Joffre Becomes Immortal in French Academy Honor
Marshal Joffre, famed for the Marne victory, was inducted into France's Academy before crowds in Paris. President Wilson attended as a guest, with cheers for Wilson and Poincare along the route. Richepin delivered the oration as Joffre, in marshal’s dress, honored the Poilu saying it is not I but the Poilu. A blind soldier saluted amid the standing ovation by the President and Mrs. Wilson.
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Paris
Marshal Joffre
France
Marne
Wilson
Poincare
Uni
Jean Richepin
President Wilson
United States
M. Richepin
Ball Not Connected With F. G. Roberts & Co
Ralph L. Ball of 12 Prentice street Waltham was arrested Wednesday charged with stealing a $500 Fourth Liberty Loan bond and is not connected with F G Roberts Co though previously identified as such He had trade dealings with the firm but no official ties exist.
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Ralph L. Ball
Prentice Street
Waltham
F. G. Roberts & Co
American destroyers avenge Britannia loss in Gibraltar strait
American destroyers reportedly destroyed three of the five submarines attacking the Britannia convoy. The Britannia was sunk near the Straits of Gibraltar on November 9, with the Black Arrow aiding in the engagement. Market notes discuss venison demand and Christmas poultry prices, with forecasts for turkey, chicken, ducks, geese and cranberries at Faneuil Market.
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Boston
Faneuil Hall Market
Mary Folen
Gertrude Calder
New York
Straits of Gibraltar
Faneuil
Turkey
American Officers Recount Submarine Attack Off African Coast
The transport Black Hawk, formerly German, arrived from Gibraltar with eight American officers and 115 enlisted men. An officer described sighting five submarines near Tangiers, the Britannia being torpedoed and sunk while British and American ships fought back. Casualties were heavy, with many bodies found ashore and a later admiralty notice stating 39 officers and 673 sailors were saved.
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Black Hawk
Gibraltar
Tangiers
SOS
Britannia
Germans in New Appeal to Wilson From Stockholm Note
The German government appeals to President Wilson through the Swedish foreign office, warning that without improved food in Germany there is a danger of serious social disturbances. The message was handed to American Minister Morris.
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Stockholm
Morris
Wilson
Germany
George Will Pay Alimony in Divorce Libel Case
Mrs Lucretia H George filed a divorce libel against Henry W George and sought alimony. An agreement with Major Thomas Walsh and Judge G W Stearns set alimony at eight dollars weekly during the pendency of the case. The couple married at Northampton on April 25, 1911. no children are involved.
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Lucretia H. George
Thomas Walsh
G. W. Stearns
Henry W. George
Chase
Equity
Suffolk Superior Court
George
Manchester
N. H
Northampton
Keep Lassies Ever On Jump at Salvation Army Basket Event
Mayor Peters will distribute thousands of Christmas baskets at the Social Centre Roxbury 87 Vernon Street on Tuesday afternoon starting at 3 o'clock. Colonel Gifford plans to aid the very poorest and ensure every needy family connected with the Salvation Army is provided for. Visitors to poorer areas work tirelessly visiting homes that have asked aid and leaving basket tickets where they will help most. Many coal orders are left with shut-ins and crippled as demand on the charity grows.
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Peters
Salvation Army
Vernon Street
Roxbury
Gifford
Taking of the Army This Year Costs Plenty
Urgent fund appeal notes that the army’s needs are high this year with the cost of supplies and gifts rising. Citizens urged to contribute as funds are in critical short supply.
Salvation Army receives $117.27 donation from Rear Admiral Wood
A Salvation Army headquarters pledge shows a check for $117.27 sent to support the charity. The donation is attributed to Rear Admiral Wood, with acknowledgment of the contribution sent to the East Brookline street office.
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Salvation Army
East Brookline Street
Army
Admiral Wood
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Joffre
Victor of
Sister
Sweethart
Liggett’s
Comfort
Liggett
Kodaks
Eveready
Ingersoll
Wasvry Araev
Gillette
Gem
Autostrop
Sterno
Boston South
Cambridge
Rexall Stores
Brookline
Allston
Boyle Bros
Washington St
Edwards
Winter Street
Reilty’s
Washington Street
Bution
First Naval District
Hingham Seil
New England
Shreve, Crump and Low Company
Tremont Street
Massachusetts
8. C
Peerless Union
Peerless Knitting Mills Co
Mattapan, Mass
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