Exports Rise One Billion in Eight Months
Washington April 19 Foreign trade statistics from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce show exports for the eight months ending February valued nearly 1 billion dollars higher than the same period a year earlier. Imports for the same span rose by 250 million. Allied army supplies lead export value with growing shipments while foodstuffs shipments, heavy earlier in the war, are declining.
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Washington
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Portland Man for War Office
William M. Ingraham former mayor of Portland Missouri has been selected by President Wilson for Assistant Secretary of War The nomination was signed today Ingraham will succeed Henry Breckinridge who resigned with former Secretary Garrison.
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William M. Ingraham
Portland
Wilson
Ingraham
Henry Breckinridge
Garrison
Son of Diplomat Ingraham Named Assistant Secretary of War
William M. Ingraham, chosen by President Wilson for Assistant Secretary of War, is Bowdoin and Harvard Law School educated. Former Cumberland county probate judge for eight years and Portland’s mayor last year, he is son of Darius Ingraham who served in the diplomatic service under President Cleveland. Born in Portland in 1870.
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William M. Ingraham
Wilson
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Cumberland County
Darius Ingraham
Cleveland
Mail laden steamship New York sails for Liverpool
The American Line steamship New York departed New York for Liverpool with a full passenger list and 7710 sacks of mail, one of the largest mail consignments ever shipped on a single steamer.
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New York
American Line
Liverpool
Special Services at King's Chapel This Passion Week
The Wednesday of Passion Week was the focus of yesterday afternoon's address at King's Chapel where Holy Week services are under way. The Rev. Sidney B. Snow, associate pastor, preached.
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King’s Chapel
Sidney B. Snow
Scott Is Sent to Border for Inquiry in Mexico
April 19 report states no withdrawal decision is expected for a week or 10 days unless new outbreaks force action. Secretary Baker sent Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, to the border as his representative to report on the military problems facing General Funston.
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Washington
Mexico
Baker
Hugh L. Scott
Funston
General Carranza recall decision hinges on border report
General Scott began a border mission to gather full information for the Baker administration. He will meet Funston in San Antonio and serve as the secretary's eyes on the border while Pershing and Funston keep the Villa expedition in place awaiting new developments.
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Baker
General Scott
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General Funston
San Antonio
Tex
Watch On German Ships In Boston Harbor
Customs guards at Boston harbor were told to remain vigilant over eight laid up German ships amid strained US Germany relations. Any unusual activity must be reported to Collector Billings with details on arrivals of arms ammunition coal water and provisions at adjacent piers.
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Germany
Boston
Billings
Former Elevated Employee Julius E. Rugg Dead
Julius E. Rugg of 215 Babcock Street Brookline died at home yesterday after a lingering illness. He retired May 4 1913 as superintendent of employment and discharge for the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The bulk of his career was in developing and operating street railway systems around Boston.
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Babcock Street
Brookline
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Boston
Thief Chase Ends in Two Confessions
Victor Rose aged 20 and William Porter aged 19 were arrested after a chase in Providence. They confessed to robbing a jewelry store and indicated where part of the loot valued around 1000 dollars was left.
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Victor Rose
William Porter
Harrison Avenue
Oneida Street
E. Dedham Street
Woman Awarded $10,000 for Injuries in Boston Collision
Mrs. Hannah T. McCarthy of Medford was awarded $10,000 damages by the full bench of the Supreme Judicial Court for injuries from a collision of Boston Elevated cars at Sullivan Square on July 3, 1914. Her husband received $1,000.
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Sullivan Square
Hannah T. McCarthy
Central Avenue
Medford
Supreme Judicial Court
Veteran Coast Guard Captain Dies in Portland at 64
Capt. Eugene Webber, a retired United States coast guard cutter service officer, died suddenly in Portland today at age 64. He retired from Port Townsend, Washington, six years ago and had lived in Portland since.
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Eugene Webber
United States Coast Guard Cutter Service
Port Townsend
Wash
Charles H Millner Dies After Street Collapse on Shawmut
Charles H. Millner former Cambridge city council member died after collapsing on Shawmut avenue while hurrying to a business engagement. He became unconscious on the sidewalk and passed away a few minutes later in an ambulance en route to City Hospital.
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Shawmut Avenue
Charles H. Millner
Cambridge
Maynard Marks 45th Anniversary With Flag Display
Maynard celebrated its 45th anniversary of incorporation on Patriots' Day. Townspeople displayed flags and observed an informal celebration tied to the holiday.
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Maynard
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