Flier Makes New Record in Atlantic City to New York Flight
Lieutenant Kenneth Murray piloted a small scout type Sopwith camel aircraft from Atlantic City to New York City, a 140 mile route, in 61 minutes. The flight was officially recorded by the Aero Club of America. Captain M R James previously used the same design.
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New York
Atlantic City
N. J
New York City
Kenneth Murray
American Air Service
Aero Club of America
Murray
M.R. James
Longshoremen Get a Charter for Boston & Maine Freight Handlers
The International Longshoremen's Union grants a charter to Boston and Maine railroad freight handlers formerly Knights of Labor Assembly 5572. The new Local 1077, I. S. A., is organized by secretary-treasurer William P. Dempsey and announced yesterday afternoon.
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International Longshoremen’s Union
Boston & Maine Railroad
Knights of Labor Assembly
Local 1077
William P. Dempsey
Restored to Duty Captain Pettee Back From War Wounds
Captain Charles Pettee of Durham New Hampshire, wounded and gassed with the Seventh Infantry in the Argonne forest, was found physically fit for duty after examination yesterday and assigned to Fort Williams. He had spent six months in local hospitals.
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Charles Pettee
Durham
N. H
Seventh Infantry
Argonne Forest
Fort Williams
Cannot Jump in War Time
Worcester judge rules that no American may expatriate during wartime. The decision centers on Samuel Arthur Armstrong of Worcester who enlisted in the Canadian army and questioned his citizen status. The ruling clarifies how naturalization cases are treated when the nation is at war.
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Worcester
Philip J. O’connel
Samuel Arthur Armstrong
Armstrong
Ireland Asks Peace Conference For Recognition In Paris
A supplemental memorandum on Ireland’s recognition was presented to Premier Clemenceau in Paris. Irish delegates Sean O Ceallaigh and George Gavan Duffy forwarded the document and said they are ready to act as Ireland’s representatives if safe conduct for the earlier delegation cannot be granted.
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Paris
Ireland
Clemenceau
Edward de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Count Plunkett
Sean O’ceallaigh
George Gavan Duffy
No Such Shoe Profits Declares the Association
A Boston letter from H. B. Scates president of the Massachusetts Retail Shoe Merchants Association defends shoe dealers against profiteering accusations. He argues leather and labor costs rose well before the war, prices reflect actual costs, and Massachusetts retailers seek about 7 percent profit, disputing claims of excessive profiteering.
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Post
Boston News Bureau
Boston Shoes
Massachusetts
H. B. Scates
Massachusetts Retail Shoe Merchants’ Association
Boston
Bay State Men Back At Work After Strike
Bay State System employees in 17 divisions returned to work after a general strike began Sunday. Executive Board member John H. Reardon reports that operations resumed and talks with the Bay State Carmen's Union addressed grievances tied to the 1918 agreement and other issues. A conference with company officials is planned for this morning to present a program for consideration.
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Bay State System
John H. Reardon
International
W. D. Mahon
Bay State Carmen's Union
Mr. Reardon
Quincy House
Reardon
Woolen plants to close for annual vacation period
Plants of the American Woolen Company will close from August 23 to September 2 to grant employees their 10 days of annual vacation. Other local mills may also shut during this period, though officials have not yet decided.
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American Woolen Company
Catholic Church Notes Snapshot of Upcoming Events
St James Church at Rogers Park Brighton hosts its annual field day on July 4. The Church of the Blessed Sacrament Cambridge holds a garden party on the grounds of the Catholic Women's Club Saturday afternoon and evening. Alumni form Woodstock College Aid Association to train Jesuit priests with $1 annual dues. Rev William J Conway S J invites inquiries at St Mary's North End. Rev Henry J Rache S J will celebrate high mass at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev James L McGovern S J to preach. Rev John C Hart S J will preach at vespers at 7 30 p m near Fe. Thomas A Kempis Circle retreat June 29 to July 4. arrangements with sister superior at Academy of the Assumption Wellesley Hills or Miss Marcella Donegan 60 Richfield Street Dorchester.
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Rogers Park
Brighton
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
Cambridge
Catholic Women’s Club
United States
Woodstock College Aid Association
Society of Jesus
William J. Conway
S. J
St. Mary’s Church
North End
Henry J. Rache
Church of the Immaculate Conception
James L. McGovern
John C. Hart
Thomas A. Kempis
Academy of the Assumption
Wellesley Hills
Marcella Donegan
Richfield Street
Dorchester
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