Railroads Close Repair Shops to Cut Costs
New York Central locomotive shops at West Albany will shut next Saturday for an indefinite period affecting about 1,400 workers including Elmira Albany and Depew plants in New York Ohio and Indiana. Boston & Albany shops in Boston and Springfield close Feb 18 to 23 for economy with hundreds of workers furloughed.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Qie
Weel Albany
N.Y
Elkars
Ind
Collinwood
Ohio
Depew
Meialg
Washington
Albany
N. Y
New York Central
West Albany
Raftato
Fea
Cme
Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad
Springfield
Springfield Boy Scouts Take Charge of the City
In Springfield Massachusetts on February 15 more than 200 boy scouts from local troops assumed, for a brief period, nearly all municipal offices from mayor to city departments, with scouts occupying chairs of police chief fire chief and other officials. Traffic duties were omitted to avoid danger.
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Springfield
Mass
Ard Poalier
Southampton Votes Against Resident Physician Plan
In Southampton Massachusetts a proposal to appoint a physician as a resident was defeated at the annual meeting yesterday. Town officials argued neighboring doctors, aided by the Red Cross and county health society, could meet all local health needs without a resident physician.
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Southampton
Mass
Web
Red Cross
County Health Society
Labor Board funds railroad controversy ruling in favor
United States railroad labor board decisions from the week of January 3 upheld the railroad’s change of home terminal from Columbus to Portsmouth, Ohio. Workers objected to the wage impact, many owning homes in Columbus.
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Chicago
Unite States Railroad Labor Board
Norfalk and Western
Railroand
Columbus
Portsmouth
Ohio
Customs Official Under Indictment On Graft Charges
A customs inspector Tyidore Cohen was arraigned in federal court on four counts of receiving a bribe while using his official position at the port. He pleaded not guilty and is held on 7900 dollars bail. The indictment covers actions between September and last year, including a case involving a passenger and a sick relative to speed through baggage checks.
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Customs Service
Tyidore Cohen
Cohen
Leaf
Alleged Bank Robbers Held in $25,000 Bail
In Attleboro Mass on February 15 three men faced charges of attempting to rob the Mansfield Co operative Bank and intimidating a witness. Bonds were set at 23,000 each. Named defendants Willie Vento Charles White and Myrinelio pleaded not guilty after being captured in Pawtucket. Two other escapees remained at large.
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Attleborg
Mass
Mansfield Co-Operative Bank
Former Policemen Sentenced for Counterfeiting
Former policemen Thomas Smith and Patrick McTague were sentenced in Atlanta to imprisonment and a $1000 fine for making and issuing counterfeit currency. Smith was arrested in New York on December 21 after passing a counterfeit note in a department store. McTague was arrested here on December 44. Federal agents recovered the printing press later dumped in Saratansett.
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Ft. 1
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Lie Thomas Smith
Patrick of. McTague
Issy
Atlanta
Mmakictis
Lo Bis Smith
New York
McTague
Saransett 2
Big Passenger Liner Held At Quarantine In Boston
Two Atlantic liners with passengers reached Boston today. The White Star liner Titanic from the Mediterranean was permitted to dock after quarantine testing. The Teer Star from Antwerp was held at quarantine and may not leave until twelve days from docking to guard against typhus.
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Nore Man
Crnapi
Mediterranean
Ted Star
Antn
Challi Fabric Widely Used In Women's Wardrobe
Challi proves versatile for negligees breakfast sacques and warm sleepwear. Its thin fine wool is smooth on skin and avoids irritation unlike coarser wools and it washes well for cold weather garments.
Portuguese Steamer Grounds Off New Bedford
The Portuguese steamer San Vicente with 100 passengers from Lisbon grounded on Black Reef ledge at the harbor entrance today. Crews reported no immediate danger and tugs were to attempt refloating at next high tide. The ship had been a week overdue due to storms.
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Masa
Fein
Atlantic and Pacific fleets unite at Panama
Panama February 15 The Atlantic and Pacific fleets arrived after joint maneuvers off South America. The highlight was a destroyer attack under a makoe wind formation. Next week the fleets stay at Panama for routine drills and athletic events for the crews.
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Panama
U8. Atlantic
Pacife Teeta
South America
Hmakoereon
Feeta
Mexico to Pay for Carranza Seizures
Mexico will compensate all owners whose properties were seized under Carranza decrees. President Obregon submitted the provisional measure to the presidential legal staff for approval before presenting it to Congress.
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Mexico
Carranza
Mexnico City
Obregon
Congress
McCombs Reported Seriously Ill in New York
William F. McCombs former chairman of the Democratic National Committee is described as seriously ill in New York on May 14. The report cites his heart condition and notes the illness followed the passing of his sister in Weeks.
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New York
William. F. McCombs
Spring Goods Arrive Boosting Dress Fabrics and Silks
As spring stock lands and buyers compare quality with price a comfortable buzz spreads through shoppers. The dress goods and silk sections draw special attention with spring arrivals outpacing other departments highlighting value and selection.
Bloomers and Oliver Twist models for children
Plain pink blue and tan bloomers with tiny pockets and matching checked aprons. Prices 59 cts each. Oliver Twist inspired outfits favored for little boys. Dressy pink blue tan sets with white collars belts and two front pockets in sizes 2 3 and 4 years. Pants attached with white pearl buttons. From 4.50 to 6.00.
Wilson Hose Supporter Jersey Ad for Shoulder Brace and Hose
Wilson Hose Supporter promotes a shoulder hanging design to prevent strain and doubles as a shoulder brace. Offered in sizes for 2 to 14 years, priced at 50 cents. Corset Section.
Furniture Notice on Discounts and Value
A public notice urges buyers to consider quality and value over discounts as furniture stock is reduced further. It warns that the spring renovation season prompts careful shopping and asserts that pre year stock now sells below current replacement prices to emphasize lasting quality.
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