Notable Red Cross civilian aid in Paris during May offensive
Paris June 30 Correspondence AP reports the American Red Cross civilian affairs department aided 240,496 civilians, ran 15 civilian hospitals with 1586 beds, fed 35,000 refugees in canteens, housed 11,873 refugees, and provided 26,160 medical services. Donations totaled 300,000 dollars with 140,000 for tuberculosis and 96,000 for refugees.
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Paris
Associated Press
Department of Civilian Affairs
American Red Cross
Fire Threatens Red Cross Quarters on Berkeley Street
A basement fire of unknown origin broke out early yesterday beneath Red Cross headquarters at 142 Berkeley Street causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Most damage fell on A Lowenstein’s furniture store while the five story brick building suffered smoke damage. the property is owned by the Baptist Social Union.
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RED Cross
Berkeley Street
A. Lowenstein
The
Baptist Social Union
Stabbed Man Succumbs to Arm Wound After Altercation
Cornelius Moriarty aged 28 of 36 Court Street was stabbed in the right arm during a fight at Shawmut avenue and Corning street and taken to City Hospital. Police later arrested James Pownall, 26, of 47 Corning Street.
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Cornelius Moriarty
Court Street
Shawmut Avenue
Corning Street
City Hospital
James Pownall
Federal Law on Womens Pay Considered by Congress
Washington July 14 A bill to fix a minimum wage for women workers in DC industries is discussed in Congress. Keating of Colorado drafts the measure as a model for states with a permanent wage board and occupassioned sub boards. Tests in Massachusetts show higher female earnings and doubling of workers earning above the minimum after board actions.
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Washington
Congress
Keating
Colorado
District of Columbia
House
Massachusetts
Ethel Hunt Brings Waldo Bears to Marriage
Cards announce the marriage of Waldo W. Bears of Pitman avenue Greenwood to Miss Ethel M. Hunt of Orient street Malden. Bears, a Wakefield High graduate in the aviation service at Langley Field Virginia, and Hunt, Malden High graduate, were married at the bride’s home and are now on their honeymoon.
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Waldo W. Bears
George Bears
Pitman Avenue
Greenwood
Ethel M. Hunt
Joseph Hunt
Orient Street
Malden
Bears
Wakefield High
Langley Field
Virginia
Miss Hunt
Malden High
Allendale Mill Fire Destroys Factory In Missouri
Allendale mill in Van Buren burned today causing an estimated $100,000 loss. The plant owned by A. E. Hammond was on government orders for long lumber. Fire started in the boiler room from an undetermined cause and much of the damage is insured.
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van Buren
Allendale
A. E. Hammond
EXPECTS CUT IN BEEF PRICE
The National Livestock Exchange reports a bright outlook for producers and consumers with a possible fall and winter beef price drop. Pork and mutton prices should change little while overall conditions improve due to higher production, disease control, and better railroad service.
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Chicago
National Livestock Exchange
C. B. Heinemann
Exchange
Heinemann
New Veins of Hard Coal Found and Ready for Market
Hazelton Penn July 4 Increased anthracite production is indicated in the Lehigh region by new veins and improvements. Virgin beds were found under the Tomhickon reservoir west of Hazelton and preparations are under way to drain water and strip the veins. Mining engineers say the coal can be prepared for the market with ease.
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Hazelton
Pennn
Lehigh
Tomhickon
Women Suffer Headache Let Pills Bring Relief
A West Grove Pennsylvania woman describes fainting spells and constant headaches from nerve exhaustion. After months of doctor visits, she finds relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills which build blood and nerves and restore strength. The ad offers free books on nervous diseases and nutrition and lists price: 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
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Joseph Vandegriff
West Grove
Dr. Williams
Special Notice on Boston Post No-Return Policy
The Boston Post announces a no-return policy in effect since March 17 1917. Readers are urged to place advanced orders with news dealers to help gauge demand and ensure regular Post deliveries.
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Boston Post
Post
Cardinal O Connell Dedicates New Church at Houghs Neck
Cardinal O Connell dedicates the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament at Houghs Neck with a blessing ceremony at the vestibule and main altar. He administers confirmation to 58 including boys, girls, and three adults, and addresses parishioners on unity, sacrifice, and the cross. Principal clerics present include Rev. Mark E Madden and aides. Quincy officials attend.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Hough's Neck
Mark E. Madden
Father Madden
House of God
Allothe
Jesus Christ
Cross
Michael J. Owens
St. John's Church
Quincy
Thomas Curtin
Church of the Sacred Heart
Newton
Richard J. Haberlin
D. D
Thomas J. Heagney
German wives for diplomats abroad spark controversy
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Koelnische Volks Zeitung urging revival of Bismarck’s rule that German diplomats marry only German wives. The article condemns Count von Bernstorff’s son’s marriage to Marguerite Burton Thomas and his father’s conduct, citing American-born Jeanne Luckemeyer as a factor. It calls for a drastic overhaul of ambassadorial service and traditions.
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Amsterdam
Bismarck
Koelnische Volks Zeitung
Count von Bernstorff
Marguerite Vivienne Burton Thomas
Burlington
N. J
Washington
America
Jeanne Luckemeyer
Volks Zeitung
Charge artist had no auto license
Lydia Fiela Emmett a prominent portrait painter who summers at Stockbridge must appear in District Court in Pittsfield tomorrow to answer a charge of driving without a license. After a traffic signal refusal she was taken to the police station by Officer O Leary and found to have no license. She claimed a license at home but later confessed she had none and Chief Sullivan said she has not had one for a year. She was summoned to court and had to hire a chauffeur to take her home.
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Pittsfield
Lydia Fiela Emmett
Stockbridge
Miss Emmett
O'Leary
Sullivan
Chief Sullivan
Girls to Begin Vacation to Winning Farm in Lexington
Twenty five girls from Boston's South End start a 12 day vacation at the Winning Farm in Lexington run by the South End House. The group travels by trolley this morning for the farm program and outdoor activities.
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South End
Boston
Lexington
Newfoundland mobilizes under conscription law
Newfoundland's conscription law, in effect six weeks, has boosted the colony's war strength. The Newfoundland Regiment is at full strength with 4500 soldiers and 2000 sailors already overseas, plus foresters. Women farm work persists though fishing crews rely on men, and no second draft is expected until autumn after the fishing season.
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ST. John's
N. F
Newfoundland
Newfoundland Regiment
Seaboard
Concord Playground Week II Opens With Expanded Program
Concord and Concord Junction playgrounds begin their second week with a fuller schedule. Grounds are open daily except Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 12 morning and 1 30 to 5 afternoon. Activities include swimming sewing handicraft games folk dancing and special focus on war work for the children.
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Concord
Concord Junction
Rules for Baby Food Issued in Massachusetts Health Appeal
The Massachusetts health committee issues summer rules for baby feeding to reduce infant deaths. Dr. Richard M. Smith and Dr. Fritz Talbot of Massachusetts General Hospital and the State department of health proposed the guidelines.
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Bay State
Massachusetts Health Committee
Richard M. Smith
Fritz Talbot
Massachusetts General Hospital
State Department of Health
Baby Health Guide From the Commonwealth
Breast milk is best for babies up to 10 months old. If unavailable, use pasteurized cow's milk, kept clean and in an ice chest. In heat, dilute bottle milk with boiled water and ensure access to water, not just food. After 10 months, give orange juice daily. Bathe daily, keep clothing minimal in peak heat, and wash diapers. Provide fresh air, shade eyes from sun, and net for flies. For illness, give castor oil and water, then boiled skim milk and strained cereal. call a doctor if no improvement. Parents may write to the Division of Hygiene in Boston for prenatal and health guidance.
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Division of Hygiene
State Department of Health
State House
Boston
Commonwealth
258 Draftees To Be Trained At Kingston
Two hundred fifty eight draftees will leave today from across the state for Kingston Rhode Island where they will undergo training at the Rhode Island State College in auto mechanics blacksmithing carpentry electricity and general mechanics. Most divisions will send one to three men each except State Divisions 42 and 43 Boston 10 Fall River 2 and New Bedford 4.
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Kingston
R. I
Rhode Island State College
Boston
Fall River
New Bedford
Queen Mary Requests Photo of Everett Clubwomen
The Lord Kitchener Club of Everett, a branch of Queen Marys Needlework Guild, posed for a group photo after a request from Queen Mary via Lady Annie Lawley. The Everett club, with about 100 members, has a long wartime record of aiding Belgians and British service families and ships thousands of hospital supplies weekly.
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England
Lord Kitchener Club of
Everett
Queen Mary
Annie Lawley
Charlotte J. Shearman
Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild of London
Shearman
Lady Lawley
Kitchener Club
Queen Mary’s Guild
United States
Chicago Base Hospital
Lakeside Hospital
France
Kitchener Club Members Receive Letters of Thanks Abroad
Members of the Kitchener Club in Everett have received letters of thanks from soldiers in Egypt British and German East Africa the Dardanelles France and Holland. One letter from an American soldier to Mrs Shearman expresses gratitude for comforts provided while wounded in French hospitals.
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Kitchener Club
Eiverett
Egypt
British
German East Africa
Dardanelles
France
Holland
Young Giant 7 Feet 3 Answers Call to Service
Ralph B. Madsen a 21 year old from Tacoma is drafted for national service. At 7 feet 3 inches tall and 210 pounds he credits Kansas born parents and farm meals for his height. He says he is ready to go and can be of use in the big fracas with his altitude.
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Tacoma
Wash
National Army
Ralph B. Madsen
Madsen
Kansas
Draft Board
Natives Jam Jerusalem Theatres Over Beersheba Film
Letters from soldiers report a sudden popular craze for the new film in Jerusalem. Crowds are so large theatres cannot accommodate them and many natives strive to see the moving picture about the occupation of Beersheba.
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Jerusalem
London
Beersheba
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Hough’s Neck
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