Suffrage Passage Hinted By President and Senate
Washington June 24 A Senate suffrage resolution to submit a federal amendment to the states is predicted to pass next Thursday after a White House conference with President Wilson who is described as very enthusiastic and regards it as a vital war measure. Democrats urge swift action with a plan to set a definite hour for the Thursday vote.
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Abandon New Fire Service In Boston
Boston plans to terminate the high pressure fire service now under construction after near one million dollars has been spent. Major Thomas F Sullivan, the new public works commissioner, declined comment but reportedly regards the system as a white elephant.
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Thomas F. Sullivan
New Draft Lottery Set This Week In Washington
A second national lottery to determine the order numbers for the 744 865 men registered last June 5 under the selective service act will be held in Washington this week. The exact date isn t fixed but the drawing is expected Thursday or Friday depending on final reports from district boards.
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Horrors of Romania Front as War Rages in 1918
The writer recalls joining the Russo Romanian front, witnessing famine, typhus, and brutal conditions in Jassy with 450000 refugees. He describes lack of food, heat, and medicine, mass deaths, and improvised care in a railway hospital, with brutal discipline and executions.
Abolition Steps Begin For Public Works High Pressure Division
The payroll trims start with engineer Joseph A. Rourke at 3500 and foreman Charles M. Callahan at 1800 as the high pressure division is dissolved. About 15 remaining employees are to be reassigned within the Public Works Department while Commissioner Sullivan’s review supported ending the project to avoid another large legislative expenditure.
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Joseph A. Rourke
Charles M. Callahan
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National draft lottery to use identical method as last year
Officials announced a repeat of the prior draft procedure using the same bowl and capsules for numbers until the largest registrant count in any district. About 10 million men were placed last year as master numbers guide 4500 districts, with 10 500 capsules previously prepared but now reduced. Answered questionnaires will determine class placement, then lottery numbers set relative liability in the assigned class.
Massachusetts Draft Quota Raised By Provost Crowder Call
The latest call from Provost Marshal General Crowder seeks 8800 Massachusetts recruits for Camp Devens starting July 22. Local draft boards fear rapid depletion of Class 1, with remaining quotas to be filled from other districts. Boston divisions list their allotted men and floats among fluctuating totals.
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Norcross Promoted to Captain Adjutant in Engineers
Lieutenant Bartlett Norcross former member of the First Corps of Cadets and the man who removed the Frederick the Great statue in Washington has been commissioned captain adjutant of the First Replacement Regiment of Engineers in Washington. He graduated from the Lawrence Scientific School in 1909 and lived at Brandon Hall Brookline, promotion due to engineering experience and military science knowledge.
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First Corps of Cadets
Frederick the Great
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Lawrence Scientific School
Brandon Hall
Brookline
Congress Passes Big War Bills Amid Quick Action
Washington June 24 Congress moved swiftly on war funding with the House approving a 5.408 billion fortifications bill and the Senate backing a 2.5 billion sundry civil measure. The army appropriation discussion continued as Senate debate touched on extending draft ages from 18 to 45, with a vote expected soon.
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Draft ages extension debated by Senate and administration
Provost Marshal-General Crowder told the Senate military committee that extending draft ages is necessary to supply manpower for the war on Germany. Secretary Baker said he will not oppose action if Congress acts now. Leaders fear the Fall amendment may be defeated without immediate action, while some favor deferral to study the issue further. Many oppose extending the limit below 21. Both chambers hope to push war measures and possibly extend vacation for a mid-summer recess, with talk of a six week break until August 12.
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O Hearn Boomed Against Gallivan in Democratic Cup
Former Building Commissioner Patrick O Hearn emerges as a potential challenger to Congressman James A Gallivan for the Democratic nomination in the South Boston Dorchester district. A conference at Youngs Hotel aimed to launch his campaign with ex City Collector John J Curley among attendees and possible rival chatter.
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James A. Gallivan
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Two Aviators Die In Crash At Miami Field
Miami Fla June 24 Lieutenant Duncan C. Cameron of Pittsburg Pa and Sergeant Ernest L. Ahlstrand of Chicago both Marine Corps aviators were instantly killed when their aircraft crashed during a practice flight at Curtiss Field near Miami.
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Ernest L. Ahlstrand
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Marine Corps Aviation Section
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Tiz Promises Quick Relief for Tired Feet
Ad copy touts Tiz as a cure for tired puffed-up feet with pain from corns callouses and bunions. Claims a 25 cent box provides long lasting relief, better shoe fit, and urges prompt purchase at any drug store.
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