Disruption Hits Militia Field Hospital No 2
Internal friction among officers and a hostile climate at Field Hospital No 2 led to near total disorganization. Captain Harold W Ayres left with two sergeants and 16 privates, Major George Osgood of Cohasset then took command and withdrew for unknown reasons, while Surgeon General Foster resigned abruptly worsening conditions.
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Field Hospital No. 2
Harold W. Ayres
George Osgood
Cohasset
Field Hospital
Foster
New York
Militia
Eight Ficia Hospital men claim unpaid wages after maneuvers
Complaint filed with the office of the adjutant general alleges eight Field Hospital members did not receive pay for drills and nine days labor. Major Ospood allegedly claimed funds were spent on company expenses while Captain Ayres cites unpleasant conditions in the Field Hospital prompting resignation.
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Adjutant General
Ficia Hospital
Ayres
Osgood
Adjutant-General’s Office
Dissatisfaction Reported in Local Field Hospital Unit
The Field Hospital, once trusted, faced decline due to politics and leadership issues. Inspections praised earlier prowess, but officers left amid claims of improper clerk placement and trivial dishonorable discharges. Troop pay for short service drew strong complaint as resignations loom.
Greatest year in trade on record
Washington August 7 The trade of the United States in the past fiscal year was greater than in any previous year. Figures show it reached 4 275 000 000 dollars and was 421 000 000 higher than last year’s record exports and imports. The balance in favor was 653 000 000. Exports exceeded 1912 by 261 500 000 while imports rose by 159 700 000.
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Washington
United States
League of American Municipalities Opens Convention in Winnipeg
The annual League of American Municipalities convention opened in Winnipeg with many delegates attending and J. J. Ryder of Omaha presiding. An elaborate entertainment program has been prepared for attendees.
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Winnipeg
Man
League of American Municipalities
J. J. Ryder
Omaha
Robbery at Sloan Mansion Strips Jewels in Hartford
Hartford detectives probe a professional burglary at Frederick H. Sloan’s Torraine Street residence. Thieves entered via a trellis window during a dinner party and fled after stealing valuable jewels. none of the silverware was taken and a small shoe print is the only clue.
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Hartford
Conn
Frederick H. Sloan
Hansel, Sloan & Co
Sloan
Torraine Street
Rhode Island
Boston
New York
Connecticut
Memorial Meeting Planned for John O Callaghan
Boston central branch of United Irish League arranged a September memorial for John O Callaghan longtime secretary of the national league. Patrick Egan of New York sent a letter expressing his pleasure to attend and calling it a patriotic duty to support the commemoration.
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Boston
United Irish League
John O'Callaghan
National League
Patrick Egan
New York
United Irish League Hails Death of John O Callaghan
Michael J. Jordan presided as Michael Maynes and committee report resolutions mourning John O Callaghan national secretary of the league. The Boston branch notes the great loss to the organization and the fund for his family reaches 5391 dollars with support from Montreal and local leaders.
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Michael J. Jordan
League
Michael Maynes
O'Callaghan
Boston
United Irish League of America
John O'Callaghan
O’callaghan
United Irish League of Boston
W. S. O'Connor
Montreal
Jordan
Naked “wild man” captured after long chase
Pittsburg patrolmen cornered and captured a naked man after a several mile chase through North Side suburbs and a woods battle on Spring Hill. The powerful foreigner, who had terrorized residents for days, was handed to Charities for a sanity examination.
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Pittsburg
North Side
Spring Hill
Phillip Mall
Department of Charities
Hotel stewards set 1914 15 meetings chosen
St Louis August 7 1914 National Hotel Stewards Association decides Boston will host the 1914 convention and San Francisco the 1915 meeting in session here last night.
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St. Louis
Boston
San Francisco
National Hotel Stewards’ Association
Mail Robbery Charge In Haverhill Post Office
Horace L. George, a night watchman at the Haverhill post office, was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Ruhl on charges of stealing from the mails. He was committed to East Cambridge jail by U S Commissioner Hayes in default of bail, pending a hearing next week.
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Horace L. George
Haverhill
United States
Ruhl
East Cambridge
Hayes
South Boston teen saves another child from drowning again
A fifteen year old boy from South Boston dived to rescue a child in danger of drowning for the second time this summer. The rescuer, Michael F. Griffin, displayed quick action and bravery in hazardous conditions.
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South Boston
Boy rescues younger boy after bay fall near The Bulkhead
In South Boston yesterday afternoon 15 year old Michael F. Griffin rescued 7 year old John Gannon who fell into the bay while trying to save a kitten near The Bulkhead. The incident ends with both boys safe and grateful for the quick action.
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Michael F. Griffin
South
Boston
John Gannon
Boy Treated After Drowning Rescue by Local Diver
The Gannon boy, taken to City Hospital, is on the dangerous list though doctors hope for recovery. Griffin, a skilled diver from 354 Second Street, rescued the unconscious child near Fifth Street in South Boston, carrying him to the gym and then to the hospital. He previously saved another child from the same water this summer. The Gannon boy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gannon.
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Gannon
City Hospital
John Gannon
Fifth Street
Boston
Griffin
D Street
Young Griffin
B. F. Griffin
Second Street
Mexico Peace Mission Faces Huerta Brink in Washington
President Wilson remains firm against intervention while Mr. Lind travels to Mexico to push peace talks. Huerta’s government appears hostile to Lind though officials hope for dialogue and restoration of peace. Possible options include recognizing the Constitutionalists if Huerta blocks talks, as Washington weighs its approach.
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United States
President and Senate weigh Mexican claims amid embargo stance
The article notes the U S stance on damages claims against the Huerta regime amid hostile diplomacy. It suggests Senate members doubt enforcement while trusting Constitutionalists to repay if arms embargo is lifted. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan await Lind’s Mexico City arrival and official Huerta posture before acting.
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Huerta
United States
Senate
Wilson
Bryan
Mr. Lind
Mexico City
Huerta Defies Washington Boosts Mexican Leader’s Prestige
In Mexico City President Huerta’s defiance strengthens his prestige among capital residents. Supporters praise his hard line toward Washington though some doubt the wisdom of his actions. The fate of John Lind, Wilson’s envoy, remains uncertain as to whether he will be expelled or ignored.
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Huerta
United States
Mr. Lind
Mexico
Washington
Lind
Mexico City
John Lind
Wilson
Republic
Vera Cruz
Washington Eyes Huerta Defiance and Lind Recall
Washington debates the stance toward Huerta as pressure builds over Mr. Lind. Conservative Mexicans expect Huerta to ignore Lind or keep him under watch, hindering any talks. If palace sentiment stays fixed, Lind will not meet Huerta or officials, regardless of residence in the capital.
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Washington
Huerta
Lina
Huérta
Grand Trunk Answers Suit in Suffolk Superior Court
The Southern New England railroad says it will proceed with the Grand Trunk extension through Massachusetts. It admits Marsch’s $1,500,000 suit but denies breach, citing contract terms allowing suspension and an order to Marsh to continue work. It argues no basis remains to continue as a defendant in the suit.
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Southern New England Railroad
Grand Trunk
Massachusetts
Suffolk Superior Court
William M. Hanson
John Marsch
Marsch
Palmer
Blackstone
Marsh
Dancer Freida Corey Sought on Municipal Court Warrant
Boston police issue a default warrant for Freida Corey known as LaBella Freida and Syrian Fannie for endangering pedestrians at a crowded crossing and failing to sound her horn. She is expected to appear in court within a few days.
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Freida Corey
LaBella Freida
Fannie
Boston
Ice man fined for short weight in Boston court
Archibald Spaulding of Veazie street Somerville was fined 15 dollars by Judge Parmenter in Municipal Court for giving short weight ice to a Back Bay customer. He delivered 131 pounds of ice when 200 pounds were ordered and paid for. He paid the fine and was released. Sealer Charles B. Wooley and the purchaser initiated the case.
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Archibald Spaulding
Veazie Street
Somerville
Back Bay
Parmenter
Spaulding
RE. L. White
Beacon Street
Sealer
Charles B. Wooley
Church worker accused of blackmail in Long Beach
Los Angeles Aug 7 An automobile dealer and church worker IF EB. Young of Long Beach is jailed as county grand jury probes a blackmail case. A defective letter in his writing machine is blamed for the arrest after Mrs. Kittie Bahrenburg, a church member, reported the tale to the district attorney.
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Los Angeles
Cal
EB. Young
Long Beach
Young
Kittie Bahrenburg
Tourney
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