U S Army Doctors Win British Military Cross
May 28 report from British headquarters states Captain Thomas Edward Walker of the U S Army Medical Service and lieutenants Tinwood M Gable Arthur Irving Haskell James B Clinton Samuel Adams Gouverneur Boyer Harold Foster John Gregg Albert I L Jones Baldwin L Keyes Guy D Tibbetts and Harvey C Updegrove were awarded the British Military Cross for distinguished service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arican
Associated Press
Thomas Edward Walker
United States Army Medical Service
Tinwood M. Gable
Arthur Irving Haskell
James B. Clinton
Samuel Adams
Gouverneur Boyer
Harold Foster
John Gregg
Albert I. L. Jones
Baldwinl. Keyes
Guy D. Tibbetts
Harvey C. Updegrove
Billion Dollar U S Plan Aims At Coal Rail Expansion
At Philadelphia on May 28 the National Coal Association heard E N Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, say the government will spend one billion dollars to expand railroad facilities. He added that eventually coal production would be left to operators to ensure ample fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Coal Association
E. N. Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Coal Operators Pledge Cooperation in Wartime Production
Mr Hurley calls for efficiency in mines and new training schools to meet drafts. J D E Morrow of the federal fuel administration sets a 735,000,000 ton coal year target to satisfy war needs, warning current output will miss by 71,000,000 tons. W K Fields of Pittsburgh commends operators for cooperation and aims for a record output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Fields
Pittsburg
Association
Funeral of Jay B. Benton and Boston Theatre Ties
Funeral services for Jay B. Benton longtime city editor of the Boston Transcript were held at the First Congregational Church of Winchester with tributes from Rev. Howard J. Chidley Rev. Frederick W. Hamilton and Rev. Sydney Bruce Snow. Bearers included George S. Mandell Frank C. Bowker Robert Lincoln O’Brien and others. Burial is planned today in Lancaster New Hampshire Benton was born there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay B. Benton
Boston Transcript
First Congregational Church
Winchester
Howard J. Chidley
Frederick W. Hamilton
Grand Lodge of Masons
Sydney Bruce Snow
King’s Chapel
Benton
Richard Grant
Weber
George S. Mandell
Frank C. Bowker
Boston ‘Transcript
Robert Lincoln O’brien
Boston Herald
Thomas B. Lothian
Boston
J. J. van Valkenburgh
New England
Percival R. Metcalf
William Parkman Lodge
Masons of
Harris S. Richardson
Woburn
William H. L. Odell
St. Bernard Commandery
Knights Templars
Arthur R. Hayward
Charles F. Marden
J. Ernest King
John D. Bates
J. A. Bryant
Herbert Austin
A. B. Cilley
George T. Wiley
George B. Hayward
William M. Belcher
Benjamin T. Morgan
Ernest W. Hatch
George F. Arnold
Lancaster
N. H
Jay Benton
Hughes Seeks All Information On Aircraft Delays
Senate military committee was asked by Charles E Hughes to provide all information the committee has on delays in the aircraft programme. He said it would be turned over immediately. A conference among Chairman Chamberlain, Hughes and Attorney General Gregory discussed coordinating the DOJ and military investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Charles ®. Hughes
Department of Justice
Chamberlain
Hughes
Gregory
Seal Lands Record Fresh Groundfish at South Boston
The steam trawler Seal delivered 401000 pounds of fresh groundfish to the South Boston pier, the largest single vessel catch on record. Market shortages boosted profits, with expected sale value around $20,000.
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South Boston
Poslam Acne Remedy Promises Quick Clear Skin
Advertisement touts Poslam for pimples and blemishes with concentrated healing power. Night and day application claimed to heal quickly, harmless and effective over large surfaces. free samples available from Emergency Laboratories in New York. Poslam Soap also advertised for brightening complexions.
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West 47Th St
New York City
Girl hotel clerks debut in Boston as workers rise
Boston reports show hotel clerks, mostly girls, replacing men drafted into national service. They work as elevator operators and may, if the draft age rises, advance to bellhop or hotel manager roles within the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hotel Bellevue
the Bellevue
Army and Navy Y M C A Dedication in Charlestown
The dedication of the Boston branch building in City Square Charlestown featured Governor McCall Mayor Peters Rear Admiral Wood and Brigadier-General John W Buckman praising the Army and Navy Y M C A work for service members. Peters urged national unity to support Wilson. Wood recalled naval support for returning sailors. Buckman cited front line benevolence.
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Army
Navy
Boston
City Square
Charlestown
McCall
Peters
Admiral Wood
John W. Buckman
Association
President Wilson
Ruckman
Jews to Campaign for Palestine Fund in Greater Boston
Leaders of Zionist groups in Greater Boston plan a June 10 campaign to raise 100000 dollars as Boston’s share of a nationwide million dollar fund for the re establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine. Headquarters are at 27 School street with Justice Louis D Brandeis honorary chairman and Joseph M Herman leading the effort.
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Zionist Organizations
Greater Boston
City Club
Boston
United States
Palestine
Holy Land
School Street
Louis D. Brandeis
Joseph M. Herman
David A. Laurie
M. M. Kichler
Max Mitchell
H. Selig
Bridegroom Charged With Shoe Thefts
Victor L. Mason of Lowell was married Monday night and arrested the next day on a federal warrant charging him with stealing shoes valued at about $700 in interstate shipments. He pleaded not guilty before U.S. Commissioner Hayes and was held on $5,000 bail.
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Victor L. Mason
Lowell
Harte
United States
Hayes
Diverse 18th century and colonial era items auctioned
A lengthy auction list details sales of period items including a General Stark order, historic portraits, early Heidelberg press books, a 1498 Venice Josephus, a 1766 Faneuil Hall lottery ticket with John Hancock’s autograph, colonial governor commissions, a 1765 Bill of Sale for a enslaved boy, Chief Justice John Marshall letter, Amoskeag canal documents, and various antique books and manuscripts with prices ranging from under $2 to $12.50.
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John Hancock
Charlestown
Thomas Pownhall
Samuel Hunt, Jr
Connecticut River
John Wentworth
New Hampshire
John Marshall
Sale of Hassam Library at Manchester Auction
An autograph order by General John Stark for sundries for family use brought 16 dollars, the highest price, at the Hassam private library sale in Manchester. The sale featured rare documents on Blodget's Amoskeag canal and New Hampshire town histories, plus old bindings and early printing.
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Amoskeag Canal
Loammi Baldwin
Blodget
Georgio Bulloc
Toeconomia Maethodica Concord
Antwerp
Christopher Plantini
John Stark
Roswell H. Hassam
Manchester
N. H
C. F. Libbie
New Hampshire
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U. S. Army
White
U. S
Ft. Ft
Bowes
RED Cross War Fund
R.A. White CO
Beecham
O'Keeffe
Fim
R. R
Congregational Church
Senate Committee
Girl Hotel Clerks
Bellevue
M. A. Todriff
Army and Navy
Y. M.C. A. Open
Palestine Fund
Venice
Hassam
Gen. Stark
Posner
City Hall
Washington ST. ND
Avery ST
Carter
Sewell
IER
Portland
Monument Square
Portland War Savings Committee
Milliken
Maine
Burlington, Vt
Sidney W. Babcock
Erie, Penn
810Th Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Babcock
Gilchrist
Rin
Ingingham
N’s
Cueak
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