Port's Foreign Trade Doubled in Boston Harbor Channel
Edward F. Mc Sweeney of the Port Directors reports to the U S engineers that Boston Harbor's 35 foot channel boosted foreign commerce by 103 percent since completion and total tonnage by 54.3 percent. He notes federal spending of 7 million dollars 1902 1914 versus twice that by the Commonwealth and replies to Colonel Craithill’s inquiry on channel benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. McSweeney
United States Engineers’ Office
Boston Harbor
Commonwealth
McSweeney
W. FE. Craithill
Six Arrested in Mystic River Drug Sweep
Police from Medford and Metropolitan units along with 14 officers led by Sergeant Connors conducted a riverbank sweep on the Mystic River in Medford and Wellington. Six arrests were made during the Sunday operation spanning motorboats and shore patrols.
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Medford and Metropolitan Park
Middlesex Fells
Connors
Medford
Mystic River
Wellington
Civic clubs in school buildings urged to beat the saloon
Ex-Congressman Samuel W. McCall told a Boston Common temperance rally that civic clubs with quarters in school buildings can act against the saloon. Joseph Lee echoed the need for clubs to provide citizen social outlets, while Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton noted the suffrage link in the prohibition effort.
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Samuel W. McCall
Boston Common
Joseph Lee
Elizabeth Tilton
The Civic Club Versus The Saloon Rally Speech
Boston charity groups discuss the liquor problem at Sunday Common meetings. Mr. McCall argues the saloon is a social institution and civic clubs in schools could help fight it. He insists law and public sentiment must work together to curb drinking and address social needs.
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Organized Charities
Boston
McCall
Civic Club
Civic clubs as a solution to saloon culture in city life
The speaker argues that society should provide civic clubs in schoolhouses to replace alcohol influenced social spaces. These clubs would be inexpensive to run and offer social benefits for men women and children, making better use of underused school facilities and offering an alternative to the saloon.
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Labor Bureau
Civic Club
Lansing Returns to Washington After Manchester Visit
Secretary of State Lansing flew to Washington to attend important official engagements in the capital. He had a social call from Marquis Cusani Confalonieri the Italian ambassador, the only official personage to visit during his short Massachusetts sojourn at Manchester by the Sea.
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Lansing
E. M. House
Manchester-by-the-Sea
Washington
Cusani Confalonieri
United States
Manchester
Massachusetts
Liquor Raid Leads to 129 Bottles Seized and Court Summons
A liquor raid conducted yesterday by Everett police resulted in 129 bottles of beer seized and Carmenia Salera being summoned to Malden District Court for exposing and keeping liquor for sale.
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Antonio Lanannuzzi
Main Street
Quincy
Lanannuzzi
Everett
Malden District Court
Carmenia Salera
Swordfish Rammed Sloop Off Georges Bank
The sloop Nickerson, returning to South Boston’s new fish pier, was rammed underwater by a 200 pound swordfish after catching 19 swordfish on Georges Bank. The sword pierced the hull and remained lodged, while the fish escaped. Captain Potter reported the incident.
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Nickerson
New Fish Pier
Boston
Potter
Georges Bank
Find Body Of Coast Guard Chief Boatswain Alfred Strom
The body of Alfred O. Strom of New Bedford, chief boatswain of the coast guard cutter Acushnet, was found on the beach near Nobska. He left the ship yesterday in a skiff to fish and likely fell after attempting to land in the surf, striking his head on a boulder and drowning. Strom was a strong swimmer and received a medal for saving a life at Santo Domingo.
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Woods Hole
Alfred O. Strom
New Bedford
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Nobska
Strom
Santo Domingo
Plumbers Union Parses Suffrage Tour Leader Speak
At the Massachusetts State convention in Northampton Miss Florence Luscomb of Boston spoke to delegates. She leads the Votes for Women Victory Campaigners touring western counties and advocates equal suffrage for women.
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Northampton
Massachusetts
the Plumbers and Steamfitters’ Union
Florence Luscomb
Boston
Votes For Women
Resolution Endorsing Woman Suffrage Constitutional Amendment Adopted
At the close of her address a resolution was introduced at the convention endorsing the woman suffrage constitutional amendment and adopted by a unanimous vote.
Poslam Skin Remedy Advertises Quick Relief
An advertisement extols Poslam for soothing and healing red or sunburned complexions itchy skin pimples hives rashes mosquito bites prickly heat eczema acne and other skin troubles. It also promotes Poslam Soap for daily use and offers samples by sending 4c stamps to Emergency Laboratories New York.
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West 25Th St
New York City
Montreal Seeks Proposals for Refuse Transportation
The City of Montreal invites proposals until July 30 1915 for the transportation and treatment of carrions refuse meat and kitchen rubbish. Proposals may be made for all or separate items. For information contact Dr. S Boucher City Health Officer City Hall Montreal. By order L N Senecal Secretary Board of Commissioners City Hall Montreal 26th June 1915.
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Montreal
S. Boucher
City Hall
Board of Commissioners
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Thomas
McClure
Ene
Harvard
Rufus Bond
Harvard Club
Nobby Reg
U.S. Pat
United States Tire Company
Commonwealth Avenue
Samuel W. M'Call
the Social Saloon
Beverly
Neal
Riker-Jaynes
City OF
L. N. Senecal
the Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Devonshire St
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