War front updates from the Somme to Doiran
Berlin and Sofia officials report repeated British attacks repulsed between Thiepval and Pozieres while Guillemont remains under German control. Russian and Turkish actions in the Stokhod and Diarbakir regions show gains and defeats, with Doiran attacks failing for British and French forces.
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Somme
Berlin
Thiepva
Pozieres
Guillemont
Moldova
Bukowina
Sofia
Diarbekr
Lake van
Petrograd
Uchnn
Persia
Doiran
Boston and Maine Directors Conclude They Cannot Pay 13 Million
Creditor group files demand against the Boston and Maine railroad in U.S. Courts as directors agree at a meeting they cannot meet notes totaling 13 million dollars due August 31. The long-running dispute centers on debt and potential action to protect creditors.
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United States
Plan Defeated at Catholic Societies Convention
The 15th annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies in New York failed a plan to form a national women's section for social service modeled after the YWCA. A resolution opposing recognition of any Mexican government that lacks religious freedom was adopted after a spirited meeting. Francis E. Slattery and Mrs. Martha Moore Avery were among speakers at the session with Boston delegates in attendance.
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New York
Mexico
United States
National Social Service
Young Women’s Christian’ Association
Francis E. Slattery
Martha’ Moore Avery
Boston
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Catholics urged to vote unitedly for liberty and tolerance
James F Zipfel of St Louis declares at a mass meeting of the German Catholic Central Verein that Catholic voters should unite where it serves Catholic principles. He clarifies no religious party aim but a Catholic federation to foster liberty. Boston gains prominence with delegates named to national committees. A plan for a women’s section is rejected by Boston delegates, who push for a Catholic Federation led overall by women’s work.
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Central Verein
James F. Zipfef
St. Louis
United States
Boston
German Battleship Believed Sunk by British Sub E-23
London Aug 22 British official says a Nassau class battleship may have been sunk by submarine E-23. The sub, commanded by Lt Cmdr Robert R Turner, reported a torpedo strike on Saturday morning as the ship, escorted by five destroyers, returned to harbor in a damaged state.
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London
Robert R. Turner
North Sea
Baseball results from yesterday in the American and National Leagues
In the American League Cleveland defeated New York 3 to 0. Chicago beat Philadelphia 7 to 6. Detroit 1 over Washington 0. St Louis and 14 innings tied 2 to 2. In the National League Boston edged Lineinnists 1 to 0 in 5 innings. Louis beat New York 6 to 0. Brooklyn 0, Chicago 4. Philadelphia 6, Pittsburgh 2. first Pittsburgh 9, Philadelphia 7.
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Cleveland
York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Lineinnists
Louis
New York
Rooklyn
Ttsburg
Pittsburs
Meek
East Wind Saves Hub From Heat Wave
An unexpected east wind from the sea cooled Boston and stopped the heat wave. Eight people collapsed and two deaths were attributed to natural causes hastened by high humidity and heat.
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East Wind
New England
Boston
Temperature Fall After Ocean Breeze Inland
The article notes an east breeze strengthening by noon and a thermometer reading near the high heat of Monday. By noon a degree drop occurred at the weather bureau, and by 3 p.m. the mercury fell to 79 as ocean air moved inland. Humidity rose throughout the day.
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Weather Bureau
Today’s anniversaries and notes amid war declarations
Amelie Rives Chanter Troubetzkoy born 1863 noted as author. German war declaration by Japan in 1914 cited. A year ago today Zeebrugge suffered bombardment and great damage by an allied fleet.
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Amelie Rives Chanter
Troubetzkoy
Germany
Zeebrugge
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Fair and cooler days ahead with scattered showers in Northern New England. Western winds light. Southern New England remains generally fair with cooler wet portions Wednesday and east portions Thursday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Balkan Front Deepens as Romania Mobilizes for War
London reports a rapidly developing Bulgarian drive with 800000 Romanian troops mobilized for war. Greece faces acute conditions after Greek troops clash with Bulgarians in Macedonia, threatening Greece’s entry into the fighting. The Roumanian crisis in Bucharest signals likely alliance with the Allies.
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London
Macedonia
Balkan
Athens
Greece
Bulgarians push back wings on Saloniki front area
On the Saloniki front the Bulgarians drive back both wings of the allied line while the center near the Vardar Valley sees the Anglo French advance. The struggle involves soldiers from at least seven nations.
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Saloniki
Vardar Valley
Paris
Warn Against Massacres in Persia Text Urges Turkey
The American embassy in Constantinople was instructed by the State Department to urge the Turkish government to prevent massacres of Armenians in Persia. The note, issued in the name of humanity, aims to forewarn Turkey and avert a repeat of the Asia Minor tragedy.
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Washington
Constantinople
State Department
Porte
Persia
Turkey
Asia Minor
Italian Steamer Erix Destroyed and Dea Sunk
Lloyds shipping agency reports the Italian steamer Erix of 885 tons gross and the sailing vessel Dea of 167 tons gross were sunk. The incidents occurred off London with official confirmation published August 22.
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London
Erix
Dea
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Arktic relief trip returns with failure details
Jerome Allen of Maquoketa Iowa arrives in New York aboard the Hel rig Olav after joining the Hovey expedition to aid MacMillan. He reports the party failed in the attempt to reach Peary’s Crockerland, a destination later described as a mirage rather than land.
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New York
Jerome Allen
Maquoketa
Iowa
Hovey
Greenland Relief Expedition Stranded on Ice Ship
Dr E O Hovey led a relief expedition aboard the George B Cluett from New York in 1915. The ship froze near Cape York Greenland after a machinery failure. A 1300 mile dog sled trek to seek aid saw Hovey fall ill and return to the vessel. After two months the sled party reached a Danish settlement and a steamship was sent to Denmark to relieve those on board.
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E.O. Hovey
New York
George B. Cluett
American Museum of Natural History
Cape York
Greenland
Allen
Dr. Hovey
Mr. Allen
Hgedeeminde
Denmark
Tragic Disappearance of Mary Griffen Ends with Recovery
The body of 5 year old Mary Griffen, daughter of Mr and Mrs Griffen of 308 West Second Street South Boston, was found in the water off E street beach opposite Bullock street late last night after police were notified of her disappearance yesterday afternoon.
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Mary Griffen
Eight Presidents Meet at White House in Rail Strike Talks
Eight presidents of major rail systems, tasked to draft the railroads reply to President Wilson’s mediation appeal, hold a long conference at the White House. After a brief meeting with Wilson, Hale Holden, R. S. Lovett, and Daniel Willard declined to discuss specifics, saying they expect another rescheduled session.
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Washington
Wilson
Hale Holden
Burlington
R. S. Lovett
Union Pacific
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio
White House
Presidents Face Wilson Eight Hour Day Debate
Leaders of about sixty presidents debated Wilsons eight hour day proposal. They indicated a firm response could not be delayed much longer as the President urged full executive discussion before replying.
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Wilson
Teutonic Allies Promise No Entry to Kavala Drama Seres
London reports written assurances from Germany and Bulgaria that troops will not enter Kavala Drama or Seres in eastern Macedonia. Kavala seaport and inland towns Drama and Seres are key locations ceded to Greece after the Balkan wars as fighting continues in the region between Entente and Central Powers forces.
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Athens
London
Greece
Kavala
Drama
Seres
Macedonia
Aegean
Struma
Somerville Real Estate Man Sued for 15000 in Love Suit
Charles Adams of 117 Highland Avenue Somerville a 75 year old real estate man is sued for 15000 by Isaac Bowering of Swain's Pond Melrose for alleged alienation of Mrs Bowering's affections. Adams denied the charges to a Post reporter last night.
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Charles Adams
Highland Avenue
Somerville
Isaac Bowering
Swain
Adams Alleges Intrusion Over Mortgage Talk at Bowering Home
Boston man Mr. Adams claims on July 27 a private detective and Mr. Bowering burst into the Bowerings’ room while he spoke with Mrs. Bowering. He says he was there to discuss a mortgage payment, not personal matters. A dictograph overheard discussion is to be used by his attorney, Robert A. Archibald of Devonshire Street.
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Mr. Adams
Bowerings
Bowering
Boston and Maine faces receivership after creditors push action
The Boston and Maine railroad moved toward receivership when a note-holding creditor filed in U S District Court. Directors, after a long session with federal trustees, said it was inadvisable to renew notes due August 31 totaling over 13 million dollars. The move is viewed as involuntary but amicable, with one minority stockholder calling it a stiff bluff.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
United States District Court
Boston & Maine
Boston & Maine to file answer to receivership petition
President James H. Hustis said in an official statement after the directors meeting the railroad will answer the receivership petition in due time. The answer will probably be filed within a week.
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James H. Hustis
Boston & Maine
Union's Right to Penalize in Doubt
Judge Fox has not yet decided whether the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's Union local No. 17 may fine or penalize six members who refused to quit work at the Ww. A. Snow Iron Works on the west wing of the State House when ordered from union.
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Housesmiths’ and Bridgemen’s Union Local No. 17
Ww. A. Snow Iron Works
State House
Fox
Boston and Maine System Mileage and Leased Roads List
Rail network list shows miles operated by the Boston and Maine system and leased roads, including names like Concord & Portsmouth R R, Nashua & Acton R R, Manchester & Lawrence R R, and Vermont & Massachusetts R R. Totals include owned, leased main and branch lines, with trackage rights and street railways in Portsmouth and Concord areas.
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Boston
Lowell
Ereereeweeee Capital Stock
Nashua & Lowell
Eseseee
Stony Brook
Concord
Portsmouth
Suncook Valley
Pemigewasset Valley
Lowell & Andover
Manchester
Lawrence
Kennebunk
Kennebunkport
P. c
Fitchburg
Vermont
Massachusetts
Troy
Bennington
Connecticut
Passumpsic
Massawippi Valley
MAINE
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
Lowell & Andover R
Manchester & Lawrence
R. Hh
Kennebunk & Kennebunkport
Boston & Lowell R. R
Nashua & Lowell R. R
Stony Brook R
Wea
Peterboro
Horn Pond
Montreal
Nashua
Hillsboro
R. RA
Pitchburg
Isc Os
Connecticut River
Passumpsicki
O.e.eneseee
Portsmouth Electric
Concord & Manchester
Concord & Montreal R. RK
Boy Drowns After Dive At Fenwick Street Hole
Five local boys tried to save 9 year old Frank Ambler of Roberts Street Malden after he dived into the boat house hole at Fenwick Street North Revere and failed to surface. His body was recovered and identified by his mother at North Grove Street morgue. police said the head may have struck a stone.
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Yesterda
Frank Fr. Ambler
Agnes Ambler
Roberts Street
Malden
Fenwick Street
North Revere
Ambler
North Grove Street Mortuary
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Concord & Montreal Railroad
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