Boston Common hearing backs street slice compromise plan
A Boston Common hearing discussed Myron E. Pierce's proposal to slice land along Tremont and Boylston streets to ease front street congestion. Approval was claimed from Mayor Peters and commerce leaders, though disputes remained over park edge slicing and underground pedestrian passages.
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Boston Common
Front Street
Myron E. Pierce
Pierce
Peters
Cher of Commerce
Bosommon Society
Park Street
By This If You Have Dandruff Advertisement
A vintage ad claims four ounces of plain or di liquid arrow dissolved dandruff when applied nightly. It promises complete removal of flakes and itching, leaving hair fluffy glossy and soft. The remedy, liquid arvon, is advertised as inexpensive and widely available.
Road plans and traffic relief debated at hearing
Warren E. Locke proposed an auto way via tunneling as the best solution to traffic congestion. M. H. Gulesian said Pierce’s plan falls short. Opponents of cutting the Common include Mrs Julius Andrews Emma R Gragg George KF Murphy and Mrs S W Mortimer. Chair John J. O Callaghan said a decision would come in about a week.
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Stewart Street
Park Street
Warren E. Locke
M. H. Gulesian
Pierce
Julius Andrews
Brookline
Emma R. Gragg
George KF. Murphy
W. L. Mortimer
John J. O’callaghan
The
Street Commission
Boston Common Society Opposes Tremont Street Widening
Edward A. Horton, president of the Boston Common Society, argues that widening Tremont Street will worsen traffic and pave the way for more encroachments on the Boston Common. He pledges an educational campaign to persuade voters, praising the planning board while warning of increased expenses and civic harm.
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Sir
Planning Board
Boston
Boston Common Society
Tremont Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Progressive Party
Greater
Street Commissioners
Art Commission
Park Department
Common Sense
Edward A. Horton
Five Auto Bandits Rob Western Bank in Averyville
Five automobile bandits robbed the Farmers and Mechanics State Bank in Averyville near Peoria just before noon, escaping with between 20000 and 25000 dollars. The incident occurred in Peoria County on November 5. Local authorities launched a search for the suspects and the stolen money.
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Western Bank
Peoria
Ill
Farmers and Mechanics’ State Bank
Averyville
Thrift Bazaar at Florence Critttenton Home Draws Crowd
A Florence Crittenton League thrift bazaar at Copley Plaza showcased only useful articles to raise funds for the home. While tea was served by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, committees led by Mrs. Guy W. Currier and Mrs. Robert S. Hoffman organized stalls. Expected proceeds top five thousand dollars with Thrift Stamps aiding treasury. prizes awarded to poster contest winners Ann Pennington, Elizabeth D. Walker, and Irwin Hoffman.
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Florence Crittenton League
Copley Plaza
Florence Crittenton
Calvin Coolidge
Guy W. Currier
Robert S. Hoffman
William Hodge
Jane Houston
Mary Young
Fiske
Ann Pennington
Elizabeth D. Walker
Irwin Hoffman
Railway asks reduced excise tax in hearing before PSC
A Public Service Commission hearing examined the petition of the Massachusetts NorthEastern railway seeking a reduction in the municipal excise tax it pays. The railroad contends cities and towns do not use the full tax for road repairs on its lines. The hearing was adjourned for a week to allow further talks with local officials.
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Public Service Commission
Massachusetts Northeastern Railway
Millett Named State Inspector of Fish
Governor Coolidge sent to the Executive Council the nomination of Arthur L. Millett of Gloucester to be State inspector of fish a post created by the last Legislature Millett will keep his link to the Commission on Fisheries and Game which is set to join the Department of Conservation through consolidation. Meanwhile the Senate debated treaty amendments with La Follette and Borah offering motions as Gore pressed for an advisory vote on war. Debate stretched over hours as leaders weighed final action and possible votes tomorrow on the League of Nations covenant.
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Coolidge
Executive Council
Arthur L. Millett
Gloucester
Millett
Commission On Fisheries and Game
Department of Conservation
la Follette
Wisconsin
Borah
Idaho
Gore
Oklahoma
LaFollette
Wilson
United States
Reed
Missouri
Household hints for care and clothing fixes
Household hints cover cleaning jars and bandages for injuries, enlarging a dress by adding a yoke, ivory cleaning steps, and japanned goods care. Advice from Mrs H B Crosby of East Boston and Mrs Fannie Hillson Bucyres Missouri plus Miss Juliet Ferland Rochester New Hampshire provide practical tips and cautions on sterilizing bandages, sandpaper for baking, widening a dress, whitening ivory, and avoiding hot water on japanned surfaces.
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Lexington Street
Boston
Fannie Hillson
Bucyres
Six Hours of Treaty Oratory Action Stalls Ratification Push
Washington November five. Senate adjourned after six hours of speeches on peace treaty amendments with three amendments still pending and a morning vote on ratification. Bitter exchanges marked the day as Vice President Marshall rebuked Reed for comparing reservation senators to hound dogs, followed by LaFollette using the spaniel dogs image.
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Washington
Senate
Marshall
Reed
Maine Passes Women's Vote
The Maine House approved the federal constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote by a 72 to 68 vote in concurrence with the Senate. Miss Alice Paul, national chairman of the woman's party, said Maine is the 19th state to approve suffrage and four others are expected to ratify soon, with momentum building toward the final outcome.
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Augusta
House
Senate
Maine
Alice Paul
Washington
Woman’s Party
Two Platoons to Cost City Forty Thousand Dollars
Lawrenc e November 5 The installation of the two platoon system in the local fire department as approved by citizens will take effect February 4 next. It will require 30 new firefighters and raise annual expenditures for the fire department.
Simple home remedy promises relief for catarrh deafness
The notice describes a home treatment for catarrh and related ear and head symptoms. By dissolving Parmint in hot water with sugar, taking a tablespoon four times daily, readers may expect breathing improvement and gradual relief from headaches, dull thinking, and mucus in the throat. It claims nearly ninety percent of ear troubles derive from catarrh and asserts recovery is possible.
City Fire Department Funds Move Toward Motorization
Chief J. Morris and Alderman Peter Carr announced a plan to phase in motorized fire apparatus. The department currently lists 45 call men who must be retained until the transition is complete, with $40,000 allocated to support the effort.
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J. Morris
Peter Carr
Remarkable Home Treatment for Rheumatism Offered Free
Mark H. Jackson claims a personal cure for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism after three years of suffering in 1893. He reports sharing a free remedy that helped bedridden patients 70 to 80 years old, then asks readers to mail name and address to receive it at no cost. After trial, payment of one dollar is requested only if fully satisfied.
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L. Vernon Briggs
Annietown
Erick H. Fay
Bostonder of Commerce
Bazaar
Mary Hoffman
Beth Gilman
Marion Riddle
Rose Humphreys
J. C. Elterich
Russell Neagle
Katherine Burton
Marjorie Hollidge
Lucille Elderidge
Hayes
Slattery
Hoyle
Hina Dhastt
H. B. Crosby
the Scholl Mfg. Co
Dr. Scholl
Dr Scholls
Broadway
New York City
E.T. Slaltery CO
Mark H. Jackson
Gurney Bidg
Syracuse, Ee
Mr. Jackson
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