Harvard Lampoon's conscription list ignites WWI satire
The piece mocks early draft plans naming eight groups to be drafted first, including movie heroes and Cambridge professionals. Separately, 300 German and Austrian officers on Deer Island migrate to Gallups Island with Y M C A support plans for humane detention and entertainment.
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Man seeks arrest over alleged bigamy by wife
Samuel Raymond of Lynn files for arrest on an indictment warrant charging bigamy. His wife, alleged to have married Benjamin Livingston of Boston in April 1916 while claiming to be single, was taken into custody at Metropolitan Park station in Revere after Raymond identified her on the boulevard.
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War perils warned by Rabbi at Temple Israel sermon
Rabbi Harry Levi warned that the nation risks losing democracy due to wartime pressures. In a sermon on The War for Democracy at Temple Israel he cautioned against autocratic methods and new censorship and espionage bills eroding press and speech freedoms.
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Warning to Housewives: Inspect Servants' References
New York April 29 thousands of dollars in money jewelry clothes and valuables are stolen from American housewives yearly because they fail to check servants references says a burglary department statement. Letters of recommendation should not be trusted as dishonest servants forge letters and use fictitious letter heads and temporary addresses.
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East Boston Boy At Play Fires Revolver Wounds Friend
William Clements a 14 year old of 343 Maverick street East Boston accidentally shot 11 year old Herbert Fay of 7 Jeffries street while playing with a revolver yesterday afternoon. Fay was struck in the left breast above the heart and is in serious condition at the Fast Boston Relief Hospital.
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Pastor Burrows Resigns From Imanuel Baptist Church
The Rev. Arthur S. Burrows of Imanuel Baptist Church Cambridge announced his resignation after the morning service citing poor health. The congregation accepted the resignation at a later meeting, effective June 1.
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New Parochial School Dedicated in Roslindale
More than 5000 residents attended ceremonies in Roslindale as St. Francis Xavier parish dedicated its new school built by Father Cummins for Sacred Heart children and received state and national flags presented to the popular priest on Father Cummins Day.
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Veterans Parade Honors Father Cummins at Roslindale School
Governor McCall and Boston leaders joined Spanish war veterans and G. A. R. members in a ceremony at Roslindale to dedicate a new school. Flags presented by children and veterans, including Captain Rotch and Commander Gilman, symbolized patriotism. Father Cummins praised the flags as emblems of justice and homeland as the crowd heard a sermon from Rev. Supple and speeches recalling Montauk Point.
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Church Exercises Honor John F. Fitzgerald and Laura A. C. Hughes
Father Cummins praised John F. Fitzgerald as the sole Democratic Congressman in New England for bringing order from chaos and alleviating suffering. He also honored Dr. Laura A. C. Hughes and a Lewiston hospital ship survivor from his parish as part of the service ending with the benediction of the blessed sacrament.
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Illness Forces Galli Curci to Cancel Boston Recital
More than 3000 fans were left disappointed when soprano Mme Galli Curci announced she could not sing. She arrived in Boston by Saturday morning with a cold that had already caused prior cancellations. Local manager Mr Mudgett checked on her at Copley Plaza at 11 am and found her barely able to speak.
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Democracies Pledge at Washington Tomb Visit
A multinational delegation paid homage at George Washingtons tomb in Mount Vernon. French and British representatives joined President Wilsons cabinet and Congress members in a solemn ceremony with tributes by M Viviani and Balfour.
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Orrine Drink Habit Cure Advertisement
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