Pershing Visits Boston Preparations Amid Controversy
General Pershing continues a nationwide tour meeting crowds in Richmond and Washington en route to Boston. He dodges questions on Yankee Division and presidential speculation, saying the trip is official to inspect army camps and facilities like Watertown Arsenal. He is greeted with hero’s welcome in Virginia and will address the Massachusetts Legislature after arriving in Boston.
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Pershing Day in Boston Honors General Pershing's Visit
Boston prepares to welcome General John J. Pershing with a busy schedule from South Station to Copley Plaza. He will inspect Watertown Arsenal, lunch at Somerset Club, meet officials, address ex service and school groups, and finish with a mayoral dinner at Copley Plaza. The party includes nine officers, four clerks and four orderlies.
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Marines Re-enlist 14 for Recruiting Duty in Five Cities
Major J. D. Murray head of the recruiting station at 22 Tremont Row received telegraphic authority from Marine Corps headquarters to re-enlist 14 men for recruiting duty. Assignments include Baltimore Cleveland Richmond Washington Philadelphia with Philadelphia personnel likely opening temporary recruiting offices.
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Department Adjutant Spillane Ill as Legion Work Takes Toll
Department Adjutant Leo A Spillane of the American Legion is on the sick list after a breakdown from months of organizing work. Department Organizer George J Wilson has cancelled speaking engagements for the next three weeks due to a serious sore throat.
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Wilson Sends Adriatic Note Refuting Premiers on Agreement
The State Department dispatched President Wilson's reply to entente premiers on the Adriatic question. It will reach Ambassador Davis in London for decoding and publication in Washington shortly after delivery in London and Paris. Officials withhold contents but confirm a clear stance against forming agreements without U S participation.
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Crane of Chicago as minister to China
President Wilson selects Charles R. Crane of Chicago to succeed Dr. Paul Reinsch as minister to China recalling echoes of past tensions. Crane’s 1909 recall followed alleged anti Japanese writings and Japan’s protest while prior nominees faced objections from China over offensive remarks in Senate debates about the yellow peril.
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Crane recall from China and Taft Knox dispute
The article recounts President Taft recalling minister to China Mr. Crane after Knox cited indiscreet speeches and a newspaper story about Manchurian agreements. It notes Crane’s later border with Wilson era diplomacy and tentative Japan-U.S. tensions over his appointment.
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Crane in Boston Declines Comment on China Appointment
Charles R. Crane named yesterday as minister to China refused to discuss his posting. He will assume duties after notifying Washington and succeeds Dr. Paul S. Reinsch who resigned months ago. Crane, 61, from Chicago, houses at Woods Hole and has long tracked Chinese affairs. He served on the 1917 Russian diplomatic commission and as treasurer for Armenian and Syrian Relief.
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Hardware Dealers Hear Expert Pointers at Convention
A score of experts sketched unexplored fields in the hardware business for New England dealers at sessions of a three day convention and centenary exhibition at Mechanics building. They urged expansion of domestic production to compete with foreign manufacturers using lower paid labor and warned that failure to act could cost the American market. The second day opened with ten brief talks to exhibitors by leaders in hardware manufacturing.
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High Cost of Living Exposed by Burlingame Speech
Mark W. Burlingame advertising manager of a large sporting magazine told Pilgrim Publicity Association members that costs will not drop soon. He urged urban masses to aid farmers to increase production and lower prices, warning that without cooperation the food shortage and rising costs will persist.
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Pilgrim Publicity Association
Burlingame
Motion Picture Censorship Sparks Testimony in State Hearing
State witnesses including B Preston Clark and Nathaniel Forsyth clashed over national board influence versus state censorship. Critics cited industry control and 700 million dollars in films while supporters urged stronger laws to shield public morals and protect youths from unsuitable content.
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Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety
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State Committee On Motion Pictures
National Board of Review
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National Board
Dog Team Trailblazes White Mountains Winter Ride
In Gorham New Hampshire on February 25 today a Post staffer rode behind Arthur T Walden and his six huskies over Mt Washington and through the White Mountains proving winter travel is for more than Eskimos. Walden says any ordinary dog can be trained for a team and notes speeds of seven miles in 43 minutes. The party headed to Berlin with crowds watching as horses bolted and stores emptied. Forest Service officials plan to promote the White Mountain Forest as a national park and playground year round.
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Shiffer
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Opposition to Censors for Moving Pictures Across Massachusetts
Citizens in multiple cities rallied against film censorship labeling certain works suggestive or immoral, while a counter rally defended free expression and free speech. Senator Knox rejected bribery claims, stating no one has offered money to influence the Legislature and that any such offer would be spurned by the committee.
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Maude Murray Miller
Ohio Board of Censors
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Mercantile Affairs Committee
Hearings Resume On Massachusetts Censorship Bill
The March 2 session will reopen after a 6 pm adjournment with Sen Joseph O Cox presiding. A crowd of over 1000 debated the plan for a state motion picture division and fees, noting local controls and concerns about outsiders influencing policy.
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Back Hurts Begin on Salts Aid Kidney Flush
An authority urges meat eaters to flush kidneys with four ounces of rad Salts stirred in water before breakfast for a few days. The remedy, made from grape acid lemon juice and lithia, is said to clean kidneys, improve urine, and prevent bladder disorders.
Ohio motion picture men back censorship regulation
In Ohio Mrs Miller reports that the motion picture men support censorship regulation and were instrumental in enacting the legislation. They have never appealed the state court’s decision.
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