Grateful for Allied Bazaar Messages Reach Leaders
March 2 messages of gratitude from President Poincare of France and General Lynatey, minister of war in Briand’s cabinet, were received today by Nacional Allied Relief committees. The notices praise allied aid and the American contribution to the war effort, reflecting shared support among France, its allies, and American supporters.
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Poincare
France
Lynatey
Briand
Nacional
Wienthaunion
Emergency bill authorizes $150000 for Rhode Island relief
Under suspension of rules a $150,000 emergency bill passes in Rhode Island. The measure authorizes use of funds at the governor's discretion to aid home relief or national needs, with the Senate later concurring in the House action.
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R. I
Providence
Senate
Detroit Man Weds Miss Margaret M. Morgan
Detroit groom Harvey Boltwood of Detroit and Miss Maude Margaret Morgan of Tremont are united in marriage at Tremont Temple with Rev. Dr. Cortland Myera officiating in Cleveland. The couple’s ceremony linked Tremont Society leadership to a Detroit Interstate Commerce role.
Amazing Power of Bon-Opto to Strengthen Eyesight
A home prescription advertised as Bon-Opto claims to strengthen eyesight by 50 percent in one week in many instances. The ad cites Doctor Wells and a prominent physician endorsing the product, offering it through local druggists with a money back guarantee if results are not seen. It targets eye strain and glasses wearers, promising dramatic improvements and the ability to discard glasses for many users.
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Tina Fa
Ste
Liggett’ser-Jaynes
German-Americans Would Stay Citizens in War
William J. Sander, a Boston lawyer, told New England Dry Goods Association members at the City Club last night that Americans of German descent would remain American citizens and fight their kinsmen if war broke out with Germany.
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William. J.E. Sander
Boston
New England Dry Goods Association
German-Americans Divided by War Ties and Neutrality
Mr Sander says his sympathies lie with Germany and urges neutrality, but vows to fight for America if war comes, noting Germans issue no political party and praising Germans who mind their own business. Horace Atherton Jr entertains with Probate Court anecdotes. Merle Griffeth speaks on Electrical Railway Traction and Water Power.
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Sander
Germany
America
América
Washington
Horace H. Atherton
Haesex County
Plan Maternity Hospital To Care For 100 Patients
Mayor Curley proposed creating an obstetrical and prenatal department at the City Hospital after a conference with Mrs. William Lowell Putnam of the Women's Municipal League. He asked President Shuman of the City Hospital trustees to back the plan and to consider building a facility for 100 maternity patients. He urged a conference between hospital trustees and league officials to discuss the proposal.
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William Lowell Putnam
Women’s Municipal League
Curley
Shuman
City Hospital
Women's League
The Biggest Monday In The History Of Our Business
A cheeky sales note boasting volume of customers and a huge stock sale. It highlights discounts on prints, percal es, ginghams, linings, sheetings, towels, dress goods, coats, suits, dresses, skirts, waists and more with a folksy closing from Where U Bet the Hat.
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Dyce
Labor Men Urge Food Commission Backed by AFL
The American Federation of Labor pressed for a permanent food commission to investigate and regulate prices of lifes necessities. Frederick W Mansfield spoke before a State House committee while Housewives League representatives and city women urged action to bring food costs back to normal.
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American Federation of Labor
Frederick W. Mansfield
State House
Meeting of East Boston women fights for lower food prices
A committee hearing and talk of a boycott at a 31 North Russell Street gathering dominated yesterday’s push for cheaper food. East Boston women met at East Boston High School where Mrs Paul Keene spoke as discussions centered on a proposed state measure expanding a governor appointed commission with power to survey, seize land, and take control of food and supplies during emergencies.
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North Russell Street
East Boston
East Boston High School
Paul Keene
State House
George 5. Lada
State Grangé
Commission
Eva Hoffman
West End
Alexander Chaithera
Housekeeper's Léagué
Federation
Mansfield
Warning Against Unofficial Solicitations By Longshoremen
Local longshoremen warned the public against donations or subscriptions in the name of the International Longshoremen's Association. They report no one is authorized to solicit for advertisements funds or sick funds. The warning follows the arrest and conviction of a man who collected money unlawfully last month.
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International Longshoremen’s Association
Unions Forming in Russia Reported at Petrograd
News dispatch from Petrograd dated March 2 reports the former Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna traveling from Kiev to meet her son the abdicated Emperor Nicholas as he returns. It notes her long resentment of influence by Empress Alexandra Rasputin and Mademoiselle Virubova, a close confidante to the empress.
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Petrograd
Marie Feodorovna
Kiev
Nicholas
Alexandria
Gregory Rasputin
Mademoiselle Virubova
Alexandra
Rasputin
Royal Familyful Reforms Outline amid Russian Turmoil
Marie Feodorovna plans residence shifts with Denmark as Alexander meets Nicholas in Kiev. Nicholas may relocate to Switzerland or France. Crimea remains temporary. New government secures support of nobles and posts for grand dukes, while wartime reforms target military etiquette and ban smoking in public spaces. Aims include labor unions, strike rights, and workers insurance.
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Marie Feodorovna
Alexandra
Kiev
Nicholas
Denmark
Nicholas Romanoff
Hinperor
Switzerland
France
Crimea
Gudoff
Bahon
Pai Fpen
Colonies Sit With British Cabinet In London Meet
The imperial conference opened with colonial leaders at 4 table with UK ministers in Premier Lloyd George’s residence. Represented were Sir Robert L. Borden Canada William Massey New Zealand Sir Robert Morris Newfoundland Lt General Bruts Interior of South Africa and trio from India Austen Chamberlain Maharajah of Bikaner and Satyendra P. Sisha. Australia had not yet been represented.
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London
Lioyd George
Robert L. Borden
William F. Massey
New Zealand
Robert Morris
Newfoundland
Bmuts
Union of South Africa
India
Austen Chamberlain
Maharajah of
Pa Van Loon Falls Ill As Women Seek Doctor
Pa Van Loon is reported sick with a cold while women in the community urgently need medical help. The note hints at a con feature in the upcoming Sunday ost.
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Pa van Loon
Downfall of Nicholas II Seen As Self Inflicted
Report from Petrograd on March 20 cites evidence of the Tsar's weak judgment and Forsaking counsel from his family as the nation neared revolution. Grand Duke Nicholas Michaelovich warned of danger. Rasputin and Empress Alexandra cited in scandal, yet the Emperor remained silent and unpersuaded.
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Petrograd
London
Nicholas II
Grand Duke
Nicholay Michaelovitch
Nicholas
Preside at Mass Meeting in Madison Square Garden
Clina Root will preside at a patriotic mass meeting set for Thursday night at Madison Square Garden New York. Speakers include President John Hibben of Princeton University George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia and Charles E Fairchild. Theodore Roosevelt Charles E Hughes James W Gerard and other prominent figures will be seated on the platform.
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New York
Clina Root
Madison Square Garden
John @. Hibben
Princeton University
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Charles 8. Fairchild
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles ©. Hughes
James We Gerard
West End YMHA Ball Draws Over a Thousand
More than 1000 people attended the West End Young Men's Hebrew Association ball and reunion at Paul Revere and Talbot Halls in Mechanics' Building. Each guest received a United States flag upon arrival.
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West End
Young Men's Hebrew Association
Paul Revere and
Talbot Halls
Mechanics’ Building
United States
Was with woman on death day in Martinique murder case
Benjamin Sternberg known as Benny, detained as material witness in Mrs. Elsie Lee Hilair murder case, altered his account after surrendering to Inspector Cray. The body was found Friday in Hilair's room at the Hotel Martinique.
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New York
Benjamin Sternberg
Benny
Elsie Lee Hilair
Martinique
Inspector Cray
Sternberg tale shifts in Hilair murder case
Police say Sternberg changed story from not seeing Mrs Hilair on Thursday to admitting meeting her at a Brooklyn subway station and riding to Grand Central. He reportedly left her at Broadway and Forty Second and pawned a ring before later claiming he did not rejoin her. Mrs Hilair registered at the hotel as Florence Gray Boston and wore $2500 jewelry when she went to the Martinique Thursday afternoon. she was found dead the next day with strangulation suspected. Sternberg says he met her at a theatre matinée and flirtation sparked acquaintance with the Brooklyn matron.
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Sternberg
Brooklyn
War Risk Insurance expands to cover contraband
Washington reports the War Risk Insurance Bureau will broaden its operations to insure practically all contraband cargoes and vessels bound for European countries, excluding arms and ammunition. The change follows a meeting of Secretary McAdoo with the bureau advisory board and bureau directors to facilitate U S commerce amid current conditions.
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Washington
Government
War Risk Insurance Bureau
McAdoo
Bureau
The
War Risk
Zeppelin 130 downed near Compiegne after raid
Berlin reports by wireless the airship Zepplein 130, downed near Compiegne, France, last Saturday, was among airships used in the London raid. It presumably launched from a base in Belgium, crossed the channel to England, returned over France to Paris, then 45 miles northeast to Compiegne where it was destroyed.
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Berlin
Sayville
Compiegne
France
Admiralty
London
Belgium
England
Paris
Complegnhe
Peace candidate beaten in England byelection
In a Stockton-on-Tees byelection caused by the death of Liberal MP Jonathan Samuel, Liberal coalition candidate Bertram Watson won with 7641 votes, defeating Edward Backhouse who polled 696 for the Peace by negotiation ticket.
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London
Stockton-on-Tees
Jonathan Samuel
Bertram Watson
Edward Backhouse
Desperate Man Dares the Mysterious Stranger
Nippy's Pop notes a desperate man daring a mysterious stranger as Ambrose did, while a page of child life fun appears in the next Sunday Post.
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Ambrose
Antifat Poem Promoting Tablets Arbolone
A lyrical testimonial from a Los Angeles writer praises Tablets Arbolone as an anti fat aid. The verse urges readers to buy at drug stores to curb cravings and shed pounds, claiming normal appetite and waist reduction.
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Los Angles
Calif
Tabets Arbolone
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