Oldest Living Man and Woman Prize Offer
An advertisment details a $200 gold prize by Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for the oldest living man and woman, plus prizes for the next thirds. Readers are urged to submit their age, birthplace, story, photograph, witnesses, and a reference, with notes that the offer runs thirty days and requests mentions of reading the Boston Post.
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Duffy's
Rochester
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
N. Y
Boston Post
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Post
Gamma Delta Initiation Dazes Boston University Freshmen
More than 100 freshman girls at Boston University underwent Gamma Delta fraternity rites described as a show. Initiates walked a plank blindfolded then rode in a janitor’s wheelbarrow, climbed ladders, and endured various stunts before a chapel reception with officers.
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Gamma Deta
Boston University
Gamma Delta Fraternity
Gamma Delta
Miners Vote to End the Strike and Seek Arbitration
The United Mine Workers announce their readiness to accept a broad board of eminent, impartial men named by the President to arbitrate between operators and the 95 percent of members. They praise President Wilson for urging settlement, defend their conduct, and condemn the coal companies for violence by guards while urging future cooperative employer employee relations.
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United States
Common Pleas
United Mine Workers of America
Coal and Iron Police
Fate of loan bill debate in City Hell hinges on mayoral action
The city debates whether Acting Mayor Doyle will sign or Mayor Collins veto the loan bill. Rumors say Doyle may vacate Monday, while Collins could slash or veto the Holbrook estate deal worth 160000. Council members say districts were leveraged to secure support, and Dolan trusts the mayor will alter multiple items.
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Collins
Doyle
Ges
Holbrook Estate
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Dolan
United Mine Workers Letter Appeals to Arbitration in Coal Dispute
JOHN MITCHELL president United Mine Workers of America writes to President urging arbitration to resolve the anthracite coal field conflict. He defends miners against operator claims, cites organized labor power, and seeks fair wages shorter hours and better employer–employee relations through joint conferences and a lasting peace.
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Philippines
United Mine Workers of America
Opoen
John Mitchell
Wright Statement on Coal Dispute Commission Vote
Washington reports quote on arbitration of anthracite coal disputes explains the commission requires a two thirds vote on decisions. Recorder Wright is not a member of the commission but manages records and witness summons while possibly preparing the report. An official notes military boards deny the recorder a vote but acknowledge his role in running the board.
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Washington
Wright
Recorder
War Department
Bord
Coal cargoes arrive at port in mixed tonnage
A total of about 6577 tons of coal reached the harbor yesterday. The tug Edward Luckenbach towed barges Kingston and West Point from Norfolk, while schooner D. J. Sawyer brought 557 tons from Port Reading, NJ. Dominion liner New England delivered 104 tons cannel coal and 1016 tons steam coal for Mediterranean service. Several steamers were chartered to load coal at Cardiff, Tyne, and Partington, with smaller vessels like Rap of 947 tons at Partington. Fragments note coke loading at Sydney, C B, and the fiver Jennie R. Dubois clearing from Baltimore with full coal cargo. Tug Scranton and barges Hatteras, Pequot, Musconetcong passed Nobska for this port.
Coffee to Postum Aids Memphis Woman’s Health Recovery
A Memphis woman details lifelong coffee use ending two years ago when illness worsened. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, her headaches, dyspepsia, back pain, and nervous exhaustion diminished, heart action improved, appetite returned, and she gained strength. She credits Postum as the healing agent and notes healthier children. Battle Creek company name appears.
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Memphis
Tenn
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Ships pass through harbor scene with in tow cargo vessels
Philadelphia vessels Ley Pray and Flora and Ecith head toward the harbor this morning. The Tamaqua, sailing from Philadelphia, was seen passing Marcus Hook at 11 49 yesterday on the way with Beechwood and Lorberry in tow near Schuylkill.
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Ley
Philadelphia
Flora
Marcus Hook
Lorberry
Schuylkill
Senator Morgan comments on coal strike and politics
Senator John T. Morgan of Alabama, visiting Baltimore, says a modus vivendi on the coal strike may ease the Republican position but warns the issue will return in Congress and state legislatures. He criticizes Mr Hill’s use of eminent domain and doubts Democrats gain from winning the next House.
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Baltimore
John T. Morgan
Alabama
Congress
Hill
New York
House of Representatives
Tremont Theatre Benefit for Fuel Relief Nets 772
A well attended Tremont Theatre benefit raised 772.50 for fuel relief. Messrs Schoeffel and Savage led a volunteer cast with all company members donating their services. Orchestra stage crew Edison Electric and local papers contributed. performances featured Faust Ti Trovatore Martha and Aida. A $772.50 check was sent to Mayor Collins.
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Tremont Theatre
Messrs
Kilties Band Delights Tremont Temple Crowd For Vet Benefit
The Gordons Highlanders known as The Kilties Band drew a large crowd at Tremont Temple for a British Veterans Association fundraiser. Donald McCormack the towering drum major drew admiration. performances ranged from national airs to English Scottish melodies with a standout Highland fling and a tenor solo The Death of Nelson by G Coates Lockheart winning warm response.
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Gordon Highlanders
Kilties
Tremont Temple
Mr. Lockheart
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