New Battery Milliken Dedication Honors Local Officer
New Bedford dedicated Battery Milliken a 12 inch Barbette battery at Fort Rodman named for Lieutenant Alfred S. Milliken the first New Bedford officer killed in World War I. Major General Edwards Congressman Walsh and Brigadier General Buckman attended as speakers. a parade and wreath ceremony followed with local veterans and civic groups present.
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New Bedford
Cove’ Street
26Th Division
Fairhaven
American Legion
Officers’ Training Corps
Edwards
Milliken
Company of Engineers
Women's Auxiliary
Walter J. Gilbert
David D. Harney
War Department
Frothingham Cite Wartime Neglect of Hospitals for Vets
Former Lt Governor Frothingham told 1800 ex-service men at Franklin Union Hall that Congress created a war insurance and training system but failed to provide hospitals for 120,003 veterans suffering from tuberculosis or mental unfitness. He praised the Marine Corps for its World War service and noted the Roving Marines troupe debuting in Boston and touring.
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Congress
Frothingham
Franklin ‘Union Hall
Marine Corps
Boston
Knights of Columbus Banquet Highlights Postwar Education Motive
The Massachusetts Knights of Columbus state council held a postwar education banquet in Copley Plaza with about 1000 knights present. Governor Coolidge Mayor Peters William P. Larkin and others spoke praising the order's educational program while Daly the Philadelphia poet laureate contributed reflections.
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Knights of Columbus
Massachusetts State Council
K. of C
Copley Plaza
Coolidge
Peters
William P. Larkin
William J. Day
Thomas A. "Daly
Philadelphia
Mobilization Speech Warns of America’s War Effort
The speaker described America’s millions mobilizing at the zero hour and the valor of the youth who would cross the mine infested seas. He recalled Allied stiff upper lip in 1918 with Haig and French leaders, vowing no retreat until victory.
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America
K. of C
France
Haig
Sons of Freedom
William P. Larkin
Knights of Columbus Toasts and Rallies Amid War Turmoil
Governor lauds civilization and patriotism as Knights of Columbus vow to educate illiterate soldiers and aid veterans. City officials warn of unrest and labor shortages while speakers praise unity, Catholic and civic bonds, and Irish heritage in wartime gathering.
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América
Mariner
Knights of Columbus
Sam
Labor to Meet at Montreal Forty-First AF of L Convention
The American Federation of Labor will hold its 40th annual convention in Montreal Canada beginning June 7. Headquarters announced the event and listed topics to be discussed at the gathering by federation officials.
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Montreal
A. F. of L
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Canada
Federation
Organize for Rights and Defense by Workers
The passage advocates unorganized workers forming to defend the right to organize, advance common interests, and demand equal legal rights. It urges awakening fellow workers and citizens to protect guaranteed rights and freedoms against threats to their access and protection under the law.
Rockies in Storms Grip
Blizzard conditions across the Rocky Mountain region eased today after heavy snow and strong winds blocked railroads and city traffic. Passenger trains lingering in snow banks were dug out. three ministers aboard a Union Pacific train near Longmont conducted services in a coach. A stalled train near Girard Nebraska was released during the day.
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Denver
Col
Rocky Mountain Country
Nebraska
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Longmont
Girard
Neb
Ferry tragedy as boat backs from ferry crosses river
Lock Haven news reports John Kalmfash a farmer from near Woolrich and his sister in law Lydia Sailer drowned in the Susquehanna River. Two horses also perished when the ferry backed off midstream as they crossed the river today.
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Lockhaven
Penn
John Kalmfash
Woolrich
Lydia Sailer
Susquehanna River
Auto Bandits Not In Group
Two men who gave the best descriptions of fugitives who killed two men and stole nearly $20 000 at South Braintree last Thursday were brought to Boston. One man, G Taggio 23 of lower Hanover Street, held after a search found a loaded revolver. Police released all others detained at Hanover Street station. A special meeting of Braintree selectmen will plan a stronger police force and consider a substantial reward for the yeggs.
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South Braintree
Boston
Hanover Street
G. Taggio
Lower Hanover Street
Selectmen of
Braintree
Yeggs
Caseys Stage Big Minstrel Show in Boston
A crowded audience saw Pere Marquette Council 271 K of C present the annual minstrel at St Augustine's Hall South Boston. The old time show impressed attendees and will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night with Grand Knight A J Leary as interlocutor.
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Pere Marquette Council 271
K. of C
St. Augustine’s Hall
South Boston
Grand Knight
A. J. Leary
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Yale
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D. Auerbach & Sons
11Th Ave
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Munbh
T. A. Daly
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U.S.A
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Hamilton Institute
Wr. Williams
Williams
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New England
R. H. White Company
Boston 8
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R.h.white Co
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Igany
St. Elmo
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Java
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Liptons Tea
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