Boston Police Prepare for State Anti Loafing Law
Boston police issued General Order No 18% detailing registration duties for men 18 to 50 under the Massachusetts anti loafing statute. Registrations to begin July 12 at all station houses with enforcement aimed at non working men, including possible arrest without a warrant and removal of property defense.
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O’meara
Iw &S
Masachusetts
Boston
United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wire Control Bill Gains Support in Washington
Washington July 10 The interstate commerce committee filed a favorable report on House resolution authorizing the President to control telegraph telephone cable and radio systems during the war. The measure gains administration backing and leaders predict passage before week’s end as debate may be shortened by advancing the wire control bill over the prohibition measure.
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Washington
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Smith
Insurance Men Declared Non-Essential Workers in South Dakota
In Huron South Dakota on July 10 the Council of Defence classified all able bodied men selling insurance as non essential industries under the work or fight regulations issued yesterday.
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Huron
S. D
South Dakota Council of Defence
Donlan arraigns accusers over almshouse removal case
Dr Charles E Donlan publicly rebuked the board of infirmary trustees at a heated hearing tied to his removal as superintendent of the Long Island Almshouse and Hospital. He defended his wartime service at Fort Strong and said he may take the case to court despite the trustees' pending decision.
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Board of Infirmary Trustees
Charles E. Donlan
Donlan
Long Island Almshouse and Hospital
City Hall
Fort Strong
War Department
Donlan Defends Sessions as Board Wrangling Cited
In a signed statement read by Attorney Joseph E Lundy Donlan criticizes board sessions as wrangling and heckling while addressing charges that he missed official meetings. Lundy questions secretary Mary A Dierkes about her Long Island travel and surveillance, which she denies. Fort Strong on Long Island housed U S soldiers as Donlan cites available space to accommodate soldiers last January.
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Joseph E. Lundy
Donlan
United States Secret Service
Miss Dierkes
Long Island
Fort Strong
United States
Naphtha Explosion Threatens Dyer’s Life in Nashua
David M. Stevens, employed at the C Goodwin dye house on Canal street, was probably fatally burned when naphtha exploded in the naphtha room at 3 30 this afternoon. The blast wrecked the building and damaged $3000 worth of machinery in the Jackson Canal area, with shock felt a mile away.
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Dyer
Nashua
N. H
David M. Stevens
C. Goodwin
Canal Street
Jackson Canal
German actor held for entering capital
Hans Frederick Dreikauss known as Harry Dumont, a German lieutenant in a dramatic company, was arrested by Department of Justice agents for violating the order against enemy aliens entering the District of Columbia. He was born in 1891 in Germany and came to America in 1903.
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Washington
Hans Frederick Dreikauss
Harry Dumont
Department of Justice
District of Columbia
Germany
America
Cured Hay Fever Admission Leads to Government Patents
Local Fort Wayne resident H. J. Miller of 5014 Calhoun Street reports a complete cure for hay fever after years of illness. He claims two government patents and offers a no cost opportunity to try his method, inviting readers to mail a postcard for participation.
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H. J. Miller
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Advt
Vacancies Open in Boston Post Office Clerks and Carriers
The U S Civil Service Commission announced a special examination starting Aug 18 to fill clerks and carriers in the Boston post office. Women may apply for clerks, with a salary scale from 1000 to 1400. substitutes paid 40 cents hourly. Men not subject to the draft are desired. height rules apply to men only. age range 18 to 44. applicants must be American citizens and unmarried women may apply for clerk posts.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Boston
Wilke Requires War Risk Insurance for Merchant Seamen
Uncle Liam orders protective insurance for merchant marine crews to guard dependents against loss. All American vessels sailing 100 miles or more in Atlantic and Gulf waters must carry War Risk Bureau coverage. Coverage ranges from 1500 to 5000 dollars per man.
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Liam
War Risk Bureau
Atlantic
Gulf
Curious Discovery For Catarrh And Hay Fever
Sam Katz of Chicago announces a simple natural method for catarrh and hay fever that claims quick relief in stubborn cases. He offers a full course postpaid on a 15 day trial, with treatment sent to interested sufferers at 2909 Indiana Avenue, Chicago.
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Sam Katz
Indiana Avenue
Chicago
Mr. Katz
Elliott Again Heads N P Elliott Again Heads N P
The Northern Pacific Railway directors accepted J M Hannaford’s resignation as president and elected Howard Elliott as successor He becomes president for the second time after previously resigning in 1918 to lead the New Haven Co W Bunn was named vice president and Thomas Cooper as land commissioner also elected vice presidents
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New York
Northern Pacific Railway Company
J. M. Hannaford
Howard Elliott
Elliott
Northern Pacific
New Haven
Co. W. Bunn
Thomas Cooper
American Fronts Continue Active In World War I Report
Washington July 10 General Pershing's daily communique notes no major actions on July 9. In Chateau Thierry and Marne sectors the fight remains intermittent with heavy German air activity and artillery, while our patrols and batteries stay active.
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Washington
General Pershing
War Department
American Expeditionary Forces
Chateau Thierry
Vaux and
Hill 204
Oterman
Marne
Kerensky Asked to Tour United States by Social Democrats
John Spargo of the Social Democratic League of America telegrammed an invitation to Alexander Kerensky, then in Paris, to tour major U.S. cities. The league would guarantee satisfactory arrangements, and Spargo said Kerensky could receive a historic reception and that the visit would aid Russia and the Allies.
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London
John Spargo
Europe
Social Democratic League of America
Alexander F. Kerensky
Paris
United States
Social Democratic League
Spargo
Associated Press Today
Kerensky
America
Russia
Floods Wreck Crops Across Central Europe
Vienna reports heavy rains cause widespread floods in Austria and southern Germany. The Salzkammergut bears the worst damage with houses and bridges swept away. The Danube at Vienna hits its highest level in 30 years and continues to rise.
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Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
Austria
Germany
Vorarlberg
Tyrol
Salzkammergut
Upper Austria
Bavaria
Saxony
Danube
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Hane
TREE
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