Cantonment Devens Nears Ready for New England Army
Ayer July 22 The vast Cantonment at Camp Devens nears completion as the temporary home for thousands drafted into the National Army. About 200 buildings are up with 650 more planned, sanitation efforts target fly and mosquito control, and a 2,000,000 gallon daily water supply is established from wells and a standpipe. The camp aims for early September readiness for 87,800 recruits with extensive barracks, showers, mess halls, and administrative facilities.
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New England
Leominster
Deerfield
Bandit Hunt In South End Involving Restaurant Hold-Up
Greater Boston police seek a young bandit who robbed George Titulis at his Columbus Avenue restaurant. The man, about 25, 5 feet 7, 140 pounds, wore a straw hat and brown suit with a blue check jumper, escaped with about $33 after a revolver was shown. Titulis was alone at the time.
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Greater Boston
George Titulis
Columbus Avenue
Titulis
Wolf's My Clothier announces men’s suit sale event
The Wolf's My Clothier shop at corner Han sver and Portland streets advertises a great sale of men's suits at 9.75 dollars when traditionally 15 dollars. The notice claims suits are being sold below cost and includes the gift of legal stamps with purchases.
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Wolf’s
Hansver and
Portland Streets
Report Schooner Lost in Collision
Thirty other men aboard the Cygne took to the dories and are believed to be safe. The Cygne carried 3000 quintals of fish. Carl Silva lies injured in City Hospital with a stab wound to the left breast and is on the dangerous list. His alleged assailant, Thomas L. Perry of 450 Cummings Street Lawrence, was arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Silva is 27 and resides at 107 West Springfield Street, South End.
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Carl Silva
City Hospital
Thomas L. Perry
Cummings Street
Lawrence
Silva
Springfield Street
South End
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