General Cole Predicts 26th Division Return in Weeks
General Cole says the 26th Division should be home in six to seven weeks, with New England awaiting its return in late February or early March. He notes extensive front-line service in France and praise for the 26th and 52d Brigades, with many officers drawn from National Guard and Reserve units. He laments the absence of Colonel Edward L Logan and Colonel Hume at a Wilson dinner, and expresses concern over their removal from commands.
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Cole
New England
United States
52D
France
National Guard
Reserve Corps
Edward L. Logan
101St Infantry
Hume
108D Infantry
Wilson
Blois
Boston
John Hyatt
Edwards
Camp Devens
Soldiers Field
Cambridge
26Th Division
Peters
Boston Committee
Cormerais
Hyatt
Tells Dyspeptics What to Eat
Advert promises relief from acid stomach by using saturat ed magnesia with meals. It claims excess hydrochloric acid causes most stomach trouble and suggests neutralizing it with magnesia powder or tablets to allow natural digestion without laxative effects.
Return of 26th Yankee Division Units From France Beginnings of Homeward Journey
Two units of the 26th Yankee Division have begun their voyage back to New England from France with more units slated to follow. The 101st Engineers and the 1024 Machine Gun Battalion led the move toward ports of embarkation as the division nears home after a long combat role. Officials anticipate arrival in Boston and a grand reception as New England prepares public celebrations and a Yankee Day parade.
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New England
France
Massachusetts
101St Engineers
Boston
First Corps
Esmonavux
1024
Paulang
Clarence R. Edwards
Seacoast
Wounded Lead New England Division Honor Ceremony
Wounded from the 2th Division and all officers and men who served with the unit overseas will head the New England division tribute parade.
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2Th Division
New England
Priest transfer moves Canarie to St Joseph’s West End
Cardinal O Connell transfers Rev James D Canarie from St James Church Haverhill to St Josephs Church West End. The army chaplain served five months after being appointed in August at Camp Gordon Atlanta and Camp McClellan Anniston.
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Cardinal O'Connell
James D. Canarie
St. James’ Church
Haverhill
St. Joseph's Church
West End
Father Canarie
Camp Gordon
Atlanta
Camp McClellan
Anniston
Ala
Textile Workers Meet a Rebuff in Lawrence Controversy
Mill agents reject the general committee and plan to bargain with their own workers. About 1000 Italian operatives meet on Lawrence Common to decide their stance and elect new delegates, backing a 48 hours pay for 54 hours work.
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Lawrence Common
Robert T. Todd
Washington Mills
Post
St. Michael’s Hall
Textile Workers
Fred Wilkinson
Ime Kaplan
Joseph Salerno
The
Sons of Italy
Angelo Dipierro
Frank F. Coco
Salerno
Dipierro
United Textile Workers of America
Lawrence
George G. Smith
Lawrence Loom Fixers’ Union No. 7
American Woolen Company
Oliver School
Arlington Mills
Kaplan
New England
General Committee
Yerxa will probate split among heirs in East Cambridge
The will of Henry D. Yerxa former Cobb Bates Yerxa president was filed in East Cambridge Probate Court. He left his property to his children Herbert and Sarah Yerxa Mrs Helen S Youngman and Mrs Marian S Barnard with no public bequests.
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Henry D. Yerxa
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Company
East Cambridge
Herbert
Sarah Yerxa
Helen S. Youngman
Marian S. Barnard
Federal Wire Control Ends Dec 31 Debate Continues
The article discusses extending or ending federal control of telephone and telegraph properties. It notes differing views on whether cables remain under control and potential court action. Postmaster General Burleson argues for broader control while opponents seek shorter or no extension.
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Moon
Burleson
Congress
Madden
George G. Ward
Commercial Cable Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Massachusetts businessmen boycott telephone service nationwide
Massachusetts business leaders curb telephone usage in protest against new rates by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company directed by Postmaster General Burleson. The boycott spreads to over 2000 firms statewide as petitions circulate and a Public Service Commission hearing is scheduled to address the rate dispute and a possible injunction action.
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United States Supreme Court
Board of Trade
Burleson
Boston
Washington
Massachusetts
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Commonwealth
Worcester
Springfield
Providence
New England
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Commission
Fram Es
Hitchcock
United States
Thomas J. Boynton
Boynton
German colonies under discussion explore German holdings abroad
China shows interest in Kiauchow and German concessions at treaty ports. French colonies minister M. Simon discusses Togoland Kameruns and German East and Southwest Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Kian-Chow
M. Simon
Togoland
Kameruns
Africa
Europe debates mandates for German colonies at supreme council
The great powers discussed the fate of Germany's colonies including East Africa and the Pacific groups. Belgium France Britain and Japan outlined interests while the question of league of nations control and mandates emerged. Beth Israel Hospital funds surge in Boston drive with large gifts and pledges.
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Jan Christian Smuts
Louis Botha
League of Nations
Council
Marshall
Caroline
Marianne
Philippines
Japan
Germany
Supreme Council of the Great Powers
United States
British Empire
France
Italy
Far East
Pacific
Africa
China
Marquis Salvage
Australia
New Zealand
Henri Simon
Beth Israel Drive Opens
The campaign to secure $100,000 for the erection of a new building proceeds. Local supporters push fundraising efforts as plans move forward.
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Clarity
An advertisement touts Poslam products for itching skin, eczema, pimples, rashes, and scalp issues claiming rapid improvement. It urges daily use of Poslam Soap and offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories at 243 West 47th Street, New York City.
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West 47Th Street
New York City
Brown Is He Very Patriotic
Smith says Brown is very patriotic and knows the national anthems of every allied nation.
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Brown
Smith
Dyspepsia Tablets Promised to Aid Digestion
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the reliable remedy for indigestion. It claims the tablets digest food, relieve sour rises and gas, and can be bought for 50 cents per box at drug stores in the United States or Canada.
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United States
Canada
Stuart
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Credited by Iowa Reader
A Mrs. Lizzie Courtney of Oskaloosa Iowa reports years of misery from weakness and pains and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with prompt relief She urges other women to try the root and herb remedy for displacements irregularities inflammation ulceration backache nervousness and changes of life
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lizzie Courtney
8Th Ave
West
Lydia E Binkham
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Wiliam E. R. Basch
Cox
Suffolk County
John C. Martin
American Board For Foreign Missions
Turkey
Legislative Committee On
Greater Boston
John N. Cole
Neponset River
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Hayward’s Creek
Quincy
America
Anna Bowman Dodd
Women’s City Club
Alphonse Ballavin
Hanover Street
North End
Hanover Avenue
Ballavia
Galvin Tizzani
Harry Miller
Grand Opera House
Tizzani
Armory A. A
Raymond Keefe
John Conley
Murray
House of Correction
Dressa Williams
Back Bay
John W. Cummings
Roslindale
Ie Ae
Joseph A. Gurriero
North Margin Street
Kerwin
Mary Zinkitz
Merrimac Street
Guriero
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Post Office Department
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M. J. Breitenbach Company
New Yor
State
East Africa
Beth Israel Hospital
Ford Hall
Beth Israel
Albert A. Ginzberg
Max Mitchell
Ginsberg
A. C. Ratshesky
L. Agoos
Philip
Max Shulman
Blue Hill Avenue
Chelsea
H. S. Snyder
Oscar Grossberg
A. A. Rosenbush
Meyer Dana
Coleman Levin
George Wyner
Louis Levine
Samuel E. Berman
Ellis Gordon
Samuel Feinberg
Max Rubin
Louis Rosenberg
I. Diamond
Joseph Aronson
C. S. Grossberg
J. Shapiro
Morris Feinberg
A. G. Feinberg
Tal
Poslam
Mrs. Courtney
Tarr
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