Thompson's Island School Holds 100th Anniversary
The Farm and Trades School on Thompson's Island Boston Harbor marks its centennial with a March 21 ceremony at Old South Church Boylston and Dartmouth streets. The 3:30 PM meeting features speakers including Harvard President Lawrence Lowell, Bishop William Lawrence, Chicago Historical Society secretary Charles Evans, and school superintendent Charles H. Bradley.
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Conductor Benjamin Whittaker Survives Suicide Attempt
Former Boston Elevated conductor Benjamin Whittaker, who attempted death by his own action in Columbus Square, South End, is expected to recover, medical staff at City Hospital reported last night.
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Secret Affair Rumors Between McAdoo and Miss Wilson
Washington dispatch to the Chicago Tribune reports rising speculation that Secretary McAdoo and Miss Wilson are pursuing a romance. It notes their frequent private meetings at official events, hinting at an engagement once expected with Mr King, now reportedly broken.
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McAdoo Courtship Noted With Eleanor Wilson at Washington
Mr. McAdoo was active in the campaign and met the Wilson sisters in Trenton. He singled out Miss Eleanor Wilson last spring in Washington, a change revealed during the Sayre-Wilson wedding festivities. Eleanor, the gayest in the family, smiles often and loves outdoor sports and fun.
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Beauty Doctor Reveals Home Hair Darkening Mixture
Detroit beauty doctor Miss Alice Whitney declares a cheap home blend can darken gray hair and boost growth. Mix as specified with bay rum Barbo Compound glycerine in water and apply twice weekly to achieve a younger look and healthier scalp.
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Bay Rum Smuggler Found With Bottle in Boots
Customs Guard William Plummer intercepted a Spanish fireman aboard the fruit steamer Carrillo as he attempted to smuggle bay rum ashore. A quart bottle dangled from a heavy cord hidden up his trouser leg just above the ankle.
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Dr Theodore R Waugh Dies in Burlington Sanatorium
Dr Theodore R Waugh a well known physician in northern Vermont died at a sanitarium in Burlington while receiving treatment. He was 67 years old and leaves a wife and a son.
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Widow Testifies in Books Swindle Case Costing Her $87,000
Mrs. Rogers, a Boston widow with no business history, recounts how a Chicago millionaire and Rosenfield pressured her into buying rare books. She says she posted bonds and cash after threats while being told the investments would double her money, but she never received any books or profits.
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Strikers Vote To Remain Out At Pacific Mills
In Lawrence on March 18 the 250 workers at the Pacific Mills print works voted to stay out after a strike for higher wages from 14 1/2 to 17 cents an hour. Charles G. Wood of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration and the Chamber of Commerce industrial committee seek further talks between strikers and management to resolve the dispute.
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Lodge Defends Expenditures as Senate Approves Refugee Bill
Senator Lodge defends government spending on Mexican soldiers and other refugees interned in Texas and California. The Senate passes the urgent deficiency bill totaling over 10 million dollars, with half a million added by the appropriations committee for refugee camp maintenance.
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Amendment limits War Department funds to soldiers and refugees
An amendment was adopted to provide that the War Department shall expend the money only in caring for soldiers and military refugees. It does not change the status of 1500 women and children interned with the soldiers, considered part of the Mexican army, despite opposition from Senator Bristow of Kansas who argued no Mexican government is recognized by the United States.
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Refugee soldiers reception and repayment debate in Congress
Senators Lodge Works and Smoot clash over repayment for refugee soldiers and camp expenses. Lodge cites Hague treaty obligations and neutrality concerns while Works backs repayment. Smoot urges disposing refugees into Huerta controlled Mexico. Bill proceeds to conference.
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Chicago Boys Court Opens First of Its Kind
Chicago unveils a Boys Court as a municipal tribunal for ages 17 to 21 aimed at diverting youths from mature criminals. Officials expect about 3000 boys to be tried yearly and marked the opening with a community celebration by church social and philanthropic groups.
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