War Department Plans Vast Army in Reserve
War Department outlines a total draft of 687000 with National Guard units brought to 419,834 men and 13,093 officers and a 150000 man reserve nucleus. About 180,766 volunteers have joined the regular service since April 1, leaving around 2000 vacancies. roughly 725000 under arms ex navy and Marine Corps to be supplemented by 687000 drafted for a national army.
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Mayor faced with $10,000 house cash question
Boston Finance Commission presses Mayor James M. Curley for explanation of Francis Daly's oath testimony denying any payment from Daly Plumbing to fund Curley's residence. The commission notes no reply has been received since July and awaits Curley's response.
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Mobilization Rules Finalized for Selective Draft
Washington Aug 7 Pro vost Marshal General Crowder and aides work on final regulations to complete the organization of the selective draft war army and govern actual mobilization of men selected this week.
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Calling up men to form a new national army
The text discusses calling up men to form a new national army and later summoning reserves. It suggests classifying workers needed in harvests or other tasks into increments via local boards to meet emergencies without delaying army organization.
Knights of Columbus to Raise 3 Million War Fund
In Chicago the Knights of Columbus adopt a plan to raise a 3 million dollar war fund for recreational centers in army and navy camps, replacing the previously planned 1 million. The oversubscribed 1 million fund will be used for camps at 16 national cantonments, National Guard sites, and 30 plus expansion camps. The order also announces 171 chaplains in France as first lieutenants, with 200 additional chaplains supported by the group.
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Society Girl to Wed Lieutenant Roscoe T. Holt
Portland society circles announce the engagement of Miss Margaret Thurston Brynmawr graduate and heiress to Lieutenant Roscoe T. Holt Harvard 1903 officer in the Maine Naval Militia aboard the U S S Virginia Holt a former state senator and assistant United States attorney has a three day furlough and the wedding is set for August 17.
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Initiative and Referendum Amendment Advocated at Convention
Former Speaker Joseph Walker of Brookline urged an initiative and referendum amendment to the State constitution during a constitutional convention session. He warned the country risks becoming a plutocracy and called the reform part of a wider wave against the so called invisible government.
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Walker Opens Battle Over Initiative and Referendum Amendment
Mr Walker led off a series of addresses at the convention as the initiative and referendum amendment loomed as the major clash. He defended the majority report as pure and simple and warned the minority report lacked public demand. He linked persistent boss control in states to the need for reform and urged public vote for the measure. The convention debated and then recommitted a related bill on local commissions and laws to a State administration committee.
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Have you Indigestion
An advertisement notes indigestion causes distress and urges strengthening digestive organs with prompt doses of a remedy to improve stomach tone and function.
Braves and Pirates Postponed Again In Pittsburg Doubleheader
In Pittsburg on August 7 rain postponed Braves versus Pirates as teams plan to close the season with doubleheaders. A September 18 19 shift sets makeups while the Stallings group prepares for Cincinnati. Braves secure a right handed pitcher Scott under a conditional contract tied to military draft status.
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Arena Bouts Short Lived at Local Ring
Phinney Boyle of Lowell was stopped by Watsy Cline of New York after one minute of punishment in the main event at the Arena. Boyle rose then fell again and referee Larry Conley halted the bout. Joe Egan vs Marty Farrell ended in the second round after Farrell scored a decisive punch. Steve Travers knocked out Johnny Jones in the opener and Young Buckley outpointed Al Gerard in six rounds as eight and a half rounds of action wrapped a bill set for 86 rounds.
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Farrell
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Johnny Jones
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Athletics win slam 19 hits
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 8 to 1 as 19 hits fueled a strong offensive game. Witt led with four singles in five at bats, and Schalk's misplay in the seventh started a six-run rally. Faber, Danforth and Schauer traded blows on the mound in a one-sided affair at the plate.
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Reds Errors Help Giants Win 4 to 2
New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 2 as Reds errors aided the Giants. Demaree pitched well until the ninth when Benton finished the key rally. Burns, Kauff, and Fletcher produced the scoring hits for New York.
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New London Beats New Haven in Openers. Drops Second Game
In New London the home team won the opener 8 to 2 while losing the second game 8 to 0. Bunehed drove in runs in the first game and Weaver's hitting plus Rhonda's fielding highlighted the second. The New Haven pitcher collected a hit in all three trips. The scores:
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Brackett's 10th-inning homer lifts Bridgeport past Hartford 7 6
Hank Brackett hit a decisive home run in the 10th inning to give Bridgeport a 7 to 6 win over Hartford. Key plays included Grimes three-base hit and Brackett’s solo homer, with pitchers Lyons Ferguson and Kennedy shutting down the late rally.
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Keefe Suffers Loss as Lyons Ferguson Combine on 10th Inning
Keefe allows 10 hits and 5 runs through eight innings before Lyons and Ferguson shut down the late rally in extra frames. Umpire Waters presided as 2 hours 10 minutes elapsed.
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Timely Lawrence victory over Portland in nine innings
Lawrence won 8 to 3 over Portland as Durning allowed 8 runs in 9 innings while Press blanked the home club in most innings. Portland had more hits but poor defense and timely Portland errors aided Lawrence. key players included Hinchman Schrotber Daly Brannigan Burns and Brown with notable run support from Press and fielding backing.
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Worcester Beats Springfield With Late Errors In Slugfest
Worcester wins 3 to 2 after overcoming Springfield's early lead. Maloney and Mitchell key the offense with three Springfield hits in the fourth inning. Gardner and Canavan duel on the mound as Worcester plates runs late amid three Springfield errors.
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Farly Dreams Upsets Circuit Favorite in 2:12 Trot
Busy Lassie, deemed strong in the S. and S. stake for 2:12 trotters, was defeated by Early Dreams in the Grand Circuit event at Columbus. Early Dreams won two heats in 2:04 1 4 while Busy Lassie faded after an early fast first heat.
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