Suffragists in Massachusetts Jubilant Over Surprise
Boston and Massachusetts suffragists who previously could vote in other states demanded registration rights in Massachusetts at a late hour, under the plan engineered by Carrie Chapman Catt. Massachusetts leaders celebrate the move as a strategic attempt to spark constitutional questions in the 36 states not granting full suffrage. Officials refused the demand, but the action energized supporters.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Carrie Chapman Catt
Massachusetts Woman's Suffrage Association
Mrs. Catt
Fruit-a tives Ad Claims Cure For Constipation
Orillia 1914 advertisement features Dan McLean testimonial stating two years of constipation headaches and poor appetite improved after using Fruit-a tives. He reports better appetite, enjoyment of meals, headaches gone. 50c a box six for 2.50 trial 25c. Sold by dealers or Fruitprives Limited Ogdensburg NY postpaid.
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Dan McLean
Fruitprtives Limited
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Liberal policy guarantees satisfaction for all purchases
The advertisement touts polite service and guaranteed satisfaction across overcoats suits trousers shoes furnishings and boys clothing. It emphasizes a liberal guarantee policy as a great winner for shoppers.
Hart Schaffner Marx Ready to Wear Leads Wholesale Trade
Hart Schaffner and Marx claim top status in the American wholesale clothing market citing vast business and liberal policies. They guarantee complete satisfaction with all wool and silk fabrics, fully shrunk, silk sewn seams, and sanitation in owned shops. Continental Clothing House authorized to offer refunds if not right or satisfactory. Garment lines include overcoats with plaid backs and new belters, with savings advertised.
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America
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Continental Clothing House
Penmanship record disputes school writing criticisms
The Boston public schools bulletin reports 544 of 600 pupils tested in handwriting pass the legibility standard. The study cites set sizes, spacing, slant, and letter form quality as required, noting all examinees were first year high school students reflecting grammar school training.
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Department of Educational Measurement
Boston Public Schools
Jank W. Ballou
Woburn Court Seizes Gun Over Trespass Fine
The Woburn District Court impounded Nicola Romano's new double barreled gun as security until he pays a $5 fine for trespassing with intent to hunt on Mrs. Charlotte Ames's property on School Street in Woburn.
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Hunter
Woburn
Nicola Romano
North End
Charlotte Ameson
Mrs Cameron Pleads for Husband Granted Parole Favor
Mrs. Cameron widow of Donald Cameron a former U S deputy marshal appeared before the pardon committee to seek a pardon for her husband who was jailed three years for desertion to live with a young woman linked to white slave cases She asks for home for the children including a sick one The parole board favors pardon under parole conditions
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Cameron
Donald Cameron
United States
Executive Council
Six Hundred On Strike At Edison Plant
A small walkout at the Thomas A. Edison plant in West Orange New Jersey expanded to 600 idle workers by Oct 19, including 300 in phonograph, demanding Neil White be reinstated after his automatic discharge under the Edison rule on extended absences.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas FE. Edison
Phonograph Department
Neil White
Edison Employe’s Protective Association
Edison
Five Dollar Fine for Slap on Wrist in Cambridge Row
Mrs. Bertha Bartlett was fined five dollars at Central Court for slapping the wrist of Mrs. Lucy Brackett over a written note. The two well dressed residents of the lower Cambridge street district differed in sentiment after a misread message. Bartlett appealed the ruling noting the incident was not violent and could have been avoided with an apology.
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Cambridge Street
Bennett
Central Court
Bertha Bartlett
Lucy Brackett
Record Apple Cargo Leaves Here Today
The British steamer Saxon Monarch sails this afternoon with the largest single shipment of apples from Boston to Europe. Twenty thousand barrels fill one entire section of the ship. The apples were grown in the Eastern States, mostly New York and New England.
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Boston
Europe
New York
New England
Red Rooster squad targets independent fire adjusters in mass cases
The Red Rooster squad, facing nearly 100 alleged arson cases in Superior Court and three convictions, pursues “independent” fire adjusters said to number around two dozen and considered a menace to the community. Julius Latkowith of Allston was convicted in Central Court for larceny of 68.03 dollars from an insurance company during a fire loss settlement for Louis Ava of Fleet Street. sentence postponed.
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Red Rooster
Julius Latkowith
Allston
Lynch
Towle
Sherlock
Bennett
Central Court
Insurance Company
Louis Ava
Fleet Street
Elephant Butte Dam Dedication in New Mexico
Elephant Butte dam near Truth or Consequences New Mexico was dedicated at a cost of 10000000 with A A Jones personal representative of President Wilson officiating. A dedication committee included 350 delegates from the International Irrigation Congress and the International Farm Congress.
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Elephant Butte
N. M
A. A Jones
New Mexico
Wilson
International Irrigation Congress
International Farm Congress
Sunday School Boy Convicted For Profanity in Woburn Curfew
John G. Tong described as a lifelong Sunday school boy was convicted of using profanity on Harrison avenue. He gave an English oration in Central Court after a interpreter delay. The curfew in Woburn will be restricted today by Mayor Johnson amid prior fire whistle disturbances.
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John G. Tong
California
Harrison Avenue
Tony
Central Court
Congregational Church
China
Woburn
Johnson
Franklin elected president of International Mercantile Marine
The newly formed board of directors of the International Mercantile Marine Company chose P. A. S. Franklin as president. Harold A. Sanderson, the former executive, is mentioned in the reshuffle with the report noting the leadership change in New York.
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P. A. S. Franklin
Big Ship Concern
New York
International Mercantile Marine Company
Harold A. Sanderson
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Washington and Boylston Sts
Orillia
Schaffner, Hart
Garvey
Deering Milliken
the Continental Clothing House
Washington St. Cor. Boylston St
Tong
Winship
Gummer BT
All Craggs
Dept. 45-R
Resinol
Baltimore
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