Tech Man Leads Way Down Trail at Tabernacle
Paul Waitt Stevens, tech leader, rallied Harvard Wellesley Boston University and other colleges at Billy Sunday Tabernacle last night. Approximately 656 students pledged the evangelist's hand after a strong appeal for Christian soldiers.
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Rod” Stevens
Technology 17
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
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Harvard
Wellesley
Boston University
Simmons
Samson
French Take 500 Germans on Verdun Front
French troops north of Douaumont and between the Meuse and Woëvre Rivers broke a seven mile front, advancing about two miles into German lines. More than 7500 prisoners were taken and several heavy guns captured in the push.
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Teuton
Verdun
London
Douaumont
Meuse
Woevre
French Advance After Heavy Bombardment With Low Casualties
An intense bom bardment preceded a French advance that reported surprisingly few casualties. German positions were thoroughly demolished and suffered heavy losses in dead and wounded.
Gem robbery in Brookline shocks region
Police and private detectives search New England and New York for robbers who broke into a Brookline gem store. The incident prompts a wide manhunt as investigators pursue leads across multiple states.
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Brookline
New England
New York
Wilson Sends German Note to Allies Without Comment
President Wilson decides not to press Allies to accept Germany’s invitation and will not comment on the move. The cabinet debates the procedure and rules out any recommendation or approval of a peace step until terms are fully stated.
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Wilson
Germany
Great Snow Storm Paralyzes Coast Transit
Boston and the northern Atlantic coast felt the first real winter storm of the season yesterday. A 30 mile per hour wind drove snow into blizzard like conditions crippling trains trolleys and shipping and making streets nearly impassable while hampering telegraph and telephone services.
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Boston
Atlantic Seaboard
Wilson to Send Central Powers Peace Notes as Mediator
President Wilson will forward the Central Powers peace notes to the Entente as intermediary without offering mediation himself. He has not decided on independent action for peace but remains ready to assist in uniting the belligerents.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Fire Threat Hits Seaside Inn Nantasket
A fire in an old mattress outside Seaside Inn Nantasket threatened destruction last night. Hull fire department rushed three miles in nine minutes through heavy snow and limited damage to about $400. Due to danger and high wind two alarms were sounded.
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Seaside Inn
Nantasket
Hull
Stormy Start Yields Fatal Accident and Cold Snap
The storm continued into this morning as the Weather Bureau forecast a cessation of snowfall and a sharp cold snap. One fatal accident was reported. Catherine Denning, a 2 year old girl, is identified as the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Denning of 100. Continued on Page 9 Third Column.
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Weather Bureau
Catherine Denning
Moon Light All Vehicles Tonight
Weather and time note shows moonlight overnight with dawn around 7 07 and sunrise at 3 42. Sun rises in the morning with morning light affecting traffic and visibility for all vehicles.
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Ais
Tonis
Anniversaries and World War I Coastal Raid References
Notices recall actress Lillian Russell born in 1861 and summarize 1914 German raids on the English coast hitting Scarborough Hartlepool and Whitby with brief historical noting.
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Lillian Russell
English
Scarboro
Hartlepool
Whitby
Weather forecast for Boston and New England regions
Forecast for Boston and vicinity shows clearing Saturday morning with falling temperatures and diminishing winds. Southern New England expects snow Saturday morning then partly cloudy and colder with Sunday fair. Northern New England anticipates snow Saturday, colder conditions in eastern Maine, and Sunday fair.
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Boston
Washington
New England
Maine
Temperature Report From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperature was recorded at Thompson's Spa with an average of 25 degrees. The data shows a range around 18 to 24 degrees and notes a one year ago yesterday average of 26 degrees.
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Thompson's Spa
Course to be pursued revealed after Presidential address
The page notes that the course to be pursued was announced tonight following the President's address, with further details continued on Page 4 First Column.
British peace vision from Henderson pledges just lasting terms
Arthur Henderson, a Labour member of the British war council, states that the nation will accept peace now if it is just and permanent. He urges future guarantees and full reparations for Belgium, France, Serbia, and Poland, plus proof of Germany’s good intentions before lasting peace.
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Belgium
France
Serbia
Poland
Germany
Arthur Henderson
British War Council
Duma Rejects German Peace Proposals
Petrograd dispatch reports the Duma unanimously voted against accepting the German peace proposals after a strong speech by the foreign minister. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions as World War I news circulates from London with Reuters attribution.
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London
Reuter
Petrograd
Duma
Public bequests in will of Mrs Cohen in Boston
In the Suffolk probate filing the late Mrs Clara Cohen leaves $100 bequests to the Hebrew Ladies' Home for the Aged in Dorchester the Home for Destitute Jewish Children in Dorchester the Hebrew Ladies Aid Association in Boston and the Beth Israel Hospital in Roxbury The will is dated Sept 12 1916.
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Boston
Suffolk
Hebrew Ladies’ Home For
Queen Street
Dorchester
Hebrew Ladies Aid Association
Washington Street
Beth Israel Hospital
Townsend Street
Roxbury
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