Healer James Hickson Draws Crowds In Boston Missions
Dozens of sick and maimed people attended private missions led by Healer James Moore Hickson at the Hotel Bellevue and churches in Boston. Tests show many claim relief from pain and deafness. Hickson plans further church missions and tours within New England.
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James Moore Hickson
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Church of St. John the Evangelist
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Christian Mission
New England
President urges permanent rank honors for Pershing March Benson Sims
The President recommends giving permanent general rank to John J. Pershing and Peyton C. March and permanent admiral rank to William S. Benson and William S. Sims. House reception varied with applause and boos as Woodrow Wilson’s name drew reactions.
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John J. Pershing
Peyton C. March
William S. Benson
William S. Sims
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Blanton
Texas
Tax on Wines for Churches
Regulations from the Bureau of Internal Revenue allow religious groups to obtain sacramental wine. Monasteries under clerical supervision must pay the usual tax and keep shipment records. Jewish congregations may obtain wine for services on rabbi application. The Possover fear mentions mead from grapes and honey.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Meyer Destroyer Launched at Squantum Victory Plant
Amid cheers of hundreds and whistle blasts the destroyer Meyer named for George Von L. Meyer was launched at the Victory Plant in Squantum. Mrs. Alice Von L. Rogers christened the ship with wine, and the ceremony included a luncheon and gifts for Mrs. Rogers.
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George V. L. Meyer
Mayor Found Moore Gone After Fog Off Maine Coast
Mayor Peters, feared missing during a fog bound cruise near North Haven Maine, telephoned from Rockland that he would reach Boston today. Secretary Edward E. Moore, who rushed to locate him, disappeared along the coast after departing Rockland in a power boat.
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Whiteside
Rockland
Boston
North Haven
Edward E. Moore
Moore
Army officers probe dodgy Dodge sales in Boston area
Army intelligence investigates uniformed men selling Dodge automobiles to dealers in Greater Boston. Prices range from five to 10,000 dollars with officers reporting many inquiries by motor transport staff. A former sergeant on Governors Island faces court martial after posing as a lieutenant colonel and obtaining over 21,000 dollars and a Stutz roadster on false orders.
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Army
Boston
Governors Island
New York
Recruits Protest New Inoculations
A protest was lodged at the Northeastern Department surgeon’s office by re enlisted soldiers who had already received both typhoid and smallpox inoculations within a year. They oppose the triple anti typhoid prophylaxis and smallpox program and will undergo the treatment again per army policy.
Regulations for jitneys bonds set by city council
Managers of jitneys draft bond rules for vehicles carrying five or more passengers. A five passenger jitney must post $2500 bond as surety against accidents, while six passenger cars require $3000 bond. Each additional passenger above five increases the bond by $500.
Boston jitney regulations set routes and fees
City rules require two annual license fees of 5 dollars payable to the city collector and police commissioner. The council may assume full control of jitney routes. Regulations ban front-seat adults with children, intoxicated or disruptive passengers, smoking by drivers, open tops at night, standing on running boards, and overloading. drivers must follow routes, use proper safety gear, and report incidents with a 20 dollar fine for each offense.
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Boston
American Oil Camp Raided in Mexico Near Port Lobos
The National Association for the Protection of American Rights in Mexico said a telegram from Tampico dated July 17 reports Atlantic Refining Company camp near Port Lobos raided and a semi monthly payroll of 10000 dollars stolen. Raiders believed to be Carranza soldiers.
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National Association For the Protection of American Rights In
Mexico
Tampico
Atlantic Refining Company
Port Lobos
Carranza
Hydro airplanes urged to ease Boston suburb commutes
Hydro airplanes are proposed to transport Bostonians from the Charles River esplanade to suburbs and nearby towns. Proponent Harry V. Lawrence cites stops at Fox Island Wakefield Lake Quannapowitt Spy Pond Crystal Lake and more. National Air Service plans Boston to New York air service with Bridgeport and New London stops.
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Watertown
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Stoneham
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Belmont
Lexington
Spy Pond
Winchester
Medford
Mystic Lakes
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Malden
Ell Pond
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Brookline
Jamaica Pond
Wellesley
Natick
Lake Waban
Woburn
Horn Pond
Concord
Bedford
Concord River
Newton Centre
Crystal Lake
Lawrence
New York
National Air Service
Army
Bridgeport
New London
Army officers to explain sentences in court-martial case
Army officers who chaired the court martial of Lt Hard boiled Smith and Lt Mason will be summoned before a House wartime investigation panel to justify sentences they imposed. Representative Dallinger of Massachusetts said other witnesses will testify the trial was a joke and that brutality was proven but only dishonorable discharges were given.
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Smith
Mason
France
House War Investigation Committee
Dallinger
Massachusetts
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