New Hell Gate Bridge Opens Linking Rail Lines
The Federal Express, Boston to Washington, became the first to run over the new Hell Gate Bridge route, left Boston at 7 p.m., and is due in Washington about 7 a.m. A Washington to Boston train also departed on time as the bridge completes direct New Haven and Pennsylvania connections, linking New England with the regions west and south of the rivers.
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New England
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Patriotic Mass Meeting Held in Dedham
A patriotic gathering organized by the Citizens' Committee on Public Safety of Dedham and Westwood convened yesterday in Memorial Hall Dedham. Over 500 attendees heard speakers including Judge Michael J. Murray who urged recruits Henry B Endicott of Dedham a State Public Safety Committee member Charles I Weed president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce and George E Hall executive manager of the committee.
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Memorial Hall
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Henry B. Endicott
State Public Safety
Charles I. Weed
Boston Chamber of Commerce
George E. Hall
Citizens’ Committee
Part of 23d New York Regiment Gets Started
The Third battalion of the Twenty-third Regiment left tonight for its station. The other units of the regiment remained mobilized at the armory in Brooklyn.
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New York Regiment
New York
Twenty-third Regiment
Brooklyn
Big Downtown Department Store Easter Bargain Sale
Downtown store launches a week long cut price sale before Easter. It advertises numerous men’s and boys’ clothing and accessories including overcoats suits raincoats hats and gloves at substantial discounts with many items priced under a dollar.
Movies for Army Chaplains Campaign Launched
Bishop Lawrence of the Massachusetts diocese urged Episcopal churches to equip National Guard chaplains with a motor truck a large tent and a moving picture outfit to entertain American soldiers in the field during yesterday’s talks at St Pauls Cathedral Trinity Church and Emmanuel Church
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Chaplains Ready Funds For Army Equipment
Bishop Lawrence says four of seven regimental chaplains have funds for gear and, by mid next week, all regiments expect similar support. He argues chaplains must be equipped to serve as moral guides and social centers, likening their role to postmasters and bankers. He urges strong church support for officially commissioned chaplains.
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Episcopal Church On Army and Navy
No Shells Now From the U S
America has halted large scale production of shells and munitions for European powers as allied fronts remain active. Demand for U S munitions has dwindled, big plants idle, and many contracts have expired with no extensions granted for late completions.
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Tron Trade Review
United States
Urges Moral Preparedness at Cambridge Church
D Brewer Eddy urged a great moral preparedness movement at Shepard Memorial Church Cambridge. He warned a 1 000 000 man army mobilization would raise immorality among troops and worry about national honor if the United States kept peace with Germany.
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Shepard Memorial
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France
United States
Germany
Virgin Islands Transfer Complete on All Three Islands
The Virgin Islands moved from Danish rule to United States control today with the transfer on St Thomas St John and St Croix at 4 PM local time. The ceremony marked a peaceful handover expected to shape future governance and ties with the United States.
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ST. Thomas
Virgin Islands
United States
Commanders Lead Ceremonies at Caribbean Stations
Commander Pollock, the ranking American officer at the islands, officiated at St. Thomas. The commander of the cruiser Olympia acted in a similar capacity at St. Croix.
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Olympia
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Transfer of Virgin Islands Ceremony Grounds Denmark Harbor
Officers from the Hancock and Danish Val kyrien formed guards of honor at St. Thomas as the Danish Governor proclaimed the cession. Commander Pollock landed under a 15 gun salute and signed the transfer protocol before the Danish flag was lowered and the American flag raised amid anthem salutes. Prayers followed as Pollock declared himself Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands.
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Virgin Islands
United States of America
Silent Flag Raising Moves Crowd to Tears
The crowd wept as the American flag was hoisted, following a profound moment of silence that impressed attendees with its gravity and reverent stillness.
Two Liquor Raids At Salisbury Beach
Salisbury Beach, April 1. In line with a citizen vote, Chief of Police Fred Tappin and the Selectmen raid the beach twice this morning. At the Tranquilla Hotel officers confiscate about 20 gallons of liquor. a second raid at the Salisbury House finds no liquor.
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Salisbury Beach
Fred Tappin
Tranquilla Hotel
Salisbury House
Hale Urges Progressives to Attend Convention
In New York on April 1 Matthew Hale acting chairman of the National Progressive party urged that the present international crisis emphasizes the need of the forthcoming Progressive convention at St. Louis He called it the patriotic duty of every Progressive who can to be present.
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New York
Matthew Hale
National Progressive Party
St. Louis
Two Alarm Fire Damages Gridley Lunch Company Building
Firefighters battled a two alarm blaze at 43 Summer Street in the Gridley Lunch Company building. One firefighter was injured and Chief McDonough narrowly escaped harm as a steam pipe burst hampering efforts. Damage was estimated at $15,000 with the fire starting on the third floor, spreading to the bakery and kitchen above, and water leakage damaging the restaurant below.
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