No State Pay for Men in Draft Army
The article explains Massachusetts civil pay rules for soldiers, conscripts and dependents under Chapter 211 and Flynn amendments, detailing eligibility, funding, and the debate over conscripts receiving state pay while dependents may also qualify for aid. It notes public officials’ and lawyers’ positions and cites specific acts approved May 2, 1917.
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United States
State Aid and Pensions
Richard R. Flynn
Germany
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
State House
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
The
Massachusetts Military Service Loan
German Empire
President
War Department
Spain
Treasury
State Aid
Dr. Trues Elixir advertised as worm expeller for children
An advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller for children showing signs of worms and stomach distress. It cites a testimonial from Mrs Ida Gagnon of Manchester NH and lists price points 35e 50c and 1.00 with mailing address Auburn Maine for more information.
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Dr. True
Ida Gagnon
Manchester
N. H
Auburn
Maine
Cambridge Draft Tests Two Athletes Empty Exemption Claims
Cambridge began draft examinations with two athletes a pugilist and a marathon runner both passed all tests and declared they would not file exemption claims Lester F Barrett of 267 Main street former bantamweight champion of Boston appeared before Medical Examiner George E Sherman District 2 and stated I do not claim exemption I am delighted to get by.
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Cambridge
George E. Sherman
District 2
Lester F. Barrett
Main Street
Boston
Drawing at State House to fix military enrolment irregularities
Governor McCall and Charles F. Gettemy lead a drawing at the State House to correct errors in the military enrolment system. The effort aims to remove duplicate and missing registration numbers and ensure cards reach division heads on time. Examples include Langdon and Coe, both with Yokohama ties, plus 20 Gloucester fishermen.
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McCall
Charles F. Gettemy
Washington
William Russell Langdon
Yokohama
Japan
Kersey Fell Coe
Standard Oil Company
Langdon
Smyrna
Turkey
River Place
Dedham
Coe
Ashland Street
Medford
Gloucester
Manchester selects first draft army candidate Frank McAllister
Thirty men were examined as Manchester begins selecting the first draft army. Frank McAllister of Central Street, a former local high school athlete now in telephone installation, was accepted after 30 ahead of him were rejected. Aliens and unfit individuals created a large surplus. 150 more are to be called next week as districts 1 and 8 proceed.
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Manchester
N. H
Frank McAllister
Central Street
Local Exchange
McAllister
Record Heat Wave Ends Soon Amid Fatal Toll
Boston records the highest August heat with 15 deaths and 59 hospitalizations as forecasters warn of possible showers and cooler air. Officials close City Hall early and keep Castle Island open all night to aid families. other agencies limit work amid the worst day of the spell.
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Boston
Weather Bureau
Smith
New England
Greater
Weather Bureau Observatory
Greater Boston
Thomas Barney
Company C
First Artillery Regiment
Constitutional Convention
State House
Capitol
Curley
Back Bay
Camp McGinniss
Framingham
Massachusetts ‘Fighting Ninth
United States Army
Thunderstorms Bring Relief and Damage to Lawrence
A series of severe thunder showers struck Lawrence causing uprooted trees and damaged poles, with one pole falling at Essex Street and Broadway. Riverside Park suffered fence damage and a flag pole was struck near the park. The Immaculate Conception Church steeple was hit and several homes reported minor damage. heat relief followed the storms.
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Lawrence
Ball Park
Essex Street
Broadway
Riverside Park
Eastern Association
Immaculate Conception Church
Keeping Baby Cool and Plant Juice Promotions
A reader proposes cooling a room with ice and a fan for infants and patients. The text also touts Plant Juice a herbal stomach remedy with a testimonial from Charles L. Moulton about improved digestion, sleep, and vitality after use, advertised by The Plant Juice Man at Houghton & Dutton Drug Department.
Violent Storm Blackouts Newburyport Residents React
A severe afternoon storm knocked out electric lights and telephones across Newburyport while streetcar traffic stopped. Lightning struck a Merrimack Street barn killing a horse and causing about 1200 dollars in damage. another strike on Woodland Street damaged a two family house and injured two residents.
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Newburyport
Merrimack Street
Woodland Street
Fire damages Big Block on Market Square and other sites
Lightning and fire caused extensive damage. A Marlboro Street house was damaged. Plum Island saw a Bijou cottage struck, seriously shocking two occupants Miss Lilian Davis and W. H. Safford.
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Market Square
Marlboro Stret
Plum Island
Lilian Davis
W. H. Safford
Restaurant Man Dies After Heat Strike In Hingham
Louis Lindfoss a longtime hat dealer on Washington Street and later a restaurant operator on Avery Street died after suffering heat illness yesterday. He was found near his Back River Beach cottage by the Weymouth River and rushed to Mrs Susie L Drake's private hospital in Hingham Centre where he passed away at 5 30 pm.
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S. Paulstrom
Quincy House
Relief Hospital
Frances Street
Dwight Street
South End
William Downey
Union Park Street
Boston Elevated Railroad
East First Street
South Boston
Mallody
Carney Hospital
Tom Nylan
West
John Teahan
Kingston Street
Charlestown
Patrick Hughes
Everett L. Gardner
Beach Street
Everett
New England Gas and Coke Company
Charles Good
Louis Lindfoss
Hingham
Edward Burke
Parker Street
Roxbury
A. J. Houghton Brewery
Station
Hallick Streets
Collins
Galvin
Dundee Street
Richardson
Michael F. Hogan
Vesta Road
Dorchester
Malcolm MacLean
Albion Street
Malden
Haymarket Relief Hospital
Sullivan Square Park
Patrick Collins
Old Heath Street
City Hospital
Dennis Shea
Cassie McColgin
Young’s Hotel
Washington Street
Avery Street
Back River
Weymouth
Susie L. Drake
Hingham Centre
Butler's Reduces Workload Amid Heat Relief
During a heat spell, Butler's released half the employees at noon Tuesday and the other half on Wednesday. The store closed at 4 30 p m Wednesday and 3 p m Thursday. No employee worked for stock taking or other duties on the three exemption days. The relief was absolute and complete.
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Butler's
Advt
Charlestown Man Says It Did Him a World of Good
A Charlestown resident reports a tonic claim that detoxifies the stomach liver and kidneys, cleansing the system of poisonous matter. He describes benefits such as improved digestion and energy, urging others to try the remedy.
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Charles L. Moulton
Mount Vernon Street
Charlestown
Company B
11Th Mass
Mr. Moulton
Houghton & Dutton
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Ames W. Gerard
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