Bishop Hughes Calls for Hymn Book House Cleaning
Bishop Edwin H. Hughes of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Tremont Temple echoed calls for a reform of hymnals. He contrasted England’s shift from the cheerful It’s a Long Way to Tipperary to Kipling’s Recessional, noting wartime mood changes as evidence for cleaner church song selections.
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Bread Scarcity Fears Prompted Panic in Petrograd
Heavy winter snow disrupted railway transport of cereals, sparking fears of bread shortages in Petrograd. Some residents raided bread supplies, but authorities report the incidents were limited and controlled. As snow eases, railways clear and supplies begin returning to normal. General Chavaloff bans street gatherings and authorizes troops to use force to restore order. tram service is suspended.
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London
Reuter
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Germans Report Evacuation of Berlin Front
Berlin dispatch says German infantry fought British near Irles on the Ancre front. German rear guards retired to main positions under orders. French attacks between Avre and Oise failed and renewed assaults on Hill 18 and Champagne farm were repulsively repulsed despite French strength.
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Oise
Champagne Farm
Avon Man Shovels Snow After Year in Bed with Rheumatism
During a recent snowstorm Avon resident Hiram Whiting of Page Street shoveled his sidewalk and enjoyed it, saying his recovery from rheumatism began after years of pain. He credits Varne sis treatment from W A Varney of Lynn and describes a dramatic improvement after starting the remedy, urging others to try it.
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Boston
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Brennan
Liggett’s-Riker-Jaynes
Dorchester Heights Evacuation Anniversary Rally Honors President
Mayor Curley drew a packed crowd at South Boston city hall last night as he affirmed America’s prayers for peace and pledged support for the President should war come. The event marked the 141st anniversary of Dorchester Heights evacuation by British forces.
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South Boston
All America
Dorchester Heights
Mayor Curley backs Wilson and universal training in rally
The Boston mayor urged unqualified support for President Wilson and pressed for universal military training of six months or a year. He praised peace, contrasted democracy with Europe, and cited reforms like the emancipation of 2,000,000 under 16 from child labor and new pensions. A concert followed with opera stars and student recitations.
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Curley
Michael J. O’leary
South Boston
Washington
America
Worcester Academy Plan to Pay Debt with Alumni Bonds
A Boston gathering of 400 Worcester Academy alumni proposed a plan to retire the school’s quarter million dollar debt by issuing $100 bonds. The program calls for 5 percent annual interest to bondholders, with principal reduced by $10 per bond each year and 6 percent interest on the remaining balance. Alumni pledged strong support and large bond purchases.
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Boston
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Germans Requisition Belgium Trees Across Provinces
Havre March 11 The German military administration in Belgium has begun a systematic tree requisition, taking the finest growths province by province and sending them to Germany, according to Belgian government information.
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Havre
France
Germany
Duchess of Connaught Seems Not Improved After Illness
London March 11 three bulletins report the Duchess of Connaught still suffering from broncho pneumonia. She passed a restless night and day but her strength remained. The latest bulletin states there is no change for the better.
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London
Admit Loss of U Boats from Berlin Reports
Berlin wires say German press rebuts Entente claims of heavy submarine losses. Even if losses rise, the steady addition of U boats would outpace them several times over. German papers attribute losses to submarine delicacy and brave crews, while denying the higher figures from hostile and some neutral sources.
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Sayville
Entente
Bernstorff Arrives in Christiania Amid European Tension
Count von Bernstorff arrives in Christiania on the Frederik VIII and says he is unaware of four weeks of political developments. He expresses surprise over Germany's Mexico alliance proposal and shows interest in Allied naval arming news. He meets German officials, reviews mail, and plans to stay aboard until ice allows sailing.
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London
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United States
Frederik VIII
Associated Press
Germany
Mexico
Wilson
Atlantic
Cattegat
Copenhagen
War News in Brief From Fronts Across Europe and Asia
German rear guards abandoned Irles and withdrew to main positions on the Ancre front. Russian forces seized Sahna in western Persia and pressed Turks toward Bisitun. Turkish counterattack along the Sivas road failed. Artillery actions occurred along the Adige valley and east of Gorizia. A raid on Hill 144 was repulsed in the Carso. French troops conducted successful surprise assaults near Lassigny, Canny-Sur-Matz, and north of Jury Wood. An attack northwest of Rheims failed with heavy losses. Bezonvaux and Forges saw French fires on German positions. a munitions depot exploded.
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Berlin
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Persia
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Hamadan
Asia Minor
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Rome
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Emperor Charles and Empress Leave Budapest Abruptly
A Vienna despatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung reports surprise in Budapest at the sudden departure of Emperor Charles and Empress Zita, who had planned a two day stay before a South Hungary visit. The Emperor cited urgent political matters requiring a return to Vienna, with reports that Premier Tisza may resign and a coalition cabinet form.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
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Zichy and Wekerle Named in Premiership Succession Talk
The report mentions Johann Zichy a former minister at iourt and Dr Alexander Wekerle a former premier as potential successors to the premiership. He listed candidates in political discourse with emphasis on their prior offices and leadership roles.
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Iourt
Alexander Wekerle
Danish Steamer Rosberg Sunk Off Denmark
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Danish steamer Rosberg has sunk with six crew killed. The remaining crew were rescued and landed in Norway. The 1874 ton vessel sailed from Baltimore January 2 to Esbjerg and was last reported at Kirkwall.
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Bulgaria Denies Break With United States
Sofia reports an official denial of a claim that Bulgaria sent a note to the United States causing a rupture in diplomatic relations. No note was delivered to the U S minister in Sofia or to Washington’s State Department. The Bulgarian minister in Washington was not instructed to seek passports.
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