Red Cross Campaign Urges Boston to Reach Million More
Massachusetts citizens are urged to donate to the Red Cross War Fund drive aiming for 3 million in Greater Boston and 7 million in New England. Governor McCall leads the push with appeals highlighting duty, patriotism, and the urgency of funds to care for soldiers and sailors. a large parade and a major concert program accompany today’s final rollout.
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Red Cross War Fund Aims to Insurance Wounded Defenders
Chairman Robert Herrick of the Greater Boston committee urges subscribing to the Red Cross War Fund as a safeguard for wounded defenders. He notes the campaign seeks a large return in troop support and cites Boston’s effort to meet its share of the $100,000 goal.
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Boston unions urged to donate to Red Cross War Relief Fund
A Boston labor appeal asks every trade union member to subscribe promptly to the American Red Cross War Relief Fund. The committee led by Howard F. McGrady and others urges contributions of any amount, mailed to James J. Phelan at 60 Congress Street, stressing every cent aids soldiers in France and the relief of suffering.
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Red Cross to Send Medical Corps to RumAnia for War Refugees
The Red Cross announced a corps of physicians and nurses will head to Romania to combat disease among war fugitives. About 200000 dollars in medical supplies and milk for babies will accompany the party, with civilian investigators joining the mission. The fund trustees praised rapid global aid and anticipated further requests as U.S. troops train.
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Red Cross Funds May Not Last Beyond Six Months
Acting chairman Eliot Wadsworth warns the American Red Cross may exhaust the $100,000,000 relief fund within six months as allied needs grow, with $18,000,900 still to be subscribed in the final campaign round up tomorrow. Officials urge over subscription to ensure continued aid to the most worthy causes.
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Cleveland Leads in Campaign Donations per Capita
Cleveland records a per capita donation of 6.20 dollars in the campaign, followed by New York at 5.84, Worcester at 3.91, and Hartford at 3.69. The listing notes Cleveland’s total stands unlikely to be challenged.
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Roosevelt Urges Red Cross Duty for Prisoners in Germany
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt urged immediate Red Cross measures to care for American prisoners in German camps. He warned of hunger and hardship without aid, citing British prisoners as example and urging Liberty bonds and Red Cross subscriptions to support the effort.
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Knights of Malta Aid Red Cross at Bowdoin Street Service
Members of the Knights of Malta attended Red Cross services at the Church of the New Jerusalem on Bowdoin Street. The Rev H Clinton Hay spoke on The Call of the Cross and the collection supported the Red Cross campaign in Boston.
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Army chum of Edwards dead at Hampton Court
A companion of Edwards died in their Hampton Court apartment. Post mortem findings list heart failure as the cause of death.
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Pershing's aide Colonel Deshon dies after illness
General Pershing invited Colonel Deshon to join his staff before departure for England and France. Ill health prevented acceptance. Deshon, West Point 1886 classmate of Pershing, earned multiple degrees and served as chief surgeon in the Canal Zone and later with General Edwards in New England. Edwards lauded Deshon as an ideal military surgeon, loyal and disciplined, whose death caused deep personal loss.
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O Connor Sees Hope for Home Rule From Irish Convention
Mr. O Connor and Richard Hazleton tour the United States to explain Irish self government amid Ulster unionist and Sinn Fein opposition. He cites war context and Lloyd George support for an upcoming Dublin convention to craft a self governing Irish constitution within the empire.
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Wounded Soldier Seeks Mercy Through Red Cross Aid
A wounded soldier appeals for mercy and aid, with the Red Cross presented as the sole path to relief. The appeal emphasizes humanitarian response and the need for charitable assistance to ease suffering.
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German Attack Balked in Champagne Front Northeastern Area
French forces continue to push back German gains from last week near Mont Cami lot and Vauxillon northeast of the Moisy farm. The Crown Prince army, aided by picked troops, saw heavy German losses under French artillery and infantry fire with limited fighting elsewhere in the Soissons to Rheims region.
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Central Powers Hold Fronts Across Europe In World War I
Allied reports describe ongoing artillery duels and infantry clashes across France Belgium and Italy with French forces repelling German attacks east of Mont Camillet and defending positions near Steenstraete and Lizerne. Austrian premier resignation prompts cabinet changes led by Dr von Seydler as agriculture minister.
British and French Forces Note Minor Actions in War Briefing
Official reports describe British patrols south of the Scarpe taking a few prisoners while enemy artillery harassed Croisilles and nearby areas. Italian forces claim heavy losses against Austrian attacks in the Monte Settsass valley as French artillery blocks a German assault near Juvincourt and Champagne actions continue with ground evacua tions near Mont Cornille.
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Woman Hurt As Auto Hits Motorcycle
Mare Victor a 17 year old rider in a side car was injured when an automobile driven by Fred Nichols struck the vehicle in East Frampton. Victor was taken to Newton hospital with cuts and bruises to the right knee.
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