Lawrence Strike Sparks New Radical Union Organizing Drive
The Lawrence textile strike enters its sixth week as New York organizers Rubenstein and Carrara arrive promising a national federation of independent unions led by radical Socialists. They criticize the AFL as too conservative and say settlement is weeks away while strikers report ample funds.
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Lawrence
United States
Tndustrial
New York
New Jersey
A. J. Rubenstein
Anthony Carrara
American Federation of Labor
Rubenstein
Boston Auto Show to Open Tomorrow
Decorations are in place for the 17th annual Boston Automobile Show set to open tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Last night the management illuminated the building with over 10 000 colored lamps, creating a colorful and artistic display unseen in prior exhibitions.
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Boston
Spectacular 1919 Boston Auto Show Dawns With Electric Lighters
Hundreds of factory officials attend as pre show dealer registrations top last year. The 1919 display features a colossal electro lier nearly 30 feet in diameter with lamps of every hue, massive electric arches, and a grand backdrop of natural trees and scenic drapery. E W Campbell calls the show the most notable for originality and beauty of design among national exhibitions this year.
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Boston
Exhibition Hall
Grand Hall
E. W. Campbell
National Show Managers’ Association of America
Portland Welcomes Returning War Heroes on Homecoming Day
Portland marks the first anniversary of the 54th Artillery Regiment departure with a welcome home day. The 54th arrives from Camp Devens along with four batteries of the 5th Regiment and coast guard cutter Ossipee crews. Governor Milliken will receive the regimental colors at City Hall. Schools close and businesses suspend 12 to 2:30 PM as Mayor Clarke invites regional mayors to attend.
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Camp Devens
Europe
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Coast Guard
Ossipee
City Hall
France
Carl E. Milliken
Charles B. Clarke
Clarke
South Portland
Lewiston
Auburn
Westbrook
Biddeford
Saco
Bath
Conscription Debate Shapes Future Military Systems
Paris dispatch reports American military experts weighing Lloyd George’s German conscription plan and a universal training program. They expect possible League of Nations discussion on armament limits and foresee non compulsory school training if Germany’s system spreads. The national guard is seen as the core for future U.S. defense.
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Paris
Lloyd George
Germany
America
League of Nations
United States
Congress
Young Heads Press Club Elects Officers
Charles E. Young night editor acting managing editor of the Post was chosen president of the Boston Press Club at the annual meeting. Frank P. Sibley of the Globe elected vice president. Walter J. Ryan James W. Hemenway and John J. Cronin named Secretary Treasurer and financial secretary respectively. Directors named include Roy Atkinson John J. Dowling William E. Foster Julius Mathews Newton Newkirk Charles O'Hara and Charles O'Malley. Membership committee picks Walter B. Adams John Buchanan E Wentworth Prescott Dr. R. W. Sprague and Fred A. Zerbel.
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The
Post
Boston Press Club
Frank P. Sibley
Globe
Walter J. Ryan
James W. Hemenway
John J. Cronin
Roy Atkinson
John J. Dowling
American Wine and Spirit Journal
William E. Foster
Julius
Boston Preparations for Y D Parade Face High Costs
Army officials estimate the Y D parade in Boston will cost the government a million dollars and face many complications. Cantonment staff note many troops are not from New England and many will want to go home, triggering widespread absenteeism.
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Y. D
Boston
New England
No Orders to Hold Men From 1011th Trench Mortar Battery
Colonel Lott announced no orders to hold the 1011th Trench Mortar Battery at the Plymouth division cantonment beyond the 26th arrival date. He said the unit, mainly from outside New England, will be discharged and not kept for a parade or sent to Boston. plans will be carried out though not smoothly.
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Lott
Plymouth
New England
Boston
General McCain Urges Strict Quarantine for Overseas Troops
Major General McCain announced the War Department's strict quarantine for all arrivals from overseas at Camp Devens. He assured families that no one is slacking in bringing the men home and that preparations are underway for the 26th Division to meet the required quarantine before their return. The plan aims to have all facilities ready so officers can issue quarantine orders promptly with no unnecessary delays.
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McCain
War Department
Camp Devens
Guardian Shoes Offer Delicate Foot Market Report
A newspaper blurb notes derisisive fashion on welted shoes for slight or delicate girls. It advertises Guardian flexible turnsole shoes in sizes from 8 1 2 to 11 on the third floor and 11 1 2 to 2 on the fourth floor. White tops with patent leather vamps and tan vamp with champagne tops priced at $6 with expert fitting.
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Guardian
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