Long seeks Democratic nomination for Governor of Massachusetts
Richard H. Long of Framingham announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He runs a 4000‑employee plant and formerly handled munition contracts before the war, now engaged in government work. He has no prior office, but is said to enjoy Democratic support in Washington and among state leaders. His letter to John J. Prindiville states he enters the race to aid Democratic success.
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Richard H. Long
Framingham
John J. Prindiville
Long
Washington
Prindiville
Long pledges loyalty to Wilson and Democratic ideals
Richard H. Long asserts commitment to democratic principles and administration of President Wilson. He expresses support for Wilson's policies as essential to safeguard natural rights and American aspirations, underscoring loyalty and trust.
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Massachsetts
Wilson
Richard H. Long
Emerson Motors trial ends with acquittal for H B Humphrey
Testimony closed in New York on June 26 as the court directed jurors to acquit the H B Humphrey Company and its head H B Humphrey of involvement in the stock mail fraud conspiracy. The government failed to connect the Boston advertising firm to the alleged plot and both sides began closing summaries after a trial that started May 26.
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New York
Emerson Motors Company
H. B. Humphrey Company
Boston
H. B. Humphrey
Only the Artillery Active Says Haig
Field Marshal Haig reports from French headquarters that beyond artillery activity in the sectors there is nothing of special interest to report. He notes minor operations by both sides without notable developments.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
France
Three Cardellichio Brothers Forge Victory in Italian Army
Florence Cardellichio, a Boston banker, and Rev Godfrey Cardellichio celebrate Allied victory as three Cardellieris brothers Silvio Cito and Oreste serve with Italian forces on the Piave. The lineage recalls Venice defender Vincenzo Saperiéro and Garibaldi era heroics.
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Piave
Florence Cardellichio
North End
Godfrey Cardellichio
Back
The
Piavé
Silvio, Cito
Oreste Cardellieris
Austria
Vincenzo Saperiéro
Republic of Venice
Garibaldi
Ciro Cardellichio
South Boston War Savings Rally Draws Crowd
South Boston residents crowded the municipal building for a War Savings Stamp rally. Attorney Robert E. Bigney opened the meeting with Judge William J. Day, and Sgt. George Byrne of the 20th Canadian Hussars, wounded three times, was the principal speaker. Other speakers included State Director Robert F. Herrick and Lt. William L. Crohan. The Salvation Army Singing Band provided music.
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South Boston
Robert E. Bigney
Wiliam J. Day
George Byrne
Chelsea
20Th Canadian Hussars
Robert F. Herrick
William L. Crohan
Salvation Army
Additional Rooms at Training Stations Expanded
Secretary Daniels announced extensions to naval training stations adding accommodations for 12,000 more men at Great Lakes near Chicago 10,000 at Norfolk 10,000 at Newport Rhode Island and 2 000 at Pelham Bay New York.
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Washington
Daniels
Great Lakes
Chicago
Norfolk
Newport
R. I
Pelham, Bay
New York
Pershing's Crusaders Extended At Shubert Theatre
Public interest in Pershing's Crusaders prompts the committee on public information to extend the engagement for one week starting Sunday night June 30. Daily matinees and evening performances will continue to show the government's WWI efforts to a broader audience.
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Pershing
Shubert Theatre
Committee On Public Information
French Raid Near Montdidier Thwarts German Lines
Paris reports French forces raided the German line northwest of Montdidier near Grivesnes inflicting losses and seizing prisoners. The U S and French actions amid Belleau Wood battles yield 264 American prisoners and several enemy aircraft downed, with extensive air bombardments on aviation grounds and depots observed.
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Paris
Belleau Wood
War Office
Montdidier
Grivesnes
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