Exemption Claims Publicized By Local Draft Boards
Washington ordered local boards to publish names of exemption claimants and reasons, and to disclose after each day’s exams those found fit for duty who seek exemptions. Boston Division 5 on Blossom Street reported every man passing the physical tests requested exemption. Belmont elimination left 18 qualified men all seeking exemption.
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Boston
Division 5
Blossom Street
Belmont
Order Directs Local Boards to Publicize Exemption Claims
The office of the Director of Enrolment received the order directing boards to widely publish all exemption claims. Last night few boards issued the exemption lists citing various reasons for the delays.
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Genemy
Exemption Lists Published on Page 4
Exemption lists are published in the newspaper, continuing from page 12 seventh column to page 4. The notice outlines names and categories exempt from certain duties and directs readers to verify listings in the specified pages.
Boston Couple Hurt in Crash at Dead Man's Curve
Mr and Mrs Albert Amnado of 640 Huntington Avenue Boston were injured when their car collided with Leon Garrigus of Waterbury at the Dead Man's Curve underpass between New Haven and Hartford. Garrigus and Mrs Amado were injured. Garrigus' car was demolished. Injuries not believed serious.
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Albert Amnado
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Leon Garrigus
Waterbury
North Haven
Hartford
Arnado
Garrigus
Amado
EXPECT CHINA IN WAR SOON
In Washington the State Department said opposing Chinese factions are not far apart and a compromise may be possible. Acting President Feng Kwo Chang approved the cabinet vote to declare war on Germany and Austria, with the declaration expected next week. Parliament has been dissolved and Chinese MPs meet in Canton amid threats of civil war. All parties reportedly favor war but differ over leadership and method.
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State Department
Feng Kwo-Chang
Germany
Austria
Li Huan Hung
Canton
China
America
Hearing Set on Washington Street Traffic Restrictions
A public hearing on making the street car traffic restrictions in Washington street between Essex and Franklin streets permanent will be held by the City Council on the evening of Sept. 6. The Council voted for the hearing at its session yesterday.
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Washington Street
Essex
Franklin Streets
Aliens May Volunteer as Soldiers in New National Army
Washington August 6 The national army’s ranks open to friendly aliens as volunteers. Provost Marshal General Crowder rules that aliens who waive nationality exemptions must be promptly accepted for service. Crowder telegrams Governors with directive.
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Washington
National Army
Crowder
Friendly aliens urged to enlist in U.S. military service
Reports say some believe friendly aliens who have not declared their intent to become citizens cannot join. The office clarifies voluntary enlistment rules during war are open to alien non-declarants, who are essentially volunteers. Local boards should facilitate their acceptance to help the country and reduce alien dissatisfaction.
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United States
National Army
Regular Army
Soldiers to vote in fall elections at camps
Provost Marshal General Crowder said American soldiers in cantonments National Guard mobilization centers or in France may vote in fall elections if states set up voting machinery at camps. No federal bar to guardsmen or drafted soldiers. obstacle is lack of state legislation. States decide voting qualifications. few may poll men in France this year without a campaign.
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National Army
National Guard
France
Crowder
Mrs. Bianca De Saulles Ill in Nassau Jail Cell
In Mineola New York on August 6 Bianca De Saulles remains seriously ill in Nassau county jail after fatally shooting her ex husband John L. De Saulles. Four doctors including two specialists and the jail physician began a lengthy examination as her counsel Henry Uterhart considers hospital treatment.
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Mineola
L. IL
Bianca de Saulles
Nassau County
John L. de Saulles
Fireman Falls Through Roof During Quincy Fire
A two story wooden building at Central avenue and Farrington street in Quincy caught fire around 10 30 pm. Fireman Matthew E Burns fell through a hole in the roof and landed on a chair in a bedroom suffering only bruises. John Hardy aged 18 assisting on the roof fell 25 feet to the ground and was taken to Quincy Hospital with bruises. Damages estimated at 1000 dollars. Fire started by spontaneous combustion in a closet.
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Farrington Street
Quincy
John Hardy
Fayette Street
Quincy Hospital
Matthew E. Burns
Union Street
Faxon Billings
Physicians withhold full report on examination tomorrow
Mr Uterhart says physicians will not issue a full report of their examination until tomorrow after a preliminary bedside consultation for Mrs De Saulles who, exhausted by the recent tragedy, slept late and remained in bed all day. They describe her as a very sick girl.
Wilson Brand Peace Feelers Spark Senate Clash
President warns Senator Lewis against empty peace overtures and says no time to discuss peace unless the moment is right. He vows decisive action when the time is ripe, signaling firm stance amid hopes for diplomacy.
President Urges Swift Action on Food Control and Revenue Measures
President Wilson conferred with Senator Lewis and urged rapid passage of the food control bill and war revenue measures. He indicated he does not want discussions of peace negotiations with Germany at this time and expects Congress to be ready to adjourn by the first of next month.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis
Germany
Day Off in Three Bill Is Passed
A City Council session features a bitter exchange led by Councillor Henry E. Hagan against the Russell Club of Boston firemen and fellow Councillors Storrow and Collins. The fire department wins a one day off in three schedule, to take effect February 1 1918, with the current plan continuing until then.
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Henry E. Hagan
Russell Club
Boston
Storrow and Collins
Councillor Hagan Attacks Faction Over One Day Off
Councillor Hagan criticized fellow councillors aligned with the affirmative side. Ballantyne Attridge McDonald Ford Wellington and Watson voted in favor while Storrow Hagan and Collins opposed the measure. The council debated the one day off in three plan for nearly three hours.
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Ballantyne
Attridge
McDonald
Ford
Wellington
Watson
Storrow
Collins
Woman's Car Hits Child in Hasty Escape
An unidentified woman struck four year old Rose Stillman near 685 Morton street yesterday afternoon. The child suffered a scalp wound and injuries to arms legs hands and body. The driver fled the scene but a strong description exists and police plan to arrest her.
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Rose Stillman
Morton Street
Phone Tie-Up Threatened Over Discrimination Case
A possible New England telephone strike threatens all lines if New England Telephone and Telegraph Company does not meet Local 202 demands. The union cites discrimination in job advancement, noting O A Demers was moved to traffic after two weeks training, bypassing long-time employee George S Drew.
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New England
Local 202
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
O. A. Demers
L. C. Whitcher
George S. Drew
Wilson May Name McCall
Governor McCall arrived in Washington to meet President Wilson and was asked about joining the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said he had no intimation of an appointment and declined to comment further. Rumors linked the Massachusetts governor to a New England seat on the reconstituted ICC.
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McCall
Wilson
Massachusetts
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
New England
Russia Orders Arrest of Leon Trotzky
The Petrograd ministry of justice has ordered the arrest of Leon Trotzky and M. Dunacharsky for their roles in last month’s uprising. Both are international Socialists and leaders in the Council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates.
Steamer Brings In Crews From Sunk Vessels
An Atlantic port reports that crews from seven ships, six sunk by German submarines near the Azores, were picked up by a French steamer and brought to the port on its Europe voyage.
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Atlantic
Azores Islands
Europe
Vessels Sunk by Submarines Off Flores Report
A list of ships sunk or abandoned after submarine attacks includes the Italian bark Ports 1353 tons last seen leaving Buenos Ayres, the Canadian schooner Wilhelmina Gertrude, and American four masted schooner John Twohy 1019 tons from Norfolk bound for Algiers. Norwegian steamer Ellen 38877 tons from Philadelphia to Marseilles, Hanseat 3350 tons from Italian port to Hampton Roads, Sorland 2472 tons Stockholm to France, and the British schooner Conqueror 160 tons abandoned after leaking off Flores. Captain Loth of Ellen and Captain Evensen of Hanseat credit Lieutenant Eyring's submarine. The sinking followed the same pattern: attack, crew ordered to lifeboats, mines or bombs set, vessels towed away, then submerged. The Ellen carried eleven locomotives for French railroads. two days or more lay ahead for crews to reach St Maria in the Azores. The Conqueror did not come under submarine fire.
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May
Wilhelmina Gertrude
John Twohy
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Wass
Algiers
J. B. Moorhouse
Ellen
Philadelphia
Marseilles
John Loth
Hanseat
Hampton Roads
Evensen
Sorland
Stockholm
France
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Conqueror
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Wilhelmina
Gertrude
Loth
St. Maria
Azores
Lothe
Fevensen
Eyring
Parade Sends Off K Company Fifth Regiment in Weymouth
More than 500 people gathered for a parade and patriotic demonstration in Fast Weymouth last evening. A Jackson Square drill highlighted the exercises as K Company members were given a hearty send-off.
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Fifth Regiment
President signals cautious path on peace and war
Senator Lewis relayed that the President will only pursue peace when genuine and consistent with American aims. He stressed the President will protect rights, press to finish the food and revenue bills, and call Congress into session only with truthful conditions.
Will Rename Mass Troops
With the National Guard disbanded and the last units entering federal service, Massachusetts troops will form the 26th division. Regiments may receive new official numbers while attempting to preserve historic names like Ninth, Second, and Fifth.
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National Guard
Massachusetts
Army
Druggist Shot by Bandit in South Boston Rob Morris Targeted
An armed robber entered a drug store at 127 West Broadway South Boston after 9 pm and fired at the proprietor Dr. Robert E. Morris of 503 East Broadway, striking him over the heart and escaping.
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Boston
Robert E. Morris
East Broadway
Gunman shot Morris in pharmacy during robbery attempt
Martin J. O Malley and two accomplices entered a West End pharmacy asking for change after a lemon and lime request. Morris, severely deaf, was wounded by a pistol shot as the gunman fled with three men pursued by Patrolman John V Troy. two accomplices escaped while O Malley was captured at Athens street station.
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O’malic
Malloy
Troy
Broadway
B Street
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