Two Men Die After Fall From Harbor Wharf
In South Boston two men Clarence H. Campbell and Martin Christopher died after slipping from a barge to the harbor awaiting United States Quartermaster's building. Investigators say heat and a water shock contributed to the tragedy as they crossed to a deck. A relief fund is organized to aid a large family of about 3000 infants in crowded Boston districts with checks sent to Charles B. Cotting Jr.
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Clarence H. Campbell
Broadway
Arlington
Martin Christopher
United States Quartermaster’s
South
Boston
Charles B. Cotting, Jr
Boylston Street
Appeal for Funds to Care for 3000 Babies
The Baby Hygiene Association issued an appeal for funds to care for about 3000 babies. The plea highlights urgent needs for nourishment, clean facilities, and medical attention, urging donors to respond promptly.
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The
Baby Hygiene Association
Governor backs $1000 pay for recess committee members
Governor McCall on vacation sent a message to the Executive Council stating support for paying $1000 to each member of the six recess committees and commissions. He cites the Legislature and its stance on salaries as justification for the amount.
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McCall
State House
Executive Council
Akron Boy Scouts Meet the President
President Wilson greeted 50 Boy Scouts and 2 scout leaders from Akron Ohio returning from Boston where they helped in a war savings stamp campaign.
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Akron
Washington
Wilson
Ohio
Boston
Pooling All Food Supplies for Allies Discussed
Washington reports that Hoover in London will focus on pooling all food supplies for the allies as part of a broader plan to mobilize American and allied resources for the war. Meat, sugar and wheat pooling has already been in effect for months.
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Washington
Hoover
London
Wilson
Germany
German Ex-Chancellor Michaelis Leads Front Brigade
A prisoner reports Dr Georg Michaelis former German imperial chancellor now commands a German army brigade on the western front in France. The claim comes via Associated Press dispatch dated July 2.
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Michaels
France
Associated Press
Georg Michaelis
Western Front
Mrs Amee Details Wartime Desserts and Substitutes
Mrs John Amee lectured on war time desserts noting patriotism in avoiding forbidden ingredients. She outlined Newton tapioca made with milk Indian meal molasses and fat baked slowly and served hot or cold without sugar, plus Irish moss blancmange in vanilla chocolate or lemon.
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John Amee
Amee
Allies Win in Albania
Paris reports Allied operations in the Balkans. In Albania the mountain region above the Devoli river was captured and villages Izgyuba and Kokosshovo secured. Prize counts reached 642 with six officers among prisoners. enemy losses were heavy while Allied losses were insignificant.
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Paris
Balkans
Derna
Albania
Devoli
Holta
Izgyuba
Kokosshovo
Ex Newspaper Man Joins Tank Corps in Recruitment Drive
Louis M. Marks, a former Boston newspaper man, arrived in Boston from Camp Colt to assist the tank corps recruiting campaign. The corps offers commissions and active service abroad. The local recruiting office is at 3 Tremont Row, led by Lt. John R. MacMillan. Many college men have signed up.
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Louis M. Marks
Boston
United States Tank Corps
Camp Colt
Gettysburg
Tremont Row
John R. MacMillan
Cent Flat Fares on All Elevated Cars
Boston Elevated Railway Company trustees announce a fare increase from five to seven cents effective August 1 1918 to cover rising costs and debts. Eight-cent checks discontinued. five-cent tickets redeemable after August 1. No zone system or major transfer changes planned. 250 new cars ordered amid wartime constraints.
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Boston
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Efficiency Study by Boston Elevated Railway Board
The Board of Trustees of the Boston Elevated Railway Company examines the degree of efficiency obtainable under existing conditions. The report analyzes operations, equipment, and service performance to identify improvements.
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Boston Elevated Railway Company
Baby bitten by horse in carriage outside Union Park home
Six weeks old Catherine Green of 10 Union Park Street was severely injured when a horse tied nearby bit the child as she lay in a carriage in front of her home. The horse owner Dorothy of 29 South Market Street and driver Isaac Goldstein of 48 Highland Avenue were involved. Catherine was taken to City Hospital and later returned home.
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Catherine Green
Union Park Street
Dorothy
South Market Street
Isaac Goldstein
Highland Avenue
Treasury targets Fourth Liberty Loan drive Sept 28 to Oct 19
Washington notes the Treasury intends a three week campaign window for the Fourth Liberty Loan starting Saturday September 28 and ending Saturday October 19. The plan emphasizes a broad drive across the nation with nationwide participation and fundraising goals.
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Washington
the Treasury
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Percale
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E. Z. Churns
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Ecru
Sane
Tures
Lazell
Joss Stir Second
Asthe
Hana T
Aquad
Sutton
Greater
Santa Clara
Richardson & Robbins
Mrs. Amee
Sconner
Brookside Creamery
Brookside
Henfield
Young America
York State
Texas
Maine
Globe
John T.connorco
Food Administration
Board of Trustees
Liberty
Globe Automatic Sprinkler CO
Milk St
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Philo Hay Co
Newark
N. J
Swift & Company
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