District Elects Dr McGovern as Leader at Meeting
The First district Democratic club met to elect a successor to the late Dr George W Osborn. Dr Baward F McGovern was chosen president with Thos F Shane as vice president and James F Somers Jr as secretary. T J Murphy became treasurer and board of governors include James Somers Sr Thomas Barkey and John F Gallagher. The district aims to secure permanent quarters and invite district ladies to participate in district welfare and work. A resolution endorsing the actions of the employed leadership was passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Osborn
T. J. Murphy
James Devine
Baward F. McGovern
Thos. F Shane
James F. Somers, Jr
James Somers
Thomas Barkey
John F. Gallagher
Harry A. Welch
Wiliam Dilford
Parmanent
Board of Education to challenge unjust property levy plan
Members of the Board of Education stood in the council chamber to oppose the unjust levy. Officials were instructed to take action with the Assessor to secure a square deal for all property owners. Addresses were made by J. H. McMurray, Thos Burkey, John Murray, Dennis McDermott, W. I. Campana, Michael J. Sullivan, William Clifford, John M. Beara, and others.
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Cintg
But. Cation
Comeludt Sk ‘le
Wito
Earl of Assessors
J. H. McMurray
Thos Burkey
John Murray
Dennis McDermott
Has Iw. Campana
Michael J. Sullvan
William Clifford
Johnm. Beara
Seismograph at Georgetown Records Severe Earthquake
A very severe earthquake was logged today on the Georgetown University seismograph from 10:37 a.m. to about noon. Father Torndorf estimated the quake originated south of Washington at roughly 2500 miles distant, with a southward direction.
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Washington, Bec
Georgetown University
Torndorf
Washington
Briand Arrives in London for UK French Conference
French Premier Briand arrived in London and was greeted at the station by Austen Chamberlain and other officials. The Briand Chamberlain meeting is set to begin at 11 o clock tomorrow morning to discuss government affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. Briand
Austen Chamberlain
Robert Stevenson
Thame
Workers Increase During November in Selected Industries
A Department of Labor report from thirteen manufacturing sectors and coal mining shows employment rose in November in all plants surveyed. Woolen industry led gains, while iron and steel saw the largest decline. Clothing and knitwear posted strong payroll gains, with heatery and underwear rising notably. car building and repair payrolls increased in fourteen industries while nine others fell.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Eigher
Navanthér
Tron
An¢L
$25,000 In Diamonds For Window Display
A Boston jewelers display replicates a hearth using hundreds of genuine diamonds. The concealed light makes the gems glitter and the scene attracts passersby. The display represents over $25,000 in diamonds and showcases all settings from rings to other pieces.
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Mein Street
Brest
Meetings Tonight For Fraternal and Veteran Groups
Notices list meetings for various fraternal and veterans organizations across several venues including Triernial Brotherhood of Flee Leland workers 310 Fairfield avenue Morris Court Rose Croix Masonic 1005 Broad street Italian General committee 4T East Washington avenue Venlea Athletic chi 196 Hord fyente Byrdeenort Council Jr C U A M 181 State street Morning Sun lodge Order of Shepherds Bethlehem 28 Main Neighbors of America 154 State street British Great War Veterans St George's hall Stratford avenue hosts the alert of officers led by Commander and officers names with Ladies auxiliary meeting tonight at St George's hall.
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Triernial Brotherhood of Flee- Leland Workers
Fairfeld Avenue
Morris Court
Order of Amaranth
Masonie Temple
Bou Street
Baquonnacks Chapter
Rose Cro Masonic Temple
Broad Street
Italian General Committee
Washington Avenue
Venlea Athletic Chi
Byrdeenort Council
State Street
Morning Sun Lodge
Order of Shepherda of Bethlehem
Etamp
Royal Star of the Sea
America
Statestree
Charles Cooper
St. George's Hall
Stratford Avenue
George Logantary
Herry Bennett
George Wilkinson
St George's Atl
Walkera County Fish and Game Protective Association Meeting
Election of officers reports of committees and awarding of membership prizes will take place at a regular meeting of the Walkera County Fish and Game Protective Association to Del Hell at 8:15 tonight in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Court Street entrance Loyalty Lodge IT 0 0 Th. Members of the Loyalty lodge I O B tonight will observe grand master's night when the grand lodge officers will present to them their charter. The lodge will also confer the second degree on a large class. The meeting will be held at 164 State akiea.
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Fish and Game Protective Association
Walkera County Fish and Game Protective Association
de Hell
Chamber of Commerce
Court Street
Loyalty Lodge
Losaity Lodge
Akiea
Switzerland electrifies railways to cut coal imports
A brief note states Switzerland is electrifying its railways to reduce coal imports. A spot near New Zealand is mentioned with a distance of over six miles, though details are unclear.
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Switzerland
New Zealand
Des Moines Votes Return of Cars After 11 Weeks
Des Moines residents vote to restore trolley cars by 16 877 to 707 after an eleven week jitney trial. Trolley service had been suspended when city officials restricted jitneys, and a five cent fare was introduced.
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Des Moines
Town
Bridgeport
Etra
Jtne
Milford harbor channel widening proposal eyed
Major General Beach reports a 9590 allotment for Milford waterway work for Hayburn and rivers. Plans consider widening and straightening the harbor channel from the jetty to the town dock to relieve bottlenecks, likely shortening the dock and affecting the west harbor side.
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Milford
Beach
Chief of
Army Engineers
Secretary of War
Chapel Dedication at Myrtle Beach Led by Rev Bell
Milmory December 6 Dedication of the new Myrtle Beach chapel was held this afternoon at four with Rev John Henry Bell of New Haven presiding assisted by Rev BH MB Peet and Rev F OM Gracey. A Taylor Memorial church choir performed under R Wiles Beard. The chapel will serve temporarily as worship space until a 312600 edifice is built. Building committee listed George Whittemore chair Rev G Whitfield Simonson Tes G. E. Peet Henry John secretary Frank d Beach Charles J Budgen Frank W Hunter Hiera Coley
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Milmory
Myrtle Beach
John Henry Bell
New Maven
Une Mary Taylor
Ehmesh
BH. MB. Peet
F. Om.gracey
Taylor Memorial Church
R. Wiles Beard
Plains
George Whittemp
Ehaipaisy
G. Whitfield Simonson
Tes
G. E. Peet
Henry John
Frank d. Beach
Charles J. Budgen
Rank W. Hunter
Hier A. Coley
Seaside Park seawall fissure report raises cautious note
Geotre Eames, president of the Park, said a fissure in the seawall drive at Seaside Park was found but not alarming. T. A. Scntt company engineers reported sand driving from the embankment, but repairs could wait until spring. The fissure near Thick Reef extension is distant from the roadway and not dangerous to vehicles or pedestrians.
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Geotre Eames
Seaside Park
T. A. Scntt Comepany
Death of Mrs Walelke Ululani Heleluhe Ends Link to Hawaii’s Past
In Honolulu on December 18 an elderly friend of Queen Liliuokalani, Walelke Ululani Heleluhe, died at nearly eighty one. A member of Maui’s old gentry, she served as aretainer to the late monarch for thirty years and once accompanied the queen on a Washington trip. Her passing closes a long chapter in Hawaii’s royal era.
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Honolulu
T. 1
Hawaii
Walelke Ululani Heleluhe
Lalioukalani
Jule
Mawaii
Shu
Til
Hawsil
United States
Quern
Washington
Open Evenings and Clothing Specials Adverts
Open evenings Thursday Friday and Saturday until 9 o clock. Bodice style vests in pink or white priced at 3 dollars. Bloomers 4.50 dollars. Extra heavy weight Italian silk vests with ribbon straps 5 dollars. Bloomers 6.50 dollars. Christmas special in women's bathrobes five dollars. Blanket bathrobes in pretty styles and colors. Latin trimmed Mandarin coats thirteen dollars and fifty cents.
Two Good Glove Values at 1.75 in Cape and gloves
Cape walking gloves with spear point stitched backs priced at 1.75 and similar Cape Horn Seal offerings at 3.75 and 7.25. The ad touts lingerie models and hand made batiste waists, taffetas and radium silks, with coats and wraps priced from 29.50 to 65.00.
Beaded Moccasins Special Priced at $1.49 to $3
Soft finished white kid slippers with blue or pink lining offered at special prices from $1.49 to $3. The listing highlights beaded moccasins and soft finished footwear in a promotional sale.
Colored Linen and Handkerchiefs Adjectives and Prices
Hand-made colored linen and handkerchiefs with colored drawn threads described as very gay and colorful priced at $1.50. White linen hand embroidered handkerchiefs offered at 50c 75c and 1. Handkerchiefs 3 in a box from 75c upward. Kiddies assistance Handkerchiefs in folders 15c each.
Silk hose in black and browns advertised item
Advertisement notes silk hose in black and three brown shades. Camel's Hair Wool Hose offered in all colors priced at 3.50 dollars.
Skate Gear Specials Include Clamp ULES Skates and Shoes
Canadian Club and Beacon promote skating bargains with screw-on and tubular skates priced from 3.50 to 12.80. Highlights include girls’ skating shoes in black at 7 dollars, tan walking gloves, and North Light hockey skates with racer options.
If Not-Why Not a Smoking Jacket
Advertises comfortable and attractive smoking jackets in handsome cloths priced from six dollars.
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Comfortabe
Slipper Prices At Local Store Highlight Cozy Warm Options
A local shop offers Comfy slippers in felt for $2.25 and two louse felts at $2.50. Hy-Lo brand also sells Comfy slippers for $2.50, presenting affordable cozy footwear.
Notable Grooming and Accessories Sale List
An item list highlights safety razors leather collar bags bit folds and change purses match cases military brushes umbrellas canes toilet cases and handkerchiefs. Quality ranges from plain white initialed at 50c to finer options at 75c and four dollars.
Sweater and sportswear prices from local shop
Neavy Shaker knit sweaters for boys and girls in V neck or collar slip on style are sold in white or navy at 6.50 7.50 and 9.50. Wool sports hose priced from 2.30, sports scarfs 2.75 and up. Sports hats also offered.
Why Not This for a Man's Gift overcoats in Cambridge
Regan Mills offers stylish conservative overcoats in Cambridge or Oxford gray. Full silk lined and quarter lined. A good all-around overcoat for every occasion, with plaid-back overcoats in snappy models.
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Regan Mills
Cambridge
Oxford
Six Pairs Silk Hose Boxed in Black Brown and Colors
Advertisement offers a box of six pairs of silk liste Tripletoe hose priced at 35 dollars. The box includes options in black brown and several colors, advertised as always welcome.
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First Ave
Boston
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Dratlio
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