Gas price reduction bill defeated in Boston House
The House defeated a bill to cut gas price in Boston from 80 to 70 cents. Dorchester representative Sullivan urged substitution for the adverse report, while Gloucester's Tolman defended the state system as fair. Speaker Arthur Morrill of New Hampshire praised the assembly’s military funding. Senate action recalled to Governor discusses whether women are considered people.
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Boston
House
Sullivan
Dorchester
Tolman
Gloucester
Arthur Morrill
New Hampshire
United States
Senate
Hobbs
Supreme Court
Dorchester Protest Over Deckers Near Lot Lines
A Dorchester delegation pressed officials about a measure restricting tall wooden structures to be at least ten feet from lot lines and away from other buildings. The effort targets three decker houses amid safety and zoning concerns.
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Dorchester
Railroads Ready for Mobilized Troops Transport
The railroads stand prepared to move troops anywhere in the country or abroad on short notice. Boston & Maine, New Haven, and Boston & Albany report ample cars and equipment, with no need to divert regular traffic. Proper mobilization planning will avoid delays seen at Framingham during previous border mobilization.
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Boston & Maine
New Haven
Boston & Albany
Boston
Framingham
Councillor Urges New Station for Division Five
City Councillor John J Attridge urges a new police station for Division 6 fg. An order for spending 5000 dollars for architects plans was referred to the finance committee. The current police building sits on East Dedham Street.
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Division
John J. Attridge
Municipal Committee
Dedham Street
Vitalitas Advertisement Promises Health From Mineral Extract
An advertisement in Boston promotes Vitalitas, an eighteen month laboratorial liquid extract claimed to be the greatest American mineral. The spot touts friends’ testimonials on better meals, weight gain, reduced symptoms, and improved health. Sample quotes cite rheumatism relief and general well being, with a call to visit the store at 102 Tremont Street for a free Vitalitas booklet.
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Boston
America
Ernstens
Sheradon Place
Sie
Vitalitas
Thomas Broom
Plymouth
Avenue
Fall
Vitalita
Tremont Street
Rev James Sheerin joins St Thomas Church New York
The Rev James Sheerin rector of St Matthew's Broad Street Boston has accepted a call to become vicar of the chapel of St Thomas parish at Fifth Avenue and 63rd Street New York City. He will supervise two assisting clergymen and several lay officials. The parish, famed for its rich congregation and architecture, reports annual income exceeding the four leading Boston churches combined. About 1200 communicants attend the chapel with thousands more in clubs and classes and the parish spends over 800000 yearly.
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James Sheerin
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Broadway
Boston
St. Thomas’ Parish
New York City
United States
Gertina Stone Seeks Divorce From Movie Operator Fayette Stone
Mrs. Gertina M. Stone files libel for divorce in Suffolk Superior Court against Fayette W. Stone, a moving picture operator. She alleges cruel treatment and failure to provide. They married Feb 22 1911. she was 18. Custody sought for Claude F. Stone. They resided at 11A Highgate St Allston and 410 Market St Brighton.
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Gertina M. Stone
Suffolk County Superior Court
Fayette W. Stone
Stone
Highgate Street
Allston
Market Street
Brighton
United States Rejects German Interpretive Treaty Request
Washington reports Germany broke the 1799 and 1828 treaties and ignored international courtesy, prompting a U S refusal to alter or extend Article 23. The note cites repeated treaty violations, sinking of American ships, and German zones at sea. It also discusses potential internment and Canadian-style registration for Germans in wartime, with final action pending State Department view on Senate approval.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Paul Ritter
State Department
Lansing
William P. Frye
Canada
Senate
Department
Marriage by proxy not accepted by immigration
Maria da Luz, an 18 year old Portuguese immigrant, married Feliciano Galinhas of Hudson at the immigration station. He had come to America two years earlier and promised to bring her. A prior proxy ceremony had occurred but was rejected by authorities.
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Sam
Maria da Luz
Portugal
Feliciano Galinhas
Hudson
America
Maria
Galinhas
Luz
Feliciano Gallinha
Deserted wife files divorce libel against Kilby Jr
Mrs Ella S Kilby of this city files libel for divorce from Albert H Kilby Jr a diamond merchant formerly of this city They were married March 29 1913 and she alleges desertion less than two weeks after the wedding Kilby was 26 at the time of the proceedings.
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Ella
Kilby
Albert H. Kilby, Jr
Marriage time and addresses mention Kilby and Sutherland
The notice records the marriage time and lists individuals connected to the couple, noting Hila T. Sutherland aged 22 and Mrs. Kilby with addresses at Dwight Street and 4 Thomas as part of the identification.
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Dwight Street
Ronald Ryoe Sal ee cened-bern cement
A fragmentary entry mentions Ronald Ryoe Sal ee and a cement reference tied to a cened-bern place. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Bern Cement Ae Ronald
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New York
James Shedrin
St.Thomas’ Church
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Ward's Bread
U. S
Ward’s Bread
United States Navy
Ward
United States AR
Ward Baking Company
Albany Street
Cambridge
Kissel Solanse
Boards of Health
Pebeco
American Radiator Company
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