Faunce Dreams Of A League Of Nations At Boston July 4
Brown University President William H. P. Faunce urged a league of nations to secure peace and uplift the world’s peoples in a Fourth of July oration at Faneuil Hall. He warned pacifists to support war and patriotism fully, praising Wilson’s vision and Boston’s democracy as the city celebrated. Major W. W. Keane of the U S Army Medical Reserve Corps attended, and the ceremony featured the oath of a Freeman, the Pledge of Allegiance, and songs including The Star Spangled Banner.
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William H. P. Faunce
Brown University
Faneuil Hall
League of Nations
President Faunce
Liberty
Wilson
Earl Grey
Faunce
America
Europe
Peters
Boston
Andrew J. Peters
W. W Keane
Medical Reserve Corps
U. S.A
Keane
Richard Olney
John Hay
Abraham Nowak
Rose Leveroni
Flags and Readings Marked Independence Day Celebration
Walter A. Whalen of the English High School senior class read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the old State House at 10 o’clock, with a repeat at Faneuil Hall. John M. Casey acted as municipal censor due to John H. Dever’s illness, while the Mayor’s program was directed by Secretary Edward E. Moore.
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Walter A. Whalen
Old State House
Faneuil Hall
John M. Casey
John H. Dever
Edward E. Moore
4539 Stars in Somerville Flag Unfurled
A service flag bearing the number 4539 was unfurled in front of Somerville City Hall after a street parade. Erma Carman, daughter of Alderman Eugene M Carman, unfurled it. In the High School Auditorium Mayor Hildridge spoke, the Declaration of Independence was read by William Putnam, and Guy A Ham spoke on patriotism.
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City Hall
Somerville
Erma Carman
Eugene M. Carman
Hldridge
William Putnam
Guy A. Ham
Charles River Locks Postponed Closure to September
Notice that the Boston and Maine drawbridge repairs will interrupt Charles River navigation in September. The Metropolitan Park Commission postpones the Charles River dam locks painting and repairs from July 8 to begin September 8 and be completed as soon as possible.
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Charles River
Boston & Maine Railroad
Metropolitan Park Commission
Pittsfield Parade Draws 6000 for Soldiers Relief
July 4 parade in Pittsfield drew about six thousand participants for the soldiers and sailors relief fund. The crowd gathered on Pittsfield Common for a flag raising and a military review in the evening featuring the 12a Depot Brigade Band from Camp Devens and the Berkshire Battalion State Guard.
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Pittsfield
Soldiers and Sailors’ Relief Fund
Pittsfield Common
12A Depot Brigade
Camp Devens
Berkshire Battalion State Guard
Cambridge Rally of All Nations Celebrates Independence Day
Nearly 10 000 people gathered before Cambridge City Hall for a patriotic celebration honoring American independence. City officials led the event with welcoming and Wilson's address read by Mayor Quinsi. Diverse foreign-born groups, flags from America and allied nations, and multiple national speakers marked the ceremony alongside musical performances.
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Cambridge
Cambridge City Hall
John P. Good
Quinsi
Wilson
America
No ship torpedoed off port of Halifax
Washington July 4. Censor reports no confirmation of any ship sunk or attacked by enemy submarines near Halifax or on routes to that port. The denial follows U S press reports of a Halifax torpedoing. Canadian authorities dispute the claim.
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Washington
United States
Halifax
N. S
Committee On Public Information
U Boat Sinks Freighter Off Spanish Coast
In an Atlantic coastal attack a German submarine torpedoed and sank the freighter Orissa off the Spanish coast during a convoy bound for America. A British passenger liner in the convoy arrived today, confirming the attack and noting another torpedo narrowly missed the passenger ship.
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Atlantic
America
Benson Ranks First in Navy
Washington July 4 Secretary Daniels approved a judge advocate-general opinion setting precedence for American admirals with William S Benson at the top followed by Henry T Mayo William B Caperton Austin M Knight and others The act of August 1916 placed Benson next to Admiral of the Navy a vacancy since Admiral Dewey aimed to the other ranks by commission dates Coffman and Knight reach age limit this year.
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Washington
Daniels
Judge Advocate-General of the Navy
William S. Benson
Henry T. Mayo
William B. Caperton
Austin M. Knight
Admiral Benson
Admiral of the Navy
Dewey
Dewitt Coffman
Admiral Knight
Woman Killed as Auto Upset Near Salisbury Beach
Mrs. Mary O Connell of Lawrence died and her son Morris and daughter Julia were seriously injured when an auto they rode in overturned on the Amesbury road at six o clock. A tire blowout caused the driver to lose control. Mrs. O Connell died within minutes after being thrown from the car. The injured were taken to Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport in critical condition. The family had been returning from Salisbury Beach.
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Salisbury Beach
Mary O’connell
Lawrence
Morris
Julia
Amesbury
Baseball on Trial Tonight at Brighton Exemption Board
The Brighton Exemption Board holds a hearing at 8 oclock with Braves pitcher Pat Ragan as defendant to determine if baseball is a useful occupation. The board moved attendance for other Boston Nationals players to July 2, and Walter Hapgood will present the case for the players. The decision is expected to influence other exemption boards nationwide. Dowling chairs the meeting in the Brighton courtroom.
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Brighton
Pat Ragan
Braves
Boston Nationals
Ragan
Walter Hapgood
Fred E. Dowling
Two Serious Accidents in Lowell July Fourth
John Foley 80 of Winter street was struck by a car on the street near his home and is in critical condition at St John’s Hospital with head and limb injuries. Mary Birtwell riding in a Gorham street carriage was thrown to the street in a collision with a car driven by Frank C McDermott and is listed on the dangerous list at St John’s Hospital. McDermott is under arrest charged with drunkenness.
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Lowell
John Foley
Winter Street
George Parker
Pleasant Street
St. John’s Hospital
Mary Birtwell
Gorham Street
Frank C. McDermott
McDermott
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