Belgian protest over German requisitions threatens Belgian industry
The Belgian minister filed with the State Department a protest against German forces in Belgium seizing merchandise valued at 57 million francs. He warned the occupation measures violate The Hague conventions and would ruin Belgian industry, listing sums from Antwerp Ghent Charleroi Duffel and Marines and accusing spoliation of private property.
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Belgium
Antwerp
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Belgian Protest Over German Seizure Of Belgian Goods
The protest states the seizure violated the fourth Hague convention as goods were not for German army use. Items included cotton rubber tools canned goods and metal. The Belgian legation said the minister filed with the State Department protesting German requisition of private property without value notes.
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German Chancellor's Son Reported Not Wounded or Captured
Alexander J. Gutchkoff of the Russian Red Cross said an inquiry for the Spanish ambassador found the German chancellor's eldest son not among wounded in Russian hospitals. Earlier dispatches claimed a serious injury at Piotrkow and capture, but these reports were not confirmed.
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Paris
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New England
Ancient tablets describe creation in ancient world
The Sunday Post previews a feature on tablets older than biblical manuscripts. The story blends archaeology and narrative art to shed light on early creation myths.
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Sunday Post
Belgians Relief Ship Harpalyce Readied For Departure
As the Belgian relief ship Harpalyce nears sailing, tons of food, provisions, clothing, and refugee supplies surge toward Commonwealth docks. First officer Adam Winter notes the Harpalyce’s capacity to carry all and more as stacks grow along the dockside.
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Belgians’ Relief Moves Forward From Boston Docks
An unbroken procession of supplies for Belgian refugees moved toward the dockyards yesterday with flour and corn meal from Indiana and New England clothing shipments. The Harpalyce prepared for sailing as workers sorted clothing at 426 Boylston and cash gifts topped $250 at the treasurer’s office.
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New Hampshire
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Bel gian Relief Funds Support From Local Theatrical Events
Part of proceeds from the final performance of Miss Muffet's Birthday Party at the Toy Theatre tomorrow afternoon will aid the Belgian relief fund. Mrs Gale has lowered ticket prices to ensure broad charity support. Mrs Rebecca Hooper Eastman's charming play will feature Boston amateurs. Next Tuesday Ellen Terry plans a dramatic recital at Symphony Hall with proceeds for Belgian relief.
Belgian Relief Fund Receipts Totals Topped by Daily Subscriptions
Receipts received by Joseph H. O'Neil treasurer at 85 Devonshire Street show a single day total of 982.31 with overall fund receipts now at 160099.21. Previously acknowledged payments include 159116.90 from Alice K. Whiteman and others.
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Alice K. Whiteman
Memory and Memorials From Area Churches Read Aloud
Anonymous contributions list church names across Massachusetts communities including First Church of Christ Cornwall Tremont Temple Cambridge St Johns Chapel Manchester and Rangeley Baptist Church with donors like Samuel Appleton Maude Appleton William Forbes and F Cunningham Jr. plus memorials for Anne Jacobs and Beth Hden Baptist reflect a collective community remembrance.
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Vivian Douglass
First Church of Christ
Cornwall
Sue Avemesis
Tremont Temple Meeting
St. John’s Chapel
Cambridge
Lord
Emily B. Knipe
Antonio IF. Dias
Waltham
Frank L. Randall
Wellesley Collese
Samuel Appleton
Maude EF. Appleton
Seeeeres
K. P. Abarn
Filene
William H. Forbes
Acserrecers
F. Cunningham, Jr
Ste Tes Rangeley
Unclear historic list shows church gifts and donations
Fragmented OCR shows names such as Caroline T. Perera Mary W. Allen Anna and Elizabeth Congregational Church and Towns in Massachusetts with scattered monetary amounts and a total of 160 099 21. The text resembles a donation ledger or church fund report with multiple donors and lines of small sums.
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Sone
Atdievs
Garibaldi Died a Hero in Argonne Charge
Paris reports Lieutenant Bruno Garibaldi grandson of the Italian hero was killed leading a brilliant Italian volunteers charge in the Argonne. He commanded a company that bayoneted a German position and dislodged trenches. wounded twice he urged his men to advance with the cry Long live Italy and England.
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Bruno Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Argonne
Rome
France
Italy
England
Carolyn steamship released after Falmouth inspection
The steamship Carolyn, outbound from Boston with 5000 bales of cotton to Bremen, was examined at Falmouth and released to proceed to Bremen. Owners noted they did not know why she stopped there, calling the inspection routine. The voyage carried the first direct U S cotton cargo to a German port since the war began.
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Carolyn
Boston
Bremen
Falmouth
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