Quinn Opens Campaign for Cambridge Mayor
Edward W. Quinn, Cambridge water works superintendent, launched a whirlwind bid for mayor with backing from former officials who withdrew to support him. About 120 voters crowded Rhodes Hall as Quinn workers met, with former mayoralty candidates urging supporters to back Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy W. Good
Edward J. Dunphy
Peter J. Nelligan
John P. Brennan
Cambridge
Edward W. Quinn
Cambridge Water Works
Lockwood
Gilbert A. A. Povey
Rhodes Hall
Prospect Street
Quinn
Good
Tax Charlie Sagas Sparks War Time Sermon
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson of Warren Avenue Baptist Church argues against sending Charlie Chaplin to the trenches. He calls Chaplin a rich target for taxation and urges keeping morale up with clean comic film shows while noting Chaplin’s high earnings and government taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Herbert S. Johnson
Warren Avenue Baptist Church
Charlie
Mr. Johnson
Charlie” Chaplin
Returning for War Congress Opens December Third
Washington reports members of Congress begin to return for the second war session which opens December 3. They expect robust action on war appropriations and new legislation, with President Wilson's message guiding the program and domestic issues such as prohibition and woman suffrage on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Michigan official speaks in Melrose on wartime duty
Henry R. Pettengill, Michigan education commissioner, addressed about 1200 people in Memorial Hall Melrose urging action and unity as the nation enters war. He stressed the war is about defending the flag and destiny and not about race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Melrose
Henry R. Pettengill
Michigan
United States
Russians Stop Panic In Theatres During Lynn Fire
Russian performers helping a relief fund at the Auditorium Theatre in Lynn quelled a panic when smoke filled dressing rooms during intermission. The fire gutted the adjoining McAlpin lodging house, 100 rooms, causing $10,000 in damages. Five women and four men, all residents, were rescued. one elderly woman, Elizabeth Richards, 80, was carried out in a fireman’s arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditorium Theatre
Lynn
McAlpin Lodging House
McAlpin
Elizabeth Richards
Lynn Hospital
Committee proposes to impeach Malvy in France
Paris November 25 The special 83 member committee of the Chamber of Deputies investigating accusations that Louis J Malvy former interior minister had relations with the enemy issued its report. The committee adopted a resolution to illuminate the accusations in the interest of public peace and proposed that Malvy be impeached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Louis J. Malvy
Interior
M. Malvy
Jimmy Valentine to Operate in Lexington
The play Alias Jimmy Valentine will be staged at the Lexington Theatre tonight Tuesday and Wednesday for war relief in Lexington. Edward W. Taylor, formerly a Selectman and now chief of the Lexington Fire Department, directs a cast of prominent locals. Proceeds go to the Lexington Branch of the Special Aid Society for American Preparedness and related war relief funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Jimmy Valentine
Edward W. Taylor
Lexington Fire Department
Special Aid Society For American Preparedness
Lexington Council
Knights of Columbus, War Fund
Y. M. C. A. War Relief Fund
Prof George R Wickes Dead at Dartmouth
Hanover N H November 2 Professor George Ray Wickes economist at Dartmouth College died at Mary Hitchcock Hospital after a brief illness due to meningitis He joined Dartmouth in 1900 and earned A B A M from Cornell Ph D from Wisconsin He is survived by wife Maude children Josephine James Elizabeth Priscilla Funeral arrangements not yet set
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Josephine
Cornell
James
Dartmouth
Elizabeth
Priscilla
Hanover
Masons Honor 937 in Plattsburg Freemasonry Degrees
In Plattsburg New York at the reserve officers training camp 937 master Masons were awarded commissions in the army and received all Scottish Rite degrees from the 4th through the 32nd at no cost in a historic two day ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
Man Killed as Power Handcar Goes Off Track at Crossing
At Clapp's crossing on the New Haven railroad in North Easton a power driven handcar derailed after striking a dog. Man Manuel Constina 42 a railroad employee died after reaching Brockton Hospital. Several others were injured including Stephen McCann Archibald McCann Manuel Sarfa and Joe Correira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Easton
Clapp
New Haven
Manuél Constina
Portugal
Stephen McCann
Archibald McCann
Manuel Sarfa
Joe Correira
Brockton Hospital
Constina
Rev William F Linihan Dies After Apoplexy in New Haven
The Rev William F Linihan assistant pastor of St Marys Catholic Church died in St Raphael Hospital after being stricken with apoplexy at the Yale Bowl. A Dominican Order member he was highly regarded in the East. He was 66 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
William F. Linihan
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Raphael’s Hospital
Father Linihan
Var-ne-sis touted in Lynn testimonial ad
A Lynn business man challenges Var-ne-sis claims by citing a neighbor's three year battle with rheumatism. B F Curtis of 520 Essex St. Lynn reports recovery after Var-ne-sis treatment, noting relief from joint pain stiffness and sciatic symptoms and urging readers to seek free consultation and order from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
W. A. Varney
B. F. Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Mass
Boston
Boylston St
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Claim Quick Kidney Relief
Advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for back pain fatigue and urinary issues suggesting gravel or stones in the bladder. Claims include rapid energy restoration within 24 hours and ongoing daily use to prevent future attacks, with a money back guarantee for the genuine imported product.
Farmers Can Help Win War
The Agriculture Department urged intensified farming to feed the nation and its allies, warning that only feeding ourselves risks German victory. It calls for more acreage, better cultivation, more hogs poultry cattle and conserving food at home, while noting labor shortages high machinery costs and transport problems. It also advises women shoppers to guard handbags and lists ten don’ts to thwart thieves during holidays and delivery thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Europe
Department of Agriculture
Germany
France
Flanders
Maine
California
Oregon
Florida
Abalone Club Holds Annual Banquet
Members of the Abalone Club hosted by Misses Laura and Louise Sullivan in East Boston attended the annual banquet and business meeting. Offi cers elected include Mrs. Hugene Tyrrell president, Miss Grace Delaney vice president, Miss Elizabeth Muldoon corresponding secretary, Mrs. George Oberlander recording secretary, Miss Clotilda Delaney treasurer, with Miss Laura Sullivan, Miss Katherine Garrity, and Miss Louise Sullivan as travel committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abalone Club
Laura and
Louise Sullivan
Saratoga Street
Boston
Hugene Tyrrell
Somerville
Grace Delaney
Lowell
Elizabeth Muldoon
Brighton
George Oberlander
Clotilda Delaney
Laura Sullivan
Katherine G. Garrity
Official Recognition of Sir George H Reid Visit
Sir George H Reid former Australian high commissioner lectures at Tremont Temple on America and World Democracy. Executive committee of the British Imperial Relief Fund along with British navy reps and local British recruiting mission will attend in official capacity in full uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Reid
M. P
Australia
Tremont Temple
America
British Imperial Relief Fund
Cathedral Unfurls Big Service Flag
A service flag with 67 blue stars for U S service members and seven red stars for allied forces was unfurled and dedicated yesterday at the Cathedral Church of St Paul Tremont Street at the end of morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
St. Paul
Tremont Street
Boston Police Issue Donts for Christmas Shoppers
A table of Donts issued yesterday by Superintendent Crowley targets merchants and shoppers during the holiday season. The note warns about snatch thieves and pickpockets and those who prey on delivery and supply wagons as the Christmas harvest begins in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Boston
Seaman Missing After Destroyer Foremast Incident
Casimir A. Majewski of West Olive Michigan, a sailor aboard the destroyer Jouett in the war zone, was washed overboard and lost Wednesday as the foremast was carried away during lookout duty in the forward crow's nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Casimir A. Majewski
West Olive
Mich
Jouett
Navy Department
Majjewski
Knights of Columbus plan Maine fund drive launch
State officers in Lewiston arranged Maine's part of a 3 million dollar campaign. The drive will open tomorrow east of the Penobscot river and on January 7 in western Maine, with Maine’s allotment outlined for the nationwide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
C. Lewiston
Knights of Columbus
Penobscot River
Former Socialist Speaks on Democratic Opportunity
John Spargo, recently departed from the Socialist party to support the war, spoke at the Concord Forum's second meeting in Concord Town Hall yesterday afternoon on "America's Democratic Opportunity."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John Spargo
Concord Forum
Concord Town Hall
Spargo
Socialist Party
Costs Less to Live in California This Winter
Advertisement extols California living with cheap coal and seafood, year round produce, light clothing, and affordable cottages. It promotes Union Pacific Salt Lake Route travel to Los Angeles with the Pacific and Los Angeles Limited trains, tourist sleeping cars, dining car service, and new tray service. Booklets and route details available from agents in Boston and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Union Pacific
Chicago
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Willard Massey
New England
Washington Street
Boston
M. de Brabant
Woolworth Building
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will
Mayor Rockwood
Fall River
Main St
Woonsouveet
New Bedford
Purchase St
Edwards Credit CO
Winter Street
Reilty Credit CO
Big Boston
Edwards
Boyle Bros
Greeces
Boyle
Dr. Johnson
Chaplin
Quiet Lynn
George R. Wickes
Masons
W. Fr. Linihan
Haarlem
U. S
North America
Kuliur
Sir George H. Reid
Seaman
Dexter
Connor
Russia
Bell
Henfield
Brookside
Campbell's Soups
Warner’s
W.S
W. S
C. Parsons
Duryea’s
John T. Connor CO
Welstach
Emmy
Igi
Bea
Welsbach
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!