Balfour Denies Entangling Alliance With America
British foreign minister refutes rumors that Britain and France seek to draw the United States into a formal alliance. He praises American support, notes the first Allied loan of 200 million dollars, and stresses that U S involvement stems from shared justice and peace rather than treaties.
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Great Britain
France
United States
Wilson
Lansing
Spring-Rice
America
Mr. Balfour
Balfour
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Teutons Expect Defeat Rand olph
Harold C. Hinckley, 19, of this town, a former prisoner from German camps, recounts harsh Dulmen camp conditions and German guards predicting defeat in the west as Americans face mistreatment and hunger. He sailed November 26, 1916, on the Mount Temple, which was sunk by the Moewe. Hinckley was released March 8 this year.
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Randolph
Germany
Great Britain
Harold C. Hinckley
Hinckley
Mary H. Hinckley
Main Street
Montreal
Mount Temple
Moewe
Swinemunde
Neu Strelitz
Dulmen
Brandenburgh
the Post
No More Foot Misery Ice Mint Foot Relief
An advertisement touts Ice mint as a magical foot treatment from a Japanese product. It promises to remove corns and callouses without pain, reduce inflammation, prevent odors, and keep feet comfortable, claiming easy use with no bandages.
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Japan
Everly
Rotary Club Banquet Calls for Normal Business
The Boston Rotary Club heard a message from Frank R. Shepard urging America to adopt Great Britain’s slogan Business As Usual. He warned against keeping commodities scarce, saying it would trigger panic. Arch C. Klumph spoke briefly, joined by Rev. Charles W. Lyons and Judge Benjamin Russell.
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America
Great Britain
International Society of Rotary Clubs
Boston Rotary Club
Frank R. Shepard
Hotel Lenox
Shepard
Rotary Club
Arch C. Klumph
International Association of Rotary Clubs
Charles W. Lyons
Boston College
Benjamin Russell
Halifax
Parmenter Convicted for War Comment Sentenced
Alexander Parmenter was convicted in police court in Concord New Hampshire for publicly hoping Germany would triumph in the war. A three month jail term was imposed and later suspended on condition he refrain from such utterances in the future. Parmenter was a member of the National Guard.
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Concord
N. H
Alexander Parmenter
Germany
United States
Parimenter
Planant
National Guard
Conrad Employees At Annual Dance
The Conrad Benefit Association held its 11th annual dance at the Chateau Dansant on Huntington Avenue drawing over 400 attendees. A program of popular and classical airs closed with a rousing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. The grand march led by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Sellers featured 100 plus couples. guests included Sydney S. Conrad, Dorothy Conrad, P. D. E. Moeser, Kathryn Desmond, and T. F. McGrath.
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Conrad Benefit Association
Chateau Dansant
Huntington Avenue
Conrad Associates
Frederick Andrews
IF. I. Sellers
Sydney S. Conrad
Dorothy Conrad
PD. E. Moeser
Kathryn Desmond
T. F. McGrath
Roxbury Boys' Club Seeks Endowment Amid Parade Support
The Roxbury Boys' Club aims to raise 75 000 dollars by week end to liquidate mortgage debts and fund an endowment. Contributions total 30 676 dollars with 250 of 1600 boys marching in a city parade. French tri color and allied flags appeared as government workers and locals cheered in Washington streets.
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Roxbury Boys’ Club
Roxbury
George Melhado
Samuel H. Borofsky
H. E. Dale
H. W. Norcutt
Washington
Mighty Welcome to Joffre in Washington
People lined the streets as officials and guests greeted Joffre in Washington. The reception was hosted at the home of Henry White, former ambassador to France, by the United States government.
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Joffre
Washington
Henry White
France
United States
French Mission Arrives in Washington Aboard Mayflower
Led by M Viviani Marshal Joffre and Admiral Chocheprat the French commission arrives in Washington aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower. They view the capital from the Potomac and are greeted by Marine Band as Secretary Lansing welcomes them at the navy yard before proceeding to the presidential residence for talks on American war participation.
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France
Marshal Joffre
M. Viviani
Admiral Chocheprat
Wilson
Ntampton
Potomac River
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Marine
Navy Yard
Lansing
Marseillaise
Marine Guard
Bernhardt Nearing Recovery After Operation
Private physician believes Sarah Bernhardt will be on the road to recovery within two weeks. W. Donald Dutilly, a young Back Bay playwright, offered his blood to help save her life and says Bernhardt was able to eat solid food yesterday for the first time since hospital admission.
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Sarah Bernhardt
W. Donald Dutilly
Back Bay
New York
Dutilly
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Armor test shows bulletproof suit deflects rifle shots
Dover New Jersey April 2 Dr Guy Brewster donned new armor and headgear after presenting it to the Washington ordnance board and allowed a New Jersey Regiment shooter to fire from 65 feet. Bullets were said to have 2500 pound impact yet he felt no ill effects. Test was witnessed by National Guard officers.
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Dover
N. J
Ordnance Board
Washington
Guy Brewster
New Jersey
Brewster
New Jersey National Guard
Scorching Fire Kills Two At Amex Building Collapse
A blaze in the 25 story American Express Company building in the financial district left two men dead and several injured. Panicked occupants believed a bomb caused the fire as chaos erupted in the skyscraper.
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American Express Company
Financial District
Juice of Lemons Skin Bleach Routines
Women learn a home cosmetic method mixing lemon juice with Orchard White to produce a skin bleaching lotion. The guide instructs straining lemon juice, blending with Orchard White, and applying daily to face neck arms and hands to bleach clear and smooth the skin. It cites Edward Wealey Co. Cincinnati as the source and notes affordable lemons and product.
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Ness
Edward Wealey
Cincinnati, Co
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Roxbury Boys
Victor Heath
Boston
Jordan Marsh Company
Jordan Marsh
New England
Battledoor
Jersey
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