Abandoned Village in Line of Fire Forces Evacuation
The War Department orders the Wood’s Village area of East Shirley abandoned by Feb 1 as Camp Devens rifle fire crosses the settlement. Ernest L. Tupper’s family owns the Old Red Mill and a dozen homes in the near century old community. The photo shows Harriet Kelley and the Tupper children with Mrs Tupper and Earl Tupper.
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Wood
WAR Department
Ernest L. Tupper
Wood’s Village
East Shirley
Camp Devens
Harriet Kelley
Loren Tupper
Gladys Tupper
Mrs. Tupper
Violet Tupper
Earl Tupper
BH. IL. Tupper
Loren
Gladys
Violet
Earl
Tuppers
George Farnsworth
Mr. Farnsworth
Grant
Mrs. Morse
Dr. O'Donnell
Muttpus Tea Room
George Buxton
George Farmer
Wilkins
Groton
Tupper
Wilson
Camp Devens rifle range forces village to abandon homes
Bullets from Camp Devens fire ranges shattered doors and windows, prompting the government to order the abandonment of three-quarters of the rifle targets and the village. Residents fear losing rentals as they must leave their homes by the coming month.
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Devens
Dolly Kemp
Frank. Kemp
Old Moses Woods
Alvin White
Sanford White
Mr. Farnsworth
Tank Kemp
Tor Dent
Ahem Rothkyon
Abandoned Village Faces Highway Closure and Displacement
New England villagers brace as Old Witchburg Road, a Boston to Fitchburg route, is slated for daily closure from 8 am to 4 pm to support Camp Devens firing. Residents oppose low $15–$25 rents and seek alternatives while area families, including the Tupper and Farnsworth households, fear eviction as about 15 homes face displacement.
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Witchburg
Boston
Fitchburg
Troy
N. Y
J. M. Wainwright
Army Camp
Sohter
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Serbian envoy lays wreath at Washington tomb
In a Mt. Vernon ceremony Dr Milenko Vesnitch, head of the Serbian war mission to the United States, laid a wreath on Washington's tomb. Secretary Lansing praised Serbia and linked the war to Washington’s cause for liberty as he vowed triumph with God’s help.
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Washington
Milenko Vesnitch
United States
Mt. Vernon
Patriarch of
Liberty
Lansing
Vesnitch
Serbia
America
French Repulse Raids by Germans
Paris Jan 6 The War Office reports intermittent cannonading on the front with German raids on French advanced posts north of the Chemin des Dames failing. Elsewhere the night remained calm.
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Paris
War Office
Chemin Des Dames
Labor struggle aims to oust McSweeney as executive secretary
Boston Central Labor Union plans to press Governor McCall to dismiss Edward F. McSweeney from his post as executive secretary of a sub committee of the State Committee on Public Safety. Herman Commerford accuses McSweeney of slurring the union, while Col. Gaston defends the panel and fuel industry ties surface in the broader labor politics.
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Edward F. Mc Sweeney
State Committee of Public Safety
William A. Gaston
Boston Central Labor Union
McCall
Mr. McSweeney
Herman M. Commerford
Engineers Local 263
McSweeney
Commerford
Gaston
Boston
Edward F. McSweeney
Boston Central Labor’ Union
Edison Iluminating Company
McSweeney Remarks Highlight Past Behavior in Charge Discussion
The discussion on the charge referenced alleged remarks and actions by Mr. McSweeney during his time as a member of the group. The debate centered on potential impact and accountability for past conduct within the organization.
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McSweeney
Working People Demand Square Deal for War Victory
A call urges workers to declare themselves and demand a square deal to perfect the war organization, place it on a working basis, and bring the war to a victorious end.
Plans for caring for American wounded in France
Surgeon General Bradley announced elaborate care plans for American sick, wounded and blind soldiers. Hospitals and trains are organized across England and France to provide ample room, while a large drug order is placed and cargo space saved by buying in Europe. Only permanently unfit men return to the United States. Eminent American specialists promise superior treatment to the average enlisted man.
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France
Associated Press
Bradley
England
Europe
United States
Synagogue Elects Officers in Roxbury Congregation
The annual election at Congregation Beth Hamedrash Hago dul Roxbury 105 Crawford Street was spirited Victor Kaufman elected president over Harris Poorvy by a small majority. Other officers chosen were Vice-president Harry Schwartz treasurer Wolf Ames and secretary Harry Shulman. The Kaufman slate of directors was elected.
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Beth Hamedrash Hagodul
Roxbury
Crawford Street
Victor Kaufman
Harris Poorvy
Harry Schwartz
Wolf Ames
Harry Shulman
Kaufman
New US Flying School Opened in France
The American air corps established another aviation school in France with a senior major in charge. A recently graduated class will head to the front next week to gain frontline experience using their own planes, guided by British and French aviators. Wagers rise on who first crosses German lines, shoots down an enemy plane, or photographs a German battery.
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France
Associated Press
Musterole to ease lumbago and other pains
Musterole claims quick relief for lumbago and a range of ailments from sore throat to rheumatism. The clean white ointment uses mustard oil and is advertised as a substitute for mustard plaster with no blistering. Prices listed as 30 and 60 cents, hospital size $2.50.
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Kolinsky
SHGO
Ssevicchaceseserees
Poplin
Jordan Marsh 1918 Birthday Sale Bulletin of Bargains
Jordan Marsh Company opens its 67th Birthday Sale offering discounts on fabrics and home goods. Georgette waists silk crepes gowns linens silks and velvet dress fabrics. mens and ladies coats, tables, chests, dining sets, and china cabinets with marked-down prices across apparel and housewares.
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Sciencevenues
Georgette
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