Maine Rhode Island and New Hampshire Ahead Vermont 1 Quota
Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire lead a regional drive as Vermont 1 reaches quota. Officials say the effort will expand power supply and grid reliability across the New England area.
26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire lead a regional drive as Vermont 1 reaches quota. Officials say the effort will expand power supply and grid reliability across the New England area.
Italy’s War Commission hosts a royal visit led by Prince of Udine as crowds greet the distinguished guest with an ovation rivaling that given to Joffre. Citizens across classes unite to honor the visitors in a grand municipal display.
The administration food control bill with new prohibition features is sent from the House to the Senate. Predicts passage within ten days to cover this season's crops and finalize the measure.
Charlestown girl Mary Sullivan climbed through a window after an assault and stood on the house eaves until rescued by policemen. Thousands rode elevated trains through Thompson Square in Charlestown last night. Continued on Page 6-Sixth Column.
At 1 30 this morning Red Cross headquarters reported 100 313 000 in pledges with 35 993 000 from New York City and 64 320 000 from the rest of the nation. Campaign managers expected the total to rise by about 5 000 000 on Tuesday.
A motivational line urging continued support for the Red Cross in its humanitarian work. It emphasizes perseverance and collective effort to overcome challenges in disaster relief and aid campaigns.
Debate over Senator Chamberlain's draft bill continues on the Senate floor as the measure, having passed the House, is referred to the agriculture committee. A sub-committee will start work tomorrow and a report to the Senate is expected Wednesday.
JASSY June 25 Germany has imposed a fine of 250,000,000 francs on the occupied territory of Romania.
Boston delegates led by T B Fitzpatrick welcomed Irish leader T P O Connor in New York. The brief reception occurred as part of O Connor's visit with continued coverage noted on page five. A separate feature shows a wounded soldier appealing for mercy with a call to support the Red Cross.
The Greek cabinet led by Alexander Zaimis has resigned and King Alexander says he will ask former premier Venizelos to form a new government, with M Jonnart informed of the move.
The article highlights the central role of the Stars and Stripes in reporting wartime events with the Red Cross flag closely following on every battlefield, illustrating the press and humanitarian presence shaping public perception.
A sailor prince from Italy the Prince of Udine head of the Royal Italian mission drew a fervent ovation in Boston yesterday. Citizens from North End to Back Bay joined in a jubilant welcome echoing scenes around General Joffre’s visit, as Ferdinand of Savoy and his royal colleagues were hosted by city and state officials.
Thousands cheered as the group arrived by special train at South station at 8 am and departed after a brilliant State dinner and farewell reception at the Copley Plaza Hotel at 11 pm last night.
Today marks Italy's 1866 declaration of war on Austria along with the 1832 Battle of Velasco in Texas. Also noted is the anniversary of Sir Roger Casement's treason trial starting one year ago.
Forecast for Northern New England calls for overcast skies and rising warmth Tuesday with unsettled conditions and probable interior showers on Wednesday. Southern New England should be mostly fair and warmer Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fragmentary notes recorded at Thompson's Spa show garbled timestamps and weather figures. Entries include averages for yesterday and a prior year, with scattered numbers and letters that are unclear.
In the American League Washington beat Boston 4 to 6 in the first game and Boston won 4 to 3 in the second. New York defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 in the first game and 7 to 5 in the second. Cleveland routed St Louis 9 to 0, while Chicago Detroit games were postponed by rain. In the National League Brooklyn won 3 to 2 and 4 to 2 against Boston, and Philadelphia beat New York 2 to 0 in the first game.
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