Plans to Transfer Boston Industrial Bureau to Chamber of Commerce
A conference in Mayor Curley’s office completed plans to move the Boston Industrial Development Bureau to the Boston Chamber of Commerce. Roland W. Boyden led the Chamber committee. The group considered redistributing the remaining 21000 of the 51000 raised by public subscription, with 129 contributors giving amounts from 1 to 1000 urged to reclaim their money unless they want it added to the transfer.
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Boston Industrial Development Bureau
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Curley
Chamber
Roland W. Boyden
Bureau
Cocoanut Oil Makes A Splendid Shampoo
An old health tip promotes cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. It warns commercial soaps and shampoos dry the scalp and damage hair, recommending pure mal-sified cocoanut oil applied with water to create rich lather that cleanses and leaves hair soft and manageable. It notes the oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
Hormel Charged With Stirring Race Prejudice in Senate Campaign
Election Commissioner Frank Seiberlich accused Herman Hormel, head of the Republican city committee, of using race prejudice in his bid for the Senate nomination. Seiberlich denied aiding Hormel’s opponent Walter Meins and presented a signed card alleging German-targeted political circulars. Burlen supported Seiberlich and urged Hormel to focus on party duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hormel
Republican City Committee
Frank Seiberlich
Hormel
Senate
Seiberlich
Walter R. Meins
M. W. Burlen
Curley
Burlen
Strike at Warren paper mills aims for settlement
Westbrook Me Sept 20 a call went out for a Board of Trade meeting to pick a committee to seek settlement of the strike at S K Warren & Co paper mills. Strike leaders say about 900 workers are out to force union recognition.
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Westbrook
Board of Trade
S. K. Warren & Co
Aberdeen Guests of Mrs Daniel Lothrop
Lord and Lady Aberdeen were the guests and principal speakers yesterday at Wayside the former Hawthorne home. Mrs Samuel W McCall wife of Governor McCall and daughter Ruth attended. Frank B Sanborn the Sage of Concord delivered a short address.
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Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Daniel Lothrop
Wayside
Hawthorne
Samuel W. McCall
Governor McCall
Ruth McCall
Frank B. Sanborn
Concord
Minister and Wife Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
The Rev. Jesse Coker and his wife of 1 Barnes Street Waverley marked half a century of marriage with a reception at their home The couple wed in Buckingham England in August 1866 and postponed the anniversary for a large gathering Mr Coker is active in several fraternal groups and has served as chaplain of the Belmont Lodge of Masons for ten years
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Jesse Coker
Barnes Street
Waverley
Buckingham
England
Coker
Belmont Lodge of Masons
Vermont Boys Start Home From Eagle Pass
The First Battalion of the First Vermont is returning home from Eagle Pass Texas with Colonel Reeves and the headquarters staff. Two other battalions may depart at daylight after measles delays. Two cases in the First Tennessee Regiment caused the hold up prompting car fumigation before trains could be loaded.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
First
Vermont
Reeves
Tennessee
Timing of Roper slaying to anchor trial battle
The March 1 killing of Albert Roper a Tewksbury florist will be a central issue in the trial of Albert J. Roper his son before Judge Stevens in East Cambridge. The defense and prosecution plan to argue the exact time of the greenhouse murder and suggest psychology may influence the case.
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Albert Roper
Tewksbury
Albert J. Roper
Stevens
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
Sergeant Purvis Earns Expert Rifleman Medal at Wakefield
Marine Corps sergeant Joseph W. Purvis, stationed at Tremont Row recruiting station, achieved expert rifleman status at the Wakefield Rifle Range amid over 1500 marine competitors. On his second enlistment, he qualified as expert during his first hitch and returned for the annual eastern states shoot for rifle practice.
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Wakefield
Joseph W. Purvis
Marine Corps
Tremont Row
Purvis
United States
Munsterburg Called At Murder Trial In Defence Alibi Debate
Professor Hugo Munsterburg sits in court with his secretary as cross examination of witnesses continues over the timing of the murder. Prosecutors outline alibi challenges against defendant’s son as Arthur H. Roper testifies about his duties and the night’s timeline. The case features multiple witnesses and is expected to stretch over nearly two weeks.
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Hugo Munsterburg
Harvard
Munsterburg
Wilson
Arthur H. Roper
Arthur
Crowley
Roper
Tewksbury
U S and English Women Donate Ambulance to Russia
A motor ambulance presented to the Russian Red Cross in Petrograd by American and English women residents. The fund was raised months earlier through entertainments and subscriptions and the ambulance will be sent to the front tomorrow.
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Petrograd
London
Russian Red Cross
Brockton fair hires 75 girls as ushers
Despite protests from nearly all women's organizations in Brockton, the Brockton Agricultural Society directors decide to employ 75 girls as ushers in the grandstand for the four day Brockton fair.
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Brockton
Brockton Agricultural Society
Mine Not Torpedo Allegation From Kelvinia Officer
Newport News dispatch reports I C Powell an officer on the British steamer Kelvinia testified that it was the unanimous opinion among the vessel crew that the incident was not a torpedo attack. He provided details to naval authorities and stated the ship was struck under unclear circumstances. Further investigations were planned to determine the exact cause and assess damages.
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Newport News
I* C. Powell
Kelvinia
Ship Explodes Near Night Sky After Mine Strike
The ship’s officers say she was the victim of a mine with no indication of submarine attack. The fatal explosion occurred forward on a clear night.
Registrar Fitzgerald Speaks at Rallies
W. T. A. Fitzgerald, candidate for re nomination as register of deeds for Suffolk County, spoke at large open air rallies in Brighton Roxbury Crossing and other city sections last night. He addressed several hundred voters at Market and Washington streets.
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W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Register of Deeds
Suffolk County
Brighton
Roxbury Crossing
Market
Washington Streets
Lynch Marries Cecelia Me Laughlin in Woburn Church
John P. Lynch of Woburn wed Cecelia Me Laughlin a well known Woburn girl at St Charles parochial residence by Rev Walter A Fegan. Alderma Lynch has represented the Montral section of Woburn in the City Council for three years.
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John P. Lynch
Woburn
Cecelia MeLaughlin
St. Charles
Walter A. Fegan
Alderma Lynch
Montral
Malden Man Dies After Ladder Fall at Glenwood Dye Works
Edward Allen aged 40 of Ave street Malden dies at Massachusetts General Hospital from a fractured skull two hours after falling from a ladder at the Glenwood Dye Works in Medford where he was employed.
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Edward Allen
Ave Street
Malden
Massachusett General Hospital
Glenwood Dye Works
Medford
Tea Spoon and Utensil Prices Listed for Sale
A catalog listing shows various tea spoons priced per dozen ranging from $6.63 to $16.63 and other flatware items. Also included are dessert spoons bouillon spoons orange spoons salad forks and butter spreaders with multiple price points and upholstery goods at the end.
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Serge
U.S
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Registrar Fitzgerald
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White
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MicMillan Book Co
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Sheffield
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