Other Neutrals Not to Join United States
State Department despatches show Holland Norway and Sweden will not join the U S in the break with Germany. Spain and Switzerland adopt milder or protest approaches. In South America Brazil Argentina Bolivia and Chile say they will protest but stay neutral.
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United States
Washington
State Department
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Spain
Switzerland
South America
Brazil
Argentine
Bolivia
Chile
Brazil Refuses Intervention in War Neutrals Debate
Brazil plans to protest German U boat actions and back President Wilson’s cutoff of relations with Germany while refusing to intervene now. Latin American leaders in Washington note South American trade with Germany complicates severing ties after the European war ends. Spain seeks to act as neutral intermediary in the war.
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Brazil
Germany
Wilson
Washington
Spain
Senor Riano
State Department
Lansing
Berlin
High Seas
United States
Vatican Bishops Face Strain From German Blockade
The Secolo reports Vatican relations with American Catholic bishops strained by the German blockade. Protest has been made to nuncios at Munich and Vienna, while Vienna says liberty of communication will remain for papal letters and the Vatican pouch. The Vatican fears material damage to Peter's Pence tribute due to the blockade.
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Milan
Paris
Vatican
Secolo
Munich
Vienna
Peter
Europe
United States
Taft and Folk for Civic Hall in Boston meeting
Former President Taft will urge support for a proposed national civic hall to be named the George Washington Memorial at a Greater Boston gathering in Ford Hall. Guest of honor will be Joseph W. Folk former Missouri governor and ICC chief counsel, with Mayor Curley and Boston Chamber President Weed attending. A dinner precedes the meeting.
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Washington
George Washington Memorial
Taft
Greater Boston
Ford Tall
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
Interstate Commerce Commission
Folk
Curley
Charles I. Weed
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Women to form all female forum in Greater Boston
The Progressive Women of Massachusetts met at Hotel Brunswick and decided an all women forum is to be created with men admitted only by courtesy of wives. Escorts may join in question periods, while the organization remains women and by women focusing on women's topics.
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Greater Boston
Massachusetts
Brunswick
Charles Burbank
Protestant Church Notes and Local Sunday School Events
The diocese holds its annual corporate communion at St. Paul Cathedral on Washington’s Birthday morning with breakfast at 9 15 and a lecture by Franklin S. Edmonds of Philadelphia. Northfield Summer School reunion hosts a social hour and supper tonight at Eliot Church Roxbury with several faculty addresses. Epworth League at Greenwood Memorial Dorchester plans a Billy Sunday style service next Sunday at 6 15 led by youth clubs.
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St. Paul
Washington
Franklin S. Edmonds
Philadelphia
Northfield Summer School
Boston
Vicinity
Eliot Congregational C
Roxbury
Margaret Slattery
Willen B. Reed
Sidney A. Weston
Dean Hamilton
S. Conant
Epworth League
Greenwood Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Dorchester
Tabernacle
Malden teachers grant raise and department workers gain
The Malden school committee approved a $8509 increase boosting elementary teachers to 50 more per year, raising 54 to the $825 maximum. Malden street and water departments also voted higher daily wages from 2.50 to 2.75 for their workers.
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Malden
Germans and Austrians Seek U S Citizenship
Twenty three Germans and Austrians applied for American citizenship in a U S district court. The move signals their wish to seek U S protection amid rising tensions as Central Powers see their status. One applicant sought to withdraw renunciation but was refused. The government posture remains cautious awaiting Germany’s moves.
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United States District Court
Central Powers
Funday
United States
Austria
Germany
Thomas A. Gilling
Col J H Benton Noted Lawyer Dies Suddenly
Col J H Benton a prominent lawyer and librarian advocate died suddenly in his country home. Born in Addison Vermont on August 4 1845 he pursued law at Albany and practiced in Bradford and Lancaster before settling in Boston. He supported library growth purchased and donated property and served as Boston University trustee and library president. He held many civic posts and lectured on corporation law.
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Curley
Europe
Colonel Benton
Addison, Vt
Josiah H
Marthe Ellen (Danforth) Benton
Literary and Scientific Institute
New London
N. H
Albany Law School
Dartmouth
Norwich University
Vermont Volunteers
Bradford
Lancaster
New Hampshire
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Boston
Isis
Old Colony
New Haven
Northern Railroad
Boston University
Cabinet Talks Over The War Situation
Preliminary reports of the sinking of the British steamer Eavestone and the killing of an American colored seaman are not regarded as a signal for hostilities. Consul Wrest at Queenstown reports the ship’s destruction and the sailor’s death by shells striking a boat just after leaving the vessel. Officials await a complete report but believe surrounding circumstances indicate an at
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United States
Germany
Eavestone
Consul Wrest
Queenstown
Frederik VIII to stop at Halifax under British blockade rules
The Frederik VIII., carrying Count von Bernstorff and other former German officials, will stop at Halifax for British naval inspection and to enforce blockade restrictions before heading to Norway via the northerly route and remaining out of the war zone.
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Washington
Frederik VIII
von Bernstorff
New York
Christiania
Halifax
N. S
Great Britain
Norway
Benton Family Details Highlight Long City Life
A notice recalls the life of a man linked to legal and economic affairs. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Abbott Benton, married in 1875, and his former wife Emma H. Aldrich Benton who died in 1872. The Bentons lived at 265 Newbury Street and also owned a summer home in Hingham.
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Mary Elizabeth Abbott Benton
Emma H. Aldrich Benton
Newbury Street
Bentons
Hingham
Mayor Curley’s tribute to Josiah Benton Boston public official
Mayor Curley lauded Josiah H. Benton after his death, praising his intelligent faithful service as library trustees chair and his courage to do what was right despite consequences. He pledged Benton’s legacy would outlive the loss as the library department is credited with improved efficiency.
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Curley
Josiah H. Benton
Boston
Dutch Steamers Barred From England Says Hague
London Feb 6 Dutch steamers will not be allowed to proceed to England until further notice per a Hague despatch. The port authorities of Holland have notified the rule.
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London
Reuter
Hague
Holland
England
Clerical Lectures And Parish Notes At Boston Catholic Clubs
English ecclesiastic Mgr Arthur Stapylton Barnes lectures at 7 30 tonight to St Paul Catholic Club of Harvard University in the club house. Oxford is his subject. He is a guest of Cardinal O Connell in Boston. Holy Name Society of St Philip s Church Harrison avenue to receive Holy Communion at 8 o clock mass next Sunday with meeting at 7. Charles B Fay of Jamaica Plain addresses the members and the Kely Name choir provides music. Alumni Association of St Peter s Parochial School meets Friday at 8 in Rowan Memorial Bowdoin street. Officers elected for the year include Francis X Sheehan president Miss Eleanor Sloan vice president John Egan recording secretary Miss Mary Devlin financial secretary and Miss Annie Devlin treasurer.
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Mgr
Arthur Stapylton Barnes
St. Paul Catholic Club
Harvard University
Merara
Oxford
O’connel
Boston
Holy Name Society
St. Philip’s Church
Harrison Avenue
Charles B. Fay
Jamaica Plain
Kely Name Choir
St. Peter's Parochial School
Meeting House Hill
Rowan Memorial
Bowdoin Street
Francis X. Sheehan
Eleanor Sloan
John Egan
Mary Devlin
Annie Devlin
Velvet Ribbon Trim for Wide Crowned Hat
A simple wide hat features a narrow velvet ribbon band circling the upper crown. The band is gathered at the front with a flat pompon securing its centerpiece.
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