Poughkeepsie Firemen Visit Revere for Two Day Program
The city of Revere and the Revere Veteran Firemen's Association host 50 Poughkeepsie veterans arriving at the South Station. Delegates march to Town Hall where Selectmen present a gilded key to the visitors amid a banquet and speeches. A return visit is planned.
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Revere
Veteran Firemen’s Association
Veteran Firemen’s Association of
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
South Staton
Re‘e Association
Charles Fry
Was
America
Atlantic House
Town Hall
Qualter T. White
Har- Gotor
Boston
Navy announces new commandant at Great Lakes training station
Commander William A. Moffett, aboard the receiving ship Brooklyn, is assigned as commandant of the training station at the Great Lakes yard. The notice confirms his post and location, reflecting a standard naval personnel transfer.
Safe weight gain by Sargol with meals, claims and test
An ad advises thin men and women to gain 8 to 10 pounds by using Sargol with every meal for two weeks. It promises rapid fat production by converting meals into fat, claims safe and inexpensive use, with a money back guarantee. It cites Dr. Zinkp and Russell Ring, and notes druggists sell forty tablets per box.
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Chargel
Planning free open air market along Canal Street lands
Mayor Curley backs a free open air market on city land by Relief Station on Canal Street. Officials consider the plan with city owned parcels about 8000 feet and the L road lease land from Traverse to Causeway. A proposed 30 year lease at 5000 dollars per year includes a $60000 building that would revert to the city, but leasing for building is not allowed.
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Curley
Canal Street
L. Road
Traverse Street
Causeway Street
Mayor eyes open air market to cut cost of living
The mayor supports a proposed open air market where producers sell directly to consumers to reduce middleman profits and lower prices. John N. Cole of the Boston Industrial Development Board notes feasibility and cites cabbage pricing as supporting evidence. Canal Street near the Relief station is proposed as the ideal site for tests.
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New York
Chicago
John N. Cole
Boston Industrial Development Board
Canal Street
Watson Seeks City Yards for Temporary Markets
Councillor James A. Watson secured an order requesting the Mayor to establish temporary produce markets in city yards instead of Haymarket square. The council also voted to ask the Mayor to grant election officers extra pay for four hours of added primary day work due to polls staying open until 8 pm.
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James A. Watson
Watson
Haymarket Square
Death Notice Francis G Lamachia
In Brighton on August 80 Francis G Lamachia beloved husband of Catherine Lamachia nee Murphy formerly of the North End Funeral from 186 North Beacon Street Wednesday Sept 2 at 830 am High mass at St Columbines Church Market Street at 9 o clock Relatives and friends invited Late member Aerie 45 FOE Lincoln and Navaho Clubs
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Lamachia
Brighton
Francis G
Catherine KE
New Thought Leader Returns From London
Mrs. Anne L. Huntress of Woburn returns from London where she spoke at the New Thought conference. She was the sole woman on a 13 member transportation committee and the only non resident American to volunteer for tourists stranded in London.
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Anne L. Huntress of
Woburn
New Thought
London
Transportation Committee
Anne LL. Huntress
New England
United Flags Roar In London Streets During War Beginnings
William F. Donovan, clerk of the Suffolk Municipal Civil Court, reports in London the wartime crowd wore both British and American colors. British flags and Stars and Stripes badges sold as crowds urged people to show their colors, with demand for American flags growing as the war began.
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London
William F. Donovan
Suffolk
Europe
Mr. Donovan
War Ignited Surprise in England as Conflict Declared
Few in England expected war and thought it would blow over. The declaration came as a tremendous shock. English soldiers marching were cheered, though not with the same fervor seen elsewhere.
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England
Mayor Curley Offers $1000 Reward for Arson Arrest
Mayor Curley announced a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for fires at the Melvin and Huntington Avenue apartment houses, indicating strong suspicion of incendiary origin.
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Curley
Melvin
Huntington Avenue
American Committee Woman Recounts Transport Efforts
Mrs. Huntress, chairing a New York committee with Edward Wyman, organized 1000 ticket transfers to move Americans home from Britain. Passengers, including millionaires and desperate travelers, shared cabins and beds at reduced costs. People donated money and space, with Savoy offering free beds and London galleries open to Americans.
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Edward Wyman
New York
Savoy
London
Refugees Arrive as Relief Committee Formed in Paris
A Unitarian minister and a Methodist minister joined a relief effort while Mrs Huntress spoke at New Thought churches. She left Paris on a Friday and Sunday refugees arrived in a state of near hysteria. By Monday afternoon the relief committee began work, with London seeming largely unaware of London’s troubles as papers and amusements continued normally.
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New Thought
Steamship Line Sought For Boothbay Harbor
A Boothbay Harbor allied clubs meeting plans a petition to Eastern Steamship Co. urging a daily Boston Boothbay Harbor round trip service. Summer residents say it would pay the company and cut weekend travel to under ten hours.
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Boothbay Harbor
Eastern Steamship Company
Boston
Two Men and Woman Held for Grand Jury
James DeMarco 19, accused of shooting Catherine Bernard of South Boston at 7 Common Street last Wednesday, held in 2000 for the grand jury. John Galvin, described as an accomplice, held in 2000. Bessie DeRoche, idle and disorderly charged with receiving stolen property, held in 300 bond for trial next Friday. Bernard is hospitalized with a bullet wound to hand and cheek.
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James DeMarco
Catherine Bernard
South Boston
Common Street
John Galvin
DeMarco
Bessie DeRoche
Bernard
Boy Stabbed in Cambridge Street Melee
James Mulligan a 17 year old resident of 124 Charles street Cambridge was stabbed in the side during a street melee on Bridge street Cambridge shortly after 10 last night. Manuel Hannery of 498 Columbia street Somerville is held by Cambridge police on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
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James Mulligan
Charles Street
Cambridge
Bridge Street
Manuel Hannery
Columbia Street
Somerville
Cambridge Police
War News Coverage Across the Atlantic
The Boston papers print more war news than English papers and readers know more. London papers run few paragraphs daily with editorials, sparking debate over censorship. English towns show a fine patriotic spirit with drilling and riding practice. Ireland mirrors this mobilization as the conflict unfolds.
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Boston
England
London
Ireland
Prize Money Abolished by British Parliament
London reports Parliament hastily passed an act abolishing prize money in the British navy. The Admiralty and naval officers agreed that private enrichment from warfare conflicts with naval duty. The act ends an old practice, promising a bounty system instead for sailors who served in the war.
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London
Admiralty
Mayor Critiques Fire Conditions and Financing Concerns
The mayor questioned the circumstances around two fires citing lack of responsibility in financing and ownership doubts while seeking full information. He vetoed reimbursing Patrolman Miller 2116.50 for defense against a criminal case tied to the Warrrenton street shooting and block vetoed using 125000 to abolish East Boston tunnel tolls, with veto messages filed.
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Curley
Charles W. Miller
Ralph Shea
Warrrenton Street
East
Boston
Home Rule to Come Up Next Week
London report notes the House of Commons will resume Sept. 9 with government plans to proceed with the Ireland home rule bill and Welsh disestablishment measure after addressing security concerns. Premier Asquith confirms upcoming parliamentary agenda.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
Asquith
Nationalist leader backs home rule amid House debate
John Redmond urged that government plans should win broad support before proceeding with home rule. A. J. Balfour warned that renewed effort on the bill would provoke abuse and swift opposition from ministers and supporters as the chamber roared with anger.
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John Redmond
House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Balfour
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