Dartmouth drill at Hanover and Hibernians pledge support
Nine hundred men take part in the Dartmouth College initial drill led by Captain Porter Chase of the First Corps of Cadets. Ella Keefe of Quincy seeks Red Cross work and asks Mayor Curley for志 parts in a Boston outdoor masque. Massachusetts Ancient Order of Hibernians pledges loyalty to President and Congress amid war tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
Porter Chase
Corps of Cadets
Boston
Ella Keefe
Woodward Avenue
Quincy
Red Cross
Greater Boston
Mayor Curley
Caliban
The
Yellow Sands
James J. Curley
Mass
Elizabeth A. Keefe
Ella
Jin
Massachusetts
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Quincy House
Congress
America
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Republic
Order
United States
Dangerous Catarrh Advertisement Promotes Home Remedy
An advertisement warns catarrh is a dangerous blood disease and promotes a home recipe using parmint dissolved in hot water with granulated sugar as a cure. It claims sprays and inhalers fail and urges readers to obtain parmint at a drugstore then take a tablespoonful four times daily to purge the blood and cure catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieworth
Everett Woman Is Given Decree Nisi
Mrs. Anne Harris of Everett was granted a decree nisi in her divorce suit from Leonard G. Harris of Everett in Middlesex Superior Court at East Cambridge. She told Judge Hamilton that her husband was so cross that he made life disagreeable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Harris
Everett
Leonard G. T Harris
Middlesex Superior Court
East Cambridge
Harris
Hamilton
Sixth Will Be Ordered Quiet Today
Distribution for guard duty of the Sixth Regiment begins this morning under Colonel Logan of the Ninth Regiment. From Fitchburg armory four line companies and a supply company depart for duty, the machine gun company moves from Lowell armory, and the headquarters company is assigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fitchburg Armory
Lowell Armory
Guards Mobilize as Eighth Regiment to Federal Service
Colonel Logan and Colonel Sweetser held night long talks at the East armory outlining field duty points. Guards will be in the field tonight though some areas remain uncovered. A hotel prank prompted a provost arrest as Sgt Keller and Sgt Major Prout handled a practical joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Sweetser
East Armory
Paul Keller
Ninth
Everett Prout
South End
Keller
General Deficiency Bill Adopted in House
The House adopted the conference report on the general deficiency appropriation bill without change. It provides $100,000,000 for use as the President sees fit and now goes to the President for signature. The House adjourned until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Conference
Bellou Named Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Frank W. Bellou, longtime director of educational measurement in Boston public schools, was appointed assistant superintendent at a special school committee session. The appointment takes effect August 31, succeeding Ella C. Ripley who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Bellou
Boston Public Schools
Mr. Bellou
Ella C. Ripley
Castle Square Theatre stages final week of My Irish Cinderella
The final week of My Irish Cinderella opened at Castle Square Theatre last night presenting a varied program of drama and comedy. Miss Cecil Spooner stars as the lively title heroine with skill, supported by an able company headed by Edward Lessey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square
Cecil Spooner
Edward Lessey
Fifth Week of Joan the Woman Throngs Colonial Theatre
The Colonial Theatre was twice filled with audiences of all ages yesterday for Joan the Woman featuring Geraldine Farrar as Joan of Arc. The film play production captivated viewers, sustaining strong ticket demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan the Woman
Geraldine Farrar
Joan of Arce
Colonial
Kilmer Swamp Root Praised by Connecticut Doctor
Dr Joseph Goldenberg of Hartford writes after twelve years selling Kilmer's Swamp Root, praising its effects on catarrh bladder liver and rheumatism. He notes strong customer endorsements and believes it benefits the listed ailments.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
A sales letter from Kilmer and Company of Binghamton New York invites readers to send ten cents for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. It promises conviction of the product’s value and notes full size bottles are sold at drug stores with prices of fifty cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Metropolitan Park Police Ball Draws 6000 Attendees at Arena
The second annual ball of the Metropolitan Park Police Relief Association attracted about 6000 guests last night at the Arena. Mayor Curley and Governor's Council members attended as 63 officers performed a formal drill led by Commissioner de las Casas with Miss Charlotte A. Philbrick guiding the grand march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Park Police Relief Association
Curley
William B. de Las Casas
Metropolitan Park Commission
Graud
Commissoner de Las Casas
Charlotte A. Philbrick
Francis J. Philbrick
Full Brigade of Artillery Ordered in Massachusetts
Colonel John H. Sherburne announces War Department authorization for an extra battalion of 4.7 inch howitzers and a new regiment of light guns. When added to the existing unit, Massachusetts will form a full brigade of field artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
John H. Sherburne
War Department
Turkey Denies War Declaration Over U S Ship
Constantinople dispatches report the internment of the U S guard ship Scorpion at Constantinople was not an act of war. Turkey says the move was compelled even if neutral, seen as a measure against a belligerent warship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Constantinople
United States
Scorpion
Turkey
Senate debates substitute for draft plan and staff bill
Senate military committee heard Secretary Baker and Adjutant General Crowder explain the staff measure as Chairman Chamberlain hopes to finish work tomorrow. He aims to have the bill approved and reported to the Senate ahead of the $7,000,000,000 revenue bill pending for floor action. Some members oppose conscription yet support universal service. Republican Senators plan a conference tomorrow to discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Military Committee
Baker
Crowder
Chamberlain
Senate
Senate weighs army bill amid partisan hints and public telegrams
Legislation facing Congress draws bipartisan talk with many constituents opposing conscription. Senate leaders expect a floor passage though the vote may be close. Meanwhile the House judiciary committee backs Chairman Webb's measure to allow allies to recruit their citizens in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
Webb
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dartmouth
Quincy Girl
Hibernians
College
Mia Zax
H. White Co.i
Castle Square Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Connecticut
Close
George Close
Broadway
Cambridge
Barrett
Mary Barrett
Myers
John Barrett
James Barrett
Toligier St
St. James’ Church
Artilery
U. S
Bayer
Gross
U.S
Booth
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Home Garden
Kentucky
Committee On Food Production and Conservation
Public Safety Committee
Spades
Hovey
White Star
California
Peonies
al Stock
Baldwin
Stark
Bartlett
Gladiolus
Glory
Beauty
Princeps
Hubert
Augusta
Fay
Akes
Vrle
Clearing House Parcel Delivery Co
Jack
Margaret Dickson
Madam Plantier
John Hopper
Wirich Brunner
Anne de Diesbach Marshall, Wilde
Paul Neyron
France
Prince Camilo
Dorothy Perkins
Crimson Ramblers
Baby Ramblers
John Laing
Frau
Karl Druschki
R. H. White Co, Anon
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!