Catholic Truth Guild Wagon Displays Quotations on the Common
A Catholic Truth Guild wagon on the Common showcased Cardinal O Connell’s fierce claim for faith and right. A second quotation attributed to W Washington warned against morality without religious principles. The wagon sold The Catholic Religion and offered Socialism, the Nation of Fatherless Children to buyers, while Arthur B. Corbett led the speakers claiming full Church representation.
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Jesus
Cardinal O'Connell
Catholic Truth Guild
W Washington
Arthur B. Corbett
Man Fractures Jaw Refasing Flag on Motor Boat
Albert N. Hardy aged 34 of 79 Walworth Street Roslindale struck his jaw on a bridge while refastening an American flag on a motor boat. He was on a pleasure trip with friends in his brother’s boat when injured yesterday afternoon.
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Albert N. Hardy
Walworth Street
Roslindale
Mr.Hardy
Dow Narrowly Escapes in Auto Overturn in Haverhill
James K. Dow of Lawrence narrowly escaped death when his car skidded and overturned on Bridge street in Haverhill. Dow his mother and two sisters were thrown to one side of the road and just escaped being pinned under the machine.
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Haverhill
James K. Dow
Lawrence
Dow
Bridge Street
National Surgical Dressings Committee Joins Red Cross
The National Surgical Dressings Committee with 25 000 workers in the United States and a France based administrative branch becomes an auxiliary of the American Red Cross. It will keep forward dressing supplies to abroad hospitals and retain its officials. Since the war began it has sent Europe over 16 million dressings. Chairman Davison said more similar coop arrangements may be announced soon.
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Washington
National
United States
France
American Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
Davison
War Council
Military funeral for student flier Charles Fleischmann
Bay Shore New York August 6 A military funeral was held at noon for Charles Fleischmann a Navy Flying Corps student aviator killed Thursday night when the hydroaeroplane he and George Henry Witts occupied collapsed Parents Mr and Mrs Julius L Fleischmann Cincinnati and fiancée Miss Florence McGregor Sheldon Brooklyn attended Witts funeral was held today but without military features as he was not in the Flying Corps
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Flying Corps
Commercial Club Plans Big Show Friday Night
The Commercial Club promotes another big show with sizzler fights. Tommy Robson of Malden faces Albert Badoud, the French champion, in the final after three previous decisions and a draw. Semifinal pits Dan McCormack of East Boston against Shaver O'Brien of South Boston.
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Tommy Robson
Malden
Albert Badoud
Dan McCormack
East Boston
Shaver O’brien
South Boston
East Boston Lodger Dies by His Own Hand
Sigrid Carlson aged two, a lodger at 512 Sumner Street East Boston, fired three revolver shots into his breast yesterday behind his home, resulting in death by his own action.
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Sigrid Carlson
Sumner Street
Boston
Border Goat Carranza Serves Camp Police Mascot
Carranza the black and white goat serves as camp mascot for H Company of the Dandy Fifth at Tin Hill Somerville after aiding cleanup at Las Cruces and keeping watch over the mess tent. The National Association of Railway Commissioners plans its 29th annual Washington convention October 16, focusing on Federal railroad control for military and industrial needs.
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Carranza
H Company
Tin Hill
Somerville
Las Cruces
N. M
Mystic River
Henry Healy
United States
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Washington
National Guard
Railroad Commission Members to Meet
New York Aug. 5 A call has been sent to members of all public service utility and railroad commissions to attend a joint gathering outlining cooperation and policy alignment across agencies.
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Railroad Commission
New York
Public Service
Von Valdow Considered German Food Regulator Head
Copenhagen reports Herr von Valdow the high bailiff of Pomerania is named successor to Adolph von Batock as president of the German Food Regulation Board. The Tages Zeitung notes Count von Reventlow attacks Dr. Richard von Kuhlmann who is named as a successor to Dr. Alfred Zammermann as head of the foreign office.
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Copenhagen
Herr von Valdow
Pomerania
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
Adolph von Batock
German Food Regulation Board
Tages Zeitung
Count von Reventlow
Richard von Kuhlmann
Alfred Zammermann
Foreign Office
von Kuhllmann
von Bethmann-Hollweg
FTC urged to set temporary coal price cap in Chicago
The Federal Trade Commission is urged by the Utilities Bureau to establish within ten days a temporary maximum coal price. The memorial claims current prices are exorbitant and warn of a public calamity this winter unless action is taken. It asks for a just price and protection of existing contracts after accounting for higher labor and supply costs.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Utilities Bureau
Mine Death Toll Rises to 31 at West Kentucky Mine
Clay Kentucky August 5 The death list from yesterdays explosion in the South entry of No 7 mine of the West Kentucky Coal Company reached 31 by tonight Charles S Richardson vice president and general manager said Twenty four bodies were removed yesterday and one more today Six of the injured who died yesterday are added to the count leaving 15 to 20 men still in the mine with little hope of rescue
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Clay
West Kentucky Coal Company
Charles S. Richardson
Ager
Richardson
South End Girls at War Gardens Gain Farm Experience
Boston as part of war effort sees 21 girls arrive at the Winning Farm in Lexington under South End House direction for a 12 day stay. They work in gardens and can vegetables for future use at Winnine Farm and Nellie Frank Hill Camp on the Shawsheen River in Bedford.
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Boston
Winning Farm
Lexington
Nellie Frank Hill
Shawsheen River
Bedford
Winnine Farm
South End House
North End children enjoy a playful day on the Common
Children toured the Common yesterday climbing lamp poles and uprooting Keep Off the Grass signs. They swam at Frog Pond and paraded with the uprooted signs. Families lounged on the hillside by the bandstand while listening to music and visiting the recruiting headquarters cannon.
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North End
Lieutenant Lyons Explains Resignation During War
In a letter to the Post Michael J Lyons explains he did not quit and that he submitted a resignation to Colonel Logan on January 1 1917 while peace prevailed He states he offered to continue service and clarifies his wartime actions regarding his Ninth Regiment assignment.
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Boston
Logan
Michael J. Lyons
Opposing a Convict Army Letter to the Editor
A reader criticizes a proposal to use criminals in war, arguing it would raise crime, taint the military, and undermine enlistment. The writer cites Champ Clark on conscription and notes felons are barred from service, urging opponents to study cited references in Life magazine.
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Champ Clark
Sing Sing
How Farmers Can Get Loans From Federal Land Bank
A four page circular from the Federal Land Bank of Springfield explains loans from $100 to $10,000 secured by land and buildings. Covering Massachusetts to New York, the guide outlines steps to secure the loan and repay over 35 years with no foreclosure threat and a yearly cost of $6.04 per $100 borrowed.
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Federal Land Bank of
Springfield
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Jersey
New York
Stovall Praises U S Swiss Ties at Soldier Home
Pleasant A. Stovall United States Minister to Switzerland spoke at the opening of a new soldiers home in Solothurn praising cordial U S relations with Switzerland. He noted Americans funded two Swiss homes and affirmed lasting goodwill under President Wilson.
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Berne
Pleasant A. Stovall
United States
Switzerland
Solothurn
Stovall
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