Y. M. C. A. Clock Strikes Five Hundred Thousand
C S Ward thanks the Boston Post for its crucial support in the civic push for a Y M C A building. He credits press publicity with mobilizing workers and enabling the campaign to raise the million dollars for Greater Boston through Newton Cambridge Chelsea and Beverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary C. S. Ward
Boston Post
Civic
Boston
Greater
Newton
Cambridge
Chelsea
Beverly
C. S. Ward
Boston Y M C A President Praises Boston Post
Arthur A Johnson president of the Boston Y M C A commends the Boston Post for its interviews with distinguished men and its key role in advancing the association's campaign and progress through coverage. The message thanks the paper for aiding the cause tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Johnson
Boston Post
Young Men’s Christian Association
Arthur
Johnson
Boston Y. M.C
A. Dee
Boston clock proclaims $514,377 fundraising total
Colonel Gaston announced the final subscription total inside the structure as crowds outside heard church bells and Park Street Church bells ring to reveal the grand sum of 514,377 for the campaign. The New Old South and Arlington Street bells joined in, signaling the achievement to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Greater Boston
Park Street
Alington Street
Constipation Remedy Promoted as Gentle and Natural
An old advertisement touts Hunyadi Janos Water as a natural laxative. It claims daily bowel movement is essential and warns against harsh drugs that damage the bowels. The text promotes the Hungarian remedy, noting its gentle action and price, and advises consumers to insist on the authentic product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aera
Hungary
Hunyadi Janos
Army to Shoot at Balloons for Air Defense Tests
The Bureau of Ordnance plans experiments to shoot at aircraft with cannon at the Sandy Hook proving grounds in New Jersey. Captain Charles de F. Chandler will arrange for balloons and be stationed at Fort Wood near New York for the tests.
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Washington
Bureau of Ordnance
War Department
Sandy Hook
N. J
Charles de F. Chandler
Signal Corps
Army
New York
Fort Wood
New York City
Boston Young Men’s Christian Association fund drive ends with $15,524 tally
In Greater Boston a campaign led by boys of Young America raised 5053 for the Boston YMCA half million drive. Major Ward announced totals from districts and a final grand sum of 15524 amid cheers from about 400 youths. Leaders praised mobilization, newspapers, and pledged support beyond the measured amount.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Greater
Boston
Young America
Talbot Warn
Association Hall
Major Ward
Carlton Allen
Donaldson Damon
Roxbury
Gordon Sleeper
Dorchester
Emmons Berry
Winthrop
Ward
Gaston
Curtis
International
Arthur
Johnson
Boston ¥. M. C. A. Association
Balloon experiments in air defense at Sandy Hook
The War Department outlines future tests including balloon and Wright aeroplane muffling, wireless aeroplane telegraphy attempts, and three types of balloon cannon. May expand operations beyond initial ras bags as data arrives, with Germany's prior tests cited as showing ordinary field artillery is ineffective against airships.
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Chandler
New York
America
Sun
Germany
Sandy Hook
Ordnance
Signal Corps
Wright
War Department
Boston Young Men's Christian Association Gratitude Address
The speaker thanks all who contributed to a major city youth welfare campaign in Boston. Key figures praised include George W. Mehaffey and F. P. Speare, with Colonel Gaston, Curtis, Russell, Master Talbot Ward, and Major-General Ward highlighted for leadership and committee work. The press is lauded for extensive coverage without payment, with reporters and Cassidy noted for dedication and impact.
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Boston Young Men's Christian Association
Boston
George W. Mehaffey
F. P. Speare
Gaston
Citizens’ Committee
Curtis
Business Men’s Committee
Russell
Talbot Ward
Ward
Rourth
Franklin P. Shumway
Cassidy
Boston Daily
Weekly
Edward Doherty Dies Noted Boston Figure After Illness
Edward Doherty a prominent market district figure and Boston single tax speaker died yesterday after a weeklong pneumonia illness. He lived at 65 Coleman Street Dorchester and will be buried at Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Doherty
Market District
Boston
Colemen Street
Dorchester
Will Bay
Ariington
Steel Cars to Carry Boston's Mail Safely
The U S postal department orders steel mail cars to protect clerks and mail in wrecks. Two all steel cars arrived at Boston Albany workshops in Ailston and will debut next Monday on routes Boston to New York and possibly the New Century Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States Postal Department
Boston & Albany
Ailston
New York
Rain Weather Clouds Election Day Outlook
Weather bureau foresees warmer, drizzling rain on election day complicating vote counts and polling results. Observers note rain tends to reduce overall turnout but benefits both parties if campaign funds and workforce can offset the weather. Forecaster Smith defends neutrality, offering no political stance and no forecast of tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Suffolk
Middle West
Smith
Open Air Rooms Favored as Boston School Board Debates Cramped Rooms
The Boston School Board reports 2 first graders in Lyman district and 8 in Dorchester’s Savin Hill lacking proper room space. Ed Everett principal Miner defends the open room despite ventilation concerns, while the board orders district investigations and explores safer exits at Austin School. Mayor Hibbard faces a land swap dispute over East Boston High School.
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Boston
Lyman
Everett
Dorchester
Savin Hill
R. C. Sturgis
Henry B. Miner
Edward Everett
Miner
Savin Hill Avenue
Kelley
Cudworth
Hibbard
East Boston High School
Police Station
Meridian Street
Jast Boston High School
School Hygiene
Ane G. D. Ellis
Putnam School
Mulvey
Austin
Pelletier rallies draw 12000 in Boston for district attorney bid
Joseph C. Pelletier the Democratic nominee for Suffolk county district attorney spoke at ten rallies across Boston Chelsea and Revere and attended numerous conferences. He claimed victory tomorrow for himself and allies Vahey and Foss as crowds crowded Lyceum Hall Boulevard Hall Warren Hall and many ward venues.
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Joseph C. Pelletier
Suffolk County
Boston
Chelsea
Revere
Pelletier
Young’s
Ward 8
Ward
Lyceum Hall
Vahey
Foss
Boulevard Hall
Warren Hall
Brighton
Charles Street
Rice
Dartmouth Street
Deacon Hall
Washington Street
Vine Street
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Franklin
Democratic Club
Whittier Street
Corinthian Hall
College Night in Ward 17 Democrats Court Victory
Alderman James M. Curley led a College Night event at Vine Street Church in Ward 17. Dartmouth and Harvard students spoke along with party dignitaries, highlighting Joseph Donoghue of Medfield and Stew art of Harvard for strong audience response. Other speakers included Vahey, Foss, Pelletier, ex-Mayor McNamee of Cambridge, Joseph P. Lomasney, William F. Murray, and ex-Mayor John F. Fitzgerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Curley
Vine Street
Dartmouth
Harvard
Stewart
Missouri
Joseph Donoghue
Medfield
Alderman Curley
Messrs. Vahey
Foss
Pelletier
John H. H. McNamee
Cambridge
Joseph P. Lomasney
William F. Murray
Governor’s Council
John F. Fitzgerald
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purity and Cures
The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a radical, permanent cure for catarrh and other blood diseases. It cites 40,366 testimonials in two years and offers the medicine in liquid form or Sarsatabs at 100 doses for $1.
Exports of Beef Show Great Drop
Boston’s export trade in beef to England has fallen sharply. Once over 500000 quarters a year, exports last year dropped to about half that amount and by Oct 1 this year to roughly one sixth. The decline is attributed to the rise of South American beef shipments to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England
Great Britain
Beef Trade War Looms Between American Packers and English Merchants
Exporters report South American beef gaining ground as English syndicates order large fleets of modern refrigerated steamers. American packers warn households may face higher prices if they win. England could push South American beef into Boston at lower prices if they prevail. Beef quality shifts since imports a decade ago, with U S beef now commanding high prices in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Plate
Great Britain
England
The
Post
Boston
England Builds Fast Beef Freighters for South American Trade
England plans two large swift steamers equipped with the latest refrigeration to service the South American beef trade. They will run weekly, primarily for beef freight, with Azores freezers able to store cargoes for rapid redeployment if market prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Azores
South America
Wedding in the Back Celebrates Edith Wales Marriage
Edith EF Wales widow of Thomas C Wales chief engineer at New England Telephone wed Chester A Howe. The ceremony at 205 Wealth Avenue was officiated by Rev Perkins of the Episcopal Redeemer Chestnut Hill. Edmund Leland of Brookline served as groomsman with ushers George H Brookline Leon Foss Mald Smith William Smith and Frank White.
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Wealth Avenue
Edith EF. Wales
Chester A. Howe
Perkins
Leon Foss
Mald Smith
William Smith
And
Frank White
Brooklin
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Creer
Boston & Albany Railroad
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Mekt
Adams, N. Yy
Wilson Bros
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Luby Bros
Tremont St
Houghton & Dutton
Gillard
Elgin
Til
Koh-I-Noor
Koh-i-neer
L. & C. Hardtmuth
New ‘York
Anna Held
Harry Lauder
Krey
Washinston
Lawrence
Flynn, McDonald and Byers
Eduardo Toscani
Tose
Severa
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Okla
Standard Oil Company
Oklahoma
Th Pipe Line Company
Bu Inch
Baton
E. W. Grove
New England Maple Syrup Company
Bryans
Bryans Drug House
Rochester
N. Y
Jaynes Drug Co
W. B. Hunt Co
Houghton & Dutton Co
Ted
Franklin St
Riker-Jaynes Storeg
Chute
Jamaica Plain
Lilian Rosamond
Albert P. Chute
St. John Street
Davis
Arlington
Jessie W
William, F. Davis
Annie Gollan
Massachusetts Avenue
George H. Hale
Charles A. Baker
Greystone Road
Melrose
Hughes
Hannah
Walter W. Hughes
Quincy Terrace
St. John's Church
Blue Hill Avenue
St. John
N. B
Kelly
Daniel E
Michael
Winifred Kelly
Charlestown
Peter Parley Road
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Brookside Avenue
Forest Hills
Mary McCarthy
Brooks
Church of the Sacred Heart
Almquist
Navy
Ssiesa
Na Wen Palmquist
Dane Avenue
Peabody—Atwood
Samuel Endié
Salem
Strauss
Julian P. St
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Leoper Strauss
Worcester
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