Two Boston Breweries Close as Licensing Year Opens
The 1918 licensing year starts with two breweries closed The Park Brewing Company on Terrace Street Roxbury and the American Brewing Company on Heath Street also 37 licenses of various classes lapsed and a fifth class license created It is reported that Frank Jones Company of Portsmouth New Hampshire will take over the American premises in Roxbury once prohibition begins today
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Park Brewing Company
Terrace Street
Roxbury
American Brewing Company
Heath Street
Frank Jones Company
Portsmouth
Boston Licensing Board grants wine and beer licenses despite shift in demand
The fifth class license for selling light wines and beer in bottles was approved for two applicants. The Licensing Board notes a government crackdown and Maryland dry laws plus higher beer prices discourage liquor dealers. Thirty seven license holders did not renew, and 36 hotels received 12 oclock licenses, while the Irish American Club was refused. The Fish Pier lessee won a new saloon license amid opposition from the Fishermen’s Union secretary. Governor McCall had backed reconsideration of licensing.
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Boston
Fletcher Ranney
Licensing Board
Ranney
Maryland
Williams Pink Pills Touted For Anemia Benefit
An ad touts Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia causing breathlessness and pallor. It cites Mrs. Edith Foulds of North Andover Massachusetts, praising improved health after three boxes and recommends two free books on blood building and eating. It also includes recipes for bread and meals claiming health benefits.
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Edith Foulds
Brown’s Court
North Andover
Mass
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Potatoes Urged as Wheat Substitute in Boston Area
The Food Administration reports prominent Boston retailers will sell potatoes at 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cents per pound or 30 to 35 cents per peck to encourage potato use over bread. The aim is to help ally nations and stretch scarce wheat, with potato flour and recipes offered as substitutes.
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The
Food Administration
Boston
Cap and Gown for Harvard Seniors Prepare for May Commencement
In Cambridge, a small remaining group of Harvard seniors will wear caps and gowns for the first time as May 1 marks the start of commencement attire. Only 12 percent of seniors remain, and about 80 have purchased robes for the June graduations.
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Harvard
Cambridge
OO TT
Thevetet Saueming
Bond Drive Urges Support For War Effort Against Hun
Citizens urged to purchase bonds to fund military efforts and support servicemen. Campaign promotes patriotism and millions in defense purchases, highlighting sacrifice and national unity during wartime.
Germany's Goal Was America Dominance Claim
The Rev Sir George Adam Smith, head of Aberdeen University, told a patriotic mass meeting at Symphony Hall that German aims sought continental dominance in the Americas. He contrasted allied aims with what he called the arrogant German military party.
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George Adam Smith
Aberdeen University
Scotland
Symphony Hall
War meeting denounces pacifism and urges aid to France
The gathering under the national committee on the churches and the moral aims of the war filled the hall as Sir George warned that Germans seek conquest and urged divine justice over war criminals. President Lowell of Harvard led the event with Rev. Samuel M. Crothers criticizing pacifist church positions and Lt Col Paul Azan pressed for the third Liberty Loan and universal military training.
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National Committee On the Churches
Sir George
United States
France
Lowell
Harvard
Samuel M. Crothers
Cambridge
Paul Azan
Actors Benefit At Colonial Theatre Raises 4200
The Actors' Fund of America netted 4200 at a Colonial Theatre benefit yesterday afternoon. Daniel Frohman appealed for aid amid war efforts, while performances by Sothern, Louise Greedy, Drew, Carlisle, Lunt, Yorke, Collinge, Greenwood, Garvie, Arthur, and Lady Chetwynd showcased drama and song to support needy theatre personnel. Proceeds were boosted by program and flower sales in the lobby.
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Actors’ Fund of America
Colonial Theatre
Daniel Frohman
Fund
War-time benefit stage show draws extended attendance
The event drew larger crowds and receipts than the previous two or three years. Notable participants included William C. McKinley conducting the overture, contralto Mary Desmond singing The Star Spangled Banner, and a skit The Honeymoon by Beatrice Noyes Donald Gallagher and John Harwood. E H Sothern read a poem by an American boy who joined the French army and was killed in action before Decoration Day 1916.
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Playhouse
New York
William C. McKinley
Mary Desmond
Beatrice Noyes
Donald Gallaher
John Harwood
E. H. Sothern
France
Washington
Lafayette
Paris
Four Days Left to Buy Liberty Bond Today
Public notice urges readers to purchase Liberty bonds within four days, highlighting urgency and availability through local government channels and financial offices.
Finnish White Guards Capture Viborg in Red Guard Rout
Finnish government forces seized Viborg, 75 miles northwest of Petrograd, after destroying most of a 600 strong Red Guard force. An official Vasa proclamation, relayed from Copenhagen, notes a last rebel push toward Frederikshamn.
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Viborg Toandon
Viborg
Petrograd
Vasa
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Frederiksham
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