Olney Bill Favorable To Share War Trophies
The House military affairs committee approved a bill by Rep Olney of Dedham to distribute captured German cannons and materials by state enlistment numbers. Massachusetts with 193 415 troops would receive 89 large guns 182 carriages 3000 rifles 423 machine guns 2000 bayonets and scrabbards 10000 helmet ornaments and 6700 belts. War trophies to be sent to Boston and allocated by Bay State delegation.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs Today
Olney
Dedham
Massachusetts
Bay State
War Department
Boston
Congress
Granddaughter of Longfellow to Wed Today in Cambridge
Miss Priscilla Alden Thorp, granddaughter of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, will marry Arthur Calvert Smith in a simple noon ceremony at the Thorp home 115 Brattle Street Cambridge. The bride will be unattended.
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Cambridge
Priscilla Alden Thorp
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Arthur Calvert Smith
Joseph G. Thorp
Brattle Street
Arthur C. Smith
Gas price raised by 25 cents per thousand feet
Malden and Melrose Gas Company will raise rates tomorrow to 1.50 dollars per 1000 feet citing higher coal costs and seven cent per gallon gas oil. The 5 percent prompt payment discount is rescinded to cover rising production costs, affecting Everett Malden Melrose Reading Winthrop Revere and Medford residents.
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Malden & Melrose Gas Company
J. T. Day
Everett
Malden
Melrose
Reading
Winthrop
Revere
Medford
Former Policemen Fined for Loitering in Central Court
Two ex police officers Matthew McGovern and Daniel J Morrisey were fined ten dollars each for loitering and Morrisey an extra ninety five dollars for alleged obscene language at Central Court. Officers Philbrick and Murray testified the pair were part of a crowd watching a mouse in a Washington street store window. They were ordered to move, then arrested. both appealed and posted bonds for Superior Court.
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Matthew 4. McGovern
Daniel J. Morrisey
Central Court
Wentworth
Department
Morrisey
Philbrick
Murray
Washington Street
McGovern
Superior Court
Initiates for Phi Beta Kappa at Boston University Tonight
Sixteen Boston University seniors, top in the graduating class, will be initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa Society tonight in Jacob Sleeper Hall. The ceremony marks their induction into the national honor society.
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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Boston University
National
Jacob Sleeper
Governor Urges Aid for Legion Membership Drive
Governor Coolidge issued a proclamation urging all citizens to cooperate with the American Legion during the week beginning May 17 to increase membership and expand the legion's usefulness.
Australia fears keeping white nation policy in empire talks
W A Watt treasurer of Australia arrives in London amid debate on renewing the Anglo Japanese alliance. He urges Britain and dominions to align foreign policy and defend a "white man's country" in Asia while noting Australia could not repel a large armed attack. He calls for empire-wide consultation before any Mikado talks.
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London
W. A. Watt
Australian Commonwealth
England
Watt
Great Britain
Australia
Viscount Milner
Southeastern Asia
Few More Dollars Needed for Chair Fund
A brief appeal notes only a few dollars remain to complete the fund for a wheelchair. The message encourages local readers to contribute quickly to finalize the purchase.
Wheelchair Fund Drive for Brookline Resident
William Smith of 10 Homer Street Brookline, limited mobility from rheumatism, seeks $23, $30 or $45 for a wheelchair and improvements. Readers urged to contribute as weather improves. Earlier gifts noted include $22 acknowledged and new donations from Malden and Charlestown supporters.
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William Smith
Homer Street
Brookline
M. J. Walsh
H. S
H. BE. M
Charlestown
Banquet Honors Highland Trust Company Staff
Directors and employees of the Highland Trust Company in Somerville were honored at a banquet by president J Edward L McLean at Belmont Springs Country Club. State Treasurer Fred J Burrell and District Attorney Nathan Tufts spoke, recognizing deposits that topped another million dollars due to staff and director cooperation.
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Highland Trust Company
Somerville
Belmont Springs Country Club
J. Edward L. McLean
Fred J. Burrell
Nathan Tufts
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Norfolk
Longfellow
East Boston
Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway
Malden and Melrose Company
Boost
B. A
Miss Eliza Marshall
Pinehurst, N. C
Pinehurst
Fatima
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