Rescue Lost 100 Falaba Passengers Warned by Wireless
Halifax report says 100 Falaba passengers died after torpedoing because a wireless SOS from the stricken ship and a later alert about German submarines led the Pomeranian to speed away. The Pomeranian learned only today of the full loss and may enter drydock for propeller repairs.
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Halifax
N. S
Falaba
St. Georges Channel
Allan Line
Glasgow
S. O. Ss
McDonald
Atlantic
Boston
Diabetes remedy ad claims wild Mexico herb cures
An advertisement touts a simple wild Mexican herb as a treatment for diabetes. It promises reduced sugar and improved vigor, offering a 50 g trial package for 10c plus a free diabetes booklet. The text guarantees satisfaction or money back and promotes a full sized 64c package for 10c, with mailing to Ames Chemical Co. in Whitney Point New York.
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Mexico
Ames Chemical CO
Whitney Point
N. Y
Riker-Jaynes
German Cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm Seeks Three-Week Repair Time
Lieutenant-Captain Thierfelder commander of the Kronprinz Wilhelm asked the Treasury for a maximum of three weeks to perform temporary repairs in Newport News. He sent the request via the Collector of Customs Hamilton and did not disclose its contents. A full overhaul would take months, but he aims to depart before the three-week limit.
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Newport News
Thierfelder
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Hamilton
Secretary of the Treasury
MUST GET OUT Captain Thierfelder Turns on Dry Dock Plan
Captain Thierfelder says he will depart neutral waters when the Washington decision on his stay is made. He seeks permission for dry docking and urges quick action on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. Meanwhile 95 beri beri cases aboard are being studied by Dr. Joseph Goldberger of the Public Health Service.
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Thierfelder
Washington
James River
Kronprinz Wilhelm
State Department
Naval Board
Wilhelm
High Seas
Joseph Goldberger
Public Health Service
United States
Goldberger
Gardner Talks on Defences at Harvard Club
Congressman Augustus P. Gardner Harvard 86 addressed about 500 Harvard graduates at the Harvard Club last night. He announced his aim to persuade them that the United States ought to be prepared against war, stirring patriotic fears and cheers.
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Augustus P. Gardner
Harvard
Harvard Club
United States
Congressman Critics Monore Doctrine and Navy in Speech
The congressman warned that the Monroe Doctrine and yellow peril are flawed in Europe and Asia, urging a strong fleet. He noted Bleacher’s sinking due to slower speed, argued the U S must build dreadnoughts despite costs, and lamented counts of submarines and air forces versus Europe.
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Uncle Sam
Europe
Asia
Nickerson Dies After Self-Inflicted Cut
John F. Nickerson a retired Boston grocer died at his Somerville home from blood poisoning after a shaving cut. Born Provincetown October 13 1846 he lived in Somerville for years and co led Nickerson & Co later John F Nickerson Company retiring about 15 years ago.
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John F. Nickerson
Boston
Flint Street
Somerville
Provincetown
Broad Street
John F. Nickerson & Co
Two Somerville Schools Labeled Firetraps
The public safety committee of the Board of Aldermen deemed two Somerville schoolhouses, the Bell on Vinal Avenue and the Highland on Highland Avenue, firetraps after inspecting most city public buildings. The Highland building is cited as especially dangerous. A separate London note reports Dr Vernon Bartlett proposing that Constantinople be turned over to the United States in a Daily Mail letter.
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Somerville
Vinal Avenue
Highland Avenue
Public Safety Committee
the Board of Aldermen
London
Vernon Bartlet
Mansfield College
Oxford
The
Daily Mail
Constantinople
United States
Old City School Buildings Feature Fire Safeties
The committee notes reduced risk due to their street location opposite a fire station while Bell School adds brick covered enclosed fire escapes. Both are among the city’s oldest schools, each serving about 600 students, built of brick and four stories tall.
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Bell
Browne Wins 128th Ballot for Cambridge Common Council President
Arthur 8. Browne, Citizens party member, elected president of the Cambridge Common Council on the 128th ballot in a historic municipal contest. Edward A. Counihan re-elected clerk unanimously.
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Arthur 8. Browne
Citizens’ Party
Cambridge
United States Seen as Best Suited to Represent Turkish Interests
Professor Bartlet notes that two American educational institutions in Turkey train leaders across sectors and that a broad American interest in Turkish affairs positions the United States as a natural, disinterested guardian of peaceful common interests in the matter.
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Bartlet
Turkey
United States
German steamer Main leaves Flushing under Dutch order
The German steamer Main, stalled at Flushing since the war began, sailed for Antwerp after the Dutch government reportedly found it communicating by wireless with German submarines and ordered her to depart Flushing.
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the Hague
Main
Flushing
Antwerp
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Emsues
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Navy
Burril
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Strai Bon
Child’s Patent Colt
Rice & Hutchins, Inc
High St
Boston, Mass
Rice & Hutchins Ducato Shoe
Atlas Shoe Company
Mass
Nickerson
WANNS
U. S
Rule
Cambridge Council
KGAT
Orry
Kentucky
Velvet
Liggett
Myers Tobacco
Duffy’s Pure
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester, N. Y
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