassel
Bordeaux
Scythian
Barry
Caxambu
France
Hearts Content
Coast Guard Service
Navy Department
United States
Treasury Department
Coast Guard
Shipping News Snapshot With Numerous Vessels Listed
Shipping list reports vessels arriving and sailing for Newfoundland and other ports. Names include steamers Lake Bledsoe Hurley Newpor News Dorothy Bradford Calhoun City of Gloucester Aviator and City of Rome with tows to Norfolk Newport News and Portsmouth.
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Hurley
Newpor News
Dorothy Bradford
Calhoun
New York
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Larsen
Gloucester
Aviator
Lewis
Newfoundland
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Conover
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Enterprise
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Dane
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Dunmore
Corsicana
Newport News
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Rockport
Mass
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Miquelon
Nichols
Kocken
Herbert
Westence
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Delre
O Morses
Rands
Ersey
Ardson
Influenza Death Toll Surges in Health Department Report
A health department bulletin shows influenza deaths rising to 15 from 7 in the prior hours, while pneumonia deaths reach 16 compared with 9 on Monday. The figures indicate a sharp increase in respiratory illness fatalities.
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Health Department
Four-Year Immigration Ban Proposed By House Committee
Washington Jan 28 The House immigration committee unanimously agreed to a four year postwar immigration ban with Cuba Mexico Canada and Newfoundland exempted Chairman Burnett said he would seek a special rule for early House consideration of the measure.
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Washington
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
Newfoundland
House Immigration Committee
Burnett
House
Immigration Bill Debate Shapes Two Year Limitation
Mr Burnett warns failure to pass the bill risks flood of immigrants and Bolshevik influence. Committee favors a four year term after debate with seven to two vote and amendments allowing relatives of aliens and skilled workers to gain admission.
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Congress
Burnett
Boxing Treat for Sailors at Charlestown Navy Yard
The physical director at the Y hut organizes a three round boxing tournament this evening with a galaxy of talent from ships in the harbor the navy yard and East Boston merchant marine. The band of the USS Mount Vernon will perform from 7 to 7 30 p m before fights and between bouts promising a rare treat for sailors.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yard
East Boston
U. S. S. Mount Vernon
Jones Named New President of New England Telephone
Matt BR Jones was announced yesterday as president of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to succeed Colonel Philip L. Spalding. He will take the post on February 1 and declines to discuss public ownership tax rates or employee unrest. He has been acting director for about a year and expects no radical changes.
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Matt BR. Jones
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Philip L. Spalding
Jones
Spalding
Reds Await Word From Mathewson
Cincinnati officials meet to decide next season’s manager and wait for Christy Mathewson’s reply. Mathewson, a United States army captain in France, has been asked via cable if he can take the job.
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Cincinnati, O
Cincinnati
National League Baseball Club
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
United States Army
France
Cable
Services Held for Louisa M. Stearns Widow of R H Stearns
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa M. Stearns widow of Richard H. Stearns founder of R H Stearns Company were held yesterday at the Old South Church Boston with private home services. Burial followed at Mt Auburn Cemetery Cambridge. Committal services were conducted by Rev Willis H Butler.
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Richard H. Stearns
R. H. Stearns Company
Beacon Street
Brookline
George A. Gordon
Old South Church
Boston
Willis H. Butler
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Mr. Butler
Bunny Grannan Busy With Navy Sports Plans
Daniel W Grannan of Arlington received a letter from his son Walter R Grannan formerly scholastic sporting editor for the Boston Post now with the United States Naval Reserve Force in France. He writes of arranging athletic contests between the United States and allied forces and reports driving over 1000 miles in a week in his Navy duties.
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Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington
Walter R. Grannan
Boston Post
United States Naval Reserve Force
France
Navy
United States
L Street Bath Becomes Open Air Convalescent Haven
In South Boston the L Street Bath area is described as an open air convalescent spot for influenza and pneumonia victims. The Brownies, a hardy group of year round swimmers, draw convalescents and doctors alike, with sun and fresh air cited as therapeutic.
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L Street
Boston
Henry Harrison
Huntington Avenue
Back Bay
Post
Harrison
Brownies
T. J. McDowall
Freeman Street
Brookline
Rudolph Zabek
Balmoral Road
South
Paul O. Boettcher
Warren Avenue
Kind of Em In Salaries Slash Motives For Tax Relief
In a blunt editorial note the baseball executives push a simple plan to cut salaries using an old method. They deem the move noble, aiming to spare players the burden of income tax calculations.
Parker Scores Wide Victory Over Buckley At Grand Opera House
Charley Parker of the South End defeated Johnny Buckley of South Boston before a large crowd at the Grand Opera House. Buckley fought crouched and failed to match Parker's pace, sagging briefly from a solid overhand right in the final frame. The card also saw Leahy drawn with Coogan, Marks besting Mahoney, and Bell overpower Flynn. $177 was raised for returning soldiers.
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Charley Parker
South End
Johnny Buckley
South Boston
Grand Opera House
Buckley
Parker
Tommy Leahy
Willie Coogan
North End
Young Mahoney
Providence
Sam Bell
Joe Flynn
J. R. Smith
League of Allied Veterans
Former Red Sox Doctor Returns From Foreign Service
Dr. John D. McIntosh, once physician for the Boston Red Sox, came home from overseas duty in France and Italy as a Knights of Columbus secretary. He disembarked on the Rochambeau in New York and recounted meeting Pope Benedict in Rome, arranged with help from Rev. Michael J. Dwyer, a former Boston attorney.
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Rockland
John D. McIntosh
Boston Red Sox
France
Italy
Knights of Colonbus
Rochambeau
New York
Moran Named Giants Coach Under 20 Player Limit
New York Giants manager John McGraw confirms Pat Moran will join the coaching lines next season with player status. The team will operate under a 20 active player limit, shaping pitcher and field positions for 7 pitchers, 3 catchers, 5 infielders, and 5 outfielders. The Yankees plan to rehire Pat OConner as coach, keeping their own 20-player cap.
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New York
John McGraw
Giants
Pat Moran
Moran
McGraw
Yankees
Huggins
Pat O'Conner
Arlington Revises Hockey Schedule After Ice Shortage
Arlington High School hockey coach Fred Ashworth announced a revised schedule due to postponed games from lack of suitable ice. The seven team faces four games in one week with matches set from Jan 20 to March 3 at various Boston area venues including Belmont Newton and Brookline.
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Arlington High School
Arlington Seven
Greater Boston
Arlington
Belmont High School
Browne and Nichols
Newton High School
Newton
Rindge Technical School
Arlingon
Cambridge High and Latin School
Russell Field
North Cambridge
Melrose High School
Middlesex School
Concord
Revyera High School
Milton Academy
Milton
Boston English High School
Aington
Brookline High School
Brookline
Middlesex to Face Cambridge High and Latin School
The Middlesex School hockey team from Concord meets Cambridge High and Latin School seven at the Middlesex rink in North Concord this afternoon. Ice conditions have improved slightly since last week and may stay suitable if the weather remains mild.
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Middlesex School
Concord
Cambridge High and Latin School
Middlesex Rink
North Concord
Private trial chosen for Hal Chase hearing
New York January 28 John Heydlen president of the National League announced a private hearing for Hal Chase fearing public access would create confusion and sway opinion. He cited precedent including 1903 and Louisville cases and said a decision may take a week. Chase favors a public trial to reveal weaknesses in the case.
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John Heydlen
National League
Chas
Heydler
Jack Taylor
St. Louis National
Taylor
League
Louisvill
Craven
Hall
Nichol
Devlin
William Hulburt
Fifth Avenue
Chase
Jess Willard Aims for Second Million in Boxing Comeback
The news hints that heavyweight star Jess Willard is pursuing a second million in earnings through a fresh comeback. Details on dates, opponents, or venues are not specified in the fragment.
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Jess Willard
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