Cork sailor Patrick McCarthy survives war’s perils at sea
Gun Captain Patrick McCarthy of Parish Barryrow County Cork recalls steering clear of torpedoes and sinking battleships during the Dardanelles campaign. He and a fellow stoker saved lives as Ocean Triumph Majestic sank, earning him a medal for saving Driscoll and other crew during chaotic, deadly battles.
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Patrick McCarthy
Parish Barryrow
County Cork
Ireland
Edward McCarthy
West Sixth Street
South Boston
McCarthy
Dardanelles
Ocean
Triumph
Majestic
Driscoll
Quincey Driver Slays Pedestrian Then Flees
William H. Conway, a Fore River Ship Building employee and father of five, died after being struck by a fast car on West Squantum street Quincy. Two companions shouted warnings but the car sped away toward Magnolia Avenue, its rear lights reportedly out. Conway, riding on an electric express wagon driven by Michael Parker, tripped and fell. the auto ran him down and disappeared into the rain and darkness.
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William H. Conway
Fore River Ship Building Company
West Squantum Street
Quincy
Conway
Magnolia Avenue
Milton
Joseph Foley
Michael Parker
Water Street
Neponset
Electric
Bay State Street Railway Company
Berry’s Corner
West Quincy
Foley
Parker
Adriatic Sails With Great War Cargo
The White Star Line steamship Adriatic sailed from New York for Liverpool carrying a full cargo of about 18 000 tons, much of it war material and munitions. The deck and lower promenade deck held numerous automotive cases.
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Adriatic
New York
White Star Line
Liverpool
New Vow in Britain on Prayer Day
Britain observes a prayer day with public meetings across the country declaring belief in their just cause and firm determination to seek victory without wavering until success. Participants in cities towns and colonies unite in appeals to the all wise Ruler of the universe to aid their effort.
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Britain
London
United Kingdom
London Allied Leaders Meet to Endure War Resolve
At the London Opera House a principal meeting gathered Princess Victoria and royal family members along with ambassadors and ministers from allied nations. Arthur J. Balfour and Sir Robert Borden addressed the assembly as Andrew Bonar Law and Sam Hughes spoke to Canadians at Folkestone. Messages from France and Russia were read as Balfour moved a resolution pledging to continue the war to a victorious end in defense of liberty and justice.
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England
London Opera House
Princess Victoria
Arthur J. Balfour
Admiralty
Robert L. Borden
Marquis of Crewe
Folkestone
Andrew Bonar Law
Sam Hughes
Shorncliffe
London
France
Russia
British Empire
Balfour
Robert Borden
Road Roller Kills Man in Dorchester Accident
Patrick J. O'Toole aged 47 of 47 Mosely Street Dorchester died at City Hospital after a steam roller ran wild on Dracut Street while he and Gilbert Perquin the engineer were eating lunch on the machine. The roller began down a hill crashed through a fence and struck a house wall. O'Toole was thrown and crushed in the wreckage.
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Patrick J. O’toole
Mosely Street
Dorchester
City Hospital
Dracut Street
Pelquin
O’toole
Ashmont
Canada Heads to War As Britain Mobilizes For Battle
The speaker praised Britain's war effort saying 160000 troops were only a start and British casualties already exceeded that figure. He insisted Canada would match the resolve, mobilize if needed, and support the maritime and military aims. The Canadian premier pledged unwavering determination to contribute, and the resolution passed by acclamation.
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England
Ural Mountains
Bay of Biscay
Canada
Rain Cancels Western Tennis Matches at Lake Forest
Rain halted the Western tennis tournament at Lake Forest as officials defaulted Clarence Griffin of San Francisco in the singles. Griffin, who arrived after competing at Longwood, may still compete in doubles.
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Chicago
Lake Forest
Clarence Griffin
San Francisco
Longwood
ASK B. & M. FOR WAGE INCREASE
The Railroad Workers' Union with 1200 members plans wage and condition demands before the Boston & Maine railroad. General Manager Pollock and Superintendent Wiggin stated they could not meet the original demands after a strike vote and negotiations ended. The union remains a small independent body within the 250,000-employee railroad system.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Railroad Workers’ Union
B. R. Pollock
C. H. Wiggin
Boston & Maine
American Federation of Labor
Faithful Allies On The Fir ing Line Pictured In Post
The Sunday Post presents a pictorial section highlighting loyal animals serving on the firing line with a vivid display of their steadfast roles and courage in wartime.
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Sunday Post
More Troops Sent to Border Amid Mexican Tensions
Washington reports show War and Navy departments mobilizing for potential intervention in Mexico. General Scott orders a Fifth Field Artillery battery from Fort Sill to El Paso at the State Department’s request, while Lansing denies full knowledge of the move. Vasquez Tagle, Mexico’s former justice minister, is repeatedly cited during the turmoil.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
War and Navy Departments
Scott
Fifth Field Artillery
Fort Sill
Okla
el Paso
Texas
War Department
State Department
Lansing
Plans For Tomorrow's State Department Conference On Mexico
Secretary Lansing finalizes plans after speaking with President Wilson by phone. The talks cover proposals for six Latin American diplomats to help end Mexico's civil war and await details from Lansing. Officials warn that any Mexican assault could risk attack on the United States and plan for border defense and possible embargo enforcement.
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State Department
Lansing
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
United States
Mexico
Paul Fuller
Fuller
Nogales
Carranza
Calles
Funston
el Paso
Daniels
Asheville
N.C
Mexican rebels assault envoy convoy during flag desecration incident
Allan Mallory testified after being robbed near San Martin by Zapata followers while carrying diplomatic mail from Puebla to Mexico City. He described flag torn from his car, passports and credentials ripped, $3500 taken, and torture during a forced transport to Huejotzingo with seizure of fellow travelers and threats by a Zapata colonel.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Allan Mallory
Zapata
San Martin
Mex
Puebla
Carranzistas
Zapatistas
United States
Huejotzingo
Gallopin
Batres
Coloca
Endorsement Promotes Neal Treatment for Drug Habit
A former addict testifies that the Neal Institute can free users from addiction without pain. The notice promises no consultation charge and complete confidentiality. Address is 304 Newbury St Boston with the Back Bay 3970 telephone.
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Neal Institute
Newbury ST
Boston
Back Bay
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