Silver Mine in Essex Street
In Central Court Silas Lavalley, a panhandler nicknamed Silver Mine, is held for reference as officers recount his earnings from Essex Street. The report notes Lavalley’s limited words and suggests he might be better suited for a business where his talents are recognized after a lighthearted portrait of his street earnings and appearance.
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Silas Lavalley
Central Court
Silas
Anderson
Lavalley
Washington Street
Essex Street
Secret scheme sparks hobo pursuit of police chief title
The remark hints at a convoluted plan by an amalgamated group to harvest nickels and dimes while chasing political power, aiming to elevate a leader to presidency. The dialogue implies a risky scheme with widespread discontent and ulterior motives.
Plans for Joffre visit reception in Boston discussed
Boston Mayor Curley called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee at City Hall to plan the reception for Marshal Joffre and a delegation of envoys. He said invites were sent to Governor McCall, the State Public Safety Committee, and French groups. Secretary Lansing signaled a likely one day visit and suggested a 100 member reception committee.
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Marshal Joffre
Boston
Boston Committee On Public Safety
Aldermanic Chamber
City Hall
Curley
McCall
State Committee On Public Safety
Greater Boston
Lansing
Joffre Shoul
Potatoes At Cost For Boston City Farmers
Mayor Curley pressed seed potato sales at cost during a Boston conference with major potato dealers. Citizens and farmers would benefit from lower prices as seeds become available.
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Boston
Curley
Boston Quaker Files War Tax Exemption Claim
George C. Wanzer a Quaker of 10 Farragut avenue West Somerville filed yesterday with the city assessing department a claim for warfare exemption. This may be the nation’s first such exemption based on religious objection.
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Boston
George C. Wanzer
Farragut Avenue
West Somerville
Wanzer Seeks Religious Exemption From Draft
Wanzer, a 29 year old widower and Quaker, declares warfare is against his religious beliefs. He cites a draft exemption for those opposed to war and presents certificates from Roxbury Quaker elders D. A. Paige and Elizabeth N. Swan. He says he respects those who serve and would defend his country without taking part in combat.
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Wanzer
Society of Friends
D. A. Paige
Elizabeth N. Swan
Quaker Meeting House
Roxbury
Tewksburys Are Parted by Suffolk Court Order
Mrs Mary E Tewksbury was granted separate support by Judge Grant in Suffolk Probate Court after a hearing. Howard E Tewksbury of Winthrop was ordered to pay her weekly support. The court also grants Tewksbury visitation rights with their three minor children Helen 13 Marie 11 and William 8 at the grandmother's home on Pleasant street. The Tewksbury family is among Winthrop's oldest, having separated about three years.
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Mary E. Tewksbury
Grant
Suffolk
Howard E. Tewksbury
Winthrop
Tewsbury
Laura E. Tewksbury
Pleasant Street
Helen
Marie E
William H
Tewksbury
Mrs. Tewksbury
French Envoys Plan Seven City Tour from Washington
The French war mission will depart Washington Thursday to visit Chicago Kansas City St Louis Springfield Philadelphia New York and Boston before returning to Washington.
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Washington
State Department
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
Springfield
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Swamp Root Kidney Disease Advertisement
An advertisement for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root promotes the remedy for kidney liver and bladder diseases. It touts a gentle vegetable formula with rapid relief and urges readers to buy bottles or request a 10 cent sample from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York mentioning the Boston Daily Post.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Boston Daily Post
Harvard Responds to Dartmouth Objection on Military Training
Harvard editorial in The Crimson rejects Dartmouth claims that Hanover students should train under Harvard officers. It states soldiers fight as one nation not as clubs, and Harvard men would serve as privates under Dartmouth leadership if officers are superior.
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Harvard
Dartmouth
the Crimson
Hutchins
Hanover
Dartmouth College
Harvard Crimson
Will Not Send Raw U. S. Troops Abroad
The article notes ongoing U S military policy and reports French officials urging rapid deployment. It mentions Commander in Chief views and a conference with President Wilson where Marshal Joffre’s statements were discussed.
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U. S
United States Army
Marshal Jottre
Mr. Wilson
Death notices for Killian and Marshall names announced
In Roxbury April 80 Patrick Killian beloved husband of Ellen Killian funeral from 292 Roxbury St Wednesday May 2 at 9 am mass All Saints Church attendance of relatives and friends requested cortege In East Boston April 30 John H Marshall beloved husband of the late Catharine A Marshall funeral from 18 London St Thursday May 3 at 9 am solemn high mass at Church of the Most Holy Redeemer relatives and friends invited to attend.
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Killian
Roxbury
Patrick
Ellen Killian
Staff Against Haste No Information Discussion
A terse note reports staff opposing haste with no details on the discussion or outcomes. No official decisions or dates are provided.
Proposals For Small American Force To Aid France
The article discusses American options for rapid help to France, with officials resisting a full deployment before training. It notes a possible 18 000 to 25 000 strong unit, trained minimally in France behind the lines, to satisfy French expectations and boost morale in mid year.
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Marshal Joffre
General Staff
Mili
Boston Public Library invites French delegation visit
Trustees inform Mayor Curley that the Boston Public Library should extend a special invitation to the allied envoy delegation led by Viviani and Marshal Joffre during their Boston visit. The trustees note Boston's debt to a French-born son of the nation.
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Boston Public Library
Curley
Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Boston
France
Mother Praises Remedy for Constipation in Baby
A mother credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with easing her baby's constipation. The advertisement touts the laxative as mild and opiate free, cost fifty cents, and available in drug stores with the doctor's sign on the carton. A free trial bottle offer is extended by mail from Monticello Illinois.
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W. B. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Illinois
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Edison Correspondence Engineers
Edison
Fort Hill
Brown-Howland Co
Federal Street
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Regular
National Guard
Roosevelt
War Department
Vary Eva Douglas
Burley
American Tobacco Co
N.Y
Vurrnicar Aibater
American Tobacco Company
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