France Forges Resolve Amid War Mobilization
From Le Mans a French correspondent notes Germany’s advance is halted at last and France readies for a longer war. Official finance shows $1,235,001,450 spent, yet Bank of France reserves remain strong. Town life continues, markets stay stocked, and thrift sharpens daily routines as France girds for a prolonged conflict.
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France
Belgium
Rhine
M. Ribot
Bank of France
Paris
Germany
Russia
Austria
Federation of Dioceses Meeting Highlights War Context
The report reviews France’s wartime posture with a calm, mathematical view of defense. It notes low infantry losses, a cautious national mood, and praise for Joffre. The piece lists German defeats and outlines a Catholic federation gathering in Suffolk County with speeches on liberty and long list of officers and delegates.
Does Musterole Relieve Rheumatism Says Ad
Sufferers report relief from rheumatism using Musterole a mustard oil plaster. Apply with fingers for a cooling tingle that loosens joints and muscles. Promoted for bronchitis croup asthma pleurisy neuralgia sprains bruises and colds. comes in 25 cent and larger hospital sizes. The Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio sells genuine product.
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Gene Druggist’s
Role Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Countess Dumas of Paris Visits Boston Crowd
The Countess Dumas of Paris at the Copley Plaza was greeted by prominent French residents in Boston who learned she was in the city. She said she hopes to send a substantial check from Boston to French soldiers in the trenches.
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Countess Dumas
Paris
Copley Plaza
Boston
Will contest over Theodore Whitney fortune contested in Suffolk Probate Court
The widow challenges the will of Theodore D. Whitney claiming undue influence by Mrs. Amy H. Barker of Brookline. The case, before Suffolk county Probate Court, centers on the half fortune and control of Whitney's Temple Place and West Street department stores. Carrie W. Myrick, a sister of the testator, is set to receive an equivalent share, with witnesses from New Hampshire among the more than twenty named. Attorneys include Joseph F. O Connell and Bates for Mrs. Barker.
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Theodore D. Whitney
Amy H. Barker
Brookline
Suffolk County
Whitney
Barker
Hampton Beach
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Joseph F. O'Connell
James
Daniel T. O’connell
Bates
Whitney Fortune Appraisal Pending in Court
The Whitney estate awaits official appraisal, with a prior estimate exceeding $300000. Theodore D. Whitney, a renowned linen trade figure, died last September at Portsmouth New Hampshire after a brief illness at Hampton Beach, triggering disclosures.
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Whitney
Theodore D. Whitney
Portsmouth
N. H
Hampton Beach
Anniversary Marked for Boston Real Estate Exchange
The Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board celebrates its 25th anniversary today at 1 PM in the Marshall building 31 Doane street with lunch addresses and features. Founded in 1859 the group began with 124 members and now exceeds 300 split between landlords and brokers.
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Boston Real Estate Exchange and Auction Board
Marshall Building
Doane Street
Exchange
Catholic Leader Warns Against State Amendment Threat
The Rev. Mer A. F. Roche urged 1500 attendees at Knights of Columbus Hall Somerville to oppose a proposed state constitution amendment banning public funding for sectarian uses. He warned bigotry could erode civic rights of Jews and Protestants and stressed Catholic unity, peace with God, and loyalty to American ideals.
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Mer. A. F. Roche
Watertown
Knights of Columbus
Somerville
Middlesex
Federation of Catholic Societies
Francis J. Butler
St. Ann’s Church
Washington
Massachusetts
Candidate Questioned Over Voter Amendment Answer
Mer Roche faced questioning from Somerville voters about his stance on a potential amendment in the last State election. He concluded by urging Protestants Jews and Young to consider his position within the limits allowed.
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Mer. Roche
Somerville
Belgium King Thanks Scandinavia in Copenhagen Telegram
King Albert I of Belgium sends gratitude to the Scandinavian peoples through the Politiken, thanking them for sympathy and aid. He praises Denmark Norway Sweden for their compassion and recalls their historic independence while asking to convey thanks to generous donors in Scandinavia.
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Copenhagen
Politien
Albert
Belgium
Scandinavia
False Key Robbery Hits Hyde Park Home
Burglars entered the home of Herbert A. Hayward at 145 Dana Avenue Hyde Park while the family was away and stole jewelry and clothing valued at 114 dollars. Entrance used false keys. A child's savings bank and a 50 dollar gold watch of Miss Florence Ham of 120 Newport Street South Attleboro were among the taken items.
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Herbert A. Hayward
Dana Avenue
Hyda Park
Florence Ham
Newport Street
South Attleboro
Filene's Street Floor Menswear Sale Highlights Bags and Gloves
Wool and worsted medium and heavy weight men s union suits priced 2 50 to 4 00 and 1 45 for select pieces. Men s gloves include 1 50 cape gloves in tan and Fownes gray mocha options. All prix seam sewn. Professional bags 3 75, traveling bags 4 00, with prices listed at Filene s street floor.
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Ecru
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Francis B. Slattery
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Joseph T. Brennan
James T. Riley
Mary A. O'Keefe
William H. Marnell
BE. P. White
Gookin
Jerome O'Neil
John Attridge
Joseph A. Ochs
Charles Logue
Thomas Sproules
Charles J. F. O’brien
Felix Marcella
W. H. Ruddick
John J. Morton
Surrill
Arrill
Burrill
Stoddard
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Countess Dumas OF
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