Curley Seeks Martin's scalp in bitter ward fights
A portrait of Boston political rivalries in Ward 8 and the West End shows Gus Galvin and James Lomasney matching wits with Martin, Curley, and Tague. The piece details stump oratory, personal enmities, and a surprising Ward 8 council race result with Taylor, Reagan, Maguire defeating Gargan as Galvin’s side faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus” Galvin
Martin
John B. Fitzpatrick
Ted” Daly
Keith’s
Tom Butler
Dick Murray
Lancaster Street
Bill Reagan
Jim Butler
Tom
West End Boat Club
Boston
Patrick Hanrahan
Harriman
Illinois Central Railroad
James Christie
Galvin
Lomasney
Edward J. Donovan
John
Frank Keany
Matthew Keany
Democratic City Committee
Fitz
Fitzgerald
James’ M. Curley
Hotel Bellevue
Hendricks Club
Curley
Ward 5
Keliher
Mr. Keliher
McCall
Daniel A. Whelton
James A. Gallivan
Peter F. Tague
Mr. Curley
Gallivan
Tague
Congress
Mr. Lomasney
Bellevue
Ward 8
Ward
West End
William Taylor, Jr
Senator Galvin
Mr. Taylor
William Taylor
William J. Reagan
Frances P. Maguire
Frank Gargan
Thomas A Gargan
Sistine Choir From Rome Plans U S Concert Tour
The Sistine Choir of Rome will tour the United States starting in May under Catholic church dignitaries. The 82 member ensemble is famed as the oldest choral body known to Christendom and has signed at papal functions since its founding by Sylvester in the early centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sistine Choir
Rome
United States
Sylvester
Millerand Appointed Governor of Alsace Lorraine
Paris March 21 President Poincare signed a decree naming Alexandre Millerand former minister of war as Governor Alsace Lorraine. Millerand will assume duties in Strasbourg and oversee governance in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poincare
Alexandre Millerand
Alsace-Lorraine
M. Millerand
Strasbourg
Wounded Persons Listed by City and State
A list of wounded individuals with names and partial addresses across multiple states and cities. Names include Antone Dous Lewis, Frank A Striplin, John H Troy, Frank A Stevens, Stanley E Keyes, Walter F Langtry, John Edward Shaw, Charles B Trobel, Earl Tucker, George H Lavalley. No outcomes or hospital details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Dous Lewis
New Boston Rd
East Faithhaven
Frank A. Striplin
Spring St
West Roxbury
John H. Troy
Fuller St
Brockton
Ill
Frank A. Stevens
Bath Harbor
Stanley E. Keyes
Pleasant St
Claremont
N. H
Walter F. Langtry
Hampshire St
Lawrence
John Edward Shaw
Beckett St
Portland
Charles B. Trobel
Field St
Torrington
Conn
Earl Tucker
Phillips St
East Providence
R. I
Funds to finance railroads
Washington March 21 The War Department paid 100 million dollars to the railroad administration to cover transportation of troops and war supplies. Officials say current obligations and anticipated bills for the next three months are met. estimates of amounts due range from 65 to 80 million dollars, with funds shifted from the War Department appropriation to speed payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
War Department
Department
Crowell
Massachusetts plan tax to fund hero gratuity for soldiers
A proposed measure in the Massachusetts House would levy a $2 annual tax for ten years on all men over 20 to fund a $100 gratuity to state soldiers and sailors who served in the European war. The plan, reported by the reconstruction committee, awaits adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
House
Committee On Reconstruction
United States
Commonwealth
Representative Spinney
Committee of Reconstruction
Railroads to receive aid from War Dept and NRA details
Railroad administration will receive a direct aggregate payment to aid current finances, with funds to be spread over three months. The War Finance Corporation and Navy Dept advances, plus loans to be repaid, aim to cover current cash needs. Certificates of indebtedness will back loans to railroads, and detailed issuance plans will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Administration
War Department
War Finance Corporation
Navy Department
Two Welcome Home Fetes in Newport Tonight
Newport hosts two welcome home receptions organized by 50 residents. Admiral William S. Simms arrives in New York April 3 and will command the Naval War College in Newport soon after. A July celebration honors all local veterans from the army navy and marine corps with the Atlantic fleet due July 1 to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
William S. Simms
New York
Naval War College
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Guantanamo Bay
Clark Burdick
Elsie French Vanderbilt
German Cash Debt to Belgium Reparation Totals Revealed
Brussels report shows Germany's cash debt to Belgium for requisitions and related payments totals 10 000 000 francs. Six billion francs in German marks circulated in Belgium after the armistice were taken up by the Belgian Banque Nationale, with 2 billion francs confiscated from the bank and Societe Generale during occupation. Balance comes from fines and monthly payments by towns cities provinces and public institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Germany
Belgium
Banque Nationale
Societe Generale
Belgian Financial Committee On
Services Held for Herbert L Cannell
Funeral services for Herbert L Cannell of 36 Walnut street Everett, a automobile salesman, were held from his home. The service was led by Christian Science practitioner L R Muller who had treated him eight weeks. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery Everett. Cannell, 50, was the son of City Clerk Joseph H Cannell and Mrs Cannell and father of Jackson Cannell former Everett and Dartmouth football star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Cannell
Walnut Street
Everett
New England
L. R. Muller
Cannell
Glenwood Cemetery
Joseph H. Cannell
Jackson Cannell
Dartmouth College
Canada Offers Grand Trunk An Annuity
At the Grand Trunk railroad annual meeting Alfred W. Smithers said Canada offered a property annuity of 74000 pounds after eight years plus fixed charges. The company proposed either 997000 pounds immediately plus any arbitrator’s award or 1163000 pounds immediately without arbitration. The meeting unanimously deemed that offer inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Grand Trunk Railroad
Alfred W. Smithers
Hakka Cream for Flu Colds Prompts Quick Remedies
A fragmented note touts Hakka Cream as a remedy for influenza symptoms claiming fast relief. The message urges sharing with friends and mentions drugs or over the counter items, though details are unclear.
State considers 10 year bonds to fund soldier bonus plan
A proposed bill would raise about 20 million to pay 100 extra to each of 200,000 veterans via a 10 year tax on male residents. The plan shifts the burden from the state to individuals and would fund immediately with emergency provisions. Cities would reimburse the state treasurer based on April 1 male resident counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Lieutenant Driscoll Named High School Drill Master
Lieutenant Joseph M K Driscoll former member of the 101st Infantry has been appointed as assistant instructor of drilling for Boston high schools. His home is 29 East Street Dorchester. He served overseas with the Yankee Division and was previously a sergeant in the 9th Regiment and the 10th. He was commissioned a second lieutenant after joining the Chemin des Dames sector and promoted to first lieutenant with two bravery citations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McK. Driscoll
List Infantry
Yankee
Boston
East Street
Dorchester
Driscoll
9Th Regiment
10St
Chemin Des Dames
St Johnsbury’s Oldest Businessman George Moore Dies at 78
St Johnsbury VT March 191 Moore George P age 78 head of the George P Moore Company and St Johnsbury’s oldest businessman died this morning He was Civil War veteran lost his right arm and was a Confederate prisoner of six months He leaves two sons Ellis and George and daughter Hattie His wife died four years ago He helped organize the local Christian Science Church in the town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Johnsbury
George P. Moore
Ellis
George
Boston
Hattie
Moore
Christian Science Church
Destroyer Bancroft launched at Quincy
The United States torpedo boat destroyer Bancroft was launched today at the Fore River plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation. Miss Mary W. Bancroft, great granddaughter of George Bancroft, Navy Secretary in 1844 and 1845, served as sponsor and arrived with her father Colonel W. D. Bancroft. The Bancroft represents the latest destroyer type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Bancroft
Fore Rive
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Mary W. Bancroft
George Bancroft
Increase in Casualties Across Nation Reported War List
The War Department releases show 109 additional names, including 82 local men with 10 fatalities. Wounded are led by Lieutenants John J. Carew of Medford and Joseph M. Park of New Haven, while most injuries are slight. The casualty roll includes killed in action, died of wounds, aircraft and disease, plus 18 with undetermined wounds and 2 missing, listing numerous local addresses for the missing and wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
New England
John J. Carew
South Street
Medford
Joseph M. Park
State Street
New Haven
Conn
Svecccapantes Paeveckt
S.cakanes Pregtss
Phe Tauteg
Isi
Cewsecees
Fav Vsdnenhkwes
New England Boys On Casualty List
A long casualty list names many New England soldiers sailors and airmen killed in action or died of accidents. It includes Corp Jacob Cousins of Chelsea and Lt John J Carew of Medford among others with home addresses in Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine Vermont Connecticut and Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW England Boys
Casualty
Randolph Woman Estate Leaves Probate Record of $236,191
An inventory filed with the Norfolk county Probate Court in Dedham lists Miss Adelaide E. Mann of Randolph as deceased. The restatrix’s estate comprises $196,009.42 in personal property and $41,182 in real estate, with John V. Beal named special administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide E. Mann
Randolph
Norfolk County
Dedham
John V. Beal
Pioneer Telegraph Inventor Dr James J Clark Dies
Dr James J Clark aged 90 in Washington died today he pioneered early telegraph devices and was a contemporary of Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail He is credited with inventing the first successful closed circuit repeater which remains in use with minor changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James J. Clark
Samuel Morse
Alfred Vail
Oriental Rugs in Wide Variety for Sale
Wide selection of Oriental rugs from small mats to large carpets. Framed sizes range from about 314 by 414 feet? to 12 by 22 feet. Prices start at $27.50 for the smaller pieces and go up to $850 for the larger magnificent carpets.
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Martin Lomasney
Daily and Sunday Post
Joseph F. O’connell
Sunday Post
Vle
Cascara
Mr. Hill
Millerand
George H. Lavalley
Maple,ville, R. I
Baker's Department
Admiral Simms
Canada
Grand Trunk
Lieut
Joseph M.K. Driscoll
101St Infantry
St. Johnsbury’s
John F. Manning
Centre St
Roxbury
Wilfred H. Marchand
Lindsey St
Fall River
Franklin C. Mead
North Bridgton
Henry A. Michaud
Fort Kent
Llewellyn E. Michaud
Stockholm
Linwood E. Moody
High St
Lynn
Harry D. Moran
West St. Clinton
Edward A. Murphy
Wade St
Graydon D. Murphy
Smyrna Mills
Louis Davis
Brook St
Bridgeport
Harry W. Hansen
Sackett St
Providence
Warren E. Lewis
Whiting St
Plymouth
Gerald G. King
Eastern Ave
Framingham
Arthur EK. Lacasse
Androsco
Arthur W. Green
Lowell St
Robert Potz
Divinity St
Bristol
Joseph C. Nagy
Lawrence St
Herbert N. Sprague
Tyler St
Pittsfield
Dennis F. Lyons
Belmont St
Marlboro
Leon R. Roberts
Mast St
Plainfield
John J. Farrell
Union St
Michael J. Fitzgerald
Water St
Milford
Edmund W. Harlow
Tucker St
Norway
South St
State St
Leland Deragom
Lincoln St
Worcester Corp
Hubert A. Fitzgerald
Carson St
John H. Godin
Madison St
Fitchburg
Ernest J. Godue
Randall St
Worcester
Leon L. Leylekian
Dorchester St
Leroy F. Pierce
Clarence N. Smith
Panton
Charles E. Twomey
Warren St
Harry Hey Barker
Greystone
Mark A. Burkett
Massachusetts Ave
Joseph A. Earle
Pawtucket Ave
R. IL
Hughie McDonald
Fort Fairfield
Mark N. Shahian
Brownville
Paul Slosar
Second St
Chelsea
Leo G. Talbot
Haydenville
Edward Kinder
E. Seventh St
South
Richard A. Lemieux
Elm St
Winooski
John J. Lennon
Liversidge Way
Mattapan
William HW. Leslie
Central St
Norwell
Harry Luftman
Decatur St
East Boston
David E. McCarthy
Biddeford
Henry Joseph McCarthy
E. Clay
East Waterbury
William McNierney
Warren Pl
Alva W. Smart
Greenbush
Elbridge BE. Smart
Belfast
Albert J. Smith
Chase St
Nashua
Clifford A. Smith
Wolfboro
Bernard L. Wilson
Victory
Eddie A. Wilson
Richford
William E. ‘Norton
Saco
Frederick A. Lambert
River St
Cambridge
THE
Forrest Seed Co
Cortland, N. Y
Thomas A. Edison
America
Paine
Paine Furniture Company
Arlington Street
Boylston Street
Oour
Metropolitan Service
Sales Dept. Telephone
Fort Hill
Metropolitan Coal
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