Gardner says coast defenses underfunded and unsafe
Washington Feb 22 Congressman A P Gardner condemns the fortifications appropriation bill as leaving 1800 of 2000 miles of Atlantic coast undefended and coast cities vulnerable to British or German battleship guns. He faults the War Department and a fortifications subcommittee, cites Endicott era limits, and warns it would take decades to reach adequate ammunition levels.
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Washington
A. P. Gardner
House
Atlantic
War drift warned as U S urged to mobilize volunteers
The Army and Navy Journal editorial in New York on February 22 urged President Wilson to mobilize 1,000,000 volunteers to deter war and protect neutrality. It argued a trained volunteer force would defend the nation, deter aggression, provide work, and prepare for future combat while not signaling hostile intent. It warned delay could be fatal and cited Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and other nations as reshaping plans amid the crisis.
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New York
Army and Navy Journal
Wilson
United States
War Department
Switzerland
Holland
Italy
Mment
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
Japan
China
Pacific Ocean
Fort Sumter
Maine
D. D. D. Opens New Era in Cure of Skin Disease
Sufferers are urged to try D. D. D. Prescription for Eczema a mild antiseptic wash from Chicago labs. It promises quick soothing results and pore penetration to remove germs. Available in bottles 25 cents, 60 cents, and $1 with money back guarantee for first dollar bottle. Also offered is D. D. D. Soap.
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D. D. D. Laboratories
Chicago
Nottle
D. D. D. Labd's
Dept
D.D.D
Senate leaders push for army expansion and reserve system
Senate military committee chairman Chamberlain announced that next session will consider legislation for an army of 250000 and a reserve system. He argued that reorganizing along these lines would place the United States in a position to meet all dangers both internal and external.
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Senate
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
United States
Sir Galahad Sunday for Clergymen
Next Sunday clerics in Greater Boston will preach on public service faith in the future and the liquor question. The event follows interest sparked by Phoebe Gray’s book Little Sir Galahad, with thousands of churchgoers expected to attend.
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Sir Galahad
Greater Boston
Phoebe Gray
The Book of a Decade Inspires Boston Clergy Sermons
Clergymen across Greater Boston will preach a sermon inspired by a book described as a blessing and a decade’s work. The tale centers on a golden haired crippled boy who becomes a Sir Galahad in a quest for virtue, using the liquor question to teach a homely lesson.
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Boston
Galahad
Man shoots woman then kills self in Providence street
Mrs John Calvert was wounded when Joseph Lannagan of Westboro Massachusetts fired at her from behind and then shot himself. Calvert identified Lannagan as the shooter before he died at Rhode Island hospital. The motive remains unknown and Calvert, foreman of a mill spinning department, says the couple had never met the attacker.
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Providence
R. IL
John Calvert
Joseph Lannagan
Westboro
Mass
Calvert
Rhode Island
Lannagan
Begg's Mustarine Mustard Plaster Ad Promises Fast Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Begg's Mustarine as overnight relief for chest cold s and sore throat with claims of curing neuralgia lumbago neuritis and rheumatic pains. It guarantees money back if not better than other mustard preparations and promotes uses from sprains to chilblains in a yellow box priced 25 and 65 cents.
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Begg
Williams Treatment claims relief for uric acid and rheumatic pains
The ad promises rest and relief from kidney and bladder diseases rheumatism and uric acid troubles. It offers a free 50¢ bottle with a cutout and 10¢ to cover distribution, mailing a 32 dose bottle by parcel post to readers in East Hampton Conn.
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Williams
D. A. Williams
Dept. 1719
New P
East Hampton
Conn
Alumni Dinner Urges Interchange of Professors
At the 26th annual New England Society of Alumni dinner of the University of Pennsylvania held at the Boston City Club, three speakers urged greater cooperation among universities through professor exchanges. The Red and Blue of Pennsylvania drew hearty cheers from about 50 alumni.
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New England Society of Alumni
University of Pennsylvania
Boston City Club
Pennsylvania
University leaders discuss professor exchange plans
Dr. George E. de Schweinitz of the University of Pennsylvania urges greater cooperation among universities for professor interchange. Harvard’s Dr. Edward H. Bradford notes exchanges with Europe and Western institutions. The Rev. Henry G. Ives supports Penn Harvard exchanges. Dr. David I. Edsall presided as president retires. Officers elected include James C. Irwin, Harry C. Petterson II, Harvey C. Dover, R. H. Cope, and F. G. Farquhar. An executive committee may send a delegation to the University of Pennsylvania clubs conference in Washington next November.
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George E. de Schweinitz
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Edward H. Bradford
Harvard Medical School
Harvard
Henry G. Ives
Proctor Academy
Andover
London
University of Pennsylvania
David I. Edsall
James C. Irwin
Boston
Eighth Regiment Dance Draws About 1000 At Cambridge Armory
About 1000 people attended a dancing party at Cambridge Armory hosted by the Eighth Regiment M V M. Proceeds will assist the battalion to travel to Washington for the next inaugural parade. An estimated 750 guests attended the afternoon dansant.
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Cambridge Armory
Eighth Regiment
Washington
Newsboys See War Pictures at Tremont Temple
Two thousand Boston area newsboys, led by the Boston Newsboys Club Band, marched from Newspaper Row to Tremont Temple for a special screening of war pictures hosted by the Boston Evening Record. Mayor Curley addressed the crowd, urging the boys to consider how Europe’s desolation contrasts with the American system where rulers are chosen by the people.
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Boston and Vicinity
Boston Evening Record War Pictures
Tremont Temple
Newspaper Row
Boston Newsboys’ Club
Boylston
Tremont Streets
Curley
Europe
United States
Cadets Hold Concert At Cadet Armory In Columbus
The First Corps Cadets gave a promenade concert and dance in the Cadet Armory on Columbus avenue with over 275 couples attending. Governor Walsh could not attend, but state officials like State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill and F H Curtis of the Federal Reserve Bank were present. The event featured patriotic corps band selections and a dedicated committee with Lt F H Clapp as chairman and several corps aides and officers assisting.
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First Corps
Columbus Avenue
Walsh
Charles L. Burrill
F. H. Curtis
Federal Reserve Bank
Cole
Walter Powers
State Ordinance Department
F. H. Clapp
W. J. Battilana
Joseph G. Corey
Russell T. Hatch
Williaml. Carroll
David B. Keniston
Harold F. Barber
Benjamin L. Knapp
Weston B. Flint
Children Entertained at Catholic Union Hall
More than 300 children of Catholic Union members enjoyed an afternoon entertainment in the Union hall on Washington street. Refreshments were served and a musical program presented. Martin Carney chaired the entertainment committee with help from many members’ wives.
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The
Catholic Union
Washington Street
Martin Carney
Canadian official denies two emigrants suspected as spies
Dr. F. A. Langfeldt, a Canadian immigration agent here, yesterday denied that two recent arrivals at the port were detained or under surveillance by Canadian authorities as suspected German spies.
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F. A. Langfeldt
Dr Richard Hudson Dies of Pneumonia
New York February 22 Dr Richard Hudson former dean of the department of literature science and the arts at the University of Michigan died of pneumonia at a local hotel He was 70 years old He had been traveling to Ann Arbor after a trip in the South for his doctor's advice
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New York
Richard Hudson
Department of
Science and the Arts
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Hudson
Daniel Dris coll, former Randolph official, dead
Daniel Driscoll, 57, former Selectman and overseer of the poor, died at his Randolph home after years in the town. He had previously worked in Hartford and belonged to the Elks Knights of Columbus and the Hibernians. He lived on Union Street.
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Randolph
Daniel Driscoll
Overseers of the Poor
Hartford
Conn
Driscoll
The
Elks
Knights of Columbus
Hibernians
Union Street
Soldier stomachs and the soldier's strength
The article argues that nutrition dictates military and human endurance. A well fed people fight longest and contribute to progress, while diseased digestion weakens body and mind. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as curing stomach disorders, purifying blood, and improving energy and vitality.
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Commissariat
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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