Germans Are Brutal Declares Kitchener
War Secretary Kitchener told the House of Lords that British prisoners were insulted maltreated and shot by German captors. He cited Hague convention violations and noted variable treatment in German detention camps along with emerging signs of improvement and use of gases in warfare.
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House of Lords
London
Kitchener
House
Germany
Sudan
Lord Lansdowne
England
British Officials Differ Over Submarine Prisoner Policy
Lord Lansdowne denounces Admiralty reprisals as German culpability and urges seizing German property in Britain for compensation. Lord Cromer notes army opposition to the policy, while Lord Lucas defends the humane aim within The Hague rules. Gerard to visit camps and report on British officers held in reprisal.
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Lord Lansdowne
Admiralty
Great Britain
Lord Cromer
Egypt
Lord Lucas
Board of Agriculture
James W. Gerard
Germany
Gerard
Britain Unbending in Submarine War Policy
In the House of Commons Winston Churchill defends Britain's humane policy toward captured German sailors while branding Germany's submarine warfare as inhumane. He cites incidents like the Oriole and Falaba and notes prisoners will be treated under a distinct system. Premier Asquith condemns German methods and vows reparations and justice after the war.
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London
Winston Spencer Churchill
The
Admiralty
House of Commons
Great Britain
Churchill
Germany
United States
Asquith
German authorities’ mistreatment of British prisoners cited
Earl Kitchener states that reports from escaped prisoners and sources from France Russia Belgium and the United States prove beyond doubt the inhumanity of German authorities toward British prisoners. The secretary cites Hague conventions on prisoner treatment.
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Earl Kitchener
Hague
Hay's Hair Health claims to restore gray hair color
Lew is Fowler of Northfield Mass says Hay's Hair Health restored his natural color, stopped hair loss, and made hair lustrous without dye. The product claims to work by natural means and offers refunds at druggists with an Applier for thorough use.
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Lewis Fowler
Northfield
Mass
Uay
Hay
Wellesley College to Train Four Crew Teams on Lake Waban
More than 100 Wellesley College students answered the call for candidates as four class crews begin spring training on Lake Waban. By week’s end all four crews will be on the water preparing for the late May rowing meet. Captaincies include Caroline Blackstone for the senior crew and Adelaide Ross for the junior crew with Virginia Viall leading the sophomores. freshman captaincy to be announced.
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Wellesley College
Lake Waban
Miss Blackstone
Adelaide Ross
Virginia Viall
Princeton
Wellesley Class
Caroline Blackstone
Adelade Ross
Beckhard Firm Opens Third Boston Store
Sam A. Beckhard & Co a longtime Boston menswear dealer opens its third store at 297 Washington street with the front for furnishings and hats and the rear for clothing. The three Beckhard stores are led by Sam A. Beckhard and his three sons after 40 years in business. The original shop began in 1874 at Washington and Kneeland streets later moving to Tremont street under the Parker House. The second shop started about a decade ago at 123 Summer street.
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Sam A. Beckhard & Co
Boston
Sam A. Beckhard
Washington and
Kneeland Streets
Tremont Street
Parker House
Summer Street
Washington Street
Free Ocean Trips Proposed for Workers in War Effort
London April 27 Free trips to England and return are foreshadowed for skilled workers in the United States and British colonies to fill shortages in armament firms. Francis D Acland financial secretary of the treasury said in the House of Commons the government will arrange free transportation if suitable labor is found without displacing current workers.
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London
England
United States
Great Britain
British Isles
Francis D. Acland
The
Treasury
House of Commons
Louis Napoleon May Join Army of Italy
Geneva April 27 Prince Louis Napoleon brother of Prince Victor head of the house of Bonaparte left Geneva for Rome. It is reported he intends offering his services to Italy if war breaks out. He is a grand nephew of Napoleon I and has served as a major general in the Russian army and once governed the Caucasus.
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Geneva
Louis Napoleon
Victor
House of Bonaparte
Rome
Italy
Napoleon I
Caucasus
Marie- Clotilde
Savoy
Wife testifies to years of abuse by husband Webber
Mrs. Webber said her husband Webber repeatedly beat her over 18 years of marriage starting when she was under 16. She described daily violence, tossed dishes, hot water, and threats, with incidents at Derby House Boston Cambridge Salem and Somerville sites including 11 Hawthorne Street. The couple’s daughter Viola was born in Salem 17 years ago. The testimony cites late night rages and a Jordan‑style threat during the Jordan trial.
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Boston
Webber
Salem
Cambridge
Hawthorne Street
Somerville
Allen Adams
Viola
Adams
F. M. Carroll
Jordan
Mrs. Webber
Haw
Hyomei Pocket Inhaler Promises Clear Passages Fast
An advertisement touts Hyomei Pocket Inhaler as relief for head colds and catarrh. It describes using the medicated air to clear nose throat and lungs, promises rapid improvement after first trial, and notes a guarantee from druggists if unsatisfied.
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Riker- Jaynes
Somerville Clock Incident Tied to Domestic Dispute
In Somerville, Mrs Webber denies throwing a clock at Mr Webber after he struck her. The couple’s neighbor, Frank Smith, testified hearing threats from Webber about harming his wife and comments on household chores. Smith also noted he serves as steward of ex Governor Douglass's private yacht.
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Thorne Street
Somerville
Webbers
Webber
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