Fire sweeps four homes and barns in Sherbornville
A high wind fueled a blaze that destroyed four houses and as many barns in the Sherbornville district. Firefighters from Fram Higham helped extinguish the fire. Owners Harrison Wander, George Buckner, Jacob Lander and John Burke faced a total loss estimated at $15,000.
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Sherborn
Navy
Sherbornville
Fram Higham
Harrison Wander
George Buckner
Jacob Lander
John Burke
Peace in Europe by U S action ends costly armaments
Edwin D. Mead urged Americans to lead a world peace effort and oppose militarism. He spoke to 300 Master Builders Association members arguing for removing burdensome armaments and using influence for a rational postwar order, warning against violent opponents seeking rearmament. Mead said the United States could steer a united world toward quicker peace in Europe.
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Europe
Edwin D. Mead
Master Builders’ Association
England
United States
Debutantes to Serve Tea for Episcopal City Mission
Debutantes will pour tea at Copley Plaza on Tuesday afternoon as part of a Christmas sale to raise funds for the Episcopal City Mission. The event runs from 10 30 to 6 with waitresses including Corina Ely Lucy Balch Theodora Willard Winice Taylor Elinor Greenwood Sarah Sherburne Ellen Tufts Augusta Prescott Frances Benedict Catherine Porter Agnes Means Gertrude Baker Margaret Slocum and Constance Worcester. Mrs C C Ely chairs the arrangements.
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Episcopal City Mission
Copley Plaza
Misses Corina
Ely
Lucy Balch
Theodora Willard
Winice Taylor
Elinor Greenwood
Sarah Sherburne
Ellen Tufts
Augusta Prescott
Frances Benedict
Catherine Porter
Agnes Means
Gertrude Baker
Margaret Slocum
Constance Worcester
C. C. Ely
Quirk Heir Contest Claims Father Feared Devil
Agnes K. Quirk testifies in Suffolk Probate Court that her father William H. Quirk called his wife “the devil” and blamed her for furnace and clock failures as she contests the will. She says he died June 30 leaving much to two Irish brothers and small sums to others. A priest supports her father’s alleged unsound mind, while Mrs. Quirk is described as virtuous.
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Agnes K. Quirk
William H. Quirk
East Seventh Street
South
Boston
Elijah George
Suffolk Probate Court
Mr. Quirk
Ireland
Bartholomew
Michael Quirk
Annie K. Quirk
Kate Connolly
Honorah Hartnett
Agnes Quirk
Miss Quirk
Miss Quirik
Russia Bans Lumber Exports Including Circvassian Walnut
Washington dispatch reports the Russian government has prohibited all lumber exports with a specific embargo on Circvassian walnut, a wood highly valued by American furniture makers. The notice reflects a sweeping trade restriction impacting global lumber markets.
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Washington
Plouff Trial Set for Next Tuesday in Boston
Joseph A. Plouff of Ware and Boston, ex-president of Lafayette Savings Bank, arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court on larceny of 2000 from Cosmopolitan Trust Co. He pleaded not guilty and his trial should start next Tuesday. He appeared on crutches due to muscular rheumatism since arrest.
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Joseph A. Plouff
Ware
Mass
Boston
Lafayette Savings Bank
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Charles Street
Superior Criminal Court
Cosmopolitan Trust Company
Mr. Plouff
Granite hood moved for Park Street platform work
A 120 ton granite hood protecting the Tremont street subway stairway was moved yesterday from its longtime post opposite Winter street to a new site opposite West street and 24 feet nearer Boylston street. The seven day relocation supports Park Street station capacity upgrades. John Cavanagh & Son handled the carefully braced shift and roller insertion, with Horgis planned for use when structures and rollers are ready.
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Tremont Street
Winter Street
West Street
Boylston Street
Park Street
John Cavanagh & Son
Councillor Attacks Associated Charities Over Aid Methods
Councillor James A. Watson criticized the Associated Charities for lacking sympathy and humane consideration of the poor. He said their distribution methods were improper and believes public disclosure of the charity’s conduct would cause many philanthropists to withdraw support.
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Associated Charities
James A. Watson
Sullivan Case Sparks Call for Officer Action in Roxbury
Timothy Sullivan, 60, of Roxbury, was arrested for vagrancy and sentenced to Bridgewater State Farm after asking Hawkins Street officials for shoes. His ailing wife at 9 Nawn Court has slept on a mattress since his arrest, near starvation until neighbors helped. Counselor Watson urged District Attorney Pelletier to seek Sullivan’s release to care for his spouse. The moved man went to the Wayfarer's Home on Hawking Street last Tuesday seeking footwear, claiming he had no means.
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Mr. Watson
Timothy Sullivan
Roxbury
Bridgewater
Hawkins’ Street
Sullivan
Nawncourt
Hurley
Joy Street
Charles Street
Watson
Charity arrest sparks debate over relief aid and cost
A Boston story notes a vagrant man Sullivan jailed for nine months after arrest by Patrolman Hurley, while his wife awaits support. Councillor Watson condemns Associated Charities, arguing public funds for jail care cost more than direct aid, calling charity practices an outrage and urging relief to be given directly.
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Stais
Football Captain May Have Gone to the War
Medford High School captain Joseph A. Gillis remained missing late last night amid reports of sightings around the city. Rumors suggest a boy resembling Gillis sailed on a cattle boat for Europe aiming to enlist in the war, though nothing confirmed.
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Josephi A. Gillis
Medford
Gillis
Europe
Hupmobile winter tops touted as two cars in one
Harry Fosdick of Wentworth-Fosdick Company touts Hupmobile detachable sedan and coupe tops for touring car and roadster. He says the winter top makes weather-tight, strong, and handsome interior. in spring the top is removed for open air driving.
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Harry Fosdick
Wentworth-Fosdick Company
Hupmobile Distributers
Hup
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