Ninth Regiment's E Company First On Active Duty
Early today the Ninth Regiment's E Company will be mustered in and sent immediately to urgent duty. Medical exams are waived due to the emergency, under East Department orders. The Fighting Ninth earns the distinction of the first National Guard regiment deployed for actual defense, with Dommys and Dopp among new recruits and Steers as the first Ninth company to depart for active service.
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Ninth
National Guard
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Cabinet debates sending army to France plan
The cabinet weighs aiding France with a small American force in case of war. President Roosevelt would not command the 100,000 men he is raising, with Col. Roosevelt barred from leading. Decisions hinge on war prospects and defense needs.
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Railroads to Seek Freight Rate Hikes Across Nation
General advances in freight rates likely within ten days as railroads nationwide unite in an informal conference with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Preliminary steps outline an advance of 15 percent on all freight in the Eastern rail system and an 18 percent proposal for the Southwest roads, with no current plan to raise fares for passengers.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Portrait of Kaiser Down in Spokane Hall
Portrait of Emperor William of Germany and German flags were torn from Turner Hall walls in Spokane on March 2 as German society members faced disruption. The incident details remain unclear due to fragmented text.
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Spokane
Wash
William of
Turner Hall
Coal prices to stay high this spring
Local coal dealers expect no spring price reduction this year as a persistent shortage remains unseen in Pennsylvania mines. They warn that even a cut would leave them unable to fill existing orders.
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Boston
Pennsylvania
Recruits Jubilant as Company to be Mustered In
In a hastily called officers meeting secret from most men some officers and soldiers prepared for a new assignment. Captain O'Brien congratulated Lt Canty and Lt Collins, while the company room buzzed with pride and envy as the outfit prepared to be mustered in by Colonel Buck. Medical exams will occur at the unit station upon arrival.
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E Company
O’brien
Daniel J. Canty
Frank E. Collins
Beaumont B. Buck
Record Recruiting Surge Drenches Massachusetts
Yesterday saw a record recruiting day with 2000 men enlisting across the army navy marine corps National Guard and reserves in a peacetime rush. Hundreds queued at stations and armories boosting state readiness to meet war strength and Massachusetts’ quota for Marines under President Wilson.
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Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Massachusetts
Wilson
Lovell and Covel Caramels Ad Preview
Continued on page third column features an advertisement for Lovell and Covel caramels described as soft and delicious, each individually wrapped.
Russia improving under new government amid cautious optimism
Washington dispatches report steadily improving conditions in Russia as grand dukes accept the new government and radicals show a more favorable attitude. Ambassadors describe increasingly optimistic reports to the Department of State about the future in Russia.
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Washington
Russia
Francis
Department of State
German Peace Offer to Russia Rumored
A Berlin telegram received by the Amsterdam Bourse is said to report Germany offering a separate peace to Russia. Reported terms include autonomy for Poland, internationalization of Constantinople, Russia evacuating Austrian lands, and a Russian protectorate over Armenia.
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Refuses To Become War Bride In South Boston
Miss Gertrude M. Conroy an orphan of 47 Emerson Street South Boston told a Post reporter she has no intention of becoming the bride of Private William A. Hubbard of the Ninth Regiment whom she has seen only six times and who yesterday applied for a license to marry her. She laughingly claimed Hubbard had never asked.
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Gertrude M. Conroy
Emerson Street
Boston
Post
William A. Hubbard
Ninth Regiment
French and British Make Western Front Gains Near Arras to Laon
Allied forces push closer to the Hindenburg Line with French advances near Laon and in the forest regions of Couty and Coucy. British troops gain ground north of the St Quentin Cambrai road, recapturing Beaumetz les Cambrai and seizing Longavesnes Lieramont and Equancourt as fighting persists along the front.
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French Advance Told In Paris War Report
The day’s progress is narrated in an official Paris dispatch sent at 10 45 PM detailing the French advance and its immediate implications. The report emphasizes strategic movements and the current stance of French forces amid ongoing operations.
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Court warns applicants against abusing citizenship
NEW YORK March 27 Justice Guy in the Supreme Court told 155 applicants for final citizenship papers that many aliens seek naturalization to break laws and injure the government. He warned that abuses of citizenship would deprive them of its privileges.
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New York
Guy
Supreme Court
Electric cash registers for sale at Haymarket Square
National CASH REGISTERS offered for sale at 26 Haymarket Square Beston. Item list includes multiple units with prices and delivery options. Potential buyers may contact seller for details and availability.
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Haymarket Square
Beston
President's Programme for Session of Congress Not Yet Decided
Washington March 27 The Wilson Cabinet considers sending an army to France if war is declared with France seen as a strong ally. The plan weighs sending troops abroad. Roosevelt’s 100,000 man army remains at home unless the government approves otherwise.
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France
Wilson
United States
Roosevelt
Germany
United States Prepares for Full-Scale War Mobilization
The government states it will not enter war half-heartedly and will deploy all naval and army forces to wage a decisive conflict. The stance emphasizes total commitment and readiness for prolonged hostilities.
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United States
See Tan IV Tarp Continued on Page 2 Fifth Column
British steamer Falaba loss with 112 passengers noted in today’s anniversaries. One year ago Britain justified seizure of American mails to Holland. Moon sets, light all vehicles at 6 35, and other weather and page chatter from the era.
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Falaba
South Wales
Great Britain
Holland
Weather forecast for Boston and New England areas
Fair colder outlook for Boston and vicinity with a colder midweek. Wednesday cloudy, Thursday fair with rising temperatures and strong southwest winds. Washington forecast for Southern New England predicts cloudy, colder Wednesday, Thursday warmer with west winds. Northern New England to see rain or snow Wednesday, then colder Thursday with fair conditions in Hampshire and Vermont.
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Washington
New Eid
Neway
Lampshire
Vermont
Temperature Readings From Thompson's Spa Yesterday
Yesterday's temperatures show morning lows around 40s and afternoon highs near 60 at Thompson's Spa. Recorded values include 41 and 40 in the morning, 54 to 60 in the afternoon, with evening readings near the mid-50s and a late night around 50. The average yesterday was 49, compared with 46 for the same date last year.
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Thompson's Spa
Parkway named Cardinal O'Connell in city vote
The Municipal Council unanimously voted to name the new parkway opposite City Hall and beside the First Congregational Church the Cardinal O'Connell Parkway honoring William Cardinal O'Connell born in the city.
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City Hall
First Congregational Church
Cardinal O'Connell
William Cardinal O’connell
City Names Parkway After Cardinal O Connell
A city park project formerly eyed for Whistler Parkway or Colonel Francis Parkway was decided to be Cardinal O’Connell Parkway. After protests and debates over names, the Municipal Council approved the Cardinal O’Connell designation.
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Whistler Parkway
Colonel Francis
Frank Warnock
Public Building Commission
Cardinal O'Connell
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