Higher pay sought by landowners in Fore River case
Seven former owners seek larger compensation in a Dedham Superior Court sequel to the 1917 Waterways Commission seizure at Quincy and Braintree for Fore River shipyard expansion. The American Tube Works seeks 80 000 dollars. others have filed suits including Agnes J. Briggs William Cashman Meadowbrook Ice Company Sidney Smith Henry M Faxon and Marcus Wight of Quincy.
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Commission On Waterways and Public Lands
Quincy
Braintree
Fore River
Dedham
Waterways Commission
Executive Council
Fore River Company
John N. Cole
Shipyard Corporation
American Tube Works
Agnes J. Briggs
Beverly
William Cashman
Meadowbrook Ice Company
Sidney Smith
Henry M. Faxon
Marcus . Wight
Marblehead Tops Liberty Loan Quota With Early Subscriptions
Marblehead reports a total of 487000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions today, surpassing the 485000 quota. Officials expect an additional 40000 before tomorrow night as the drive continues in the town.
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Marblehead
Liberty Loan
Stores Need More Women in Boston Retail Trade
The Boston Retail Trade Board urged State Director Everett W. Lord to open special employment offices in Boston to obtain female workers for local stores. Lord will report to the State labor board soon, with expectations of approval. A wide shortage of female help across department and retail stores is reported as workers leave for higher paid factory jobs. Stores nationwide cooperate to fill part time openings as women able to work a few hours daily are welcomed.
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Boston Retail Trade Board
Everett W. Lord
Federal Employment Service
Boston
Fortify Yourself Against Influenza With Imperial Granum
A vintage advertisement promotes Imperial Granum as a nourishing strengthening food to taken between meals and at retiring, described as unsweetened and delicious. The ad notes it is sold by any druggist for 25 cents.
Sugar Rationing Tightens For War Needs
Washington reports a new sugar ban for November and December to aid U S and Allied forces. Household allotments stay at two pounds per person per month while manufacturers face steep cuts. Soft drink and ice cream production drop to 25 and 25 percent respectively with other confectionery sectors halved.
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Washington
United States
The
Food Administration
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Night School for Adults opens at Morgan Memorial
A new night preparatory program at Morgan Memorial and Church of All Nations offers adults of all ages a path to high school or academy completion or college courses at Boston University. Sessions run Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings until next summer with courses in English, math, commerce, history, civics, economics, science, languages, religion and education under the Massachusetts Board of Education. Registration is open. Wellington C. Pixler leads a staff of 12 instructors supervising the program.
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Boston University
Department of Education
Morgan Memorial
Church of All Nations
Department of University Extension
Massachusetts Board of Education
Wellington C. Pixler
British War Relief Meetings to Be Resumed
British War Relief of New England to resume operations at 67 Marlboro Street with daily hours 9 30 to 4 except Saturday. Sewing on all days. surgical dressing on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Additional volunteers welcome in both departments.
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British War Relief of
New England
Marlboro Street
Training Hair Like Actresses Using Canthrax Shampoo
A healthful tip claims actresses invest in hair care avoiding improvised cleansers. They endorse Canthrax at about three cents a dose, mixed with hot water to wash all hair, dissolving dandruff oil and dirt. Hair dries evenly, gains fullness, lustre, and a healthy scalp promoting growth.
Ex Senator Kearns Dies of Apoplexy in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Utah October 18 Former United States Senator Thomas Kearns mining magnate and railway builder died at his home following a stroke of apoplexy He was 56 and survived by a widow and three children He had been struck by an automobile two weeks earlier and the accident contributed to the collapse Kearns served in the Senate from 1901 to 1905 and owned the Salt Lake Tribune leaving a fortune estimated in the millions.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
United States
Thomas Kearns
Kearns
United States Senate
Chance for Men Under 55 at Boston Quartermasters Depot
An enlisted detachment is being organized by the Boston Quartermasters Depot at 400 Brookline Street Cambridge. Men under 55 may enlist for limited and special service with clerical work favored and opportunities for promotion and commissions.
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Boston Quartermasters Weepot
Brookline Street
Cambridge
Bishop Gore Arrives in Boston for Four Speaking Engagements
Bishop Charles Gore of Oxford England arrived in Boston on a church mission and will stay at 322 Beacon Street. He has four appearances Sunday including sermons at Trinity Church and Appleton Chapel and addresses at Sanders Theatre and the Cathedral of St. Paul. He will also attend a luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club and speak to the Massachusetts Federation of Ministers at Park Street Church.
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Charles Gore
Oxford
England
Boston
Robert Gardiner
Beacon Street
Bishop Gore
Trinity Church
Radio School
Sanders Theatre
Appleton Chapel
Cathedral of St. Paul
Twentieth Century Club
Massachusetts Federation of Ministers
Park Street
Clurch
Influenza Epidemic Shows Mixed Signs in Connecticut Valley
Westfield may be the only valley town where cases do not fall, according to Dr. G T O Donnell the state health official. By noon today 69 cases were reported in Westfield suggesting the peak may be reached there despite declines elsewhere in the Connecticut valley.
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Springfield
Westfield
Connecticut Valley
G. T. O'Donnell
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