Labor of Nation to Be Mobilized for War Effort
Washington March 28 officials and labor leaders outlined plans to mobilize labor for government shipyards arsenals and factories. Samuel Gompers represented the AFL to secure skilled and unskilled workers with Civil Service waivers and 12 examiner districts while federal agencies coordinate postings and private contractors.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
England
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
United States
Public Employment Service
Civil Service Commission
Postoffice Department
Council of National Defence
Gompers
Tech Laboratories to Keep Up Work Amid Germany Rumors
Dr. H. P. Talbot head of the chemical department states there is no ground to claim Technology will close its chemical laboratories due to German troubles. He says work should continue this year with future plans uncertain and notes the labs are already offered to government use.
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Germany
H. P. Talbot
Chemical Department
Neal
Neal Institue
Newbury ST
Back Bay
Nation Above Party Says Vice President at Democratic Meet
Vice-President Marshall told Democratic leaders in Indianapolis that the first duty of every American is to the country, not party. He spoke during a rest stop before Congress’s special session, urging uphold of the republic’s honor, glory, and dignity over personal politics.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Democratic State Committee
Hospital to Teach Treatment of Wounds
NEW YORK March 2 A hospital for teaching surgeons the Carrel Dakin method for infected wounds will be set up at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research. Dr Carrel is expected to receive French leave to supervise the project in New York.
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New York
Alexis Carrel
H. D. Dakin
Compiegne
France
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Carrel
Deputy Collector J. R. Perchard Dies at 88
John R. Perchard deputy collector of the internal revenue department at Boston died yesterday of meningitis at Carney Hospital where he had been a patient for two weeks. He formerly served as chief clerk and succeeds William L. Newton in the Boston office. Born in West Roxbury he was 88 and long connected with brokerage work.
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John R. Perchard
Internal Revenue Department
Boston
Harvard Avenue
Hyde Park
Carney Hospital
Mr. Perchard
William L. Newton
South Boston
West Roxbury
Solons back universal military training push in Mass
Under a suspension of the rules the Massachusetts Senate and House voted to consider a resolution urging Congress to establish an adequate universal military and naval training system. The measure, backed by the National Security League and championed by Sen McPherson of Framingham, has President Wells and Speaker Cox approval and directs copies to the President and Massachusetts delegation.
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State Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
National Security League
McPherson
Framingham
Legislative Committee
Wells
Senate
Cox
House
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Boston University students plan patrol boats for Navy
In response to a wartime appeal BU students form units under naval reserve regulations to operate patrol boats in New England waters. An instructor will teach navigation and seamanship as Lt Commander Cushing notes the government could use any student with boat-handling experience. President Marlin urges college men to prepare for national service.
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Yeste
Boston University
New England
Naval Reserve Force
Navy
Harvard
Army
University
Marlin
Cushing
College of Business Administration
Miss Mandell to Wed on April 28
Marriage intentions filed for Miss Dorothy Mandell granddaughter of F. P. Mandell head of the C. F. Hovey Company and Dr. Francis M Rackeman son of Milton residents a Boston physician The wedding is set for April 28 at Arlington Street Church with Rev Paul Revere Frothingham performing the ceremony After a Cohasset summer the couple will reside in Boston Mandell is a Vincent Club member and Massachusetts General Hospital volunteer Rackeman a Harvard College class of 1909 and Harvard Medical School graduate
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Dorothy Mandell
F. P. Mandell
C. F. Hovey Company
Francis M.rackeman
Felix Rackeman
Milton
Boston
Arlington Street
Paul Revere Frothingham
Cohasset
Miss Mandell
Vincent Club
Massachusetts General Hospital
Rackeman
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Officer given six months for frightening Miss Flanagan
Tony Alfin chased by Rose on the Esplanade and then by Officer J B Powers down Brimmer street. Powers received six months in Central Court for frightening Miss Annie Flanagan as she entered a doorway. Alfin admitted a mistake saying he thought she was his girl. Flanagan contradicted the tale.
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Tony Alfin
Rose
J. B. Powers
Esplanade
Central Court
Luxuries Make Prices Higher Lecture by F W Howe
Framingham State Normal School educator F W Howe told a Public Library audience that confusion between necessities and luxuries drives the high cost of living. He cited foods that have not risen in price and noted a 15 cent per day living demonstration.
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Framingham State Normal School
Public
Howe
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Caffey
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