Escaped Men Reach Mexico From Interned German Ships
Two escaped crewmen from German auxiliary cruisers interned at Philadelphia navy yard crossed the Rio Grande two miles below Brownsville and reached Matamoros opposite here. American authorities reported to Fort Brown, and have taken up the matter with Mexican officials in Matamoros.
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Brownsville
Texas
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Rio Grande
Mataros
Mex
Fort Brown
Matamoros
Advice on health and exercise for young women from Dr. Pierce
The piece urges vigorous outdoor exercise for girls growing into womanhood and daily cold showers to keep skin and lungs healthy. It recommends a tonic named Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription made from Lady Slipper, Cohosh, Unicorn root, Golden Seal, Oregon Grape, and glycerine, sold widely in the U S. and available by mail from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York with free medical advice from Doctor Pierce.
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S. 3
Fan Mitchell
Oregon
Dr. Pierce
United States
Doctor Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Drink Hot Water With Meals to Ease Stomach Disorders
Advertisement urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of pure bisulated magnesia before meals to calm catarrh of the stomach. It claims improved digestion, reduced fermentation, and fewer symptoms of dyspepsia, sour stomach, and gas.
Unify Get Ready Activity Moves Toward Unity
Washington March 26. The National Committee of Patriotic and Defence Societies representing 28 independent groups announced a working agreement with the National Defence Council. It will aid recruiting and industrial mobilization and issued an appeal for unification of preparedness movements nationwide.
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Washington
National Committee of Patriotic and Defence Societies
National Defence Council
Call for united patriotic efforts during wartime mobilization
An appeal urges citizens to join existing relief and preparedness societies to avoid duplicating efforts. It notes governors should standardize state military censuses for the war department’s use. The committee lists groups involved, including the Aeronautic Society of America, American Defence Society, Army League, Boy Scouts, DAR, and others.
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War Department
The
Aeronautic Society of America
American Defence Society
Army League
Boy Scouts of America
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Military Training Camps Association
National Association For Universal Military Training
National Civic Federation
National Security League
Naval and Military Order of Spanish-American War Veterans
Navy League
Universal Military Training League
Elected Town Clerk For His 54th Year
Weston news reports George W. Cutting was elected today to serve his 54th year as town clerk at the annual town meeting. The town voted no-license by an overwhelming majority with six yes votes and 66 no.
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Weston
George W. Cutting
Prominent New Hampshire Businessman Dies in Gas Accident
Hillsboro March 26 Ernest C Nichols 3 a well known businessman and member of several fraternal groups was accidentally asphyxiated by coal gas in his home today authorities said Nichols was a leading figure in local business circles and active in multiple organizations.
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Hillsboro
N. H
Ernest C. Nichols
Marines Begin Ten Day Duty at Navy Yard in New England
Lieutenant W Arthur Worton commands First Company Marines as the Massachusetts naval militia brigade arrives for a 10 day drill at the navy yard. Lieutenant McEwen oversees transfer of brigade property to the federal government and 90 applicants undergo exams with 12 passing. brigade numbers 74 and plans include a month aboard a battleship.
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Marine Brigade
Naval Militia
New England
Navy Yard
Marine Corps
William H. McEwen
Naval Battalion
McEwen
Dean Harding
W. Arthur Worton
J. J.mancks
David E. Eldridge
S. W. Noble
Harry H. Lunn
William B. Edgar
Fall River
Rush
J. J. Reilly
Massachusetts
Westbrook Seminary Students Offer War Service
The male student body of Westbrook Seminary in Portland, Missouri, offered its services to Governor Milliken in case of war. A card catalogue showing courses of study and available services will be sent to the Governor later.
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Portland
Westbrook Seminary
Milliken
Judge Urges Pacifists to Cease at Alumni Reunion
Judge William H. Wadhams of New York told the 10th annual reunion of the Boston Alumni Association of Phillips Academy Andover at the Boston City Club that pacifists must put patriotism first and forget their pacifist views.
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William H. Wadhams
New York
Boston
Phillips Academy, Andover
Boston City Club
Patriotism and Preparedness Banquet At Academy
A banquet for 900 former students emphasized patriotism and readiness with toastmaster D Brewer Eddy praising sacrifice and the nation’s liberty. Principal Alfred E Stearns urged universal military training as vital for youth and country, while veteran James Dammers recalled past wars and Judge Wadhams stressed unity with democracies to defend liberty and justice.
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Academy
D. Brewer Eddy
Alfred E. Stearns
James Dammers
Wadhams
Bay State Home Guard bill advances in House
The House, under suspension of rules, moved the Bay State Home Guard bill forward after the Ways and Means committee reported favorably. Senator Atwood of Dorchester will offer a perfecting amendment to allow disbanding by the Governor. General Sullivan told the committee rapid mobilization is possible with 3000 to 5000 men, and that the age limit may be challenged by supporters seeking to include younger able-bodied men.
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House of Representatives
Bay State
Ways and Means
Atwood
Dorchester
Home Guard
John J. Sullivan
Sullivan
John W. Decrow
Boston
Walter L. Bouve
Hingham
William Perry
Adjutant-General
National Guard
Committee Keeps Age Limit In Draft Bill
A committee vote upheld the age limit in the draft bill while noting the Home Guard would be less strict than the National Guard and that many underweight and undersized men could be admitted.
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Home Guard
National Guard
Lowell Girl Volunte ers for Navy Service
Miss Hannah E B Creeden of Lowell, the first local woman to volunteer for the United States Navy, visited the naval recruiting station where Chief Yeoman H C Tucker logged her name. A brunette in her 20s residing at 40 Oak Street, she is prepared to serve as a telephone operator or nurse and will respond at a moment’s notice.
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Lowell
Hannah EB. Creeden
United States Navy
Miss Creeden
Yeoman
H.C. Tucker
Oak Street
Neponset Bridge Sighting Triggers Police Search
Police from Dorchester rushed to the Neponset bridge linking Boston to Quincy after two men were seen acting queerly on the structure near the New York, New Haven & Hartford tracks. They fled when hailed, and a search found no trace of the two individuals.
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Dorchester
Neponset Bridge
Boston
Quincy
Points
Cape
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Navy calls for men for aviation corps
Navy issues orders to enlist men in the aviation corps at the naval recruiting station in Portland Maine on March 26.
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NAVY
Aviation
Portland
Naval Recruiting Station
Gilchrists Promise Pay For Men On War Duty
In a letter to Mayor Curley the Gilchrist Company pledges to retain all employees who leave for war service and to pay them for the full duration of their service, ensuring financial support during their call to duty.
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Gilchrists
Curley
Gilchrist Company
To Cure a Cold in One Day Medication Ad
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. It states Pruggists refund money if it fails and features B. W. Ve’s signature on each box, priced at 26 cents.
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