State proposes non compulsory old age insurance bill
A bill by Representative J Weston Allen of Newton would create a contributory state old age insurance system. The plan, not mandatory, aims to cover all residents at the lowest possible rate with state funding for administration and optional payouts at ages 60 65 or 70 plus possible death benefits. Subsidies apply for those earning up to $1000 yearly.
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J. Weston Allen
Newton
State House
McCall
Commonwealth
Eleven Children Rescued In Night East Boston Fire
A blaze at 15 Chelsea Street East Boston trapped residents on the first and second floors. Mrs Jennie Caggiano and bystanders saved the children, with another rescuer Peter Lacourt pulling two more to safety. In all eleven youngsters were rescued while adults aided others amidst heavy smoke.
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Chelsea Street
East
Boston
Jennie Caggiano
Louis Caggiano
Peter Lacourt
Jennie
Lena
Rose Caggiano
Concetta
Marie
Peter Sarni
Webster Street
Velardo
Stephanie
Guy
Dominick
Mary
Joseph
Danger in Diseases of Teeth Presented by Local Dentist
Dr Leroy M S Miner of this city lectured at Harvard Medical School on the link between dental diseases and systemic ailments. He cited Riggs disease pyorrhea alveolaris and hidden root abscesses as sources of GI disturbances neuralgia nervous disorders heart trouble Brights disease diabetes arteriosclerosis and suspected tuberculosis diagnosed via X ray.
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Leroy M. S. Miner
Harvard Medical School
Bright
Barney Link Dies on Fishing Trip in Florida
News from New York reports the sudden heart disease death of Barney Link, president of the Poster Advertising Association of the United States, at Long Key Florida. Born in 1863 at Baraboo Wisconsin, he was one of the country’s best known outdoor advertising men.
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New York
Long Key
Florida
Barney Link
Poster Advertising Association of the
United States
Baraboo
Wis
Silent dangers of dental infections and early diagnosis
The speaker warns that infected dead teeth and overlooked root abscesses can drive systemic disease. He notes X rays reveal hidden abscesses and cites a rheumatism cure after uncovering eight. He links dental health to digestive and kidney conditions and urges dentist physician collaboration for early detection.
Boston Cadets March to Board Train for Governor McCall Inauguration
About 192 members of the First Corps Cadets under Lt Col Franklin L. Joy marched from the Columbus Avenue armory to South Station to board a special train to Washington. They escort Governor McCall in today’s inauguration parade in full dress white uniforms. The Cadet Band of 30 accompanied them. the train had one stop and will return to Boston Tuesday noon.
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South Station
Washington
Governor McCall
Boston
First Corps
Franklin L. Joy
Columbus Avenue Armory
Tech rowing crew shows promise as major college sport
More than 100 men turned out for varsity and freshman crews at Tech. They have begun early season workouts, using Harvard rowers' tanks on Saturday afternoons, signaling potential strong ranking before year end.
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Harvard
Three Aces Beaten At Medway Club Raid
Police burst into the Medway Club on Broad Street early yesterday seizing money cards and chips from a poker game. The winning player threw his cards to the floor and tried to jump through a window as Chief Pratt demanded the player’s name before departure. Eight others complied and agreed to testify in Quincy Court tomorrow.
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East Weymouth
Medway Club
Broad Street
Pratt
Quincy Court
Hyde Park Man Leaps Three Stories to Escape Fire
Peter Cherry escaped fire at 35 Eastern Avenue Hyde Park by leaping from a third story window. He suffered a sprained back and facial contusions, while many nearby residents fled in minimal clothing to the frozen ground.
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Peter Cherry
Eastern Avenue
Hyde Park
R H Stearns Co Closeout of Women’s Hosiery Lots
Three small lots to be closed out on Monday by R H Stearns Co. Perfect goods but broken assortments. Women’s Lisle Thread Hose in black and colors include embroidered stockings. Were 50c to 75c now. Women’s Thread Silk Hose in black and colors 175 pairs. Were 135 and 150 now. Women’s Thread Silk Hose in black and colors with few embroideries. Were 150 to 250 now 2.
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Mary T. Goldman
Mary T. Goldman Goldman
Women's Silk Lisle Union Suits Offered at 95c Lot
Monday March 5 sale features 900 women's Silk Lisle Union Suits low neck no sleeves tight knee with neat shell edge. Completion of a large contract makes them be priced below the usual $1.65. Also Georgette Crepe collars in sailor styles offered at special prices.
Mechanics Wanted at Armories
Threatened war with Germany has created a great demand for mechanics and laborers at government arsenals and armories nationwide. At Springfield Armory in this state Colonel W S Peirce orders expansion to full night and day shifts. In the coming months hundreds of workers in mechanical trades and general labor will be required.
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Germany
Watertown Arsenal
Springfield Armory
W. S. Peirce
Government Armory Jobs Open Via Civil Service Rules
Positions at Springfield Armory Watertown Arsenal and Portsmouth Navy Yard seek draftsmen chemists engineers and an assistant shop superintendent. Salaries range from 7.04 a day to 1400 a year with immediate openings and applications directed to the United States Civil Service Commission Boston.
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Civil Service
Armory
United States Civil Service Commission
Post Office Building
Boston
Springfield Armory
Watertown Arsenal
Civil Service Commission
College of Mechanical Engineering
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
Primaries Likely in Half of State Districts for Convention
Primaries may be required in at least half the representative districts as nomination papers rush toward tomorrow night’s deadline. Each district with three times as many candidates as delegates will hold a non-partisan primary on the first Tuesday of April, with 16 delegates at large and 48 candidates needed for a statewide race.
Paper price set by FTC boards at 2.50 per hundred pounds
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission accepted a proposal by news print paper manufacturers to fix a price of 2.50 dollars per hundred pounds as reasonable. Higher rates apply to smaller lots and sheet paper.
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Commission
Congress
United States
Canada
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
News Print
Small papers face peril as newsprint costs rise
The commission finds that larger publishers may endure while smaller daily and weekly papers suffer. A trade association allegedly influenced prices and hampered new production, creating a concerted push for higher costs not justified by production expenses.
New Pastor Begins Service at First Baptist Somerville
A crowded church welcomed Rev. Chellis B. Smith as he assumed duties as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Somerville yesterday morning. He preached on Second Corinthians 6:1 with the theme We Are Workers Together.
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Chellis B. Smith
First Baptist Church
Somerville
Orrine Drug Ad Promises Quick Home Cure
Full page ad urges wives and families to treat a drink habit with Orrine. It claims rapid, private in-home use, two forms No 1 and No 2, a money back guarantee, and a price of one dollar per box. Sold by Liggett's Riker Jaynes stores with a booklet available from Or line Co Washington DC.
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Kondon Mfg. Co
Minneapolis
Orrine
Orline Co
Washington, D. C
Liggett’s-Riker-Jaynes
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