Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association Holds Fall Convention
Delegates from across the state gathered at 585 Boylston Street for the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association fall convention. Acting president Mrs. Charles Sumner Bird urged intelligent forward-looking women to build a strong statewide organization and enlist male support for ratification and social legislation. She noted disappointment over the federal amendment and outlined goals in public health, nursing, the girl problem, social order, and regional relations.
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Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Boylston Street
Charles Sumner Bird
New England
Harvard Graduate Philip Winsor Dies in France at 25
Philip Winsor Harvard 15, son of Robert Winsor of Kidder Peabody, died of pneumonia in France on October 24 while serving as a private in the U S Ambulance Corps. He had joined the French ambulance service at the war's start, studied at Plattsburg, and was recommended for the Croix de Guerre.
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Philip Winsor
Harvard
Robert Winsor
Kidder, Peabody & Co
United States Ambulance Corps
France
Winsor
Plattsburg
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE ADVERTISEMENT WARNING
An old advertisement urges taking larger sets of Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for Spanish Influenza described as exaggerated grip. It warns not to wait until symptoms worsen and to prevent illness by timely use.
Carmen Ready 10 City Aiders Meet on Street Car Service
A Boston Carmen's Union statement signed by M. J. Higgins and W. J. Timmins says the union is willing to meet with the Mayor's committee on street car service improvements at any time. The message was issued yesterday.
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Boston
Carmen’s Union
M. J. Higgins
W. J. Timmins
Boston Carmen's Union Defends Loyalty and Service
The Boston Carmen's Union repudiates an unfavourable press portrayal and pledges full cooperation with the city and the Boston Elevated Railway Company. Union leaders say 2000 members are patriotic, wartime volunteers, ready to discuss schedules with officials and to protect public health and service during crises.
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Boston Carmen’s Union
Boston Elevated Railway Company
City of
Boston
Phone Girl Wins Divorce
Mrs Frieda Schaefer was granted a divorce from Alexander Schaefer by Judge Hall in the Superior Court. The couple, who married Oct 4 1914 after meeting via telephone, had a six month cohabitation per Mrs Schaefer but two days claimed by the husband. The judge denied alimony as she earns $60 monthly while he receives $90 in government service.
Nationwide strike urged over Mooney execution
Seattle telegrams from the Metal Trades Council urged a general nation wide strike to protest the execution of Thomas J Mooney. The American Federation of Labor was asked to seek similar action in England and Canada. The Seattle Central Labor Council said organized labor will exert full power to prevent the execution if legal avenues are exhausted. The council meets tonight to consider the proposal.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle Metal Trades Council
American Federation of Labor
Thomas J. Mooney
San Francisco
England
Canada
Mooney
James A. Duncan
Seattle Central Labor Council
Central Council
Stage Girls Case Fails As Accused Walk Free
After a trial for assault on actresses Jean Smith and Betty Thompson in Municipal Court Judge Wentworth discharged Leo Malloy and John C. Reynolds. He believed the defendants were framed for money and dismissed the case after hearing the girls’ testimony and noting weak stories.
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Jean Smith
Betty Thompson
Leo Malloy
John C. Reynolds
Lowell
Home Market Club Elects Officers
Thomas O. Marvin, secretary, urged the club to unite against Bolshevism and Kaiserdom at its annual meeting in Boston. Willam B. H. Dowse was re-elected president. New officers include Horace A. Carter Walter S. Dickey George R. Mayercord H. E. Mabbett Willard F. Smith and L. S. Starrett with Marvin continuing as secretary.
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Thomas O. Marvin
Home Market Club
Summer Street
Willam B. H. Dowse
Horace A. Carter
Needham Heights
Walter 8. Dickey
Kansas City
George R. Mayercord
Chicago
H. E. Mabbett
Plymouth
Willard F. Smith
Lee
L. S. Starrett
Athol
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Windsor Crepe & Batiste
Nippon
China
Speedo
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Women’s Union
Omen’s Union
Marquisette Yard
Rocker
Mariece
Mrs. Bird
Johnson
Whitman
Schepp
Libby
Webber
California
Kirkman’s
OS Res
Hood’s Creamery
HOOD
Carmen
Union
Whiteside
Frieda Shaefer
Baldwin Apples
Test Mooney
New York
San’ Pedro Chaninel
Catalan Island
San Pedro
Cal
William C. Boschen
Beafort County
N. C
Boschen
Globe
Globe Automatic Sprinkler Co
Milk St
Fort Hill
Poners Waey Orie Ane Synington
Globe Sprinkler
Tekstee
Posner’s
Posner
Victory Cord i
City Hall Ave
Washington ST. and
Avery ST
West Broadway
South Boston
Washington St
Adams Square
United States Food Administration
Chuck C Rolls
Secanat Te Cc Creamery
Bakery
DEPA
Lamb
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Gziens
Baldwin §Ine
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