Wartime organization names officers and anticipated 6000 members
The temporary organization plans to enroll over 6000 men who served in the war. Officers include Thomas Gartland as chairman, Francis R. Mullin as vice-chairman, John J. Sullivan as financial secretary, Michael J. Lyons as recording secretary, Richard White as treasurer, and Edward L. Borden as sergeant-at-arms.
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Thomas
Gartland
Francis R. Mullin
John J. Sullivan
Michael J. Lyons
Richard White
Edward L. Borden
Treble Up Call Inspires Subscribers to Increase Support
A vigorous call urges readers to subscribe immediately and rally others. It repeats Treble Up a campaign slogan and encourages doubling or tripling support to boost momentum. The piece emphasizes widespread participation and urgency in boosting numbers.
Aviator Misses Pyrenees Peaks in French Coast Landing
Major Darley of the British army started from Margate to fly to Madrid and landed near the Biarritz lighthouse on the French coast. Low clouds prevented him from seeing the Pyrenees peaks, and the flight will continue when weather clears.
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Bayonne
France
Darley
Margate
England
Madrid
Biarritz
Pyrenees
National Biscuit Co allocates Victory Loan subscriptions
Local branch receives notice from New York offices that the company’s Victory Loan subscription will be allocated nationally among communities with manufacturing or distributing plants. Sales Agent L. W. Hudgins has taken $25 000 worth of bonds through the local committee.
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National Biscuit Company
New York
Victory Loan
L. W. Hudgins
State Ownership Bids Defeated in House Vote
The House yesterday defeated two public ownership bills on street railway issues. One bill sought general state authority to buy and operate street railways, the other would allow Lynn to buy and operate Bay State Street Railway portions inside its city limits.
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House of Representatives
City of
Lynn
Bay State Street Railway Company
Lawmakers Battle Over Wage Bill And agency Power
The joint judiciary committee attacked Parker bill creating a secret investigative force. Legal affairs opposed three private employment offices bills. Ways and Means backed memorial site fund bill and absentee voting bill. Referring lieutenant governor salary rise to next General Court was approved after a 94 to 77 roll call. Boston representative Niland urged a 50 cent minimum wage for scrub women.
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Joint Judiciary Committee
Herbert Parker
Committee On Legal Affairs
Committee On Ways and Means
General Court
House
Public Service Commission Authority
Niland
Boston
Committee On
Ways and Means
Young
Are Guests of Railroad Men Honor Regimental Day
Members of A and B Companies of the 1dth Engineers celebrated with Boston and Maine railroad employees at Hotel Somerset. More than 325 regiment members attended with 1000 railroad workers and guests. banquet, speeches, and a Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Thomas A. Arbuckle. D Company held a separate event at the American House. The regiment will march to Riverside for an all day outing followed by a banquet and dance.
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France
Boston & Maine Railroad
Hotel Somerset
Recreation Field
Riverside
The
Somerset
Thomas A. Arbuckle
South Station
Sliding scale on exchange commissions adopted in New York
Readjustment of stock exchange commissions to offset higher operating costs passed by overwhelming vote in New York. Non members face 7.50 per hundred shares under 10 dollars, 15 for 10 to 125, 20 for 125+. Members pay 1.25, 2.50, 8 per 10, 125, and above respectively with name disclosed. Bond rates set at 0.15 percent or 2.50 for members with name. Withheld name options reduce charges.
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New York
the Stock Exchange
Treble Up! Rally Caps Team in Big Win
A spirited call NEAR by fans and players as the squad surged ahead in a high energy game. Star performers led the charge with key plays and the crowd roared for a decisive momentum swing delivering a tough victory.
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