Rockefeller Foundation spends 6.3 million on relief and research
The 1916 Rockefeller Foundation annual report shows total expenditures of 6 320 697 for medical and scientific research and war relief. Major allocations include 966 667 to the war relief commission 505 900 to the International Health Board and 549 558 to the China Medical Board. Armenian and Syrian relief totals 490 000 Belgian relief 30 000 and other aids to regional relief efforts.
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Rockefeller Foundation
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War Relief Commission
International Health Board
China Medical Board
International Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association
Steamer Crewman Dies After Fall at Charlestown Dock
John R. Falsey of the Crowley Transportation Company was fatally injured when he fell from the vessel Harvey H. Brown’s second deck into the hold while the ship was moored at 28 Medford Street Charlestown. He died moments later at Relief Hospital.
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John R. Falsey
Crowley Transportation Company
Harvey H. Brown
Medford Street
Charlestown
Sweden Near Starvation Sparks Warning From Immigrant
Gustave Lundgren, recently arrived in Dorchester from Sweden, warns that his homeland faces severe food shortages and crop failures. He predicts a revolution if the government sides with Germany amid wartime pressure. He blames German demands for essentials for the crisis, noting scarce goods and sky high prices.
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Sweden
Gustave Lundgren
Dorchester
Russia
Germany
Terrier Show Aids 101st Regiment Fund
Dr Edward J Donoghue secretary of the Gaston Terrier Club of America announced that the club s annual specialty show will be held at the South Armory Irvington street on November 14 and 15 and proceeds will be donated to the 101st Regiment fund.
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Edward J. Donoghue
Gaston Terrier Club of America
South Armory
Irvington Street
101St Regiment Fund
Scope of Censors to Widen
Washington announces expansion of commerce and communications restrictions under the trading with the enemy act to take effect within days. President Wilson, after cabinet talks, Finalizes order with Vance McCormick and Crosby coordinating Exports Administrative Board.
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Washington
Wilson
Vance McCormick
Treasury
Crosby
Postoffice licensing of foreign language papers to begin soon
Postmaster General Burleson announced after a cabinet meeting that licensing for foreign language newspapers under the trading with the enemy act would start within 10 days. A Board of Censors will oversee mail and communications with input from the Post Office War Navy and Commerce departments. Newspapers face severe action if they impugn motives attack the government or promote lawbreaking or undermine war effort. Six-Pound Mushroom From Waverley Woods reports a giant six pound mushroom stalk found in Waverley woods by Guy Santarpio Roxbury, with nearly a hundred small mushrooms attached. He plans to use them in dishes this week.
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Postoffice Department
Post Office
War and Navy Departments
Navy
War Department
Mexico
Spain
Army and Exports Administration
Board of Censors
Postmaster-General
Wall Street
Waverley
Guy Santarpio
Burrill Street
Roxbury
Santarpio
Fitzgerald Quietly Seeks Anti Curley Support For Boston Mayoralty
John F. Fitzgerald positions himself as a mayoral candidate in Boston by courting anti Curley coalition. He has met with Congressman James A. Gallivan former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrew J. Peters and Public Safety Commission Chairman James J. Storrow to build opposition.
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Mr. Storrow
Boston City Club
Public Safety Committee
Boston
Committee On Public Safety
New England
Storrow
Fitzgerald
Henry B. Endicott
McCall
Curley
Gallivan
Colonel Logan
101St Regiment
Old Ninth Regiment
Reform
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Peters
Mr. Peters
John F. Fitzgerald
Mr. Fitzgerald
Mr. Curley
James A. Gallivan
Secretary of the Treasury
James J. Storrow
The
Public Safety Commission
Gallivan Sets Platform After Washington Conference
Congressman Gallivan debated the futility of his candidacy against John F. Fitzgerald during a Washington conference last week. He announced his platform and reiterated his resolve to remain in the race to a finish and also spoke with Mr. Storrow.
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Gallivan
John F. Fitzgerald
Washington
Mr. Storrow
GGA Considers Unified Anti-Curley Candidate
Reform groups face a crowded field as candidates seek GGA backing. A preselection conference is expected to choose a single candidate after all papers are filed, with the GGA likely to pick a preferred candidate in advance.
Rock Python Admitted To Angell Memorial Hospital
A seven and a half foot rock python was admitted to Angell Memorial Animal Hospital as a patient. The incident reflects the diverse array of unusual cases handled by the facility.
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Angell Memorial Animal Hospital
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Reptile treated after ailment diagnosed in New England
W J Pelle tier of Roxbury brought a monster reptile north from the South. The creature had snake diphtheria and was placed in an electric incubator after being turned over to Dr Hugh F Dailey. An operation followed once it showed improvement.
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W. J. Pelletier
Roxbury
New England
Hugh F. Dailey
Trio Pleads Guilty in Larceny Of 16 400 Leather Soles
John A. Doherty William F. Ployer and Charles J. Cunio pleaded guilty in the Superior Criminal Court to larceny of 16 400 leather soles valued at 20 cents each from the Boston and Maine Railroad Company. They received state prison sentences from two and a half to four years. D. Lemuel F. Noble convicted on drug prescription counts faces 18 months at Deer Island. Harry Kowalsky jailed for two years in a manslaughter case.
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John A. Doherty
William F. Ployer
Charles J. Cunio
Superior Criminal Court
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
White
D. Lemuel F. Noble
Deer Island
Harry Kowalsky
House of Correction
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