Chal mers 10 Head Board Chal mers 10 Head Board
Hugh Chalmers vice president of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce was named chairman of a special committee to cooperate with the War Industries Board of Washington for the automobile industry. A W Copland and John R Lee join as committee members.
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New York
Hugh Chalmers
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
War Industries Board
Washington
A. W. Copland
John R. Lee
Dr True's Elixir advertised as worm remedy
An old advertisement claims thousands of children suffer worms with symptoms like stomach upset, pale face, and itching. It touts Dr True's Elixir as the best family laxative and worm expeller, usable by adults, with testimonials from Mrs Curtis of Houston, Texas.
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Vyas
Dr. True
Curtis
Houston
Texas
Gallivan accuses Curley of charter violations in mayoral race
Congressman James A. Gallivan charges Mayor Curley with forcing city employees to sign nomination papers and pressuring the Election Board and city offices to infringe citizens rights. He vows a clean campaign and says no official use of city departments will occur if Curley loses. He urges voters to sign his papers despite alleged threats of dismissal for city workers.
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James A. Gallivan
Curley
Gallivan
Election Board
City Hall
Coerced Signatures Placed Gallivan As Mayor Candidate
A statement claims sufficient signatures to place Gallivan on the mayoral ballot were coerced from city employees. The note asserts pressure on workers to sign when their jobs are at risk, referencing Mayor Curley’s position as chief executive.
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UES Eer Eee
Election ‘Board
Curley
Insurance rates to rise say actuarial delegates
Chicago reports that American Institute of Actuaries delegates expect higher insurance rates. The increase is said to be driven by conditions affecting the home population rather than soldiers' deaths, amid wartime effects.
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Chicago
American Institute of Actuaries
Harvard Yard Endowment Gift From Mrs Parkman Blake
The college corporation reported a $50,000 endowment for Harvard yard and university grounds. The gift honors the donor’s husband from the 1855 class and her son Robert P. Blake of the 1894 class.
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Harvard Yard
College Corporation
Parkman Blake
Robert P. Blake
YMCA War Camp Fund Drive Planned For $35 Million
Officials met at the Exchange Club to finalize details for the big drive to raise 35 million dollars for the YMCA War Camp Fund. The campaign is set to open Monday with the slogan Get behind the boys over there.
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Exchange Club
YMCA Camp Needs Highlighted From Front by Sayre
Francis B Sayre and L A Crossett returning from the front urged trades committees to aid soldiers with transport and hospital ships loaded with wounded and dead. they stressed the need for home care and direct support for men at the firing line.
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Francis B. Sayre
Wilson
L. A. Crossett
Boston
Mr. Sayre
States Seek Higher Quotas in Y M C A War Fund
One fourth of states allotted minimum quotas for the 35 million dollar Y M C A war work drive have asked for increases though the campaign starts next Sunday named Army Y M C A Sunday in many states. United States Steel subsidiaries will subscribe 500000 dollars to the fund, announced by President E H Gary tonight.
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New York
Army Y. M. C. A
United States Steel Corporation
E. H. Gary
Decline in Charlestown State Prison Population
The number of prisoners at the State prison at Charlestown fell to 612 yesterday, the lowest total in many years as the prison population gradually decreases.
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Charlestown
Edward W. Quinn Seeks Cambridge City Hall Office
Edward W. Quinn, Cambridge water works superintendent, announced his candidacy for mayor of Cambridge. He camps on reform, accusing the current administration of tax increases, police expansion, and anti worker wage actions, pledging economy and civic administration.
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Edward W. Quinn
Cambridge
Catisuridge
Wil. Sylli
Democratic City Committee
Decemer
Quinn
Mayor Rockwood as First Under New Charter
Mayor Wendell D. Rockwood, current incumbent, is the first mayor elected under the new charter and has served two years in office.
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Wendell D. Rockwood
Increased exports from hub to cuba prompt more ships
Boston to Cuba trade has grown so rapidly that shipping capacity needs expansion. The United Fruit Company has added another steamship to its service between Boston and Cuban points to move goods without delay.
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Cuba
Boston
United Fruit Company
One Day Cold Cure Claim Signoff by Be. W. Grovee
Fragmentary ad notes a claimed cold cure titled Cures a Cold in One Day. It mentions Bromo Quinine and a signature by Be. W. Grovee, with instructions to call for the full name Lana for genuine product details.
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Lana
BE. W. Grovee
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