Schooner Emma McAdam Towed After Fog at Race Point
Off Provincetown in thick fog the two mast schooner Emma McAdam carrying lumber struck Race Point and leaked. Coast guard cutter Acushnet towed her to port then prepared to tow the disabled Georgietta Lawrence to Wellfleet. Weather off the Cape was unusually thick.
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Provincetown
Coast Guard
Acushnet
Emma McAdam
Race Point
McAdam
Wellfleet
Georgietta Lawrence
Cape
Ash and Match Tray of Prince Plate and Tray
A silver plate and crystal ash and match tray is described with a diameter of 414 inches and a clip holding a regulation box of safety matches priced at 125 dollars.
Four Million Federal Aid Set for Organized Militia
Washington reports a four million dollar federal appropriation to aid the organized militia. Two million covers supplies and ammunition with four hundred thousand reserved for emergencies. The balance is split among states by efficiency plans and congressional representation.
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Washington
Garrison
War Department
Allocation Shift Boosts State Armies in 1919 Funds
The 1919 distribution method counts auxiliary units twice or thrice to reflect actual strength. New York gains 47000, Massachusetts and Illinois 8900 each, Michigan and New Jersey 8000 each, Connecticut 6009, Georgia Pennsylvania Rhode Island 5000 each, Utah 4000, New Hampshire North Carolina Ohio Oregon 2000 each. Texas loses 14000, Maine down 6000, Vermont roughly unchanged.
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Field Artillery
Cavalry
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Michigan Ang
New Jersey
Connectic
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Utah
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Texas
Maine
Vermont
Mabel Adams Weds Earl Baird in Waltham Church
Miss Mabel W. Adams daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank D Adams of 81 Main street Waltham married Earl F. Baird of the same city last evening. Rev Charles Huntington D D pastor of the Waltham Congregational Church officiated.
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Mabel W. Adams
Frank D. Adams
Main Street
Waltham
Earl F. Baird
Charles Huntington
D. D
Waltham Congregational Church
Republican to Control News
National Security League leader claims the United States is unprepared and calls for broad citizen action to push Congress for defense. He cites government reports and urges cooperation of governors, engineers, economists, and veterans to build a stronger army and navy. He warns against foreign invasion and stresses liberty and progress.
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Duke
League
Conference of Governors
Boston
Worcester
Springfield
Southwest
Middle West
Association
Security League
United States
Congress
America
National Security League Hints Preparedness Plan
E Woodward Duke declared the federal government is obligated to protect the States and urged immediate action. The meeting at the Exchange Club discussed forming a preparedness branch in every city town and village nationwide.
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E. Woodward Duke
National Security League
Exchange Club
Western Lines Lose Petition on Freight Rate Hikes
The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected sweeping freight rate increases sought by Western territory carriers citing poor financial condition. The five to two decision approved only a small portion of the proposed rises, with estimated new revenue of 1.68 million and a total rejection of about 5.97 million. The hearings began after filings on December 15, 1914, with further applications pending on passenger rates and services.
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Washington
Western Territory
Interstate Commerce Commission
Daniels
Harlan
Inspector J. M. White Resigns After 42 Years Service
Taunton born Joseph M. White, long time Boston postal district inspector, resigns from the U S Post Office after 42 years. He will retire Aug 15, having joined the service in 1878 and held key roles in New England, Boston, and Bristol and Plymouth counties with final duties in Boston.
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Post Office
Joseph M. White
Postal Service
Inspector White
Taunton
Postmaster-General
Boston
Department
White
Old
New York and New England Railroad
Benjamin W. Harris
East Bridgewater
Boston and Cape Cod Railway
Wanamaker
New England
Florida
Congress
New York
Bristol
Plymouth
Joseph M. Whits
Boston Postal District
Burlesque Season Opens at Howard Atheneum
The American Belles burlesque act leads the season at the Howard Atheneum with an all pretty-girl cast. The management opens the box office today for advance ticket sales as the new season promises to be among the best in burlesque history.
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Howard Atheneum
Warner who embezzled nearly five hundred thousand dead
Lewis Warner former president of Hampshire County National Bank and treasurer of Hampshire Savings Bank died in Dickinson Hospital at 9 30 this morning of heart trouble. He served nine years in Charlestown State Prison and was released November 9 1908.
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Northampton
Aug
T. - Lewis Warner
Hmpshire County National Bank
Hampshire Savings Vani
Dickinson Hospital
Charlestown
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Charles J. Bellamy
Daily News Publishing Company
Richard Hooker
Sherman H. Bowles
Republican Company
Bellamy
Daily News Company
U. S
J.M. White
Howard
Warner
Queen Quality Shoes
C. F. Hovey Company
New England Seaport
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