Champion Doffer at Pocasset Cotton Mill
Joseph Moreau, a 38 year old Canadian born doffer at the Pocasset mill in Fall River, is praised as the most expert in the shop. He handles 41 frames in 2 12 hours using hands feet and chin, working barefoot for speed and nimble recovery of fallen spindles.
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Pocasset
Fall River
Joseph Moreau
Canada
Moreau
Post
Belcher
Iike
Mr. Moreau
Doffer
Pocasset Mill
Doff
Women of the Orient topic at YWCA meeting
Mrs Thomas Nicholson addressed the business women's branch of the YWCA at 712 Beacon Street yesterday. She urged American women to teach Christian ideals as Orient women emerge from seclusion and seek recognition.
Auto Crash Breaks Through Saloon Windows in Milford
An automobile owned by Lucius R. Dodge of Milford rolled from a curb when the brake failed. It crossed the street and crashed through two plate glass saloon windows, causing about $100 in damage.
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Milford
Lucius R. Dodge
Cetreet
War record and medal honors of Sergeant Francis Campagnoni
Sergeant Francis Campagnoni returned home at 10 Unity Street North End after fifty months in World War I with 39 months in Italian trenches. He earned the Italian Bronze Valor Medal, the Military Cross, and another medal for actions at a bridge on the Plave, after volunteering to place a hook and open the bridge to halt enemy crossing. He served as a machine gunner then as an interpreter for the British army. He saw 43 battles and was wounded twice.
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Gren
Francis Campagnoni
Unity Street
North End
Young Campagnoni
Claims Department
Trentino
Trieste
Campagnoni
Rachmaninoff Delivers Grand Boston Concert at Symphony Hall
Sergei Rachmaninoff, the Russian pianist composer, performed yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall. The venue was filled with Russians in Boston and many others, drawn by a spellbinding performance that underscored music's power and artistry.
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Symphony Hall
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Chopin
Rachmaninoff
Liszt
Gounod
Faust
Debussy
Ravel
Sergei Rachmaninoff
Boston
Police Raid Seizes Beer and Two Women in Milford
An early morning raid on Graham's place in the Silver Hill district led to the arrest of two young women Hazel and Pauline Baker of Worcester and a man Joseph Arduco. The women were charged with idle and disorderly conduct while Arduco faced a charge of running a disorderly house. All were released on bail.
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Milford
Graham
Aged Man Hit by Cars on Columbia Road Dorchester
Albert Aratie aged 65 of 85 Bird Street Dorchester was caught between two automobiles while crossing Columbia Road near his home and severely injured. He was taken to City Hospital with injuries to the body a four inch scalp laceration and concussion. The cars were driven by Charles E Ray of 22 Romsey Street Dorchester and Arthur B Mitch of Hazelton Road Milton.
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Albert Aratie
Bird Street
Dorchester
Columbia Road
City Hospital
Charles E. Ray
Romsey Street
Arthur B. Mitch
Hazelton Road
Milton
Little Walks About Boston Remembered Library Era
Revered Boston Public Library lore recalls Bates Hall hush and the old Boylston street building. Visitors ranged from Dom Pedro to Julia Ward Howe while peculiar patrons and curious tales marked the beloved institution before its 1895 move.
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Boylston Street
Dom Pedro
Longfellow
Dr. Holmes
Julia Ward Howe
Dr. Hale
Phillips Brooks
W. H. H. Murray
Dion Boucicault
Samuel F.’. Smith
Dr. Smith
America
Bates Hall
Roosevelt Eulogized In Sermon On War Readiness
The Rev William Dewart rector of the Old North Church praised Theodore Roosevelt for arousing American conscience and preparing the nation for its role in the World War during yesterday morning’s sermon.
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Theodore Roosevelt
William Dewart
Old North Church
Roosevelt Ranked Among Washington and Lincoln in World Esteem
The article argues that Roosevelt elevated American status, instilling fear and respect in nations worldwide, placing him in the ranks of Washington and Lincoln.
Boston Fleet To Break New York Fish Strike
New York relies on Boston fishing fleet to end the strike. Louis H. Green a New York fish broker says haddock and finnan haddie will be rushed from Boston trawlers Ocean and Tide to New York by refrigerating cars. He guarantees the Boston retail price.
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New York
Boston
Louis H. Green
New Jersey
Haddock
Finnan Haddie
Mr. Green
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Talh
Orient
Mtr Oe
Ae Candy
Necco Sweets
NEW England Confectionery CO
Mass
Wagner
M. Rachmaninoff
Mr. Rachmaninoff
BY Olin Downes
BY William Justin Mann
Boston Public Library
Colonial Theatre
Copley
Charles I
Smyth
Smith
St. Paul
Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Conpss
Gray
Pate
Congress
Jacob Dreyfus & Sons
Fifth Avenue
Summer Street
P. McCarthy & Son
Sherborn
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