Labor Leaders Clash Over Crowder War Orders
Frank H. McCarthy of the American Federation of Labor denounces General Crowder's orders as unfair and unnecessary, saying they would remove workers from their jobs amid ample labor in shipbuilding and munitions. Martin T. Joyce of the Massachusetts AFL branch supports the move as necessary for war, noting AFL backing of President Wilson's wartime actions.
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Frank H. McCarthy
New England
American Federation of Labor
General Crowder
General Crowd
Martin T. Joyce
Massachusetts State Branch
A. F. of L
Organized Labor
Germany
Wilson
Labor union leader backs wartime civilian labor shift
Edward F. McGrady of the Boston Central Labor Union endorses moving non essential workers from soda fountains dry goods counters and private cars into government directed roles. He argues the plan will maximize national effort and speed victory for the Stars and Stripes.
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Husky
Edward F. McGrady
Boston Central Labor Union
Stars and Stripes
Fitzgerald Urges Red Cross Donations at Somerville Reunion
Former Mayor Fitzgerald spoke at St. Clement's Church reunion in Howe Hall Somerville praising the Red Cross wartime work in Europe and urging parishioners to contribute to its war fund. Rev Thomas McCarthy presided as pastor.
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Fitzgerald
St. Clement’s Church
Somerville
Red Cross
Europe
Howe Hall
Thomas McCarthy
Red Cross Rally at Pierce School Tonight
Former Lieutenant-Governor Grafton D Cushing and ex Mayor Fitzgerald lead a Red Cross rally at Henry L. Pierce School hall tonight under Ward 21 Precinct 6. Patriotic music is provided by the boys band from Second Congregational Church.
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Grafton D. Cushing
Fitzgerald
Red Cross
Henry L. Pierce
Precinct 6 Committee
Ward 21
Second Congregational Church
Lexington Boy Wins French War Cross for Valor
Jerome Preston of Lexington, Harvard sophomore and son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn G. Preston, has been awarded the Croix de Guerre by France for conspicuous service under fire on two occasions, the latter in March. He served 15 months with the American ambulance service after enlisting at 18.
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Lexington
France
Jerome Preston
Preston
American Ambulance Service
Harvard University
Elwyn G., Preston
Bennington Road
Deaths Healy and Weston Rites Noted in Local Notices
Grace A. Healy died in West Somerville on May 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Marrs of Peabody. Funeral from 49 Pierpont Street Peabody Saturday May 25 with mass at St John’s Church at 9. George F. Weston died in Worcester on May 23. Services in Duxbury May 25 on arrival of 12 49 train from Boston.
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Healy
West Somerville
Grace A
Nee Marrs
Hugh B. Healy
John J. Marrs
Peabody
Pierpont St
St. John’s Church
Weston
Worcester
George F. Weston
Duxbury
Boston
Red Cross drive boosts Boston area fund raising effort
Boston reports a sustained Red Cross campaign with a $1.46 million local total and New England reaching $4,001,344 by nine o clock. Crowds heard appeals at Boston Common and Milk Street as 150 Back Bay volunteers collected thousands, with Wool sale proceeds and a big donor list driving the drive.
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Boston
New England
Cross of Mercy
Red Cross Court
Boston Common
Milk Street
Federal Building
Back Bay Society
Red Cross
New England Hits Halfway Mark in War Fund Drive
New England reached 4 001 344 dollars toward a seven million goal in the Second Red Cross War Fund drive, about 58 percent of the quota. Districts reported varied totals while bidders competed to name new ships and sculptor Cairns created relief works for auction.
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New England
Red Cross
Bernard W. Trafford
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Boston
Massachusetts
Worcester County
Holyoke
Berkshire County
Hampshire County
Franklin County
Red Cross Drive At Keith’s Draws Strong Support
George Webb, stage star at B. F. Keith’s and Boston Theatres, led a Red Cross drive with auctioned items from Co. F. Hovey Company. Audiences contributed generously during yesterday’s matinee and last night’s performances, with funds raised from auctions and on-seat collections in the orchestra and balconies.
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B. F. Keith’s
George Webb
B. F. Keith's
Boston
Red Cross
Co. F. Hovey
Webb
Dedham Parades to Open Red Cross Drive
Dedham launched its Red Cross war fund drive with a street parade and rally at Memorial Hall. Grafton D. Cushing and Sergeant Edward B. Creed of the 101st Infantry led as principal speakers. the $16,368 quota is expected to be oversubscribed by about 2 percent. Nearly every organization in town took part in the parade.
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Dedham
Red Cross War Fund
Memorial Hall
Grafton D. Cushing
Edward B. Creed
101St Infantry
Charles N. Rogers
Cambridge Reports Half Fund Raised for Red Cross War Fund
Cambridge workers and campaign committee report total subscriptions last evening reached $63,000 toward a city quota of $126,600 for the Red Cross War Fund.
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Cambridge
Red Cross War Fund
Workers and Campaign Committee
City of
Red Cross War Fund Honor Flag Race Standings
The Boston Metropolitan Chapter district lists city and town standings in the Red Cross race for the war fund honor flag. The balance of points reflects each locale’s contribution to the drive.
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Boston
Red Cross War Fund
Harvard Subscriptions Reach 3000 for Red Cross Drive
Harvard has passed the 3000 mark in Red Cross fund subscriptions with a push to reach 5000 once weekly total. Student donations dominate the drive as faculty contributions are absent. The canvass of Cambridge students continues through Saturday and ends today.
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Harvard
Red Cross
Cambridge
Watchman Returns Found Money To Red Cross
Watchman Burke on night duty at Hailparn's 35 Winter Street handed $8.14 found in store sweepings to the Red Cross campaign. He said the sum was odd but proved fitting to support the cause of the “Great est Mother in the World.”
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Burke
Hailparn’s
Winter Street
Red Cross Campaign
10 REGISTER GERMAN WOMEN
All German alien enemy women in Massachusetts must register starting Monday June 17 at 6 am through June 26 with Sundays off. Vienna orders require females 14 and older who are not naturalized Americans to register. Austrian subjects are exempt. Registration occurs at police stations in cities over 5000 population and at post offices elsewhere.
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Massachusetts
United States
John J. Mitchell
Washington
Austria-Hungary
Careful Hair Care With Coconut Oil Soap
Careful use of soap is advised to protect hair. Ordinary refined coconut oil cleanses effectively with minimal alkali, leaving the scalp soft and hair silky. One to two teaspoonfuls moistened with water produces rich lather that rinses away dust and oil, with inexpensive, long lasting supply.
Bargain Bathrobes and Boys Wear Ad Listed Prices
An assortment of bathrobes priced at 3.50 to 5.50, terry blanket robes in colors, boys shirts and blouses from 65c to 1, boys hats including straw, military and wash hats ranging from 59c to 2.95, with several price points for each item. Various colors and styles offered.
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Lawley Corporation
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Harrison Ave
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Boston City Clinic
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Newton Corner Baptist Church
Pheeney
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Newton
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Dorothy Barney
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Wayland Town Hall
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Shubert Theatre
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Robinwood Avenue
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East Dedham
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State Street
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Boston Piano Supply Company
Brookline Police Company
Brookline
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Wright & Ditson
Washington Street
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Wendell Street
Everett
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United Shoe Machinery Company
Lincoln Street
A. Peterson & Son
North Woburn
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Rhodes & Ripley Company
Wellington Sears
Franklin Street
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Charlestown
Mellish & Byfield
Conrad Clothing Company
National Biscuit Company
American Warp Drawing Machine Company
Lundin Steel Casting Company
Coffin Valve Company
Sturtevant Mill Company
Hampden Creamery
American Glue Company
Hope & Connell Company
Boston Blacking Company
Russell Brothers Company
Samuel Cabot Company
Walker Bros
Brookline Park
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Chase & Sanborn
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Lawrence Building
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Parker's
Young’s
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Thorndike
Cardinal O'Connell
Lovell & Campeny
William Y. Pete Ming
Mary Weld
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Tancaster Mille Oye Ee
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The
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W. Cameron Forbes
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101St Engineers
Henry
Howe
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Crossett, Inc
Employers’ Liability ‘Association, Limited
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Gold Seal Creamery
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Dock Square
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Oxford
Russia
West Street
Cairns
Red Cross Cottage
Bernard “.W. Trafford
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Robert C. Morse
James Hamlin
Fleet Corporation
Robert F. Herrick
Eee Sane
A. Xashland
William F. Murray
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Cocccocces
Dorothy Forbes
Veces
Galen L. Stone
Sscocce
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Wing
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Elisha Jo
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Francis Peabody, Jr
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Scituate
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Public Service Commission
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad
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the Bovinine CO
West Houston St
New York
Eckman
Enhlaphia
Silenes Boys’ Shops
Justin
Bos
Michigan
Guardian
Filene
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