English leader Sir Frederick Smith on Ireland and war
Sir Frederick Smith argues against home rule for Ulster and supports conscription only if Ireland stays calm. He defends Carson, praises Redmond, cites Casement execution, and calls Sinn Fein Germanized. He discusses censorship, press ethics, and hopes for a convention settlement with Ireland while touring the United States.
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Sir Frederick
Ireland
Fréderick
Edward Carson
House of Commons
Carson
Freddy
Roger Casament
Crown
John Redmond
Redmond
Sinn Fein
Sir Roger Casement
Casément
Casement
England
Ulster
America
Irigh
Redmonds
Willie Redmond
Johnny Redmond
Fehtine
Frederick
Frederick Smith
Choral Union Concert Showcases Soloists and Orchestra
The People's Choral Union, conducted by Frederick Wodel, presented a concert with soloists Mikes Charlotte Peege contralto George H Boynton tenor and William Tucker baritone. Boston Symphony Orchestra under Jacques Hoffmann aided with Grieg and Handel selections before Gade's The Crusaders participation and Armida finale. The audience was large and pleased. Mendelssohn Elijah for the spring concert is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
People’s Choral Union
Frederick Wodel
Mikes Charlotte Peege
George H. Boynton
William Tucker
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Jacques Hoffmann
Webber
Armida
the Crusaders
Rinaldo
Seta
Crusaders
Jerusalem
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Noted English writer on Sir Frederick’s early boldness
An English writer assesses Sir Frederick’s career noting his early high-spirited audacity and calculated insolence from school days in Birkenhead. The commentary contrasts his nerve and ambition with the steadier poise seen in English statesmen and extends the idea to potential political success on this side of the pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Frederick
Birkenhead
War Front in the Grip of Winter
Winter has settled over major war fronts with limited artillery actions. Little fighting continues in both the western and eastern theaters aside from ongoing artillery exchanges.
Warfront Stagnation Reported Across Fronts In Europe
The front in France and Belgium has shown little movement for nearly a month amid heavy artillery and infantry fighting in Italy has shifted to aerial clashes. The war office notes violent actions near Pinon and Brayé en Leaconnois while calm prevails elsewhere. East of Doiran British forces repelled enemy lines with artillery and air strikes targetting Cestovam station.
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Italy
Hich
France
Bélgum
Iman
Germany
War Office
Pinon
Brayé - Én - Leaonnois
Lake Doiran
Jovanet
Cerna Bend
Cestovam
Woman of 82 badly burned in East Boston blaze
Mrs Carrie H Patten 82 is in critical condition at East Boston Relief Hospital after her clothes caught fire at 238 Lexington Street East Boston. Her daughter Mrs Mabel Smith smelled smoke and found her mother engulfed in flames which were extinguished with a blanket.
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Carrie H. Patten
East Boston Relief Hospital
Lexington Street
East Boston
Irish Lead Draft Acceptance Worldwide
Washington reports that Irish-Americans show strong loyalty to the United States in the first draft call. One in three Irish aliens waived exemption and were certified for camp, while other groups such as Japanese and Chinese had far lower waiver rates. Major findings from Major-General Crowder’s table compare acceptance across nationalities.
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Ireland
United States
National Army
Crowder
Germany
Bulgaria
England
France
Bay State Street Railway Put in Receivers, Says President
P F Sullivan president of the road told Ford Hall last night that directors are selling transportation below cost and the public demands a superior service at a ridiculously low price. The company is now in receivership.
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Bay State Street Railway Company
P. F. Sullivan
Road
Ford Hall
Road railway faces possible public ownership demand
The speaker warned that without immediate investor funding the Bay State Street railway may be run under public ownership. He said past costs exceeded revenue, autos and jitneys cut traffic, and investors are on a strike as suppliers' costs rise. The only relief, he claimed, is more riders and higher sales. Mr. Sullivan then spoke further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Street Railway
Prince Hohenlohe Praises Wilson Path to Peace
Berne jan 13 Prince Alexander von Hohenlohe German delegate at Berne pacifist congress writes in Nerve Zuricher Zeitung that Wilsons message can lead to peace if Germans drop the view America fought for selfish gains He notes US war aims reflect vast American sentiment and soldiers fight for world freedom and justice
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Berne
Wilson
Prince Alexander von Hohenlohe
Zuricher Zeitung
America
Germany
Europe
City Railways Questioned as Public Run Debate Rises
A public discussion raised whether city control could operate railways as the State runs water and the government runs post offices. President Sullivan suggested the city could run railways as well as Boston, while the road’s president doubted any profit from fare hikes, saying God Almighty could not run the Bay State Street Railway profitably.
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Boston
Sullivan
God
Bay State Street Railway
Peters at Flag Raising for Local Service Members
Mayor-elect Andrew J. Peters spoke at the raising of a service flag bearing over 60 stars at the Elizabeth Peabody House last night. He pledged minimal speeches during his term and that duties would stay with the President, Governor, and other officials. Mrs. Peters addressed the Girl Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Peters
Elizabeth Peabody House
Peters
Girl Scouts
Notable Attendees Include British Mission Officers
Other speakers were Mrs Eva W White and Lieutenant Charles L O Bri en of the British military mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva W. White
Charles L. O'Brien
Broadcloth and suit remnants flood local clearance sale
A vast assortment of women's wear and fabric remnants is advertised with rock bottom prices. Items include suits in broadcloth and Weesel fabrics, Georgette waists, lace trim tops, various coats in velour and kersey, plus hose and table linens. Deals highlight seconds and lots priced down from 25.00 to under 5.00, with many items offered at steep discounts to clear stock.
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Roy
Werelee Gepartin
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