Villa bands moving north toward Paso in Mexico
Passengers arriving at Paso report Francisco Villa forces advancing north from Pearson on the Mexican Northwestern line. Reports from Parral and Torreon confirm Villa bands moving northwest toward the border area near Babiecorat on the Hearst ranch.
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Paso
Tex
Francisco Villas
Hearst Ranch
Babiecorat
Pearson
Mexican Northwestern Railway
Parral
Torreon
46 New Cases of Infantile Paralysis Reported
The State health department logged 46 new infantile paralysis cases yesterday and the local health commissioner noted eight new cases, including three from Dorchester. The statewide total for the month reaches 441 with nine from Boston, five from Cambridge, four from Pittsfield, three from Lynn, and two from other areas.
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State Health Department
Dorchester
State Department
Boston
Cambridge
Pittsfield
Lynn
Arizona in Commission at New York Navy Yard
The super dreadnought Arizona was placed in commission at the navy yard in New York. Captain John B. McDonald takes command. The ship carries 67 marines and 900 sailors, notably short of a full complement, drawn from several ships.
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New York
Arizona
United States Navy
Navy Yard
John B. McDonald
Arlington Couple Weds at St. Agnes Church
Miss Abbie Helen Gee of Arlington married Edward A. Geary son of Mr and Mrs Patrick J Geary of 92 Franklin Street Arlington last evening in the parochial residence of St Agnes Church Arlington. Rev Matthew J Mlaherty officiated.
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Abbie Helen Gee
Arlington
Edward A. Geary
Patrick J. Geary
Franklin Street
St. Agnes’ Church
Matthew J. Mlaherty
New Hampshire Militia Deploys to Mexican Border
The last contingent of New Hampshire militia, about 150 men plus signal corps, field hospital, band and recruits, mobilizes at the Concord camp for service on the Mexican border. Troop A cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont moves to join others at Greenfield Massachusetts.
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Concord
N.H
New Hampshire
Signal Corps
Forth
Ethan Allen
Greenfield
Mass
Courses For Dental Nurses At Forsyth Infirmary
The Forsyth Dental Infirmary for Children uses the 1915 Massachusetts dental registration law to offer a dental nurse course. Entrants must be 18 and present high school graduation or equivalent, with a $50 12 month tuition. Graduates can work in public institutions, private offices restricted by state law, as New York and Connecticut allow broader practice.
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Forsyth
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
Charlestown Prison Faces Sharp Drop in Inmate Numbers
The Charlestown State prison reports inmate counts below 700, the smallest in years. In the last two weeks only one prisoner arrived, far below the prior average of four weekly, with yearly intake around 20.
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Charlestown
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad Claim Beauty Benefit
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for digestive troubles that spoil complexion and energy. It promises improved appetite, digestion, blood nourishment, and a healthier appearance, offering a 50 cent box and a free trial via a coupon.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Lynn serviceman returns home in British uniform
John G. Flynn, 24, of 80 Burrill Avenue, Lynn, arrives on the Leyland liner Etonian dressed in a British army uniform from his front line service in France. Officers initially refuse to surrender his baggage after learning he is American. The American Steel & Wire Company of Worcester faces trial on unlawful monopoly charges, per a U S District Court opinion by Judge Morton.
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France
John G. Flynn
Burrill Avenue
Lynn
American Steel & Wire Company
Worcester
Morton
United States District Court
American soldier Flynn recalls harsh treatment in British service
Young Flynn, wounded at the Somme, was granted a furlough and planned to return to the army after visiting his family. He says on the night before the Etonian docked officers learned he was American and he was locked in a bathroom. His clothes and belongings are held by an English captain.
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Flynn
Post
England
Somme
Navy Yard Workforce Increase Waived Before Election
Washington granted permission to Charlestown Navy Yard to expand the staff. The law restricting hiring within 60 days of a Congressional election was waived to permit a larger force at the yard.
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Navy Yard
Charlestown Navy Yard
Washington
Boston Man Composes New National Hymn
Al fred F. Denghausen of Boston wrote The American National Hymn. He presented the tune and lyrics publicly on October 12 at Faneuil Hall. Denghausen, born August 23 1873 in Cincinnati to American parents, is a professional musician and singer of German descent.
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Faneuil Hall
Alfred F. Denghausen
Boston
Denghausen
Cincinnati
Monopolistic Wire Nail Charge In Sherman Act Suit
American Steel Company of Pittsburg sues for 750000 damages under the Sherman act. Judge Morton upholds claims of unlawful monopoly in coated wire nails. Worcester Company allegedly controlled 75 percent of U S output by undercutting rivals and bribery to drive competitors out. Defendants include J C Pearson entities Boston selling agents Ayres of Brookline and Baackes of Chicago.
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American Steel Company of
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Company
Morton
Worcester Company
United States
J. C.pearson Company
J. C. Pearson Company, Inc
Boston
Frank C. Ayres
Brookline
Frank Baackes
Chicago
Record Catch of Mackerel by Arthur James Crew
Captain John Matheson of the schooner Arthur James returned yesterday with a record catch of mackerel. The crew’s notable haul underscores a strong season for Everpeace fleet operations and local fishing activity.
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Arthur James
Gloucester schooner Arthur James nets record mackerel haul
For a single trip the crew will share 250 dollars each after catching 100000 pounds of fresh mackerel and 42 barrels of salt mackerel. The haul, the largest ever by mackerel seiners, was made in Provincetown Bay between sunset Monday and dawn Tuesday after leaving Cape Cod at 6 PM and docking in South Boston 14 hours later.
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Gloucester
Arthur James
Provincetown Bay
Cape Port
Fish Pier
South Boston
Waterfront Faces Tie Up as Boston Towboat Strike Looms
The Boston Towboat Company strike threatens a waterfront shutdown with officers planning a fast settlement. Volunteer Harbor No 4 voted to hand the dispute to the Boston Central Labor Union. Rumors swirl that engineers may join the walkout or that other firms could be drawn in.
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Boston
Volunteer Harbor
Boston Central Labor Union
Man Faces Multiple Cases in Broad Description
Several cases referenced target a man described in broad terms. Details on charges or jurisdictions are not provided in the fragment. No names, dates, or locations are readable from the text. The item appears as a partial legal brief or court notice snippet.
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