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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1917

Page

5

General Johnston Dined at Baston Art Club

General John A. Johnston, commander of the Northeastern Department, U S A, was feted at a complimentary banquet last evening by 62 members and guests at the Baston Art Club. Notables present included former Congressman Samuel L. Powers and Lieutenant Governor Calvin Coolidge among others.

John A. Johnston Baston G. W. McNear C. C. Marsh James Guiler J. 8. Dean Benton R. Miller E. M. Berry J. W. Blunt Joseph K. Hayes, Jr James Fortesque

Educator Shoes Promote Healthy Feet For All

A wartime appeal urges Americans to wear roomy Educator shoes to prevent flat feet bunions and other deformities. The ad stresses the EDUCATOR mark on the sole as proof of quality and brand responsibility by Rice & Hutchins Inc Boston.

Battlefeld Rice & Hutchins, Inc High St Boston Mass

Curley Questioned on Finances by Gallivan and Tague

In last night's mayoral speeches three frontrunners clashed with Con gressmen Gallivan and Tague who queried Curley about his revenue sources since taking office. Curley contrasted his veteran aid with Peters who issued a statement and declined Gallivan's joint debate offer.

Curley Gallivan Tague Peters

Gallivan Questions Mayor Curley Over Funds For New Jamaica Plain Home

Congressman Gallivan challenged Mayor Curley at Simon Swig's Roxbury home to explain how he financed his debt and purchase of an expensive Jamaica Plain building site. He asserted campaign spending comes from friends and vowed a legal accounting, predicting Curley will finish behind Peters with votes announced on December 18.

James A. Gallivan Simon Swig Roxbury Curley Jamaica Plain Mr. Gallivan Gallivan City Hall Boston Jamaicaway Mayor Curley Andrew J. Peters

Mayor contrasts records in campaign speeches

Mayor Curley claimed credit for aiding sailors and soldiers while accusing opponent Andrew J. Peters of voting against veterans during his legislative tenure. He spoke before Back Bay and Roxbury groups, expressing amusement at Peters' record.

Diers Peters Curley Back Bay Roxbury Andrew J. Peters

Peters Under Fire Over Spanish War Veterans Bill Vote

Mayor Curley rebukes Peters over past opposition to a 1902 Spanish War Veterans preference measure. Curley notes Peters voted against civil service aid for 1898 vets, while Curley backed it, and cites Peters’ current empathy amid a mayoral bid. Curley also mentions Peters’ speeches to Roxbury groups and union halls.

Peters Curley Doubtleas Italian Citizens' Club of Roxbury Boston Hart Young’s Hotel St. Philip’s Parish Intercolonial Hall Dudley Street Taxi-service Benevolent Association Paul Revere Hall Cathedral Young Men's Club Convention Hall St. Botolph Street Great Atlantic and Pacific Benevolent Association Hibernian Hall

Peters Refuses Mayoral Debate to Enter Joint Talks

Andrew J. Peters, candidate for Mayor of Boston, rejects a joint debate with Con gressman Gallivan. He asserts debates overemphasize self praise and urges voters to focus on deeds, promising rallies and answering proper questions when time comes. Peters says opponents flood with words while citizens understand.

Andrew J. Peters Gallivan Galliven Boston

Tague Willing to Explain Campaign Funds to Mayor Curley

Congressman Peter F. Tague challenged Mayor Curley to disclose his campaign finances, saying he would provide a full accounting if Curley does the same. He questioned whether mayoral favors to city employees tied to later campaign funding and asserted openness in East Boston speeches last night.

Peter F. Tague East Boston Curley Tague

Public Campaign Financing Challenge Amid Mayor Rivalry

A challenger demands disclosure of campaign funds and sources from the current mayor. He offers to publicly disclose all expenditures under oath if the mayor also reveals receipts and the origins of his campaign money including profits, employee salaries, and funds tied to private enterprises.

Swig Attacks Mayor Over Tremont Bank Deposit Claim

Representative Swis of Ward 21 accused Mayor Curley of moving city funds from Tremont Trust and questioned who urged the State Treasurer to withdraw from Tremont. Swig cited bank inquiries about a $400,000 loan to one main, which Bank Commissioner Thorndike denied. Curley declined to discuss State deposits, saying only the city treasurer may choose banks and he did not know who proposed transfers.

Simon Swis Ward 21 Gallivan Curley Tremont Trust Company Burrill Roxbury Swig Bank Commissioner's Office Hormel Bank Commission Thorndike

Final Filing Day Looms in Local Campaign

The city’s last filing deadline for nomination papers arrives at 5 pm today. Mayoral candidates must show 3000 signatures and council and school committee hopefuls 2000. Curley Peters Gallivan and Tague are assured on the ballot with their filed signatures, Socialist James Oneal trails with about 1000 certified names, and Wood Howland remain unfiled. Leonard and Hagan crossed the threshold with 2200 names certified.

Curley Andrew J. Peters James A. Gallivan Peter F. Tague James Oneal George C. Wood Frank B. Howland Joseph J. Leonard Ienry E. Hagan

Lane and Corcoran Qualify as School Committee Candidates

On their papers for the council, Richard J. Lane and Michael H. Corcoran have qualified in a like manner as school committee candidates.

Council Richard J. Lane Michael H. Corcoran

New Haven Railroads to Receive Priority Coal Supplies

Federal fuel orders direct all mines under contract with the New York New Haven and Hartford and Central New England railroads to give preference to their coal shipments. The aim is to assure an adequate coal supply for both lines.

Washington New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Central New England Railroad The Fuel Administration

Worker Crushed by Falling Weight in South Boston

Patrick J. Dever, a helper, was crushed when a hoisting machine’s counterweight freed and fell at a local department store in South Boston. He suffered a fractured skull, broken right leg, and internal injuries and is listed as dangerous by Relief station. he lives at 21 Linden Street.

Patrick J. Dever Dever Linden Street South Boston

Coldest Night Of The Season In New England And Boston

Boston endured the coldest night of the season with twelve midnight at 18 degrees above zero and no relief expected for 24 hours. Greenwich Maine recorded the coldest in New England. forecasts predict colder weather today. The sugar crisis eases as Massachusetts and New England receive about 15 million pounds from Louisiana and Sweden shipments. interim refining and distribution expected in coming days.

Boston Weather Bureau Greenwich New England Massachusetts Ratshesky Louisiana Russia Rolfe New York Washington Finland Chicago Vicinity

Backbone of Sugar Shortage Is Broken

Primary figure Mr Ratshesky challenges Washington food authorities to secure fair sugar supplies and redistribute excess held by firms and individuals. The remarks critique wartime distribution and the impact on the poor.

Ratshesky Washington

Building Trades Called by President Wilson

President Wilson requests the general presidents of the building trades to confer with him on Thursday December 6 to address the ongoing dispute and seek a resolution. The invitation signals a high level high stakes effort to end industrial tensions and restore labor harmony.

Wilson Building Trades

Local building trades discuss open shop government work stance

The Boston and Quincy joint council of the building trades received a communication from President John Denlin of the national building department of the A F of L detailing the open shop conditions on government work at Sauantum and outlining council actions.

Sauantum The Building Trades of Boston and Quincy John Denlin National Building Department of the A. F. of LL

Safeguards Health of the Children

Constipation in children is dangerous. harsh laxatives should be avoided. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is marketed as a mild, non addictive remedy combining laxative herbs with pepsin. It relieves with a pleasant taste and is widely recommended by mothers. A trial bottle is offered free by Dr W B Caldwell, 456 Washington St., Monticello Illinois.

Death Notice for Nera Formerly from Dence Street

Death notice indicates a person aged about 28 years with connections to Dence Street and formerly of Nera. The notice mentions burial in Quincy with a service on a November date.

Dence Nera Quincy

Also Mentioned on This Page

General Johnston ART Club America Rice & Hutchins Educator Shoe Childen Meade Blucher Cuticura Maurice S. Duchin Brookline St Cambridge Dent H. Reston Question Curley Mayor Contrasts Records Sol Bacons Washington and Essex Streets Meat and Fish Departments Campbell’s Ib. Bell’s Malaga California Seiicicu Uva Swift's Premium Turkeys Kellogg’s Bran Phg Baker’s Premium Chocolate Lpb Armour’s Wolcott Tomato Priscilla Dutch Webster's Best Byron Alaska Vanlottle Zoc Peters Refuses Tremont Trust Co New Havenr.r Vorenberg New Fall Clothing Vay Bargain Lette Ette Annal SIG Washington, Hanover Elm Sts
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