Hughes Leaves New York for Prolonged Rest
Charles Evans Hughes will depart with his family for Lakewood New Jersey to rest for several weeks. Republican National Committee Chairman William R. Willcox will accompany him but plans to visit New York Republican HQ several times weekly. In Roxbury 13 Gaston Street was the site of a wedding last evening as E Melville Hill married, at St James Episcopal Church Roxbury, to Miss Roxbury native.
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Wrrw
York
Charles Evans Flughes
Lakewood
N. J
William R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Gaston Street
Roxbury
E. Melville Hill
James Bayne Hill
St. James Episcopal Church
Chauncey H. Blodgett
Murray W. Dewart
Winchester
St. James Church
Miss Gertrude Morrill’s Family Noted in Brief
Miss Gertrude A Morrill daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Morrill is mentioned in a society brief with family connections and local standing. The item reflects a social note from the Morrill household in a historical newspaper column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude A. Morrill
George H. Morrill
Daniels Confers With Ship Bidders On Navy Programme
Representatives of the lowest bidders for ships in the 1917 navy building programme were in conference for several hours today with Secretary Daniels in Washington. The talks covered bids for ships of each type included in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dan
Navy Seals Talkes Contracts for Fifty Eight Vessels
Officials from the Navy Department discussed placing contracts for 58 vessels. Secretary Daniels expressed hope for an agreement within a day or two to enable awards. The conference will continue tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iels
Navy Department
Daniels
Head of Elks to Visit Boston in December
Edward Righton grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will visit Boston on December 9. The trip ties to the convention planned for next summer and Righton lists New Orleans as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Righton
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Boston
New Orleans
Linen prices to stay high and rise further
The article argues that linen costs will remain elevated and likely climb, with wholesale prices already matching prewar retail levels. It offers no timeline for decline and urges readers to buy now as the prudent course amid wartime shortages.
Napkins and cloth lot with assorted yardage and sizes
A listed lot includes napkins priced at 10 to 14 dollars and numerous cloth pieces with varied dimensions such as 21/4 yds by 2 yds and 214 yds by 3 yds plus multiple other yardages. The document enumerates quantities and dimensions for fabric items offered in the sale.
Weston Man Makes Pets of Polecats
Cyrille Geautrau of Weston has turned two skunks into pets after trapping them in Sylvan Grove. He plans to capture more and give one to anyone who asks. The piece mentions a charity bazaar with many utilitarian items and a display of 1917 automobiles for a worthy cause.
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Cyrille Geautrau
Weston
Gift of Pearls to Allied Bazaar Draws Attention
Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer announces a $12,000 pearl gift for the National Allied Bazaar in Mechanics' Building from December 9 to 20. The director, a famed New York jeweler, previously donated a rope of pearls sold for $10,000 at a New York bazaar last June. The gift is outright and will be displayed at a booth.
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Nathaniel Thayer
Mechanics’ Building
New York
Driecter
Thayer
Boston
Bayard Thayer
American Ambulance Fund Booth
Devotion of Forty Hours at Immaculate Conception Church
The Rev. Charles W. Lyons S J rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and president of Boston College announces a Forty Hours devotion in the upper church at Harrison avenue and East Concord street. A solemn high mass and procession begin at 8 o clock tomorrow morning with night services at 730 featuring the rosary and a sermon. The devotion closes Sunday at 1030 with a solemn high mass and procession of the Blessed Sacrament.
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Charles W. Lyons
S. J
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Boston College
Harrison Avenue
Concord Street
Hughes Narrowed Lead As Minnesota Vote Totals Rise
With 46 of 56 counties reported, Hughes holds a 385 plurality over Wilson as Minnesota tally rises. Unofficial results show Hughes 178,183 and Wilson 177,798 with counties like Hennepin and Ramsey still outstanding.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Secretary of State
Hennepin
Ramsey
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Wilson
Minnesota Returns Show Republican Lead Outside Twin Cities
The county sheet from Renville shifted the lead by over a thousand votes. Hennepin and Ramsey results were awaited, with Democrats hoping for gains for the President in those counties and the remaining 88 still unreported. Official totals tallied Wilson 69,598 and Hughes 80,075, a strong lead for the Republican outside Duluth and St. Louis counties despite a 1,222 statewide plurality for the President.
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Renville
Hennepin
Former Watch and Ward Agent Jailed for Theft
Daniel J. McEachern a former Watch and Ward Society investigator was jailed after pleading guilty to breaking into a house on Nightingale street Dorchester and stealing money and jewelry worth 800 dollars He told Judge Sisk he specialized in drug cases during his employment.
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Daniel J. McEachern
Watch and Ward Society
Charles Street
Daniel J. Sullivan
Nightingale Street
Dorchester
Dr Scholtz Promotes Internal Baths Cascade
Oakland physician Dr Herbert Scholtz writes Dr Charles Tyrrell praising the J B L Cascade for treating bilious Auto intoxication and constipation. The device is shown at Liggett’s Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a free booklet titled Why Man of Today Is Only 50% Efficient.
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Herbert Scholtz
M. D
Oakland
Cal
Charles A. Tyrrell
New York
Liggett’s Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Tyrrell
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Chauncy and
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Toledo
Weston Man
New England
Allied Bazaar
SIZ
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Connell & McK
Commonwealth Ave
Manchester
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Main St
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Watch and Ward
Baldwin
Florida
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Buttersea
Wwe
Elloga
Clara
Alaska
Sunkist
Pko
Jemima
Fancy
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Pearl Elk
Charlotte
Boston Opera House
Filene’s
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Filene
FUR Shop
Babies’ Coat Shop
Empire
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