Britain and Belgium in war aims and liberty after conflict
Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey told a London audience that a European conference in 1914 could have averted war if Germany had agreed to it. He asserted Belgium must be restored and independent, and warned that Prussian domination would end in defeat. He urged unity to defend Britain’s liberty and the right of small nations.
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London
Germany
Edward Grey
Ger
Sir Edward
Prussia
Europe
the Hague
Austria- Hungary
Serbia
Belgium
Great Britain
Edward Gray
Hall Agrees to Tell Story on Pardon Probe
John A. Hall former treasurer of Southbridge Savings Bank met with the Legislature committee investigating his pardon with his wife at the State House. He said he would reveal all facts, has accepted a California job, and plans to move west soon. He asked to be heard this week.
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John A. Hall
Southbridge Savings Bank
Hall
State House
Washburn
Doherty
California
West
Odenwald Case Seen as Possible Prosecution
In San Juan Porto Rico the Hamburg American liner Odenwald sits in harbor as its captain faces potential prosecution for attempting to sail Sunday without clearance papers. U S officials await fuller San Juan reports before deciding.
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Washington
Morro Castle
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Rican regiment fires across Odenwald bow to stop harbor departure
Lt Col Durnham reports to War Department that shots were fired across the Odenwald to prevent the vessel from leaving port. Customs had withheld clearance citing suspicious circumstances. The ship reportedly carries coal and supplies and may be bound for a belligerent warship under a recent Congress resolution.
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Durnham
War Department
Congress
U S Protest on Blockade Drawn from 1863 Cases
The article discusses 1863 U S blockade doctrine as stated in Springbok and Peterhoff rulings. It notes Supreme Court decisions condemning cargo on vessels bound for Confederate states and, in Peterhoff, that neutral trade with Matamoras via inland routes was lawful. Officials hint this may influence a forthcoming American note to Britain and France on detaining all commerce.
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Washington
United States
Peterhoff
England
Bahamas
Supreme Court of the United States
Confederate States
Holland
Matamoros
Mexico
Supreme Court
Chase
Rio Grande
London
Matamoras
Texas
Curley Plan Kept Alive by Senate Rejection
The Senate rejected Curley’s capital street widening bills 12 to 14, halting authorization to spend 2 250 000 on Chauncey Arch and Exchange streets. Debates questioned consistency with tax plans and debt policy amid proposed bonds at 4 and 4 1/2 percent. Other measures, including campaign contribution disclosure and furniture movement reporting, were defeated, as was an amendment to extend Boston hotel hours via a special license.
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Curley
Senate
Chauncy, Arch and Exchange
Hays
Bates
House
Boston
Mayor plans new downtown thoroughfare parallel to Washington
The mayor proposes a new downtown road running parallel to Washington street from Essex street to Dock square and intends to remove streetcar service along Washington between those points.
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Washington Street
Essex Street
Dock Square
Shortage Found in Former Tax Collector’s Accounts
A shortage of several thousand dollars was found in the accounts of former Tax Collector Joseph B. Holland of Watertown after he resigned on February 1. The amount is not stated, but Holland’s bond will cover the deficit to protect the town, according to Watertown Selectmen chair W. Harvey Lucas in a town meeting address.
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Joseph B. Holland
Watertown
Holland
W. Harvey Lucas
Sand Plays With Belcher Quartet in Steinert Hall
Yesterday evening at Steinert Hall the Carolyn Belcher String Quartet performed works by Dvorak Haydn and Brahms with Mr Sand the Boston Symphony clarinetist. The ensemble showed improved tone balance and nuance and drew cordial applause for Sand’s artistry in Brahms slow movement.
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Steinert Hall
Carolyn Belcher
Dvorak
Haydn
Brahms
Mr. Sand
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Everest City Council Row Over Budget and Allegations
Judge E L Sweetser, city solicitor, denounced Alderman Clinton Hobbs for insinuations about ties to Mayor Chambers during debate on adding the annual street watering assessment to the budget. President Faulkner apologized but then clashed with Alderman John J Mull en over speaking order.
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E. Leroy Sweetser
Everett
Board of Aldermen
Clinton E. Hobbs
Thase
Chambers
Nina Fletcher Gives Violin Recital at Steinert Hall
Violinist Nina Fletcher performed works by Tartini Bach Beethoven Bruch Brahms Joachim Cui Zarzycki Bron and Saint-Saens yesterday afternoon in Steinert Hall. Her refined intelligence and earnest interpretation have earned her a steady place among resident artists.
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Nina Fletcher
Tartini
Bach
Beethoven
Bruch
Brahms-Joachim
Cui
Zarzycki
Bron
Saint-Saens
Steinert Hall
Miss Fletcher
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Royal Worcester Corstt Co
Worcester
Mass
Royal Worcester
Ladies’ Home Journal
the Curtis Publishing Company
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Philadelphia
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U. S
Sider
Sand
Belcher Quartet
Ontana
HOOP
Mar
Peignoirs
Everest City
Berne
Switzerland
Filene Kuit
Filene
Filene’s
LA Walohn
Modart
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