Reduction in Ship Building Restrictions Explained
Washington reports the Ship Ring Board is tightening limits on shipbuilders and canceling contracts to return shipbuilding to normal. Charles Piez of the Emergency Fleet Corporation says a September program change reduces expenditures and a full report for Senator Harding on ships built and costs is soon sent to the Senate. The board focuses on economical construction over speed of delivery.
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Washington
Charles Pier
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Senator Harding
Piez
Senate
Northeastern Colleges Host Student Volunteer Conference
The student volunteer conference of Northeastern Colleges opens this afternoon at 3 in the College of Liberal Arts at Boston University. Chairman Clarence T. Craig announces Mrs. Henry W. Peabody of the Baptist Woman's Foreign Missionary Society as the afternoon speaker. After supper at Brewer Eddy, Red Triangle man in France will give an address. The conference seeks to engage New England students in missionary work and is open to all.
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Northeastern Colleges
College of Liberal Arts
Boston University
Clarence T. Craig
Henry W. Peabody
The
Baptist Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Brewer Eddy
Red Triangle
France
Conference of New England Colleges
Memorial Trees Planted to Honor Soldiers in Cities
Directors of the American Forestry Association urged the District of Columbia and New York City to plant memorial trees for soldiers killed in Europe. They asked Washington to select a site for allied nation trees and New York to plant Victory Oaks or Victory Elms as part of its memorial to the dead. The association offered to cooperate in the effort.
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New York
The
American Forestry Association
Board of Commissioners
District of Columbia
Hylan
Washington
Forestry Association
Six women burned by powder flash at Simsbury plant
A powder flash in the grenade department of Ensign-Bickford Company at Simsbury Connecticut burned seven women employees. Three were badly burned. The blast was caused by friction.
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Simsbury
Conn
Ensign-Bickford Company
Railroad Workers Hold Convention Adjournment Expected
The American Federation of Railroad Workers holds its eighth annual convention at Chipman Hall Tremont Temple and is expected to adjourn at noon today. Yesterday’s sessions focused on federation business and closing actions include possible resolutions on continued government control or government ownership of railroads.
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American Federation of Railroad Workers
Chipman Hall
Tremont Temple
Senate votes to dismiss La Follette disloyal speech case
The Senate privileges and elections committee, by 9 to 2, voted to dismiss proceedings against Wisconsin Senator La Follette over an alleged disloyal speech in St Paul last year. The majority recommendation and a minority report will go to the full Senate when it reconvenes December 2, with a possible contest on the majority report. Four Democrats and five Republicans supported dismissal of the motion initiated by La Follette's attorney. the charges were started by the Minnesota Public Safety Commission.
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Washington
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
la Follette
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Senate
Republican Committee
LaFollette
Minnesota Public Safety Commission
Postal Will Fight Merger
New York Nov 22 Postal Telegraph Cable Company will contest in court the government seizure of its properties and the proposed consolidation of its land lines with Western Union Telegraph Company Clarence H Mackay president announced tonight He called the taking of cables by the government contrary to the letter and spirit of the law He asked if Mr Burleson fears the Sherman anti trust act He warned that a merger would be blocked by injunction and jail if pursued The joint resolution authorized seizure for national security but not merger or consolidation and did not empower the postmaster general to override Congress We shall contest this in the courts if attempted.
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New York
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clarence H. Mackay
Burleson
Western Union and Postal
Mackay
United States
Bootlegger Tryon Pleads Guilty After South End Sting
John Tryon of Buf falo was sentenced to six months by Central Court for bootlegging to sailors. He tried to pitch a haul to Provost Guards Bob Caverly and Wd Leavitt, sold them 54 pints of illicit liquor and warm beer, then pleaded guilty after the raid.
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John Tryon
Buffalo
Central Court
John
Jack
Tremont Street
Carey
Bob Caverly
Wd Leavitt
South End
Tryon
Four Minute Talks Chosen by Boston Methodist Leaders
Four minute talks were selected by Greater Boston Methodist leaders at the Boston City Club. Forty prominent laymen from the Boston and Lynn districts will deliver four minute speeches in local Methodist churches to publicize the Methodist Centenary World Programme Conference set for Tremont Temple, Boston, December 8 and 4.
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Boston
Lynn
New England
Methodist Church
Greater
Boston City Club
Tremont Temple
Lift ban on bituminous coal storage by consumers
Washington November 22 The Fuel Administrator Garfield lifted the ban on storing bituminous coal in line with the War Industries Board removing its preference list. Any industry or domestic consumer may now store all the bituminous coal they desire.
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Washington
Garfield
War Industries Board
Westbrook Democrats Renominate Robinson for Mayor
The Democrats of Westbrook nominate Oscar G. Robinson for mayor. Robinson is finishing his seventh term in office.
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Westbrook
Democrats
Robinson
Democrats of
Oscar G. Robinson
Appeals for Better Rates Hit Cumberland County Power Firm
Portland Me November 22 General Manager Albert H Ford urged the Public Utilities Commission to set rates enabling Cumberland County Power Light to survive He sought fare hikes on four city lines from five to six cents citing annual expenses of 125000 due to War Labor Board wage increases He offered no plan but warned the change would not save the company Attorney General Guy H Sturgis criticized the firm for not cooperating with the public as other lines raised fares The commission took the matter under advisement.
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Portland
Public Utilities Commission
Cumberland County Power & Light Company
Albert H. Ford
Ford
War Labor Board
Guy H. Sturgis
Uniform Apple Pack Proposed by New England States
A conference of representatives from all New England States met in Portland to study a uniform apple pack law for the region. A committee was formed to draft recommendations, with the gathering linked to the New England and State fruit shows.
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Portland
New England
Exclusive Childrens Fur Shop Ad for Lamb Carriage Robe
An ad invites shoppers to a premier shop offering a fluffy white lamb fur carriage robe for babies. It promises protection from winter winds and a pretty setting for the child, priced at five dollars.
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Baby
Life Sentence for De Moura in New Bedford
Alvina de Moura of New Bedford received a life sentence to be served in Charlestown State Prison after pleading guilty in Superior Court to murder in the second degree. She faced two counts the first alleging death of a Polish boy in a street fight and the second charging an assault with intent to murder Patrolman John B. Downey, who was wounded by a revolver bullet.
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New Bedford
Alvina de Moura
Charlestown
de Moura
John B. Downey
Soldiers receive full pay and travel expenses upon discharge
The Ma Department stated soldiers discharged from camps are paid in full and given travel allowances of three and a half cents per mile to their homes, with a two cent per mile railroad rate. The note was issued after reports of former service members soliciting aid claiming no return home support.
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Washington
Embroidered fashions and Filipino lace at Filene's
The piece describes rosebud bib skirts priced at $1 and 75c bib aprons with rick rack trimming. It notes Filipino women excel in embroidery and lace making, lessons in schools, and Americans aiding their systemization. Filene's claims pioneer ties, hand embroidered gowns from $2.50, chemises, and butterfly patterns up to $4 with mail orders.
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Filene’s
New England
Filene
Boudoir Garters and Vanity Garters Itemized
Readers are offered boudoir garters priced at one dollar with rosebud decorations. Higher priced vanity garters at one dollar fifty include a powder puff bag and are marketed as vanity garters.
Petal Flounces on Silk Like Petticoats
Silk-finished sateen resembles silk and wears well and long. Sold in plain suit shades and black, the fabric is described as more like silk than cotton. Lengths 34 to 40 inches, priced at $3.
Durable crepe de Chine negligee with satin trim
A heavy crepe de Chine negligee described as durable with secure color options including dark wistaria, navy blue, old blue, and Copenhagen. Features wide hemstitched tucks and satin ribbon trim. Available in sizes 44 to 52 for $16.50.
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Copenhagen
Real man tailoring on these women's bathrobe patterns
In Copenhagen blue and rose petal pink bathrobes with unusual border patterns and trellis design. Raspberry shade noted as bright yet practical with plain satin trim and novel frog closures. Priced at $12.50.
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Copenhagen
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