New Move for Fire Prevention in Boston City
Fire Commissioner John R. Murphy orders rigid building inspections citywide. A new Bureau of Fire Prevention will oversee work led by Edward L. Tierney with Lieutenant Daniel L. Cadigan directing a team of about 12 firefighters. Inspections start in outlying districts to learn the fire prevention laws before citywide enforcement.
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John R. Murphy
Murphy
Fire Department
Bureau of Fire Prevention
Edward L. Tierney
Daniel L. Cadigan
Brighton
Boston
Cain
Metropolitan Fire Prevention Commissioner
Municipal Building Commissioner
Telephone operators attend convention in Washington
Miss Julia S. O Connor, president of the Telephone Operators' Department of the IBEW, leaves Boston on the Federal for Washington en route to New Pans to attend the convention. She is joined by several Boston delegates including Miss Mary Mahoney and Miss Annie E. Molloy. The group will raise funds in exchanges for striking policemen, aiming between 500 and 1090 dollars in addition to 1000 already donated.
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Julia S. O'Connor
Telephone Operators’ Department
The
Boston
Federal Express
Washington
New
Mary Mahoney
Mary FE. Matthews
May June
Mary Maher
Frances van Tassell
Bridie Powers
Loretta Baker
Boston Telephone Operators’ Union
Helen Moran
Lowell
New England
Annie E. Molloy
British steamer Rosalind floated off reef near Stamford
The British steamer Rosalind, aground on a reef off Shippan Point near Stamford, Connecticut, while en route from Halifax to New York, was floated tonight and will proceed to New York at daybreak.
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New York
Shippan Point
Stamford
Conn
Halifax
Hill Succeeds Whiteside as City Corporation Counsel
In a rare ceremony in City Clerk James Donovan’s office Arthur D. Hill took over from Alexander Whiteside as corporation counsel. The formal oath binding for the post usually occurs in the clerk’s office, though it is unusual for a predecessor to accompany the appointee.
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Arthur UD. Hill
Boston
City of
Alexander Whiteside
James Donovan
Arthur D. Hill
Whiteside Praises Hill as He Retires
Mr Whiteside made a personal appearance and paid glowing tribute to Mr Hill drawing applause from several hundred people. City Clerk Donovan’s office hosted the ceremony as Whiteside leaves a tenure admired by City Hall newspapermen for frank public welfare talks. He praised Hill as a worthy successor and pledged broad support.
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Whiteside
Hill
Donovan
City Hall
Corporation Counsel
Boston
Mr. Hill
Appointment of Dr Harold M Allen to Federal Health Dept
Lawrence Sept 26 The federal government notified Dr Harold M Allen of South Broad way that he has been appointed acting assistant surgeon in the federal health department. His district covers Lawrence and surrounding towns and his duties include caring for discharged service men who have received disability compensation.
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Lawrence
Harold M. Allen
South Broadway
Federal Health Department
Official report of cruelties by American soldiers in France
A congressional committee investigating alleged prison horrors arrived in New York aboard the Agamemnon from Brest. Representatives Royal C. Johnson of South Dakota chairman Oscar E. Bland of Indiana and Henry D. Flood of Virginia comprise the three member party.
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New York
France
Congressional
Agamemnon
Brest
Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
Oscar E. Bland
Indiana
Henry D. Flood
Virginia
Conditions in army prison camps near Paris blamed on high officers
Representative Bland charged Army prison camps in France were vile, especially Camp 2 near Paris. He accused Colonel Grinstead and General Strong of direct responsibility for cruelties, claimed General Harts shielded from accountability, and warned of misused funds and hush orders. He supported returning bodies if families desire.
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Paris
Bland
Colonel Grinstead
General Strong
United States
Flood
Death of Villa adherent reported in Mexico
Official confirmation that Martin Lopez, Villa's righthand man, died on September 13 at San Juan Del Rio Durango Mexico was received by Meade Fierro the Mexican consul at Galveston Another official message said General Luis Velasco Russ with his staff eight officers and 350 men surrendered to Carranza forces and asked for amnesty
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Galveston
Texas
Martin Lopez
Francisco Villa
San Juan del Rio
Durango
Mexico
Meade Fierro
Luis Velasco Russ
Manuel Palaez
Carranza
Will Cavanaughs BC Open 1919 Season At University Heights
Boston College opens 1919 football season at University Heights against the U S S Utah. Coach Cavanaugh plans secret practice, heavy focus on Har vard Rutgers West Point Yale Georgetown schedule, with Phil Corrigan and Jim Fitzpatrick in key roles as lineup unsettled. Officials include Pendleton umpire MacCarthy and Donnelly head linesman.
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Frank Cavanaugh
Boston
University Heights
James Fitzpatrick
U. S. S. Utah
Sailor Boys
Newton Collegians
Fisher
Harvard
Maroon and Gold
Cavanaugh
Alumni Field
Rutgers
West Point
Yale
Georgetown
Fenway Park
Braves Field
Phil Corrigan
Joe White
Jim Fitzpatrick
Tom Scanlon
Somerville
Halloran
Madden
Smith
Navy
Urban
Comerford
Ring
Sheehan
McGrady
Lyons
Morrissey
Doyle
Jack Heaphy
Walker
Cav
Joe Pendleton
Bowdoin
Charles MacCarthy
Charlie Donnelly
Holy Cross
Shepherd Upsets Currie In CAC Ring Bouts
In the Commercial A C C ring four bouts thrilled fans with action. Feature 10 rounder saw Charlie Shepherd of New York edge Joe Currie of New Haven after a strong middle rounds, with Shepherd dominating late rounds. Semi final Johnnie Veto won easily as Buddie Thomas’s towel ended action in round three. Young Tillo defeated Willie Green in clear fashion, while George Crouse fell to Young Soutier in six rounds.
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Commercial
A. C
Charlie Shepherd
New York
Joe Currie
New Haven
Currie
Shepherd
Johnnie Veto
Buddie Thomas
Lowell
Young Tillo
North End
Willie Green
Mr. Green
Tillo
Green
George Crouse
Philadelphia
Young Soutier
Everett
Former cashier of bank is sentenced
William N. Travis former cashier of the Stamford National Bank and former Stamford city treasurer was sentenced to one year and three months in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta after pleading guilty to embezzling 30000 from the bank. He faced charges of misappropriating 7200 of city funds during his tenure as treasurer.
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New Haven
Conn
William N. Travis
Stamford National Bank
Stamford
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Garvin
United States
Travis
Bryan Says Senate Will Ratify Treaty Without Reservations
William J. Bryan said the U S Senate will ratify the peace treaty without important reservations. He claimed opposition to the instrument was waning after observing currents of thought on ratification. The remark was issued from Chattanooga Tennessee on September 26.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
Senate
William J. Bryan
High school games slated across multiple towns
Boston Latin meets Groton in Groton while Middlesex travels to Concord and Everett faces Hyde Park. Malden hosts Alumni, Boston College High plays St James at Newton, Cambridge Latin visits St John’s Prep in Danvers, Brookline meets Winthrop in Brookline, Winchester vs Marblehead, Woburn against Lynn English in Lynn, Wakefield vs Swampscott in Swampscott, Peabody hosts Lynn Classical, Lawrence meets Gloucester in Lawrence, Worcester Academy tackles Fitchburg Normal in Worcester, Worcester North faces Fitchburg High in Fitchburg, and Worcester Trade plays St John’s High in Worcester.
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Boston Latin
Groton
Middlesex
Concord High
Concord
Everett High
Hyde Park High
Everett
Malden High
Alumni
Malden
Boston College High
St. James High
Newton
A. M
Cambridge Latin
St. John’s Preparatory
Danvers
Brookline High
Winthrop High
Brookline
Winchester High
Marblehead High
Marblehead
Woburn High
Lynn English
Lynn
Wakefield High
Swampscott High
Swampscott
Peabody High
Lynn Classical
Peabody
Lawrence High
Gloucester High
Lawrence
Worcester Academy
Fitchburg Normal
Worcester
Worcester North
Fitchburg High
Fitchburg
Worcester Trade
St. John’s High
1919 Interscholastic Football Opens With 30 Elevens
A volley of games opens the 1919 football season as about 30 elevens take the field. Malden High Alumni face strong competition, Dave More’s eleven shows power in the Suburban league race, and Boston Latin travels to Groton while Hoston College High meets St James of Haverhill at Alumni Field. Exeter tangles with Cushing Academy, Dean meets Haverhill, Winthrop hosts Brookline, and Watertown faces Everett at Everett High.
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Dave More
Boston Latin
Groton
Fred J. O'Brien
Boston
Hoston College High
Haverhill
Alumni Field
University Heights
Newton
New England
Exeter
Cushing Academy
Dean Academy
Haverhill High
Winthrop High
Brookline High
T Brookline
Watertown High
Jack Macdonald
Everett High
Everett High School
Everett
Frank Keaney
Everett Rooters
Service game to aid Massachusetts State Guard at Braves Field
Tomorrow afternoon a complimentary baseball game at Braves Field honors the on duty Massachusetts State Guard. Captain J B Maccabe secured the 10th Regiment Band to perform from seven to eight, followed by a 8 pm start between Fort Williams from Portland and the Department of the Northeast headquarters team.
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Braves Field
Massachusetts State Guard
J. B. Maccabe
Department of the Northeast
10Th Regiment
Fort Williams
Portland
Commerce Geis Easy Victory On the Grid
Commerce High School dominated Revere High 39 to 0 at Fenway Park in the season opener. Carl Lundell and Fay produced key long runs and steady gains, while Shaw recovered fumbles and the defense stifled Revere’s offense. Referee H McGrath handled the two ten minute halves as Commerce showcased speed over size.
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High School of Commerce
Fenway Park
Fenway School
Revere High
Skip Sherlock
Commerce
Carl Lundell
Fay
Frye
Revere
Lawrence
Shaw
Rahnvelle li
H. Lesser Peardsley
T.c
Clark Woodie
Finklestein Shareffer
Bias Lade
Russo Muturo
O'Brien
Lesser
Wells
Day Bertiby
Eves
Frye Fay
McCarthy
Romano Porter
R l Bo
Barrett
Lamb
Bligh School of Commerce
Landell
Herlihy
Portes
Sullivan
H. ©. McGrath
George W. Brown
H. Butterfield
Brighton High Triumphs 33 6 Over Trade School at Rogers Park
Brighton High downed Poston Trade School 33 to 6 as O’Brien and Duffy scored twice each with Haynes adding a fifth. Phillips was lone scorer for Trade School. The game used two 10 minute halves and two ten minute quarters, referee McDonald.
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Rogers Park
Poston
Brighton Gridiron Warriors
O’brien
Duffy
Haynes
Philips
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Brighton H. Boston T
Regan
Meyers
Moynahan
Re. McFarland McLaughlin
Hughes
Curtin Quinlan
O'Regan
Rg. McPhee Concatinon
Evans
Ecees
Finney Hurd
Goughlin
G. Brankenberger
Stebbins
Larkin
Brien
McDonald
Mahan
Crowley
Noted Ypres ruins to be preserved as ruins
Brussels reports that the cloth hall in Ypres the cathedral and adjacent buildings will remain in their present state of ruin. The interior minister said the decision followed talks with British authorities and aims to protect the historic ruins from vandalism while serving as a pilgrimage site for relatives of the fallen and allied peoples.
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Brussels
Montreal
Ypres
Chamber of Deputies
Harvard Expects to Win Over Bates
Harvard prepares for a 3 pm kickoff at Harvard Stadium against Bates as fans anticipate a genuine gridiron battle opening the intercollegiate season. Other games listed include Amherst at home versus Bowdoin and traditions across the Northeast with a full slate of matchups.
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Harvard
Bates
Harvard Varsity Practice Teems for Bates Contest
Harvard prepares a first string backfield with Burnham injured and Casey Horween Murray and Nelson ready to flash speed. Coach Fisher fields a strong but inexperienced line led by Hubbard Kane Clark and Brown. Philbin centers, Phinney Weatherhead and a fleet end crew, including Ryan Desmond Faxon and Steele, all staking claims in the game.
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Harvard
BATES
Phinney
Tierney Hubbard
Walker Clark
Canter Murray
Delley Casey
Cutler Nelson
Branbane
R. Horween
Moulton
Harvard Stadium
E. J. O'Brien
Tufts
W. Ss. Cannell
George V. Brown
B. A. A. Headstnesmanr
P. J. Thorpe
Columbia
Lewiston
Sullivan
Stan Burnham
Eddie Casey
Ralph Horween
Charlie Brickley
Billy Murray
Nelson
Crimson
Bob Fisher
Wynant Hubbard
Keith Kane
Kane
St. George's
Hubbard
Milton Academy
Tubby” Clark
Milton Prep
Tubby
Clark
Fiske Brown
Brown
Andover
Phil Philbin
Cambridge
Morris Phinney
Harrie Cadman
Ed Weatherhead
University School
Cleveland
al Weatherhead
Heinie Faxon
Steele
Museum of Fine Arts to reopen tomorrow after two week closure
The Museum of Fine Arts, closed on Sundays for two weeks, will resume normal hours tomorrow from 1 to 5 o clock. The announcement came last night and confirms the usual schedule for the day.
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Museum of Fine Arts
Tufts College Varsity Tops Second Team 14–0 In Scrimmage
Tufts College varsity football defeated the second team 14 to 0 in a hard scrimmage at Tufts Oval yesterday afternoon. Keefe ran the kickoff to the 40 yard line and the regulars marched for the first score, then a 70 yard jaunt by Keefe for a second. Riordan recovered a fumble for the third, and Sandford was knocked out late. New players Mitchel Kirlin and Arthur Brown joined the squad as Coach Whalen planned a layoff today and hoped Captain Cahoons and Ray Trowbridge would return next week for regular practice.
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Tufts College
Tufts Oval
Keefe
Sxeefe
Riordan Minde
Chet Sandford
Sandford
Lindell
Whalen
Cahoon
Ray Trowbridge
Trowbridge
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