North Penn Bank Crisis Affects $900,000 Shortfall
Philadelphia bankers investigate the North Penn Bank failure after cashier Ralph T. Moyer admits a $900,000 shortfall. Moyer was jailed on $25,000 bail as officials search for missing funds and other possible defendants. Directors say they were unaware of the bank's true condition until the crash.
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Philadelphia
North Penn Bank
Ralph T. Moyer
North Penn
John 8. Fisher
Moyer
Lawrence Mayor to Quiz Ice Dealers
Lawrence Mayor John P. Hurley will summon several large ice dealers to the City Council Friday to explain the recent ice price surge and why Lawrence charges more than nearby cities. The request follows a query from the civic committee of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. Dealers named include John Q. and K. E. Dill of Methuen, the Lawrence Ice Company, Toye Bros., C. H. Thomas and the People's Ice Company.
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Lawrence
John P. Hurley
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
John Q
K. E. Dill
Methuen
Lawrence Ice Company
Toye Bros
C. H. Thomas
The
People's Ice Company
Stranded in Paris Aboard An American Hospital Farce
In 1919 an American unit stranded in Paris plans to feign illness to reach their base. The trio visits an American hospital, obtains a medical certificate after drinking a drug, and departs amid nurses’ laughter. A war correspondent warns of risk and a costly auto ride back looms.
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Paris
Plattsburg
Joe
Coney Island
Red Cross
U. S
Ziegfeld
Grant
Riall Richmond
Wild Parisian Car Escape With Marie and a Plattsburg Chauffeur
A vivid wartime road tale recounts a chaotic drive through Paris in a mysterious car named Marie. The chauffeur battles a broken crank, a near blowout, and guards blocking the road while a Plattsburg observer offers fifty dollars to risk the perilous rim route.
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Joe
Marie
Plattsburg
Paul Revere
Paris
Marie Stakin
Louvre
Straus Aims to Be Jerusalem's First Mayor
Nathan Straus, noted merchant and philanthropist, expresses wish to be the first mayor of Jerusalem if Palestine is recognized as a Jewish homeland. Zionist Organization of America officers report his intent to return to the Holy Land and dedicate his fortune to its welfare.
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Nathan Straus
Jerusalem
Palestine
Zionistrganization of America
Straus
Holy Land
Mr. Straus
Zionist Organization
New York
Marriage Intentions List Mixed Boston Pairs
A scanned notice lists multiple marriage intentions from Roxbury and surrounding areas. Names include John F. O Keefe and Mary A. McCann. Ernest A. Smith and Christine F E Richardson. Valentino Rizzo and Teresa di Napoli. plus others with ages, occupations, and addresses. Some entries note special permits or prior marriages. several entries include colored designation and scattered misspellings.
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John F. O'Keefe
Electrician
Harrishof St
Roxbury
Mary A. McCann
Quincy St
Ernest A. Smith
West Springfield St
Christine FE. Richardson
Lynn
Valentino Rizzo
Douglas Sr
Teresa di Napoli
Chippa
Nicholas A. Albano
Prince St
Elvira Cervera
Forewonan
Medici
Phililp
B. K. Potter
New York
N. Y
Frances Downing
Sullivan
Robert N. Page
Broadway
South Boston
Julia V. Orton
Julia V. Orton, 24, Blade Counter
James A. Doyle
Porter
Joy St
Helen Hughes
John A. Nichols
Hammond St
Ethel M. Kane
Williams St
Antonio Lombardi
Bayswater St
East Boston
Frances de Cevere
Milliner
Eastern Ave
Revere
David G. Rohan
Warren St
Elizabeth F. Murphy
Harrison Ave
Ames Davis
Fitchburg
Nellie Manning
Huntington Wave
Joseph D. Comeau
Alexander St
Dorchester
Mary E. Sandilands
Philip J. Doherty
Temple St
Helena
Gizzi
Walnut St
Lexington
George E. Gilbert
Regent St
Helen M. Rand
Bedford
Harry A. Haynes
Foreman
Massachusetts Ave
Helen J. Grinnell
Wincromett
Foebury
Ancia M. Bergin
Moreland St
Anna FE. Cass
Clerk
Winthrop St
Cage
Irvon
Newton
Beulah M. Stiltz
Wweman
Graylock
Allston
Cesidia Favorito
John J. Barry
Teamster
Southton
Toeen Miley
Bk. Bostoney
Coal dealers urge immediate orders amid price rise
An independent coal dealer warns customers to order now as prices climb by 50 cents a ton across three grades. He cites a 40 cent mine increase since May and a 50 cent dealer wage rise within six weeks, saying local conditions force the higher cost.
Revenue Rise Despite Fewer Fares on Boston Elevated Lines
The Boston Elevated reports a 40 percent revenue rise despite a 60 percent drop in ridership as 10 cent fares boosted receipts. J Henry Neal, president of the road, notes suburban public boycotts kept cars nearly empty on many lines yesterday.
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Boston
J. Henry Neal
The
Road
Elevated fare strike tests commuter loyalties and rail profits
President Neal and Trustee Powers warned that boycotters burden riders as 40 percent fare rise fails to offset a 3.5 million wage hike after a four day carmen strike. Officials expect no major layoffs, note absorption of ex servicemen, and say railroad patrons may gradually return as truth about the road’s condition spreads.
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Neal
Elevated and steam roads clash over fare experiment results
The report shows Boston Elevated Railway revenue rose after a ten cent fare despite a drop in riders. Fare changes July 7 to July 21 included higher revenue and fewer riders, with officials attributing declines to strike information gaps and ticket use. The ten cent fare is presented as an ongoing experiment with uncertain outcomes.
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Elevated
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Midland
Dudley Street
Bird Street
Mt. Bowdoin
Harvard
Dorchester
Boston & Maine
Boston & Albany
Inked name campaign plea to voters for district attorney
letters to the editor warn voters to ensure the candidate name is inked on nomination papers. Joseph C. Pelletier reports misled signers believing they endorsed him when no name appeared, stressing his name is indelibly printed on all papers.
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Sen
Joseph C. Pelletier
General strike in Rome fails as public services run smoothly
Official reports from across Italy state the proposed general strike in Rome for Monday July 21 failed. Calm prevailed and public services remained in normal operation.
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Rome
Italy
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Canajoharie
Main St
Cambridge
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Boston Elevated
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