Commission probes artificial sidewalk work on West Broadway
The Boston finance commission informs Mayor Curley that the public works department should investigate the use of gravel in mixing concrete for artificial stone sidewalks on West Broadway. The contractor allegedly substitutes gravel for crushed stone saving about 980 dollars, and the panel questions the gravel and sand foundation’s durability versus the standard broken stone or cinder base.
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Curley
Finance Comission
Commissioner of Public Works
West Broadway
South
Boston
Prominent Marylander Falls From Boardwalk Window
F B Nicholson 21 a member of a leading Dickerson Maryland family convalescing from typhoid fever fell or jumped from a fifth story window of a boardwalk hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey today. He was seen plunging by many onlookers and is believed to be fatally injured.
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Atlantic. City
N. J
F. B. Nicholson
Dickerson
Oysterettes Crackers Improve Stews and Salads
Oysterettes are described as enhancing stews soups and salads and are recommended to be enjoyed alone to sample their flavor. The piece promises readers they will appreciate the crackers whether used as garnish or eaten plain.
Simple liquid stimeline turns straight hair curly overnight
A reader praises a liquid stimeline that curls hair in one night. Wet a brush with the solution, pull through the hair, and by morning waves stay, offering a soft glossy crown and weeks of curl with simple druggist access.
Big Loan Prospects Rise as Bankers Rally
The commission reports pledges secured for a large one billion dollar loan likely split into several series with five or ten year maturities. Prominent financiers including J. P. Morgan and George F. Baker are in talks, while pro German bankers seek inclusion amid national debate over the loan.
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Commission
New York
J. P. Morgan
George F. Baker
James J. Hill
Festus J. Wade
St. Louis
Hill
Northwest
Wade
Mr. Wade
Lansing Clarifies Allies Loan stance amid neutrality concerns
Secretary Lansing said no domestic or international law violations are involved in the proposed U S loan by the Allies for war supplies. He noted the administration opposes loans by popular subscription or those taking large amounts of gold, viewing the plan as a private credit loan rather than a government action.
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Washington
Lansing
United States
State Department
German Alliance Opposes U S Loan to Entente Allies
Dr Charles J Hexamer president of the National German American Alliance appeals nationwide against a proposed U S loan to the Entente. He accuses Anglo American money interests and the press of driving neutral America toward war with England to fund continued naval dominance.
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United States
Alliance
Philadelphia
Charles J. Hexamer
National German-American Alliance
America
Hexamer
England
Gets-It corn remedy advertised as quick painless cure
A 25 cent Gets It corn remedy promises fast relief from corns calluses warts and bunions. The ad touts a two second application and claims long experience for Mary and others who used painful prior methods. Distributed by FE Lawrence & Co Chicago with Boston sales via Riker James stores.
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Mary
FE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Boston
Riker-James
Old Home Day features at Quannapowitt fair Wakefield
The Quannapowitt fair in Wakefield opened with Old Home Day attractions and farm product exhibits by Massachusetts granges and a poultry show. Reading led with 91 percent in the grange exhibit, followed by Stoneham, Wakefield, Melrose, Saugus, Lynnfield, and Winchester.
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Massachusetts
Wakefield
Reading
Stoneham
Melrose
Saugus
Lynnfield
Winchester
W. J. Hallahan
George H. Blanchard
E. H. Hanscom
William Bruerton
EF. H. Hanscom
Willliam Bruerton
Highland School of Reading
Stoneham High School
Barros
Mone Bell
Carnation
Shooting of Boy A Mystery In Worcester Suburbs
Eleven year old Joan Wells of Shrewsbury is in critical condition after being shot near his North Quinsigamond Avenue home. Police report his elder brother William 18 initially admitted shooting during a dispute over bread but later said a stray bullet from a nearby Italian construction camp caused the wound.
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Worcester
Joan Wells
John Wells
North Quinsigamond Avenue
Shrewsbury
William
Mullen Not in Need of Guard at Everett Meeting
A special Everett board of aldermen session was held with a policeman present at Alderman John J. Mullen’s request amid fears of personal violence. No incident occurred as the patrolman stood by at city hall yesterday afternoon.
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Everett Board of Aldermen
Everett City Hall
John J. Mullen
Fire at Cambridge Tuberculosis Hospital Threatens Patients
Eighty patients at the Cambridge Tuberculosis Hospital were frightened when a small wooden shelter near the Belmont line burned at 9 p m. Sparks from the blaze showered the hospital as firefighters battled flames and 1000 feet of hose were laid to protect the hilltop buildings. Dr McGirr and head nurse Miss Mary Bowne helped supervise defenses while a rumor of an escaped patient circulated. The man was later found sleeping on a cot.
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Cambridge Tuberculosis Hospital
Belmont
Wellington Street
Concord Avenue
Conroy
Cambridge Fire Department
McGirr
Mary Bowne
Miss Bowne
Massachusetts Men’s Suffrage Tour Arrives in Southbridge
In Southbridge a 500 plus crowd gathered as Philip M. Clark and William McGillicuddy spoke from a flag-draped auto. The tour, part of a two month statewide drive to win woman suffrage, moved next to Chariton and Spencer with rallies in Webster planned. An advance car driven by Wendell F. Garrison, grandson of William Lloyd Garrison, toured with suffrage posters and v instruments.
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Southbridge
Massachusetts Men’s League
Philip M. Clark
William McGillicuddy
Boston
Chariton
Spencer
Worcester County
Webster
Wendell F. Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison
Peters explains Treasury workings to Boston University audience
Andrew J. Peters Assistant Secretary of the Treasury addressed nearly 200 students and faculty in Jacob Sleeper Hall, detailing the department and its branches. The talk was hosted by the College of Business Administration with President L. H. Marlin and Dean FE L. Lord also speaking.
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Andrew J. Peters
the Treasury
Boston University
Jacob Sleeper Hall
Treasury Department
College of Business Administration
L. H. Marlin
FE. L. Lord
Peters and Malburn Visit Treasury Officials in Town
Assistant Secretaries of the Treasury Andrew J. Peters and William P. Malburn were in town yesterday. They called at the federal building to renew acquaintance with Assistant United States Treasurer Charles B. Strecker and other federal officeholders. United States Marshal John J. Mitchell, a personal friend of Peters, joined them as they walked through the building.
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the Treasury
Andrew J. Peters
William P. Malburn
United States
Charles B. Strecker
John J. Mitchell
Peters
Real estate figure John K. Gould dies in Malden
Prominent Malden real estate operator John K. Gould aged 81 died at his home on Gould Avenue last night from Bright's disease and related complications. He was a well known local businessman and community figure.
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John K. Gould
Malden
Gould Avenue
Bright
Mr. Gould
Sargel Weight Gain Plan Promises Quick Results
Advertises Sargel tablets to help thin individuals gain five to eight pounds in fourteen days by adding one tablet with each meal. Claims the product turns consumed fats into usable nourishment, reduces waste, and yields lasting weight gain. Sold by Riker-Jaynes and other local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Riker-Jaynes
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