Military duty for all urged in National Security League report
The militia committee of the National Security League urges full National Guard efficiency, a public school program including sports and drills, college level maneuvers study, official classification of those fit for service, and mandatory military duty for all aged 18 to 45, in a report on U S military needs and state militia.
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New York
National Guard
National Security League
United States
Committee Urges Against Military Training for Children
A militia committee report denounces teaching military instruction to public school children. It supports physical education and later military readiness starting at 18, urges universal enrollment of all men liable for militia duty, and calls for a state structured but limited form of enrolled militia with annual rifle practice for younger years. Colonel Charles E. Lydecker chairs the committee.
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America
Militia Committee
Charles E. Lydecker
O Leary VC Honored By King At London Ceremony
Reports from Irish papers recount Sergeant Michael O Leary of the Irish Guards receiving the Victoria Cross from the King at Buckingham Palace with Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria as witnesses. The ceremony followed his heroism at Cuinchy on February 1 1915. A Cork reception followed later with crowds and officials greeting him on arrival.
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Michael O'Leary
Irish Guards
Wellington Barracks
Proby
Princess Mary
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
O'Leary
Vo. C
O’leary
Court
Cuinchy
Cork
V. C
Dublin
Cork Corps of the National Volunteers
Donegan
Leinster Regiment
Imperial Hotel
Inchigeela
Convention Men Elect Convention Bureau Leaders in Boston
The Boston convention bureau of the Boston Chamber of Commerce organized with officers. James C. McCormick became president Edward C Jogg vice president and Paul Cummings secretary manager. The bureau opened offices and seeks conventions for 1916 including the Elks' gathering.
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Boston Convention Bureau
Boston Chamber of Commerce
James C. McCormick
United Drug Company
Edward C. ¥‘Ogg
Copley- Plaga
Paul Cc. Cummings
Chamber
McCormick
Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Elks
Preserving Time Feature Promises Sunday Recipes
The Woman's Section in the next Sunday Post will publish a half page of preserving recipes. The feature highlights practical methods and tips for canning and storage to extend freshness and flavor.
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Next Sunday Post
Raise Your Banner For Ireland Poem Honoring Mike O'Leary
A patriotic verse honors Mike O Leary and Irish fighters in France. It recalls battles at Cuinchy and the empire's field, praising courage from Munster to Galway. The poem ends with a dedication to Lilly Casey Hearne of Waterford.
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Mike O'Leary
V. C
Ireland
Iireland
Fraxrce
Glen
Inchigeela
Macroom
O’leary
Munster
Suir
Nore
Leinster
Galway
Erin
Mike O‘leary
Lilly Casey-Hearne
Summerhill
Waterford
Allies Gain 200 Yards on Gallipoli Peninsula
Athens correspondent reports from Mytilene that after another serious Gallipoli battle the Allies right wing advanced 200 yards and bombardment of the interior Dardanelles forts continues.
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Paris
Athens
L’information
Mytilene News
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
Harvesting Begins in Parts of Germany
Reports from Cologne indicate western and middle Germany have started harvesting. Rye oats wheat and barley crops are expected to be large while sugar beets show higher sweetness than normal and fruit harvests are anticipated as satisfactory.
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Berlin
London
Germany
Cologne
Trade prospects in South American markets urged
S. S. Brill, special agent of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce, told manufacturers at the Chamber of Commerce that South American buyers want American goods even at higher prices. He emphasized credit extension, punctual delivery, proper packing, same-steamer shipping, language tailored advertising, and country-specific realities. Brill will tour Boston chambers to discuss South American trade opportunities.
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S. S. Brill
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Federal Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Argentina
United States
Brill Urges Steps to Boost South American Trade
Brill argues against prejudice toward American goods and cites South American doubts about US production due to facilities and finance. He recommends close buyer contact, independent transport and banking, experienced multinational travel agents, and a dedicated export expert to tailor products to local customers.
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America
Italian War Loan Progress Report in Rome
Subscriptions to the Italian war loan authorized by royal decree June 17 continue to come in satisfactorily in Rome. Italian financiers warn that the war's possible length may require additional loans to sustain funding.
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Rome
Voluntary loan preferred over forced levy for citizens
Government officials favor a voluntary loan system and fear difficulties in raising funds. A forced loan could be used if needed, but it would be scaled by income above a threshold, and those who already subscribed voluntarily would be exempt.
Thieves Loot Haymarket Wine Company in Monday Break In
Thieves entered the Holland Wine Company store in Haymarket square Monday night by breaking a rear door glass and seized many bottles of old wines kept in a special case near the entrance. They disturbed shelves and opened the cash register but found no money. the safe remained untouched.
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Holland Wine Company
Haymarket Square
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V.C. Man
Michael O’leary
Festubert
New Chamber Bureau
STOUT
Oxford
Batiste
L. P. Burgess
Old South Bldg
Boston
SC. America
Brill
U. S
Shepard Norwell Company
Tremont ST. Winter ST. Temple PL
Shepard
CF MI
Palm Beach
Evening Co
Dolly Varden
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