Yeomen Lose Bonus After House Action
The House of Representatives changed the war-service bonus bill by replacing the sliding scale with a new plan and sent it to a third reading. It eliminates 1200 yeomen and 400000 men from Students' Army Training Camps and others, reducing the Massachusetts military bonus to $10 for 9 days or more, $7 for 69 to 90 days, $50 for 30 to 69 days, and $8 for under 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Committee On Ways and Means
Massachusetts
Sullivan Wins Debating Society Contest at Marquette Debate
Eugene J Sullivan of Wakefield won the main debate at the 12th annual Marquette Debating Society event held in the Assembly Mall at University Heights Boston College. The panel upheld the negative side after the affirmative speakers were awarded the verdict on a side decision.
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Marquette Debating Society
Boston College
Assembly Mall
University Heights
Eugene J. Sullivan
Wakefield
Henry E. Foley
Edward F. Cusick
Morgan C. Ryan
Charles A. Tucker
Francis E. Magennis
Health Official Warns on Infected Shaving Brushes
Health Commissioner Woodward warns barbers druggists and stores that infected shaving brushes are a source of anthrax. Federal authorities traced contamination to brushes lacking manufacturer name or trademark and advise returning or disinfecting such items now on the market.
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Woodward
Keyes to Have Sanity Tested in Guardianship Fight
John Baker Keyes seeks to end a Cincinnati court guardianship by visiting two Boston alienists to determine his mental condition. Attorney William J. Kelly believes Keyes will be pronounced sane and argues wealth triggered the legal question.
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John Baker Keyes
Cincinnati
Boston
William J. Kelly
Keyes
Paper Writers Elect Paper Writers Elect
The annual election of Boston Newspaper Writers' Union No. 1 produced several notable outcomes. Mary Mahoney defeated Paul H. Drake for organizer on green stickers, Edward J. Kenney was re elected as vice president over John P. Whitman, and W. J. Flynn beat John Weaver Sherman for secretary business agent. New trustees are Roy Atkinson Lois Compton Fuller and Mark J Staples. Delegates to allied printing trades council include Flynn O Connor and Tighe. Flynn is chosen delegate to the Massachusetts A F L convention with Sherman as alternate.
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Paul H. Drake
The
American
Mary Mahoney
Roy Atkinson
Post
Lois Compton Fuller
Advertiser
Mark J. Staples
Record
Allied Printing Trades Council
W.wds Flynn
William 8. O’connor
William A. Tighe
Globe
Massachusetts
A. F
Sherman
W. J. Flynn
Drake
Re-elected Boston Labor Union Officers Quiet on Ballot
William S. O Connor of the Herald was reelected president of the Boston Central Labor Union with no opposition. Arthur C Parker of the Post ran unopposed for treasurer for the tenth straight term. John P Meade also faced no opposition in his position.
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William S. O’connor
The
Herald
Boston Central Labor Union
Arthur C. Parker
John P. Meade
Lawrence man found guilty of assault in Superior Court
Assad Saba of Lawrence was found guilty of assault and battery on Mike Moore in the Superior Court. Moore is among workers who left Arlington mills in February and returned to work in March. The assault reportedly occurred on Moore’s first day back.
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Newburyport
Assad Saba
Lawrence
Mike Moore
Saba
Moore
Arlington Mills
Pergler Addresses Czecho Slovak Arousing Boston Rally
Charles Pergler the Iowa lawyer who represents the Czecho Slovak republic in the United States spoke to Boston business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce about industrial possibilities. In a later Faneuil Hall address he revealed a more personal, emotional side before his compatriots.
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Charles Pergler
Iowa
United States
Faneuil Hall
Pergler
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Nationalists at Faneuil Hall praise Austro Hungarian struggle
Bohemian immigrants gathered at Faneuil Hall dressed in native attire to recall persecution in Austria Hungary. Mr Pergler cited decades of political awakening from 1948 onward, celebrating independence and urging unity to prove a stable government and strong industrial future while noting past arrests and executions of leaders.
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Faneuil Hall
Austria-Hungary
Pergler
Kempure Egg Preserve Gains Steam In Albany
April eggs in Kempure are shipped from Albany to Boston, where housewives seek to lock in fresh eggs amid rising prices. A 40 cent can preserves 15 dozen April eggs for eight to twelve months, promising significant savings on next winter’s egg money.
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Albany
N. Y
E.boston
United States
Boston
Kempure
Adot
General Edwards Decorated by Mothers at Home
A delegation of seven mothers visited Major-General Edwards at 63 Commonwealth Avenue yesterday morning and presented a leather travelling bag as thanks for his care of their sons in service. Mrs. Anne B. Wheeler of Newton also gave him an original poem dedicated to the General who received the Croix d Amour. He remarked, At last I have been decorated, to officers at headquarters.
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Edwards
Commonwealth Avenue
Anne B. Wheeler
Newton
Pickpocket caught in act in Brockton
In Brockton May 28 an alleged pickpocket named Leo Romano of Boston, 24, was caught in the act of taking a roll of Wills from Max Fisher, a local merchant. Returned soldier Peter Delola and a citizen held him until police arrived.
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Brockton
Leo Romano
Boston
Max Fisher
Peter Delola
Thief Faces Backlash as Crowd Seeks Vengeance
A tense scene unfolds as bystanders resist authorities while a crowd presses to punish the suspected thief. Police intervene to prevent a beating, restoring order and detaining the suspect for questioning.
Noonan's Hair Petrole Promises Hair Vitality For Women
Advertisement touts Noonan's Hair Petrole as an antiseptic scalp healer and hair lifter. Claims boost to natural beauty, softness, and vigor. sold for home use at $1.00 a bottle or via barbers, druggists, and department stores. available from T. Noonan & Sons, 38 Portland St., Boston.
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Noonan
T. Noonan & Sons
Portland St
Boston
Lot of Men’s Shoes and Boots Auction Note
One lot of men’s shoes includes high lace and oxford styles in black tan and patent leathers with Goodyear welts priced at 3.95. Additional lots cover gun metal blachers oxford 2.60, tan canvas work shoes 2.00, tennis shoes 1.00, knee rubber boots 2.00, and ladies’ high lace and button shoes in vici kid plus leather West styles 1.9. Sizes range 6 to 11 across items.
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Goodyear
Vici Kid
Goodyear West
Remnants and Fabrics at Bargain Prices
Yard goods and remnants listed with prices for 36 inch voic es linens and lawns. Items include Pongees plain colors, Remnants Fine Lawns and Organdies, Apron Ginghams blue checks, Voiles and Lawns, Bungalow Sheets 54 by 90, and good cotton pillow piles. Prices range from 10 to 23 cents per yard or per piece, with several items sold by the bolt or each.
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Yeomen
Beach
Liggett
Ali
Jus
Romeo Keyes
Paper Writers
Boston Newspaper Writers’ Union No. 1
Connor
Ipswich
Ipswich Mills
Mass
Siep
Ip ‘Iy
Bohemia
U. S
Republic
Hood
Gen. Edwards
Grateful Mothers
Petrole
Baltimore
Panama
New York
Star Steel Rods Co
Sampson Steel
Bristol
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