Death of George W Nasmyth commemorated by world peace groups
The World Peace Foundation received a cablegram announcing the death at Geneva of George William Nasmyth an international organizer for the World Alliance for Promoting International Friendship Through the Churches. Nasmyth served on the World Peace Foundation staff 1911 to 1919 and was known in Boston as State secretary of the League to Enforce Peace 1915 17 and a lecturer on sociological topics.
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World Peace Foundation
Geneva
George William Nasmyth
World Alliance
Nasmyth
Boston
League To Enforce
Nasmyth, Noted Engineer and International Organizer Dies
Born in Cleveland in 1882, Nasmyth earned Cornell degrees AB AM PhD in mechanical engineering. He served as secretary to the wheat price commission, led the fuel administration, and worked as an international organizer for the World Alliance. He authored Social Progress and the Darwinian Theory and helped found Trade Union College. Survived by wife Florence Gross and two daughters. Ithaca, N. Y., home in recent years.
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Cleveland
William Henry
Emma Isabel Beeman Nasmyth
Cornell
Berlin
Heidelberg
Zurich
Harvard
United States Commission
United States Fuel Administration
Harry A. Garfield
Fuel Administration
World Alliance
Europe
Geneva
Russia
Nasmyth
Society of Friends
Trade Union College
Boston Central Labor Union
American Sociological Society
American Society of International Law
American Economic Association
American Academy of Political and Social Science
Sigma XI
Florence Gross
Buffalo
N. Y
Thewgh
Nasmyths
Ithaca, N. Y
Charity Dansant At Revere Church Aids Sodalities
A charity dansant at Con dit's ballroom Revere Beach to support the Immaculate Conception Sodality of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Beachmont. Rev James Leo MacGuinness directs the parish reunion with Miss Emily Desmond leading a committee of matrons and assistants. Proceeds fund aid for the poor this winter.
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Revere
The
Immaculate Conception Sodality
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Beachmont
Condit
Revere Beach
James Leo MacGuinness
Emily Desmond
Sodality
Whitney Funeral Services Scheduled in Ayer
Ayer mourns Frederick Whitney retired carriage manufacturer who died yesterday Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the Whitney home Whitney born in Townsend February 18 1849 and trained in carriage and sleigh making later becoming a partner in Brigham McRay & Co
Probate thread butchers' union founder full obituary context
Not provided sufficient details for a complete obituary. the fragment notes a man from Ayer who expanded a plant after buying out partners and who was a past master of Caleb Butler Lodge A F and A M. The piece hints at a business and fraternal life without naming the person or dates.
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Ayer
Caleb Butler Lodge
A. F
A. M
Boy's Body Found In Sluiceway Near Mills
The body of 7 year old Ralph Pisey, son of Felix Pisey, a Bedford street cobbler, was found in the sluiceway near the Pocas set Mills. He had been missing since yesterday afternoon after leaving his father's shop near the Quequechan River.
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Fall River
Ralph Pisey
Felix Pisey
Bedford Street
Pocasset Mills
Quequechan River
Taking of Dwelling Houses Protested in Roxbury
Citizens of Roxbury led by Rev. Benjamin A. Willmott from Immanuel Walnut Avenue Congregational Church protested at City Hall against any land takings for schoolhouse purposes in Roxbury’s Walnut avenue district. Willmott opposed destroying dwellings even with willing landowners.
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Roxbury
Benjamin A. Willmott
Immanuel Walnut Avenue
Winifredian Arrives From Liverpool at East Boston Quarantine
The Leyland line steamship Winifredian under Captain A W V Trant arrived at quarantine at 11 last night from Liverpool and will move to Pier 4, East Boston between 7 and 8 this morning. On board are 179 passengers, including several Bostonians.
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Leyland Line
Winifredian
A. W. V. Trant
Liverpool
Pier 4
East
Boston
Reunion of K Co 301st Inf Second Annual Meet
Members of K Company of the 301st Infantry Regiment will gather for the second annual reunion at Odd Fellows Hall Tremont Street on Saturday night October 30. A 10 member committee led by Lieutenant George Sturgis plans a gala event as former buddies who shared wartime fortunes reconnect.
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K Company
301St Infantry Regiment
Camp Devens
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Tremont Street
George Sturgis
Nostalgic Feast Promises Fun and Beaux Eats
The piece recalls old days of shared privations and joys with plans for entertainment. It promises lively fun and plenty of food labeled beaucoup eats for attendees to enjoy together.
Grace Murphy Found Dead in Bedford Street Tenement
Mrs Grace T Murphy wife of William Murphy a mill overseer was found dead in her tenement at 246 Bedford Street today authorities report death from natural causes per Medical Examiner Blanchette.
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Fall River
Grace T. Murphy
William Murphy
Bedford Street
Blanchette
St Ambrose L C B A Whist Party Planned in Dorchester
The ladies of St Ambrose L C B A of Dorchester are organizing a whist party at the parish house on Adams Street Thursday at 8 30 p m. The event aims to boost the charity fund and features several prizes for winners as the first in a series.
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St. Ambrose L. C
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Hyomei
Mark H. Jackson
Durston
Syracuse
N, Y
Mr. Jackson
Montreal
Quebec
Ste. Anne de
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Boy
Scottie
Tion
Filene
Oxford
Wistaria
Filene’s
K Co
301St Inf
ST. Ambrose L. C. B. A
Gingham House
Billie Burke
Chambray
Coats
Bolivia
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