Everett Plans New Police Call System After Slaying
Everett authorities propose a call system to speed officer response after the murder of Salvatore Renzulli at Robin and Bow streets. Investigators cite delays in notifying officers as a factor in the pursuit of the fugitive. In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, John Whalen awoke to coal gas in his Clinton Street home awakening his children and five others. three were in bad shape but were saved by prompt medical help.
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Everett
Salvatore Renzulli
Robin and
Bow Streets
Portsmouth
N. H
John Whalen
Clinton Street
Dentists to Oversee School Dental Inspections
Dr. William P. Cooke lectured at Harvard Medical School advocating compulsory dentistry in schools with dentist led examinations. He presented charts and a prophylactic toothbrush demonstration to show proper tooth and gum care despite heavy rain. the audience filled the hall.
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William P. Cooke
Harvard Medical School
Preventive dentistry urged for children in early 20th century
Dr. Cooke warns decay is a public concern and stresses hygiene for first teeth, six year molars' role in facial structure, and the danger of sugar and candy. He advises twice yearly dental visits, brushing four times daily, lime wash, and removal of crowded wisdom teeth, plus school clinics for preventive care.
Railroad Trainmen Meet and Banquet Highlights
Several hundred members of Trimountain Lodge 46, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, held a banquet at the Quincy House. Guests included the president and degree staff of Providence Lodge of Rhode Island, who earlier in the day initiated seven candidates into Trimountain Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall, Aliston.
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Trimountain Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Quincy House
Providence Lodge
Rhode Island
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Aliston
Labor Meeting News C L A Bar Exams
The Boston Central Labor Union directed its executive board to obtain copies of all bills before the Legislature on bar and medical admission examinations. At the next meeting it will consider action on the issue.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Wells Memorial Hall
Education exam rules debate at Massachusetts legislature
Secretary Henry Abrahams and delegates argued to allow examination for medical and legal licensure regardless of education source. The group urged scrapping arbitrary educational requirements and permitting any examinee who passes to qualify. A report urged Mayor Curley to appoint ward representatives to collect school-parent grievances.
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Henry Abrahams
Bar
Examining Board
Tincoln
Edison
Abrahams
Curley
Ances
Trainmen in Boston Back New Haven Rail Line Revival
Boston Lodge 97 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen held a large gathering at Ancient Landmark Hall. Reports indicate New Haven railroad workers are cooperating with officials to improve efficiency and restore public confidence in the system.
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Boston Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Landmark Hall
Boylston Place
New Haven
Marconi Tests On Battleship Regina Elena Nearby
In Syracuse Sicily on March 1 experiments in wireless telegraphy and telephony will be conducted this week from the battleship Regina Elena under the supervision of Vice Admiral the Duke of the Abruzzi. Marconi aims to send and receive wireless messages across the Mediterranean and hopes to reach London by wireless telephone.
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Syracuse
Sicily
William Marconi
Duke of the Abruzzi
Mediterranean
Signor
Marconi
London
Boston Union Passes Resolutions on Linehan Death
The Boston Telephone Operators Union executive board adopted resolutions for Peter F. Linehan of New York district organizer of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Unions. He helped form the telephone girls union and led its early work. A floral tribute was sent to his Astoria home and President Molloy joined officers in condolence letters to Mrs Linehan and her four children.
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P. Doyle
Syracuse
N. Y
United Garment Workers’ Union
Boston
Ladies’ Hat Workers’ Union
A. F. of
Benjamin Swartz
Lumber Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
Harry Winn
John FF. Snullivan
James Kervin
Timothy O'Reilly
William H. O’brien
John Gilloby
Advisory Board
Boston Bricklayers’ Union
International Organization
Boston Photo Engravers’ Union
Elks’ Hall
Hayward Place
Rochester
Chicago
General Teamsters’ Union
William O'Donnell
New Haven Railroad
Union 70
Chamber of Commerce
Boston GC
LL. U
Inside Iron Workers’ Union
Boston Inside Iron and Wire Workers’ Union 154
Bas’ Union 124
S. C. Jerrard
Washington Street
Bakers’ Union 7
George Bragdon
South Boston
Building Laborers’ Union 223
International Union
Stationary Engineers’ Union 16
Pompton Lakes
N. J
Electrical Workers’ Union
Michael Birmingham
New England District Council of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Wells Memorial Hall
Board of Electrical Workers’ Union
Executive Board of
Coal Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
Hotel Workers’ Alliance
Pleasant Street
Brewery Workers’ Union 14
New Jersey
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Peter F. Linehan
New York
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Unions
Telephone — Girls’ Union
Astoria
Molloy
Officials to Confer on L System Telegraphers Wages
A 10 o'clock meeting is set tomorrow at Sullivan square terminal to bridge wage gaps between Boston Elevated officials and Telegraphers Division 156. The union committee and international officer will attend alongside L officials to discuss terms.
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Sullivan Square
Boston Elevated
Boston Elevated Division 156
Union
Some Foolish Things Women Do
A short promotional note explains how powders and creams clog skin pores and harm complexions. It touts a Louis Nathan medicated soap from Paris that deodorizes and cleanses pores, allowing natural breathing and improved skin. Sold by department and drug stores.
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Louis Nathan
Rue Scribe
Paris
Adu
Safety campaign posters urge caution for Boston transit
The Boston Chamber of Commerce launches a Safety-First poster campaign to curb accidents among street car riders drivers and pedestrians. Three poster sets depict eight auto mobile street accidents eight horse and trolley incidents and dangers from boarding riding and leaving street cars. The effort cites the Public Service Commission report listing 3009 injuries from self carelessness in 1912 and asks dealers and venues to display the warnings.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Greater
Boston
Public Service Commission
Latournell Falls Deed Transferred to Oregon
Guy W. Talbot of Portland presented a deed conveying perpetual control and possession of Latournell Falls in the Columbus River Gorge to the State of Oregon, announced in Portland on March 1.
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Portland
Ore
Guy W. Talbot
Latournell Falls
Columbus River
Oregon
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