Evacuation Day Parade Highlights City Celebration
A dazzling Evacuation Day parade featured 1000 troops in bright uniforms with coast artillery, Marines, sailors, and veterans. Secretary Moody rode in carriages amid cheering crowds in South Boston, with lawmakers and photographers in attendance as Russians, Irish, and Americans gathered near SS. Peter and Paul’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Dunn
Coast Artillery
Navy Yard
Des Moines
Wabash
Massachusetts Naval
Moody
Broadway
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
Touring Car with Complete Equipment Priced at 2500
An advertisement touts a car that leads all rivals in finish and body design and claims exclusive Touring Car Equipment included for 2500. Prospective buyers are invited to call, inspect, and test drive to be convinced.
Senators Play Jai Alai Game in Executive Session
Washington March 17 Senators amused themselves for over an hour with Jai Alai paraphernalia during a closed executive session on General Leonard Wood’s confirmation. Senators Proctor Cockrell Quarles Foraker Teller Scott Pettus Blackburn among others participated as hearing witnesses debated the sports betting aspects and whether they influenced the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Leonard Wood
United States Senate
Proctor
Cockrell
Quarles
Foraker
Teller
Scott
Pettus
Blackburn
Military Affairs Committee
Cuba
Blackburn, Scott and Teller
Jai Alai
General Wood
Patterson
Jai Alal
Culberson
Hoar
Prabtor
Senate
Evacuation Day Sports at D Street Gymnasium
Centenary events in South Boston gymnasium drew 300 spectators under J. M. Walsh. Winners included Webber of Boston Latin in the 20 yard dash, Frank Ford in the 20 yard handicap, L. Hugle in the running high jump, T. Sullivan in hop and step, with relays: South Boston gymnasium over St Stephen's A A in 1 44, Shawmut Rowing over Mt Pleasant A A in 1 42 1 2, and Juniors of South Boston gymnasium defeating South Boston High in 1 47 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston
D Street
J. M. Walsh
Webber
Boston Latin School
McBride
South Boston Gymnasium
Frank Ford
Pelligrino
L. Hugle
W. McBrine
J. Connolly
McBrine
T. Sullivan
H. Barry
Matron of Melrose Hospital Resigns
Melrose March 17 Miss Lucy I DesBrisay matron of the Melrose Hospital tendered her resignation. The hospital had been in the public eye for weeks over a nurses strike and a heroic patient rescue by nurses. The resignation surprised many with some linking it to the nurses strike while George L Morse the hospital committee chairman said she had not been asked to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Lucy I. DesBrisay
Melrose Hospital
Miss DesBrisay
Miss
Crane to Defend US Court Tennis Title at New York Club
The New York Racquet and Tennis Club hosts the United States court tennis championship starting April 4. Defending champion Joshua Crane Jr. of Boston faces C. E. Sands of the same club, with Stockton and Miles also in contention. Sands previously beat Crane for the gold racquet at Tuxedo and is prominent in both lawn and court tennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Joshua Crane, Jr
Boston
C. E. Sands
Tuxedo
Sands
Columbia
London
Crane
Stockton
Eustace H. Miles
Queen’s Club
Biggest Day of All at the Auto Show
Crowds surpassed earlier days as Boston’s auto and motor boat show opened fully. Exhibitors praised the display and sales activity, with 6500 admissions by Wednesday night. Notable arrivals included F. A. La Roche with a 20-hp Darracq, White three-tonneau cars, and various Boston buyers. The event featured demonstrations, marching crowds, and an evening orchestra with a request for Rags by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Campbell
Boston
Harry Fosdick
New York
F. A. la Roche
Darracq Company
A. J. Pickard
P. O. Sheehan
Darraccq
Commonwealth Avenue
Massachusetts Automobile Club
Messrs. la Roche
John Missud
Honourable Artillery Company of London
Alvan T. Fuller
R. G. Stevenson
Concord
N. H
Packard
H. D. Church
Scott R. Frye
Bath
Senator Frye
IF. E. Moskovics
J.J. Clovis Bertrand
Clement Car Company
St. Louis
Potter Hall
A. L. Riker
Locomobile Company
Bridgeport
Horticultural Hall
Buffum
Swasey
Raymond & Page
Winton
East Boston High Wins Highland Interscholastic Championship
The East Boston High School basketball team defeated Roxbury High School 12 to 3 in Roxbury gym to claim the Highland Interscholastic league title. Captain Hagman Glynn and O'Donnell starred for East Boston, with Peard notable for Roxbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boston
Roxbury High School
Hagman
Glynn
O'Donnell
Peard
Malden Teambeats Everett in Suburban League Game
In Malden versus Everett, Company L of Malden defeated Company B of Everett 13 to 8 in a suburban military basketball league match held tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Company L
Malden
Company B
Aph-Ro-Dox Promises Strength For All
An advertisement boasts Aph-Ro-Dox revitalizes nerves and blood, restoring energy for men and women. It claims 86,000 sample bottles given in Greater Boston, strong demand in Boston druggists, and numerous testimonials of cures and lasting benefits, urging readers to try it today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Local merchant cites medical cure for insomnia
John J. Madden of 344 Dorchester Street South Boston writes that Aph-Ro-Dox cured his insomnia and nervous dyspepsia after using it as directed, purchased from G H Alexander at 100 Dorchester Street. The testimonial frames the product as uniquely effective compared with prior medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Madden
Dorchester Street
Boston
Hanlon Seeks to Relieve Five Players to Coast
Manager Hanlon announced five players released including Tim Flood and Doc Newton sent to Los Angeles and Harry Schmidt to Oakland. Jimmy Hughes and Phil Nadeau stay on the coast with Nadeau required to refund $200 and Newton $500 to permit play. Brooklyn sails to Washington for Columbia practice as Dillon of the Pacific Coast League must report. Phillippe filed with Pittsburgh as Dreyfuss and Locke tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanlon
Tim Flood
Doc Newton
Los Angeles
Harry Schmidt
Oakland
Jimmy Hughes
Phil Nadeau
Nadeau
Brooklyn
Newton
New York Americans
Washington
Columbia
S& C
Dillon
Spring Weakness Warns and Aph-Ro-Dox Promise
A medical pitch argues spring weakness lowers vitality and invites disease like grip and pneumonia. It touts Aph-Ro-Dox as best spring medicine, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens nerves, stimulates organs, and restores vigor. Endorsed by M Calman, M D, of the Rich Building, Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Calman
M. D
Yale Varsity Crew Begins Training Table
Yale New Haven March 17 The Yale varsity crew was sent to the training table today with Stroke Captain Walter Cross Morse Whittier Miller Fish Chase Scott Bow Weeks substitute Whitney. Cross Whittier and Miller return from last year's varsity crew while Morse Whitney Chase Scott and Weeks were on last year's freshman crew. Fish previously belonged to the varsity four-car last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Walter Cross
Morse
Whittier
Miller
Fish
Chase
Scott
Weeks
Whitney
Cross Whittier
Aph-Ro-Dox praised by Bertha Davidson in Boston letter
Dear Sir I have suffered from insomnia nervous exhaustion and debility and after trying many remedies I bought Aph-Ro-Dox from Woodbury's drug store Maverick Square East Boston The change was quick and I now feel and look better Friends say I am healthier since taking Aph-Ro-Dox Bertha Davidson 21 Southwood St Roxbury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Calman
Sir
Woodbury’s
Maverick Sq
Boston
Bertha Davidson
Southwood St
Roxbury
Miss P Silverstein praises ApheRo-Dox in letter to drug store
Dear Sir I have suffered with backache headache and general weakness Your Aph-Ro-Dox purchased from W H Knight s Drug Store 97 Court St has done me more good than any other medicine I have used I am continuing taking it regularly as I feel much better and it is only a matter of weeks when I shall be as strong as ever Yours truly Miss P Silverstein 31 Elmont St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Calman
G. H. Alexander
Dorchester St
John J. Madden
Boston
W. H. Knight
Court St
Miss P. Silverstein
Elmont St
Boston Officer Endorses Aph-Ro-Dox Tonic
George Shrodt a well known Boston police officer writes praising Aph-Ro-Dox for nervousness and debility after a few weeks use. He bought from Sawyer's Pharmacy Hollis and Tremont Streets and reports steadily improving health and adds his endorsement to the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shrodt
Boston
Chicago Prize Fighters and Promoters Arrested
Prize fighters Benny Yanger and Aurelia Herera and club matchmaker Edwin White were arrested in Chicago after a six round bout at the American Club. They face charges under state boxing exhibition laws. The article also notes a proposed rule banning presentations to players on the field after a game starts to curb jealousies among players and hints at harsh gifts as a joke.
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Chicago
Benny Yanger
Aurelia Herera
American Club
Edwin White
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Charles H. Slattery
Congressman Williams
McNary
Edward P. Barry
With Winton
King
Long
the King
The
Winton MotorCar Co
N. E
Senators
Wood
Kenneth Skinner
France
Benjamin Smith
New England
Oldsmobile Company
Hanlon Seys
Phillippe
Pittsburg Club
Dreyfuss
Locke
Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile Co
Benj. Smith
Columbus Ave
Mass
Olds Motor Works
Boyer & Dedion
Space 1
K. A. Skinner
U. S
Clarendon ST
Tremont
M. Calman Chemical CO
Rich
Devonshire St. Oston
Sawyer’s
Hollis and
Tremont Sts
Hanson St
Bulletin
White Sewing Machine CO
Geo. H. Lowe
Mgr
Tremont Street
Commonwealth Avenue Hill
American Carrage Automobile Company
Hudson ‘St
38Th St
Hae York
Selden
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