Elks Week Opens in Boston Today
Boston hosts the national Elks convention with 50 000 expected attendees. Mayor Curley leads arrivals from California at 11 AM as registration at Boston University College of Business Administration begins.
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ELKS
Boston
Court of Honor
Copley Square
College of Business Administration
Boston University
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Curley
California
Golden Gate
South Terminal
Boston National Elks Convention Association
James R. Nicholson
The
Nicholson
Boston Convention Association
Boston University College of Business Administration
Boylston Street
Charles J. Jacobs
Information Bureau
Joe'’’ Mellyn
Joe'’’ Mellyn, the “Human Directory of Boston.” Mrs. Jeremiah J. Hurley
Shepard-Norwell Company
Tremont Street
Lights to illuminate Frog Pond fountain at 11 nightly
Mayor Curley presses Governor McCall to light the State House dome for the first time since America entered the war. Elks will hold evening events at 11 with colored lights illuminating the Frog Pond fountain.
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Frog Pond
Curley
McCall
State House Dome
United States
Draft Order Next Week Could Call Up to 1.5 Million
The plan envisions a single Washington jury wheel to draw numbers, drafting about 30 000 men per exemption district as numbers come up. Estimates suggest 1 200 000 called for first selection with 40 numbers drawn, though exemptions and district counts could alter totals. President Wilson backs a fair method, with reserve battalions and ongoing recruitment for regulars and the National Guard.
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Washington
Wilson
National Guard
National Army
Regular Army
Police Aid Sought to Uncover False Draft Exemptions
Thomas J Fay Roxbury division 13 exemption board chairman says Boston police should help expose fraudulent exemption claims as the first city board organized for conscription duties plans to meet at the Roxbury courthouse once the draft order arrives. Milmore and Dr Courtney assist.
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Thomas J. Fay
Roxbury
Boston
Fay
Martin Milmore
Samuel Courtney
General Crowder Denies Draft Activation in Telegram
Provost Marshal General Crowder telegraphs Congressman Gallivan that reports of a draft are false. He promises full publicity and notes the circulating story has no basis.
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General Crowder
Gallivan
Washington
Congressman Gallivan
Crowder
Glad Daughter Is Young Gould's Wife
Mrs. M. J. Carter of 141 West Newton street expresses satisfaction at the marriage of Laura M. Carter to George J Gould Jr in Philadelphia. The piece recalls Laura's dancing career, social ascent, and family background including Los Angeles links and Woonsocket roots. Court action in Boston seeks to revoke an appointment, with Mayor Rockwood defending the decision as lawful.
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West Newton Street
Laura M. Carter
George J Gould, Jr
Philadelphia
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Gould
Butte
Mont
Woonsocket
R. I
Carters
Callahan
Ardena
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New York
New Jersey
Boston
Crockery
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Philadelphia City Hall
Oppose Police Chief Confirmation in Cambridge Mandamus Petition
Cambridge city officials filed a writ of mandamus with Suffolk County Superior Court to force Mayor Rockwood to revoke Lieutenant Frederick M. Ellis's appointment as police chief. Ellis’ appointment awaits Cambridge City Council confirmation and faces strong opposition from Captains Keaney Hurley and McBride.
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Ellis
Boston
James M. Keaney
Patrick J. Hurley
John J. McBride
Cambridge Police Department
Suffolk County Superior Court
Rockwood
Frederick M. Ellis
Cambridge City Council
New England to Have Bumper Peach Crop
Hartford Conn July 6 New England will produce between 1000000 and 1200000 baskets of peaches equal to the crop of two and four years ago and the fruit will sell at a record low price of 55 cents if the New England Peach Growers Association efforts succeed Committees to devise the best means of transporting and marketing the fruit were appointed
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Hartford
Conn
New England
Peach Growers’ Association
Gleaves' Own Story Sought by Senate Resolution
A Senate resolution to obtain Rear Admiral Gleaves original dispatches on the attack on the expeditionary force to France will be introduced by Senator Penrose. It also seeks details on George Creel and aides duties and government salaries.
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Washington
Gleaves
France
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
George Creel
Controversy Over Creel Daniels Accounts Of Submarine Attacks
Senate scrutiny increases over the Creel and official bulletin involvement in the submarine attack narrative. Creel admits elaborating Gleaves dispatches but claims he stayed close to facts while Daniels maintains silence. Naval reports indicate one or two submarines were sighted on two occasions with a near miss and possible sinking.
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Senate
Daniels
Gleaves
Six States Complete Draft Exemption Board Work
Six states and the District of Columbia reported to the War Department that their exemption boards finished preliminary draft work. Connecticut Maine Delaware Nebraska Wisconsin and Virginia are listed as ready. others are expected by Monday.
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Washington
District of Columbia
War Department
Connecticutt
Maine
Delaware
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Virginia
Man Registered and Released After Army Draft Charge
Alfred Markel of Hanover street was arrested on a charge of neglect to register for the army draft. He was discharged by United States Commissioner Hayes after agreeing to register. A deputy marshal accompanied him to City Hall where he completed registration before release.
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Alfred Markel
Hanover Street
United States
Hayes
City Hall
Favorites Are Beaten In Bay State Short Ship Circuit
Three favorites lost on final Bay State Short Ship Circuit day at Sage Park Windsor. Wheeler Gentry won the 2:25 pace over Irish Water, Rich Hal upset in 2:17, and Koroni captured the 2:14 trot from Border Scout. Koroni also broke the track trotting record in the second heat with 2:12 1-2. Captain Volo won the 2:27 trot.
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Sage Park
Wheeler Gentry
Irish Water
Rich Hal
Koroni
Border Scout
Volo
Gardner
Captain Voio
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O'Connell
B. G
Sage
Scoene
Phil Chato
Martin
Sasha
Magnus Worthy
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Dorchester Man Fined for Cruelty to Dog
Gerven van den Bergh of 14 Mascot Street Dorchester was fined 25 by Judge Churchill for cruelly beating his dog after testified he struck the animal to punish it for knocking his baby down stairs. He paid the fine.
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Gerven van den Bergh
Mascot Street
Dorchester
Churchill
van den Bergh
Decision Reserved on Willard Injunction
New York July 6 Supreme Court Justice Hendrick reserved decision on the injunction petition by Jack Curley and Tom Jones to restrain Jess Willard from appearing anywhere except under Jones management.
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New York
Supreme Court
Hendrick
Jack Curley
Tom Jones
Jess Willard
Pugilist
Jones
Rush Draft Work Under Way for Registration Cards
Registration work led by Director Charles F. Gettemy moves at top speed to complete and index 300000 cards for Washington authorities tonight. There are 122 registration districts. Draft date not set. first announcements of selected men unlikely for at least a week due to complex quota calculations.
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Charles F. Gettemy
Washington
Gettemy
Army and Navy to Play at Riverside Grounds
Army and Navy headline a charity amateur athletic meet at Riverside Recreation Grounds in Jamaica Plain. The Navy squad from the battleship Virginia faces Army Company H Ninth Regiment in a 3 pm baseball clash with proceeds to the Metropolitan Red Cross. Ensign Winslow and Captain Donovan lead ready contingents as open races and jumping events line the afternoon.
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Riverside Recreation Grounds
Virginia
Ninth Regiment
Curtis Hall A. A
Jamaica Plain
The
Red Cross
W. Winslow
Donovan
Greater Boston
Timothy McDonough
West Roxbury
Brooklyn Sunday Game Called Off War Benefit Match
New York July 6 A Brooklyn vs Chicago National League base ball game slated for next Sunday to aid war charities was cancelled by Charles H Ebbets president of the Brooklyn club. Ebbets and manager Wilbert Robinson were held for the Court of Special Sessions on charges tied to a previous Brooklyn Philadelphia game alleging a violation of the law by admitting fans. The club claims no admission was charged as tickets were for a patriotic concert that preceded the contest.
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National League
War Charities
Charles H. Ebbets
Wilbert Robinson
Court of Special Sessions
Philadelphia
Ebbets Field
Burns Beats Hansen in 10 Round Bout at Commercial AC
Larry Burns of South Boston won by decision over Larry Hansen the Dane in a 10 round match at the Commercial A C last night. Shaver O'Brien and Johnny Merely drew in another 10 rounder. Johnny O'Hara lost to Benny Murphy for the Cambridge welter title in four rounds. Johnny Buckley and Charley Mack drew in a six round curtain raiser.
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South Boston
Larry Hansen
Commercial A. C
Shaver
O’brien
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Mery
Johnny O'Hara
Benny Murphy
Johnny Buckley
Charley Mack
Cambridge
Quincy Yacht Club Smoker and Vaudeville Show
The house committee of the Quincy Yacht Club announces a smoker and vaudeville show to be held at the club house Houghs Neck next Wednesday night.
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Quincy Yacht Club
Hough's Neck
Orchestral Medley Highlights From Opera and Ballet
A concert program features Overture from Orpheus and Robespierre, Strauss and Wagner selections, Elsa's Dream from Lohengrin, Vissi d Art from Tosca, Lucia di Lammermoor fantasia, and Nutcracker suite. Soloists include Madame Ferrabini and Madame Serrabini with the string section, harp, and brass.
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The
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Spindler
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