Bench and Bar Raises 9988 for Irish Fund
Paul F. Spain reports that the bench and bar committee of the Irish Freedom Fund has raised 9988.34 dollars in aid. The June 2 mass meeting at Fenway Park yielded 3998.34 dollars in change and coins, plus two checks totaling 5000 dollars. All funds go to John H. H. McNamee, the local treasurer, with further campaign plans discussed at the Boston City Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Spain
Bench and Bar Committee
Irish Freedom Fund Organization
Fenway Park
John H. H. McNamee
Boston City Club
Bench and Bar
Service Station Quality Across Rolls Royce and Ford
Consumers seek assurance that a service station can handle both Rolls Royce and Ford vehicles with excellence. The focus is on reliability, expertise, and consistent standards regardless of car brand.
Sloan's Advertisement Claims Quick Pain Relief
Promotes Sloan's for external pain relief including back sciatica lumbago and sprains. Uses claim it penetrates without rubbing for quick comforting relief. Clean economical and satisfactory results. All druggists carry large bottle 30c 6c or 1.20.
To Ladies Who Are Stout Reduce Weight With Korein
Advertisement touts oil of korein capsules for safe weight loss. Claims reduce bust, waist, hips without exercise or strict dieting. Promises dramatic results and renewed youth while allowing indulgence in candy. Encourages visiting a druggist to obtain the product under a guarantee.
Louis Epstein Fined By Central Court In Tailoring Row
Louis Epstein, a well known West End tailor, was fined $50 by Central Court after an appeal. Twelve witnesses testified at length, denying any bias in their statements, and the case proceeded through detailed testimony before the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Epstein
West End
Central Court
Labor dispute sparks street scuffle on Poplar Street
Max Marder confronted Epstein in a doorway with a stove lifter, a brawl ensued, and Epstein testified he acted in self defense. Miss Kline was accused of involvement but denied it. Witnesses described a tense scene as plans for a garment makers strike hovered over the hearing. The case drew street gossip and awaits further court light on Poplar Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Marder
Poplar Street
Marder
Mr. Epstein
Epstein
John McGrath
Leo Henry Fitzpatrick
Navy Yard
Miss Kline
Leo
Uncle Sam
Mr. McGrath
Commonwealth
Browne Seeks A Strong Keg After Home Brew Explosion
John R Browne a Roxbury machinist sought an empty keg after brewing a potent homemade liquor. While his family attended church the concoction burst seven of a dozen bottles exploding in the cellar scattering liquor on a coal bin and berries. He now searches for a sturdy keg with iron bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Browne
Roxbury
John
Prefers Lower Fares to Noon Concerts
A Constant Reader from Boston protests the 10-cent carfare, calling it a burden on the working class. He likens fare hikes to squeezing into a sardine box and notes the impact on a girl’s salary, urging Mayor Peters to push lower fares alongside noon concerts on the Common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
New York
Boston
Peters
Woodstock Railroad Ends Express Service Withdrawing Privilege
Woodstock Vermont July 17 Richard Billings president of the Woodstock Railway Company said the line will withdraw from the American Railway Express Company and discontinue express service around October 1. He cited USRA denial of equal pay increases for express privileges compared with St Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad and other Boston and Maine subsidiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Richard Billings
Woodstock Railway Company
American Railway Express Company
Billings
Edward C. Niles
United States Railroad Administration
St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
President Grant Brings Troops Home to Bourton
The transport President Grant is due in Bourton around July 11 and will land 6667 passengers. Of these, 214 are officers, 5299 are enlisted men and civilians. No one aboard is sick or wounded, per a message received yesterday by Colonel Jen B. Meyer, Northeastern Department debarkation chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Bourton
Jen B. Meyer
Northeastern Department
Debarkation
Lord Gives Resignation at Employment Service Mass.
Dean Everett W. Lord of the College of Business Administration at Boston University resigns as federal director of the U S Employment Service for Massachusetts. Edward F. McGrady becomes acting director as the service continues with reduced operations and a single placement office at 53 Canal Street Boston. Lord will devote full time to BU and teach labor problems and employment management in the evening division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett W. Lord
College of Business
Boston University
U. S. Employment Service
Massachusetts
Edward F. McGrady
U.S
Congress
Canal Street
Boston
Lord
College of Business Administration
Commander Nichols Takes Charge Of New England Navy District
Commander N E Nichols of Newport Rhode Island arrived in Boston to assume command of the newly created New England district of the navy, separating from the Eastern district. The unit covers all New England states and part of northern New York, with Nichols bringing over two years of navy service including command of the destroyers Winslow in Irish waters and Stringham with a base in France during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Nichols
Newport
R. I
Boston
New New England
Navy
New England
New York State
South Carolina
Nichols
Winslow
Irish
Stringham
France
James J Nagle Funeral At Needham
The funeral of James J. Nagle, longtime Needham resident at 1244 Great Plain Avenue, was held from St. Joseph's Church Needham. His death followed a Saturday morning accident. He leaves a widow and three sons who recently returned from France with New York regiments. James and John live in New York City, Joseph in Dorchester. Interment occurred in Wellesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Nagle
Needham
St. Joseph's Church
Mr. Nagle
Great Plain Avenue
France
New York
James
John
Two Killed as Auto Strikes Fish Wagon in Conn
William Slocum was instantly killed and William Knowles died of injuries at a New London hospital when their fish wagon was struck by an automobile on the New London road. John Smith, chauffeur of the automobile, was arrested charged with manslaughter. Maurice Coster, vice president of Westinghouse Electric International Company of New York, was named in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerly
R. I
William Slocum
William Knowles
New London
Strike Closes World's Biggest Leather Belting Plant
Worcester July 7 Twelve hundred Graton Knight Manufacturing leather belting workers struck after officials refused to meet a union committee seeking a 48 hour week for 55 hours pay and equal pay for women and men. Plant will be closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Graton & Knight Manufacting Company
Leather Workers
Swordfisher Loses $88 in Cash at Sea
David Lops, a crew member on the swordfishing schooner Anna arriving from Georges Bank, lost $88 in cash when his leather pocketbook fell overboard two weeks ago during a lurch that threw him aloft while watching for fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lops
Anna
Georges Bank
Loos
Handley Page Plane Being Dismantled In Parrsboro
Parrsboro Nova Scotia July 7 The Handley Page Atlantic biplane that crashed into the street on Saturday during a trip from Newfoundland to New York is being dismantled today Vice Admiral Kerr reported no definite plan for the planes disposition and said he may travel to New York before returning to England
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrsboro
N. S
Atlantic
Newfoundland
New York
Kerr
England
George Primrose III Ill at San Diego Hospital
George H. Primrose, once a famed dancer with Primrose and West, is seriously ill in a San Diego hospital at age 66. The veteran entertainer rose to fame a generation ago as part of the minstrel act and is currently hospitalized in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Primrose III
San
Lundgren Seeks Runyon Hearing Before Extradition
Mrs. Bessie Mae Skeels Lundgren asks Gov William Runyon to grant a hearing on her extradition from Massachusetts to New Jersey for trial on a murder indictment in Jersey City. Her letter was written by lawyer Daniel J Daley and sent to Sea Girt during the summer capital period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Runyon
New Jersey
Bessie Mae (Skeels) Lundgren
Lawrence
Florence W. Gay
Massachusetts
Jersey City
Albert Wilkins
Lundgren
Daniel J. Daley
Sea Girt
Waterloo Condensation Featured in One Hundred Condensed Novels
The One Hundred Condensed Novels series highlights Waterloo by Erckmann Chatrian as a little known work. The piece notes the authors’ experiences under Prussian rule and their animosity toward militarism. Future condensations include The Woman in White Uncle Tom's Cabin Alice in Wonderland The Scarlet Letter The Mysteries of Paris and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Emile Erckmann
Louis Gratian
Alexandre Chatrian
Alsace- Lorraine
Germany
Charles E. L. Wingate
Woman In White
Wilkie Collins
Harriet Beecher Stowe
John Kendrick Bangs
Lewis Carroll
Newton Newkirk
Hawthorne
Paris
Eugene Sue
Sara Waré Bassett
Lawyer Daley Seeks Hearing Over Extradition Demand
Daniel J. Daley, Massachusetts defense counsel for Bessie M. Skeels, reports her acquittal on a Massachusetts murder charge after a four week trial. He notes New Jersey identity evidence presented in Massachusetts and says an extradition warrant may be sought in Hudson County. Hudson County Prosecutor George T. Vickers will delay seeking a Governor signature until the Governor acts on the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Skeels
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Hudson County
Boston Sunday Post
Boston Traveler
Daniel J. Daley
George T. Vickers
N. J
Skeets
Post
Mr. Daley
Airplane Survey of Labrador Wood for Pulp
New York July 7 report says a 40 man expedition led by Captain Daniel Owens sails for Nova Scotia to survey Labrador wood pulp value by aerial photographs. Four airplanes will scan large forests to assess pulp potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Labrador
Nova Scotia
Daniel Owens
Boston Chamber protests abandonment of port of debarkation
The Boston Chamber of Commerce led by President John R. Macomber sent telegrams to Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels protesting the planned July 15 withdrawal of Boston as a troop debarkation port. Telegrams were also sent to Boston’s U.S. Congressmen seeking aid to prevent the discrimination against Boston, with a copy sent to President Wilson’s secretary Joseph Tumulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chamber of Commerce
John R. Macomber
Baker
Navy
Daniels
Boston
Washington
Macomber
Joseph P. Tumulty
Real Granddaughter from Melrose Corrects Claim of Revolution Link
Mrs Marion E Child Hatlinger of Melrose writes to the editor asserting she is a real granddaughter of the American Revolution. She cites her grandfather Stephen Child born 1749 in Woodstock Connecticut, who served as a non commissioned officer, and notes her Civil War veteran husband Captain Joseph J Hatlinger born 1856 in Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Thompson
Stephen Child
Woodstock
Conn
U. S. Army
Cornish
N. H
Cornish Flat
W. H. Child
Joseph J. Hatlinger
Hungary
Marion E. (Child
Hatlinger
Main Street
Melrose
Peru's Provisional President Sworn In Lima
In Lima on July 4 a new Peruvian government took shape after Augusto B. Leguia became provisional president following the overthrow of the Pardo administration. Ex-Premier Meliton Porras was sworn in as prime minister and foreign minister, leading a new ministry tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Pardo
Augusto B. Leguia
Meliton Porras
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Troubles Says Boston Readers
A Boston drove of residents report kidney trouble backache and nightly disturbances from weak kidneys. They credit Doan's Kidney Pills with relief lasting months to years and urge others to try the remedy after seeing dramatic improvements in their own conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lee
K Street
South
Boston
Dean
H. A. Lyon
St. William Street
Doan
J. A. Rahell
Sumner Street
Rachell
Charles G. Taber
Carpenter
Chandler Street
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M. P
Casle
Cuthura
M. Perlin
Warren St
Grove Hall
Mass
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. H
Malden
SLOAN
Mebody
Miss Klein
Browne
President Grant
Public Ledger Co
Handley-Page
GOV
Runyon
Daley
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Sike
Bright
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