Mill boss urges moving mills from Massachusetts to other states
William M. Wood of the American Woolen Company urges relocating mills out of Massachusetts due to harsh labor and tax laws. He cites Vermont New York and New Jersey as welcoming and notes Massachusetts lags in attracting industry while rail and immigration policies hinder growth. Mayor Curley offers optimism for Boston and state prospects.
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McAdoo honeymooning at Harlakenden in Cornish New York
Secretary of the Treasury William G. McAdoo and his bride Eleanor Wilson arrived at Harlakenden to spend their honeymoon, traveling by train to Greenfield then by car to the summer White House. The house had just opened for the season as they entered. A Boston labor meeting drew 500 unemployed residents demanding jobs with mayor James Curley under fire for work promises.
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Many Bequests by Dr Harlows Widow
The will of Mrs Frances K Harlow widow of Dr John M Harlow of Wo burn filed in East Cambridge Probate Court bequeaths 20000 to the Woburn Charitable Association to erect a John M Harlow Surgery at Choate Memorial Hospital Abbot Academy Andover where she taught for years receives 15000 The Massachusetts General Hospital also gets a large sum beyond her husband s bequest His estate valued around 700000
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257 Out of 500 Boys Smart Enough for Navy
Annapolis announces 257 youths qualified mentally for the Naval Academy out of 500 who took the examination. These candidates, plus about 150 who already passed the mental test, will be examined physically around June 1 as the formation of next year’s fourth class begins.
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Elevator accident verdict in Suffolk County
Miss Lilian Ogden of Providence received a 15000 dollar award after an elevator fall at 56 Congress Street caused a broken thigh and arm. The building owners were William H. Aspinwall Russell S. Codman and Alexander H. Bullock trustees of the Congress Street Association, sued in the case.
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Boston Mayor defuses crowd at labor job appeal
The mayor, amid a tense scene, offered 60 laboring job letters to citizens who present proof of city residency and citizenship. Swift criticized his stance, while crowds endured cold as speakers urged social problem action without pay.
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Melvin Fire Probe Summons 27 Witnesses
Twenty seven witnesses are ordered to testify before the Suffolk county grand jury about the Melvin apartment fire at 1315 Commonwealth Avenue Allston where eight people died three weeks ago. Mayor Curley and three members of the fire laws committee are among those subpoenaed along with several representatives. The probe by District Attorney Pelletier follows a conference with State Officer Walter Wedger.
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Shriners From Aleppo Temple Headed to Atlanta
Fifty two members of Aleppo Temple Mystic Shrine of Boston departed on the 6 05 Fall River train from South Station for Atlanta Ga to attend the Imperial Council convention. Captain Augustus H Hall led the party. They join the electric light parade next Tuesday evening with over 80 patrols expected. Four days of business sessions follow.
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Lynn Theatre Manager Says Employees Beat Him
Lynn Theatre manager John F. Steward of Lynn says he was assaulted by former employees during an ejection from the box office. He is in Lynn Hospital with injuries and will have X rays to determine if a fracture occurred. The workers claim unpaid wages.
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Stars Discuss Values in Acting at Drama League
Doris Keane, star of Romance, told the Drama League of Boston at the Wilbur Theatre that the big new note entering theatre is suggestion. The eighth meeting of the season focused on Values in Acting.
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Stage memories echo ideals at Daly theatre event
Mary Young and John Craig spoke recalling Augustin Daly as they relayed their early stage experiences. The audience filled the house for the event.
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