Electrician and nurse announce intended marriage
Ralph D Parker 23 a electrician of 485 Cambridge Street Allston filed intentions to wed Miss Caroline Matilda Wilson 48 a nurse living at the same address This is his second marriage his first ended with the death of Mary O'Hare two years ago Friends say the couple fell in love at sight after Parker left his home to board with Miss Wilson
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Ralph D. Parker
Cambridge Street
Allston
Caroline Matilda Wilson
Parker
Sss
Mary O'Hare
Brighton
Wilson
Relief ship shelled with eight men killed
A Dutch steamer Selien chartered by the Belgian relief commission was shelled by a German submarine off Stavanger. The boat carrying the first three mates and five seamen was struck after it lowered a lifeboat. All eight aboard were killed as the vessel continued to New York.
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London
Selien
Belgian Relief Commission
Reuter
Stavanger
Norway
New York
Rotterdam
Reasons for Home Rule by Francis Hackett at Women’s City Club
Francis Hackett, editor of the New Republic, argued Ireland needs home rule before the Women’s City Club, outlining Ireland’s historical grievances. He cited lack of universities for Catholics, police ratios, judicial religion, high lord lieutenant pay, overtaxation since the union, and rising social ills tied to emigration and illness.
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Francis Hackett
Lord Hall
Women’s City Club
Ireland
England
The
New Republic
Scotland
United States
Iengland
Europe
Market Proprietors Cleared in Dorchester Assault Case
Meyer and Jacob Marcus, meat market proprietors at 75 Erie Street, were found not guilty in Dorchester court on assault charges brought by Mrs. Ida Lurie and Mrs. Fanny Aissen. The case tied to food riots over the high cost of living.
To Cure a Cold in One Way Bromine Quinine Card
Advertisement claims laxative brominated quinine tablets cure colds with a money back guarantee by E. W. Grove. Box price listed at 25 cents. Product promotes single remedy approach.
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E. W. Grove
U S Navy to Build 60 Submarine Chasers and Expand Fleet
Secretary Daniels ordered the New York navy yard to build 60 110 foot submarine chasers within 60 to 80 days. The Navy aims to form a patrol fleet of about 2000 vessels within four months, with volunteers and retired officers aiding coastal defense. The eight hour law is suspended to speed production, and naval academy classes graduate to supply officers as mobilization plans proceed.
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Daniels
New York Navy Yard
Naval Academy
Navy
Newport
Atlantic
Congress
Fleet Reserve
Navy plans private build up for chasers and coast patrol boats
After a hour conference Secretary Daniels and the President moved from the White House to the State War and Navy building to discuss contracts. Engines for chasers will be bought from private firms and installed on hulls as completed. Bids for more coast patrol boats will open next Wednesday. Daniels asks the small boat industry for production figures and aims to secure government orders.
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Department
Daniels
White House
State, War and Navy
New York
Wakefield Plans New High School and Firemen Pay Rise
Wakefield voters at an adjourned town meeting approved building a new high school on the Wakefield estate at a cost of 280000 dollars. They also voted to raise firefighters pay from three dollars a day to three fifty.
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Wakefield
No Action in Federal Probe Ends Investigation
The three week federal inquiry into high food prices led to no indictments as the grand jury discharged. U S District Attorney George W. Anderson announced the failure and urged continued inquiry by the new grand jury convening today.
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United States
George W. Anderson
United States Grand Jury
Morton
United States District Court
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Christy Ave
Louisville
Lydia
Om Pinkham
Union Street
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Rigaagaaine
Hackett
U. S
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War Department
National Guard
Religious Society of Friends
Quakers
America
Society of Friends
Friends National Peace Committee
South Twelfth Street
Philadelphia, Pa
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Temple Place
Blake Building
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Albodon CO
18Th St
N.Y
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China
William and Mary
William of Holland
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