Desertion Conviction at Camp Devens Leads to Six Months Hard Labor
First Sergeant Frederick W. Leland was court-martialed for taking troops to Montreal and deserting them for ten days while intoxicated. He received six months hard labor and rank reduction. The sentence aims to place him under observation for drug abuse. Camp Devens will be the confinement site under surgeon care. Military Order of Foreign Wars membership details for officers and enlisted men follow.
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Camp Devens
Montreal
Canada
Frederick W. Leland
McCain
Fort Jay
N. Y
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Military Order of Foreign Wars
Massachusetts
James P. Parker
Kilby Street
Rhode Island
Lewis H. Kalloch
Benefit Street
Providence
Vermont
S., S. Cushing
Montpelier
Headquarters Without Delay
A brief note states ary is set at $1000 a year, signaling immediate action toward establishing headquarters.
Carranza Seeks Three Rail Lines and Acquisition
President Venustiano Carranza asked Mexico’s extra session, to convene May 1, to authorize the federal government to build three railway lines and acquire another railway system. Official sources disclosed the move, not included in the initial call announced from Mexico City.
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Washington
Carranza
Mexican Congress
Mexico City
Berlin commander suspended over grave mistakes
Commander Klajunde of the Berlin forces is suspended until further notice by defence minister Gustav Noske due to grave mistakes. The Vossische Zeitung cites financial difficulties as a contributing factor.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Klajunde
Gustav Noske
Defence
Vossische Zeitung
A Safe Democracy Worth Four Years of Blood
A call for safeguarding democracy with guarantees to avoid future war. Emphasizes honoring soldiers, seeking justification for sacrifices, and restoring global stability to protect liberty.
New England’s War Contributions Reach 1.796 Billion
The passage notes the immense cost of the war and the generous sacrifices of New England. It states that New England has supplied one billion seven hundred ninety six million dollars, along with its men, to support the war efforts to date.
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New England
Lawrence Strikers Win Financial Support for 48 Hour Week
The Lawrence textile strike gained momentum as thousands of dollars from New York and New Jersey supporters were handed to the strike committee treasurer by A. J. Muste. The funds avert a crisis and boost prospects of the strikers winning the nine week battle for a 48 hour week with 54 hours pay.
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Lawrence
New York
New Jersey
A. J. Muste
Strike Controversy Shapes Fate of Mill Workforce
Strikes at the Uswoco Mill of United States Worsted Co threaten to halt orders as thousands remain idle. Union leaders say the general committee will cover $11,000 in debt while appeals from Mrs. Glendower Evans mobilize support in New York. Word spreads that absent workers may be discharged if they do not report by Saturday.
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Uswoco
United States
Muste
New York
William D
Big Bill
Haywood
Chicago
Glendower Evans
Brookline
Sermon and church events stamp a Sunday on city churches
The Peace Pact sermon by Rev. A Z Conrad at Park Street Congregational in the morning, with an evening address on Vanishing Visions. Chaplain Sherrill of Base Hospital Unit No 6 preaches at Trinity Church. Other services include Newton's J Edgar Park on moral matters, women's board meeting at Pilgrim Hall, Bishop Lawrence confirming at the Advent and St Paul, and various confirmations and preachers at St James Roxbury Newbury Street Emmanuel Church Charlestown and St Johns Charlestown with April dates.
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A. Z. Conrad
Park Street
Congregational Trinitarian Church
Dr. Conrad
H. K. Sherrill
Base Hospital Unit No
Massachusetts General Hospital Unit
Trinity Church
Copley Square
Sherrill
J. Edgar Park
Newton
Lawrence
Church of the Advent
Babcock
St. Paul
St. Paul's
Alan McLean Taylor
Emmanuel Church
Newbury Street
Philo W. Sprague
St. John’s Church
Charlestown
Interallied rebukes Jugo Slavic general over Italian mission
The Interallied Commission at Laibach orders a rebuke for the Jugo-Slav general who expelled an Italian mission from Laibach. The mission is to return to Laibach as part of the decision, per Epoca.
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Rome
Laibach
Jugo-Slavia
Epoca
Melrose Man to Go Overseas for Knights of Columbus
Daniel J. Lucey of 57 Whittier Street Melrose an attorney leaves within two weeks to serve as overseas secretary for the Knights of Columbus. The appointment follows recommendations from Melrose officials and order leaders. He expects a year of service with possible extension. Lucey a known Knights of Columbus worker and temperance affiliate recently named bail commissioner by Governor Coolidge. He will depart from New York City for England and then France to take up his overseas duties.
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Daniel J. Lucey
Whittier Street
Melrose
Boston
Knights of Columbus
Lucey
Adams
Governor Coolidge
New York City
England
France
Pay for Cars and Engines by Indebtedness Certificates
Washington April 8 The railroad administration will issue certificates of indebtedness to equipment companies to settle bills for locomotives and cars already delivered. Director General Hines announced after talks with company representatives who favor this payment method until a congressional appropriation is available. About 40 million dollars is presently due the equipment firms. Equipment contracted totals 344 million, with funds expected to be appropriated before these later bills mature.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Hines
Railroad Corporation
Baby Missing Woman From Boston Leaves For St Johnsbury
Mrs. Kate M Spinney of 9 Bowdoin Street Boston left home with small belongings saying she would go to St Johnsbury VI She has not been heard from since The 22 year old baby in the home cries for mamma The husband H R Spinney is also in poor health and fears for her safety The family believes her nervous condition fueled the disappearance The Post has a good likeness of the missing woman
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Kate M. Spinney
Bowdoin Street
Boston
St. Johnsbury
H. R. Spinney
Woman Becomes First Female Malden Trade Board Member
Mrs Henry H Swift treasurer of Morris Plan Bank in Malden was elected this week as the first woman member of the Malden Board of Trade. Her election is seen as a local precedent reflecting her executive ability and financial knowledge. She resides at 5 Spring Street Malden.
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Malden Board of Trade
Henry H. Swift
Morris Plan Bank
Malden
Spring Street
Keen Rivalry For 9 Champs In City Baseball Race
Boston high schools begin a 60 game spring schedule as English High faces Dorchester High on Patriots Day at Dorchester. Mechanic Arts returns to the title race with a two game series altering the standings and raising play across in town schools. Boston Latin and Dorchester loom with veteran pitchers Bob Riley and Harold Augusta leading, as dates list key matchups through June 20.
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Boston
English High
Dorchester High
Patriots
Dorchester
Mechanic Arts High
Mechanics
Greater Boston
Boston Latin
High School of Commerce, Mechanic Arts
Bob Riley
Harold Augusta
English
A. M
Mechanic Arts
Commerce
Latin
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Thomas G. Plant Co
Jamaica Plain
Mass
William R. Twomey
Post
Evans
Women's Board of Missions
Congregational Churches
Pilgrim Hall
Congregational House
Cornelius H. Patton
American Board
FE. Talmadge Root
C. FE. Burbank
Esther B. Towler
John Higginson Cabot
St. James Church
Roxbury
Kenneth Ripley Forbes
Jugo
KH. OF C
Baby
Mamma
Malden Trade Board
Magraneffension
Milan
Capes
Louis Heels
Oxford
Magranesfouston
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