England to use munitions act to end coal strike
Walter Runciman announced in the House of Commons that due to the failure of South Wales coal owners and miners to agree on wages, the government will apply the munitions of war act to the mining industry. It makes participation in a strike or lockout an offense unless reported to the Board of Trade and referred for settlement by the act’s methods.
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London
Board of Trade
Walter Runciman
House of Commons
South Wales
Miners Reject War-Time Wage Compromise Amid Coal Crisis
The miners refuse a government negotiated compromise over wage terms as coal from South Wales fuels the navy and 50 000 younger miners enlist, prompting government recruitment stoppage. A national programme offering wage increases was voted down, prompting a bill to regulate coal prices.
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South Wales
Wales
Board of Trade
Fresh groundfish prices hold steady at waterfront piers
At the waterfrontYN yesterday little change in prices for fresh groundfish. Twenty one vessels arrived at the new fish pier and one at a wharf. Swordfish and mixed mackerel arrivals noted. Prices listed include haddock 51-2, cod 9-12, halibut 18, swordfish 18, and small mackerel 6 cents. The Russian steamer Leo, once bound for Boston, was diverted to Philadelphia after submarines. The Lynton will sail to New York to load for Australia, and the Anglian carries a large consignment of British foodstuffs to London.
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Haddock
T Wharf
Carrie
Mildred
Leo
Irish
Philadelphia
Boston
Chili
Lynton
New York
Australia
Anglian
Wilson & Furness-Leyland Line
London
Clan Farquhar
Maritime Movements At Port Amid Freight and Passenger Arrivals
Ships from New York to Australian ports load general freight after discharge at the port. Soestdijk from Rotterdam to Boston is reported by Captain Dekema. Melrose from Louisburg carries coal on its first Dominion Coal Company charter. Cretic brings nearly 80 passengers and plans New York cargo, Azores Gibraltar and Italy, then return here. Fifty seven Lascar sailors freed from German steamer Ockenfels head to New York. all are British subjects and celebrated with charms for good luck. The Ledger.
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New York
Holland-America Line
Soestdijk
Dekema
Rotterdam
Boston
Melrose
Louisburg
C. B
Dominion Coal Company
White Star
Cretic
Commonwealth Pier
Azores
Gibraltar
Italy
Lascar
Ockenfels
India
Man Found Guilty of Burglary Claims Navy Service Before Sentencing
Richard Shelburn, a young Black man, found guilty by a Superior Criminal Court jury on three counts of breaking and entering. He told Judge Brown he served in the U S Navy and was wounded at Vera Cruz. sentence postponed to verify his naval record, potentially easing punishment if true. Items stolen include 1500 pounds rubber, 400 pounds lead, 100 pounds brass from Bessie Shapiro, plus a graphophone, horn, hammer, necktie, handkerchiefs, skirt, and sugar from Esta Linsky.
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Richard Shelburn
Superior Criminal Court
Brown
United States Navy
Vera Cruz
Shelburn
Uncle Sam
District Attorney’s
Grand
Samuel Shapiro
West End
Bessie Shapiro
Esta Linsky
Do Movies Hurt Your Eyes Says Dr Bowers
Dr Bowers explains how films can strain eyes and offers practical steps to prevent discomfort. He recommends breaks every 20 minutes, proper lighting, and eye exercises to reduce fatigue during long viewing sessions.
Stabbed Doctor Confession in Christmas Stabbing Case
Springfield authorities solved the nearly fatal stabbing of Dr. Fred C. Brig ham after a raid on three Italian quarter houses. Detectives, led by Chief William J. Quilty, obtained a confession from Luigi Guarama who admitted committing the stabbing near the Connecticut River after midnight last Christmas morning.
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Springfield
Fred C. Brigham
Connecticut River
William J. Quilty
Luigi Guarama
Italians in Dramatic Stabbing of Dr Brigham Italians Involved In Brigham Stabbing Case
Police say motive was revenge for the death of 3 year old Vincenzo Curto. Guarama, Misitano and Michael Curto, all arrested, faced police court after a raid at 2 am in the Italian quarter. Guarama pleaded guilty to stabbing the physician and Curto posted a bond, while Misitano denied involvement but admitted telephoning the doctor.
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Vincenzo Curto
Gaetano Curto
Guarama
Dr. Brigham
Misitano
Ashmun Street
Curto
Mifitano
Hampden County
Quilty
John H. Boyle
Brigham
Michael Curto
Guaruma
Man fined for illegal liquor sale to fund wife’s hospital care
John Carbone of Baxter Place Quincy admitted selling liquor to raise money for his wife's hospital treatment. Judge Avery heard the case in district court yesterday. Police deemed his explanation true and he was fined the minimum $50.
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John Carbone
Baxter Place
Quincy
Avery
Carbon
Framingham Razor Attack Sparks Four-Mile Chase
15 year old Rosamond Drinkwater was slashed across the face by Nicholas White in Framingham while on her way to work at a harness factory. White pursued and was captured after a four mile chase. he faces assault with intent to kill. Drinkwater survived with a deep four inch facial cut and will bear lifelong marks.
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Framingham
Rosamond Drinkwater
Nicholas White
Waverly Street
Fountain Street
Richard H. Long
Framingham Hospital
Miss Drinkwater
Chelsea Street
Boston
White
George Johnson
John J. Burke
Nobscot
Johnson
Willis A. Kingsbury
Mrs Sarah L Brooks Dies at 70 in West Medford
Mrs Sarah Lawrence Brooks wife of Peter Chardon Brooks of 2 Deerfield Street Boston dies after months of illness at the old Brooks homestead in West Medford aged 70. Survived by husband two children Bishop Lawrence of Boston and others including Mrs William Caleb Loring Mrs Frederick Cunningham and Mrs Augustus Hemenway. She supported Emmanuel Church and charities.
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Sarah Lawrence Brooks
Peter Chardon Brooks
Deerfield Street
Boston
Bishop Lawrence
Episcopal Church
Girl Dies on Eve of Wedding in Braintree
Miss Evelyn Murphy of Hall avenue died at St Elizabeth's Hospital after an appendicitis attack. Stricken 10 days before her wedding, the popular local girl passed away following an unsuccessful operation.
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Braintree
Evelyn Murphy
Hall Avenue
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Moose Delegates Off To Convention
Twenty eight members of the Loyal Order of Moose left Boston for the 27th annual convention to be held in San Diego California July 19 to 24. Supreme Councilman James F Griffin of Boston and Arthur W Hayden national director will lead the party to Chicago where it will join delegates from the East next Thursday night.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Boston
Order
San Diego
Cal
New England
Supreme
Anti-Kamma Tablets Advertised For Nervous Headaches
An advertisement promotes Anti-Kamma Tablets as a remedy for sick headaches caused by urea retention and possible blood or nervous condition factors. It recommends rest, dark room, quiet surroundings, an emetic, Actoids laxative use, hot bath, and thorough rub-down. It claims two tablets prevent an attack and one tablet per hour during an attack relieves nausea and vomiting.
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A. F. Schellschmidt
Louisville
Franklin Park Zoo welcomes a newborn Virginia deer
A new Virginia deer calf arrives at Franklin Park Zoo and relies on nurse John Coakley for nourishment. Curator McNeally keeps the fawn in the deer house for a few weeks as it grows ready for solid food. The zoo also showcases a duckling squadron of 13 with their mother, placed in the pond to delight visiting children.
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Franklin Park Zoo
John Coakley
McNeally
Duck Pond
Wright and Ford for Navy Board
Orville Wright is set to join Thomas Edison on the navy bureau of invention as Secretary Daniels seeks to form a board. Henry Ford Cooper Hewitt and Lewis Johnson are among others touted for membership with Edison eyed as submarine expert and Wright as aero plane authority.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Thomas A. Edison
Navy Bureau of Invention
Secretary Daniels
Henry Ford
Cooper Hewitt
Lewis Johnson
Alexander Graham Bell
Simon Lake
R. A. Fessenden
John Hays Hammond, Jr
Hudson Maxim
Dr. Bell
Mr. Lake
Professor Fessenden
Mr. Hammond
Edison
Wright
Navy
Daniels
Department
M. R
Hutchison
Hutchigan
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