Suffragist Heads Vote Aid in War
In Washington on February 25 the National American Woman Suffrage Association organized a mass meeting to mobilize women for war service. Secretary Baker spoke as Secretaries Daniels and McAdoo attended, with a plan to form a central committee and establish a bureau to employ women in positions vacated by men going to war. The note expresses hope to avoid conflict but pledges readiness to serve if needed.
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Washington
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Baker
Daniels
McAdoo
Association
Wilson
The
Suffrage Association
Somerville Audience Member Stricken During Lecture
James W. Cavanaugh, 60, of 34 Madison Street Somerville collapsed in his chair at the Somerville Forum while Dr. John A. Ryan of Catholic University spoke on Progressive Methods in Politics and Industry. He was taken to Somerville Hospital with doubtful recovery.
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Somerville Forum
James W. Cavanaugh
Madison Street
Somerville
Somerville Hospital
Cavanaugh
John A. Ryan
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Fire destroys Louisville grain elevators and cars
A blaze tonight in Louisville destroyed the Kentucky Public Elevator Company facilities and damaged 75 Illinois Central freight cars. Over 500000 bushels of wheat corn rye and oats stored there were burned, with total damage exceeding one million dollars.
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Louisville
Kentucky Public Elevator Company
Illinois Central Railroad
E. J. Smith Back Is Looking for Brother in Boston
Edward J. Smith returns to Boston after a decade away and asks the Post to help locate his brother William B. Smith believed alive in Charlestown. He has searched streets there and hopes William will respond at 411 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge.
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E. J. Smith
Brother
Pacific Coast
Edward J. Smith
Boston
Post
William B. Smith
Charlestown
William
Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge
Prisoners Used to Protect German Royal Residence
Paris report states Deputy Galli urged reprisal after Germany announced a camp for French and British officers near Karlsruhe to shield the royal palace from French air raids.
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Paris
Galli
Karlsruhe
Roosevelt backs letting old men answer call to arms
Franklin Pa Feb 25 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt endorses an editorial in Venango Daily Herald titled Let the Old Die First. He mails a reply agreeing the old should go where possible to save the young, saying he would rather die himself than see his older married sons killed.
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Franklin
Penn
Theodore Roosevelt
W. P. F. Ferguson
Venango Daily Herald
Roosevelt
Ferguson
Germany
New England Zionist Conference Organizes Unity Effort
Ninety delegates from 15 cities representing 30 Jewish organizations met in Providence Rhode Island for a New England Zionist conference. A 25 member committee was appointed to form a temporary Zionist council and plan a permanent body. The group aims to unite Jewish people in New England and pursue aims including protecting Palestine under U S guardianship after the war. Jacob De Haas spoke at the mass meeting following introductory remarks by FE Lewin Epstein and Rabbi I S Rubinstein.
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Providence
R. I
New England
Ellis’ Hall
Palestine
United States
Jacob de Haas
Zionist Provisional Committee
FE. W. Lewin-Epstein
I. S. Rubinstein
Mrs Wood Recital Draws Large Audience at Evening
A large crowd attended Mrs Blanche Hale Wood's recital on Saturday night. She received much applause for songs including La Serenata by Braga and Happy Days by Strelezki with cello obligato. Willis Hutchins assisted in vocal solos and Miss Mildred A Ridley played cello.
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Blanche Hale Wood
Billy Sunday Revival Set for New York at Broad Way Tabernacle
The Billy Sunday revival in New York at the Broad Way and 168th Street Tabernacle will run about 12 weeks starting April 1. The 1000 seat venue mirrors the Boston Tabernacle with major financial backing from figures like John D. Rockefeller Jr. and J. P. Morgan. Local committees include Helen Gould Finley Shepard, and a vast volunteer network has formed since 1915 with thousands participating in early prayer meetings across the city.
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New York
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
Broadway
168Th Street
Boston Tabernacle
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Finley Shepard
Helen Gould
J. P. Morgan
Paterser
Bryan Slams Jingo Newspapers on War Refusal
The Emergency Peace Federation released William J. Bryan's remarks from Miami condemning jingo newspapers. He says they push for war while feigning patriotism and misrepresent the President and Congress on the war declaration and people’s anti war petitions.
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New York
Emergency Peace Federation
William J. Bryan
Miami
Fla
Congress
Avalanche claims nine at North Star mine near Hailey
An avalanche swept the North Star mine complex twelve miles northeast of Hailey Idaho early today demolishing the compressor house warehouse and bunk house. Nine miners were found dead, six missing and fifteen injured with superintendent Thomas Jay among the injured. Rescue teams were halted by danger of a second slide across the canyon.
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Boise
Idaho
North Star
Hailey
Thomas Jay
Federal Mining & Smelting Company
Mrs Wendell to Speak at Winthrop War Event
Mrs Wendell will address Winthrop women this afternoon in Ellis Hall on Just What to Do in the Event of War. A preparedness unit of more than ten Winthrop women has organized activity, with Mrs F J Carruth serving as meeting chairman.
Odyssean Return: Lieutenant Cammeaux Rejoins French Front
Old friends honor Lieutenant Charles Simon Cammeaux of the 170th French Infantry with a dinner at Lombardy Inn before he sails back to the trenches on the Western Front. He rose from Winter Place Tavern chef to lieutenant after wartime service on the Somme.
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Charles Simon Cammeaux
Lombardy
Bac
Commeaux
Winter Place
France
Liberty
Paris
Tie
Champagne
Somme
Boston
Cammeauux
Berlingers
Clery
No Manland
Colored citizens to honor Sanborn at church service
A memorial service for Frank B. Sanborn will be held this evening at Twelfth Baptist Church Shawmut avenue and Madison Street. Colored citizens grieve his death as the Boston Literary Association prepares to meet with Rev. Marion F. Sydeses of Providence speaking on the value of ideals.
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Frank B. Sanborn
Twelfth Baptist Church
Shawmut Avenue
Madison Street
Pioneer stove man dies in Dorchester
George O. Fillebrown a pioneer stove dealer in Greater Boston died at his Dorchester home 66 Washington Street He was regarded as a leading heating expert in New England and consulted by architects of major Boston buildings The funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow with interment at Knollwood Cemetery Canton
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George O. Fillebrown
Greater Boston
Washington Street
Dorchester
New England
Knollwood Cemetery
Canton
Germany Seeks to Keep China Friendly in Studio Talks
Chinese minister to Germany Dr Yen Huyi Ching said Berlin cannot change its submarine campaign but will protect Chinese lives and property. He noted Germany hopes China will not sever diplomatic ties and would strive to secure China’s role at the peace conference if relations stay cordial.
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Pekin
Yen Huyi Ching
Germany
Wu Ting Fang
China
Cuban Rebels Routed at Camaguey City
Federal troops captured Camaguey City in Havana province. Major Lezama commanded forces as rebels evacuated the town. Royalists jailed by rebels were released after occupation.
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Camaguey City
Havana
Camaguey
Clegadeavila
Lezama
Pujol
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America
Fenway Breweries CO
Mass
Bryan
Avalanche
Smothers
Mrs. Wendell
Winthrop
MEAUX
Charles SS. Cammeaux
170Th
Sanborn
Thayer McNeil Company
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Winter ST
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Temple Place
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