English Propaganda Probed by Irish Victory Fund Committee
The Irish Victory Fund advisory committee at the Boston City Club called for a Congress inquiry into English propaganda in the United States since 1914. The resolutions urge open diplomacy, State Department disclosures, and investigations into sources, extent, agents, and funding, with copies to Massachusetts members of Congress. John Morton signs as committee chairman.
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Irish Victory Fund
Boston City Club
Congress
United States
Massachusetts
Advisory Committee Seeks State Dept Records on Angl
A committee resolution requests the State Department furnish transcripts or negotiations involving Great Britain and the United States within the last decade. It addresses English propaganda conducted in this country since 1914 and calls for full disclosure of related activities.
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State Department
United States Senate
Great Britain
United States
Move Toward Federalism in United Kingdom Debated
Dublin reports strong belief that government will push an inquiry into federalism for the United Kingdom. Proposals include a parliamentary committee to examine subordinate legislatures and a full inquiry into legislative evolution. The Irish home rule act of 1914 remains suspended since wartime measures.
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Dublin
United Kingdom
House of Commons
Major Waldorf Astor
Maine Plans Pageant for Statehood Centennial
The Maine legislative committee on celebrating the centennial of separating from Massachusetts voted to stage a pageant as a feature. They also authorized spending 50 000 pounds for a weeklong celebration in Portland next fall, contingent on a matching city appropriation.
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Augusta
Maine
Massachusetts
Governor’s Council
Portland
Tydol gasoline promises fuel economy and power
The ad argues 15 to 1 air to fuel is the most efficient mix for all speeds, claiming Tydol burns cleaner than ordinary gas and reduces engine trouble. It urges buyers to seek Tydol at select Boston garages, with an orange and black sign and contact at 84 State Street.
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The
Society of Automotive Engineers
Boston
Strike Settlement Talks Open for Fishermen at State House
Gloucester and Provincetown begin hearings today at 10 o clock in the State House as the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration hears from strikers and fishing interests. The Bay State Fishing Company helped bring the conference to fruition.
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Gloucester
Provincetown
State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
State House
Bay State Fishing Company
Fishermen Strike Talks Parley Aims to End Longstanding Dispute
Commissioners convene to hear both sides and seek common ground that could end a strike affecting a large public. Fishermen reps attend ready to discuss proposals. The Fishermen's Union objects to newspaper price quotes citing haddock at 7 cents and cod at 4 cents per pound while Boston quotes show higher values.
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Robert & Arthur
Fannie Belle Atwood
Boston Fish Bureau
Pittsburg Brewing Co Sued Under War Time Prohibition
United States Attorney R. L. Crawford filed suit in federal court against the Pittsburg Brewing Company for violating war time prohibition by producing 2.75 beer. Judge Thompson issued bench warrants for the arrest of 11 company officers.
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Pittsburg
United States
R. L. Crawford
Pittsburg Brewing Company
Thompson
Navy mail brought to Newport by air route
Newport R I July 9 Navy mail arrived by air for the first time when a seaplane landed with sacks from Block Island left by a destroyer fleet. The fleet of 34 destroyers later arrived and will stay at the torpedo station for a month. The seaplane then returned to Block Island with mail for the destroyer Shawmut.
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Newport
R. LI
Block Island
Shawmut
Chelsea Fire Truck Loses Two Wheels in Alarm Response
While responding to an alarm Chelsea fire department motor ladder truck No 1 broke its forward wheels near the hub as it turned from Arlington into Fourth street The wheels rolled along the sidewalk but were caught by Fireman John Lehan preventing serious damage
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Chelsea
Fourth Street
Arlington
John Lehan
Brookline Board of Trade Holds Annual Outing
More than 150 members and guests of the Brookline Board of Trade traveled from Harvard Square to Villa Napoli Nantasket Beach for their annual outing. Among attendees were 24 veterans from the war, Brookline Selectmen, Chief Alonzo Corey, Fire Chief George H. Johnson, and leaders of the Boston and Massachusetts Chambers of Commerce.
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Brookline Board of Trade and Friends
Harvard Square
Brookline
Villa Napoli
Nantasket Beach
Brookline Board of Selectmen
Alonzo Corey
George H. Johnson
Macomber
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce
Newton Post of Legion Holds Election Monday
The Newton post of the American Legion will meet Monday evening July 14 at 8 o'clock in the State armory in West Newton to elect permanent officers adopt a constitution and by laws and decide other questions. A letter has been sent to every veteran in the city and the meeting is expected to be among the largest the post has had.
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Adam
Will Fletcher
Fletcher
Newton
American Legion
West Newton
Diamond Tires Claim Long Life and City Taxi Use
Advertising copy asserts that Diamond tires are used by taxi firms in Chicago New York Pittsburgh Atlanta and San Francisco and average over 5000 miles. The slogan promises lower upkeep and asks readers to choose Diamond tires for durability.
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Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Washington
Portland
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Wis Beach
America
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Philadelphia Bulletin
Rae Eeetana
Brookline Board OF Trade
Newton Post
Legion
Diamond Rubber Co
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Washington Monument
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