Peace time army set at 299000 in House approval
The House approved a peace time army of 299 000 enlisted men and 17 89 officers in the army reorganiza tion bill by 248 to 92. The combat force is fixed at 250 000 and includes infantry cavalry artillery and aviation with separate tank and chemical corps. National Guard provisions allow federal recognition of companies with 50 recruits and the militia bureau chief would be drawn from the National Guard.
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Washington
House
Chemical Warfare Service
National Guard
Militia Bureau
War Department
Desperate bid to oust public works chief in Manchester
Mayor Moise Verrette orders Chief Healy to seek evidence to remove Michael F. Shea as director of the public works department. He alleges numerous unnecessary hires and a spending spike, with a large portion of the yearly budget spent in just two months.
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Manchester
N. H
Public Works Department
Moise Verrette
M. J. Healy
Michael F. Shea
Cardinal O Connell Backs Irish Independence Bond
Cardinal O Connell gave the American Commission on Irish Independence a $1000 subscription for an Irish Republic bond certificate at the state headquarters. It was the first large gift of the day launching a “Loan Leader” contributions drive.
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Cardinal O’connell
American Commission On Irish Independence
Boston Irish bonds drive gains across counties and cities
Campaigns continued in Boston and surrounding areas for Irish bond sales despite recent storms. Prominent residents such as James M. Curley and John J. Reid subscribed to $100 bonds, with Brockton totaling $11,000 in voluntary subscriptions. Newburyport and Hingham began drives, while Washington reported $55,000 in capital subscriptions. Medford plans a mass meeting at 3 pm Sunday in the Medford Theatre on Salem Street to discuss the drive.
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Boston
St. Patrick’s
Middlesex County
Massachusetts
James M. Curley
John J. Reid
Ward 22
Francis M. Costello
James Porter
Ward 14
Joseph Kowal
Cross Street
City
John J. Conroy
Medford Theatre
Salem Street
Housewife Opposed to Daylight Saving
Mrs. A. T. Cole argues daylight saving harms mothers with young children. She cites disrupted bedtimes, lost afternoon work time, and restless nights, urging wiser use of daylight without clock changes. She links the policy to health concerns and asks supporters to write from a housewife perspective.
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F. J. Ward
A. T. Cole
Dutch cabinet criticised over Hohenzollern leniency debate
In The Hague the second chamber debated government leniency toward former German Emperor Wilhelm II. Deputies pressed for tighter controls and searches at von Bentinck castle while the premier cited a pledge to refrain from political activity. The session ended without a confidence vote.
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The
Hague
Associated Press
Count Hohenzollern
Schapper
von Bentinck Castle
Holland
von Ravensteyn
Who's Who at the Zoo in Boston Sunday Post
Irvin S. Cobb may publish an amusing piece titled Who's Who at the Zoo in the upcoming Boston Sunday Post Magazine. The proposed essay gleans humorous animal encounters and civic observations with Cobb's characteristic wit.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Boston Sunday Post
Schooner Founders All Hands Rescued
The three masted Jeremiah Smith owned by Morey-Lord Co. foundered last Sunday while carrying 650 tons of coal from Norfolk to Manzanillo Cuba. Captain George A. Petersen and six crew members abandoned ship and were rescued days later by the Shipping Board steamer Hatteras after adrift at sea.
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Jeremiah Smith
Morey-Lord Company
Norfolk
Manzanillo
Cuba
George A. Petersen
Providence
Smith
Shipping Board
Grand Duchess Olga Found Living in Box Car Near Norvorossisk
American Red Cross workers report Grand Duchess Olga, sister of the late Czar Nicholas, living in a box car near Norvorossisk in south Russia. Headquarters in Washington announced the finding today.
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Washington
Olga
Nicholas
Russia
Seven masked men raid Tarr distillery in Lexington
Seven masked men raided the Tarr distillery in Lexington Kentucky. They appeared to breach the plant and escape with unknown valuables. Local authorities launched an investigation as officers secured the scene.
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Lexington
Tarr
Robbery Forcing Entry at Local Warehouses
A daylight incident at local warehouses saw two guards compelled to unlock the facility. Police investigation underway as officers secure the site and review security footage for suspects and motive.
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Lery
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