Sanitary Engineer Tech Senior Named to District No 1
GE Turner a Technology graduate has been chosen by the Shipping Board to lead sanitary arrangements and housing for shipyard employees in district No 1 from 6 to Connecticut. After graduation he served as instructor assistant in the department of brand public health.
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GE Turner
Technology
The
Shipping Board
Connecticut
Turner
Department of Brand Public Health
Pardon Petition Filed For Chinese Student Tsi Linn
A new petition for the conditional pardon of Tsi Linn, a Chinese student jailed since 1911 for a murderous assault on Christine Shaw at Orono, was filed with the Governor and council in Augusta. John B. Thomas of Portland, counsel for the Chinese Students' Christian Association and for Miss Shaw, submitted the request.
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Augusta
Tsi Linn
Christine Shaw
Orono
John B. Thomas
Portland
Chinese Students’ Christian Association of North America
Thomas
Miss Shaw
Front Line Aviator Describes Life in Lafayette Escadrille
A WWI American who joined the French army recounts flying hours and dangers on the Somme front. He notes aircraft construction, field life, officers and NCOs meals, leisure spaces, and the lure of flying that makes work seem dull by comparison.
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Lafayette Escadrille
Somme
France
Notable Figures Honoraries and Visits Mark Early 20th Century Era
Former President Theodore Roosevelt receives a doctor of science degree and J Pierpont Morgan a doctor of laws at Trinity College Hartford. Rockefeller Jr enlists for a day at Camp Grant. Mrs Adolphus Busch's vast estate seized as alien enemy property. Hank Reid pushes a dog and cat tax to raise 400 million dollars. Mrs George Jay Gould funds hospital convalescence transport auto. Edison hosts French officers at Llewellyn Park and West Orange plant tour. General Berthelot, with Joffre ties, is introduced to Wilson by Jusserand.
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Theodore Roosevelt
J.pierpont Morgan
Trinity College
Hartford
Conn
Adolphus Busch
St. Louis
Palmer
Thomas A. Edison
Llewellyn Park
N. J
West Orange
Larkin Reaches 80 Day Settlement Over Damaged Saloon Glass
John J. Larkin, opposing a 10 cent beer glass price, compromises with Central Court. Over the next 80 days he pays $10 for the pane he kicked out on Tuesday evenings and he will report regularly to the probation officer.
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John J. Larkin
Central Court
Dorchester Theatres Donate Proceeds to Red Cross War Fund
Dorchester moving picture theatres will donate profits from all performances to the Red Cross war work fund. Record breaking attendance is expected as Edgar W. J. Hearty, district committee chairman, speaks in all venues.
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Dorchester Moving Picture Theatres
Red Cross War Work Fund
Edgar W. J. Hearty
Who Claims This Pigeon Carrier Bird Recovered by New Hampshire Man
H W Berry of Conway New Hampshire holds a carrier pigeon found near his barn. The bird bears a leg band marked 5356 F A 1912 and will be returned to the owner upon contact with Mr Berry who will ensure its safe custody until claimed.
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F. A
H. W. Berry
Conway
N. H
Mr. Berry
Connecticut exempts drivers and clerks in wartime draft rules
Connecticut draft boards were instructed that stores and mercantile establishments exclude insurance companies and banks from wartime work rules. Chauffeurs are not considered domestic service under the draft provisions.
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H&rtford
Conn
Connecticut
Miss Lillian Boudrot Sues Maverick House Owner for 6000
Miss Lillian A. Boudrot sues Thomas R. Sullivan proprietor of the Maverick House East Boston in Suffolk Superior Court for 6000 claiming back pay for extra services from Sept 1 1905 to Sept 5 1917 and wrongful discharge in 1918. Sullivan denies all allegations and says he paid any owed wages.
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Lillian A. Boudrot
Thomas R. Sullivan
Maverick House
Maverick Square
Boston
Suffolk Superior Court
Boudrot
Sullivan
Holy Cross College Graduates War Class in Worcester
Governor McCall and Bishop Bevens attended Holy Cross College commencement in Worcester where 100 war class seniors earned bachelor of arts degrees. Five honorary degrees were awarded, including a doctor of laws to Congressman Ambrose Kennedy. Masters of arts went to James M. Colity, Patrick J. Howard, John F. O'Toole, and Thomas J. Barrett.
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Worcester
McCall
Bevens
Springfield
Holy Cross College
Ambrose Kennedy
Woonsocket
James M. Colity
Manchester
N. H
Patrick J. Howard
Sandwich
Ont
John F. O'Tool
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Cincinnati
LF Eng
Escadrille
Paris
America
New Library, Inc
New York
Daily
Sunday Post
Bert Hall
Troco
Traco Nut Butter Company
Milwaukee
Hilton & Aldrich CO
New England
South Market St
Vosges
Belfort
Liberal Arts
Fine Arts
Montrose Moses
Drama League of America
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
National Army
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
Hank Reid
Chicago
Shepherd's Journal
House
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
George Jay Gould
Brooklyn Base Hospital
H. M. Berthelot
Marshal Joffre
Marne
Russia
Romania
President Wilson
Jusserand
Dorchester Theatres
RED Cross
Carrier
New Hampshire
Miss Boudrot
Bio Furniture
Modern Furniture Co
Canal St
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