Hatmakers Rally At Ford Hall On Sales Ethics
Ora Cne addressed 1200 New England Retail Milliners at Ford Hall urging strict talks on returning goods on approval. He warned of rising costs to buyers and losses to dealers, and demonstrated a “sand bag” method for pressing hats. He noted U S styles increasingly shift from Paris as big houses close and workers start small shops.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Oranne
Ora Cne
United States
Paris
Purim Feast Fills Boston Synagogues With Thousands
Synagogues and temples across Boston and nearby areas were crowded last night as thousands of Jews observed the Feast of Purim at sundown. Estimates place the faithful at more than 100,000 attendees across houses of worship.
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Boston
Meyer named assistant to Secretary Lane in Washington
Herbert A. Meyer of Ohio was appointed assistant to the Secretary of the Interior. Meyer, previously private secretary to Secretary Lane, will oversee administrative duties for the Alaskan railroad project now under construction.
Admitted She Bought Poison In Lloyd George Plot Trial
London March 7 Mrs Alice Wheeldon and three relatives stand trial for conspiracy to murder Premier Lloyd George and War Council member Arthur Henderson. Today she testified she sought poison to kill dogs guarding a camp and stated support for conscientious objectors. She offered to help objectors including her son escape from internment.
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London
Alice Wheeldon
Ann Wheeldon
Alfred Mason
Mason
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Grayson Confirmation Watch Faces Weak Senate Opposition
Washington March 7 Republican opposition to the confirmation of Dr Cary T Grayson Wilsons naval aide just renominated as medical director and rear admiral is not expected to gain steam at the current special Senate session Senator Weeks who led the fight last session believes another filibuster would be futile and Democrats will vote nearly solidly for confirmation
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Washington
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Senate
Weeks
Wilson’s Inaugural Address Attacked by Lokal Anzeiger
Berliner newspaper Lokal Anzeiger criticizes President Wilson for tearing up the Monroe Doctrine during his inaugural speech. The editorial denounces the act as profane and accuses Wilson of proclaiming self righteousness while revealing dishonor as head of a great state.
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Berlin
London
Lokal Anzeiger
James Monroe
Capitol
Washington
America
Germany's India plots curbed in U S says State Dept
Washington reports that German plans to foment revolutions in India are fully under control for U S operations. San Francisco, tied with Germany and China, served as a war base early on. The department notes the lead organizer’s name will not be released and confirms a Manila junta has also been broken up.
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India
State Department
San Francisco
Germany
China
Manila
Defence Starts In Watson Case
In Superior Court the defense opened in the $50,000 libel suit by Councilman James A. Watson against the Post Publishing Company. Witnesses described Watson’s rally remarks and the December 3 1915 Post letter by Henry Hagan. Watson testified about past clashes, while family members and Post officials testified on impact and reporting. Trial resumed following lengthy cross examinations.
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The
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Henry Hagan
Post
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Pemberton Square
Edmund A. Whitman
W. C. Prout
Whitman
United States
Hagan
Mr. Hagan
Carl Wilmore
Skunk
Wilmore
John J. Attridge
John Mason Little
James J. Storrow
Mr. Whitman
Elizabeth Watson
Jerry
Madeline Watson
Penal Institutions Department
William R. Watson
W. A. Grazier
Mr. Watson
E. A. Grozier
Kie Yie Yie Get Me Gets It Quick Ad
Advert: Kie Yie Yie Get Me Gets It Quick promotional copy urging fast service or product delivery. The playful chant-like line dominates the ad, signaling a catchy sales pitch intended to draw attention and convey speed. It mirrors early 20th century consumer advertising tone.
Warship builders cut price to 10 percent profit
Washington March 7 American shipbuilders at a government contracts conference with Secretary Daniels agreed to a flat 10 percent net profit on navy work and pledged full cooperation to accelerate construction. The move avoids commandeering yards for now while outlining plans to assign additional navy tasks, prevent loss of navy contracts to private work, and gather detailed plant and workforce data for rapid ship production.
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Washington
Daniels
Labor conference called by Gompers for defence council
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor and a member of the National Defence Council, Advisory Commission, has called a labor conference in this connection.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
National Defence Council
Movement to abolish Easter finery in Chicago
Chicago March 7. A movement to oppose the display of new attire on Easter was begun by 12% officers of the Chicago Christian Endeavor Union. The practice was deplored on general principles and especially because of the European war.
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Chicago
Chicago Christian Endeavor Union
Five legged cat surprises visitors at Angell Memorial
A nine months old Manx female with a tail loss and long hind legs at Angell Memorial Hospital on Longwood Avenue causes curiosity. The unusual feline appears to have a fifth leg with a single claw on the left foreleg at the elbow.
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Angell Memorial Hospital
Longwood Avenue
Wilson Names General Scott Chief of Staff
Washington March 7 Nato General Scott was re detailed today as chief of staff of the army by President Wilson. He will serve until next September under the ordinary procedure when he reaches retirement age. In war he would continue in active service without regard to the age limit.
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Washington
NATO
Scott
Army
Wilson
Secretary of War
Porto Ricans Welcomed as Fellow Citizens
Governor Yager, addressing the Puerto Rico Legislature for the first time as fellow citizens of the United States, welcomed Puerto Ricans into the national family with high hopes about their new relation.
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San Juan
P. R
Yager
United States
Marriage Gift Shocks Boston Health Chief Dr Mahoney
Health department staff surprised Boston health commissioner Dr Francis X. Mahoney with a $600 silver service to mark his recent marriage. The presentation followed his return from lunch yesterday earning cheers from colleagues.
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Health Department
Francis X. Mahoney
Boston
Glove Resources Remain Open While Others Close
Resources on hand reflect a contrast as some divisions close while glove inventories stay open and available. The statement highlights ongoing supply strength and readiness amid broader cutbacks.
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