South Boston Plans Ready for May 8 Celebration
South Boston prepares a patriotic event with an executive committee meeting at the Municipal building on East Broadway tonight at 8 o clock. Judge M J Creed will preside as treasurer Joseph A Maynard reports generous voluntary responses from citizens and local businesses. Colonel Edward N Logan leads the occasion with a broad reception for South Boston boys returning from World War I and all commands. Congressman James A Gallivan will deliver the oration at Marine Park with a testimonial to Colonel Logan.
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South Boston
East Broadway
M. J. Creed
Joseph A. Maynard
Edward N. Logan
J. Frank O'Hare
Marine Park
James A. Gallivan
Colonel Logan
Supreme Court to Hear May 6 Telecommunication Rate Case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear May 6 arguments on government motions concerning Postmaster General Burleson and his authority to interfere with intrastate telephone rates in test cases from Massachusetts and South Dakota.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
South Dakota
Burleson
The More We Raise the Less War's Blaze
A protest movement urges intensified fundraising to curb violence and promote peace. Local organizers call for donations and advocacy actions while highlighting community voices and potential peace initiatives.
Noted French aviator Jules Vedrines dies in crash
Paris April 21 Jules Vedrines a famed French aviator was killed when his aircraft crashed during a non stop attempt from Villacoublay to Rome. The machine’s mechanician also perished. Vedrines, a pioneer active in early European air races, had recently set an aerial roof landing feat and served in the French aerial service.
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Jules Vedrines
Department of Drome
Villacoublay
Rome
Vedrines
Europe
London
St. Denis
America
Chicago
Cairo
Les Louilleuses
City of Venice Receives French War Cross
Paris reports that France has awarded the War Cross to the city of Venice on a proposal by French ambassador to Italy M. Brarrere. The gesture honors Venice for service in allied efforts during the war.
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Venice
Paris
M. Brarrere
Italy
France
Detroit Hotels Face Dry Law Costs and Shifting Rates
In Detroit and New England cities, hotel guests shoulder higher room prices as liquor sales end. Big hotels offset losses. smaller inns struggle and some close. Detroit’s era of easy booze has ended, reshaping dining, business travel, and hotel policies while new hotels rise to meet demand.
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Mich
Boston
New England
W. J. Bryan
Russell House
Massachusetts
New York
United States
Uncle Sam
Michigan
Union
Chicago
Philadelphia
H. William Klare
Ager
Prisoners Return to Home by Allied Forces
Eighteen hundred German prisoners of war from the A E F prison camp at St Pierre des Corps near Tours are repatriated under the Geneva Convention. They include six officers and served in the German Medical Corps. They received full pay for their captivity as per their ranks.
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Stars and Stripes
American Expeditionary Forces
St. Pierre-des-Corps
Tours
Wenries
Limerick Trades Council to issue strike treasury money
The Limerick Trades and Labor Council plans to issue strike treasury notes of 1 shilling and 10 shillings to purchase food for 14 000 strikers. Notes are secured by food stocks and printed in colors. Food supplies will be distributed at fixed prices under council supervision as military reinforcements arrive.
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Vlimerick
Associated Press
Limerick
Ireland
Tom Johnson
Irish Labor Congress
Food Commission of the
Labor Council
Limerick Trades and Labor Council
Chandler & Co
Treasury announces new $500 million Victory Liberty Loan issue
Washington April 21 Another 500 million block of Treasury certificates of indebtedness dated May 1 and maturing Oct 7 with 4 12 percent interest was announced by the Treasury. Subscriptions run to May 8 and May 6 maturities may be used as payment. This is the 10th bi weekly issue in connection with the Victory Liberty Loan.
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Treasury
Victory Liberty Loan
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