Joffre Cheered by Senate in Session
The French mission led by M Viviani and Marshal Joffre received warm Senate support after a moving Somme film showing. President Wilson and Chief Justice White hosted meals and speeches praising France and pledging future cooperation toward a league of nations.
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Joffre
Senate
Bers
Ambassador Jusserand
M. Viviani
Marshal Joffre
Admiral Chocheprat
White House
Somme
Lane
Marne
France
Paris
Germany
United States
Belgium
Lusitania
Sussex
Vincent Club Stages Pleasure Island Operetta at Majestic
The Vincent Club presented Pleasure Island an operetta by Mary Copley Amory and Margot Amory last night at the Majestic Theatre. Frances H. Hoar’s Greek dancing drew praise as the troupe filled the tropical island tale with costuming and lively numbers. Margot Amory led the Amazons while Dorothy Howard portrayed the pirate chief as the plot unfolds on a pirate-infested island.
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Vincent Club
Mary Copley Amory
Margot Amory
Majestic Theatre
Frances H. Hoar
Tropics
Dorothy Howard
U S Plans Army Sending to France Amid Cabinet Debate
Cabinet members debated sending an American expeditionary force to France with Secretary Baker meeting President Wilson afterward. State Department officials urge the move for psychological and diplomatic gains, arguing training can occur in France under the guns. Allies, notably France and Britain, favor American troops as proof of full participation and resource commitment.
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Baker
Wilson
State Department
United States
France
America
Widow Held On Murder Charge In Banker Husband’s Death
Alfonso Squillacioti, a North End banker and hotel owner, was found shot dead in his 391 Hanover Street apartment. His widow Olympia DeVito Squillacioti is jailed without bail for a hearing Thursday, amid police and family statements describing a turbulent marriage and a possible love triangle with a hotel employee.
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Alfonso Squillacioti
North End
Hanover Street
Anthony
Olympia DeVito Squillacioti
Squillaciou
Anthony Squillacioti
Adeline, Vara
Prince Street
Olympia DE Vito Squillacioti
Why Coal Price Is So High in War Time Washington May 1
Anthracite operators told the Federal Trade Commission that coal prices hinge on miners' exemption from military service and available rail cars. They urged the government to reassure miners their country needs them at the picks. They cite higher operating costs from taxes and eight hour laws, plus labor and car shortages. Distribution problems and railroad breakdowns amid hoarding and Canadian demand worsen scarcity in New England and New York.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
John Merkle
Pennsylvania
New England
New York
Canada
Newton State Guard Muster In Mass State Guard
The First Company of Newton fully equipped and ready for duty was mustered into service as a unit of the Massachusetts State Guard. Brigadier Samuel D. Parker conducted the exercises at the West Newton armory, marking it as the first company to be mustered into the State Guard service.
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Newton
Massachusetts State Guard
Samuel D. Parker
State Guard
West Newton
Freezone Corn Solution Promises Instant Relief
A Cincinnati company advertises Freezone a new drug that melts corns and calluses. Tiny bottles sold in drug stores for a few cents allow immediate relief by applying a few drops to the affected area, with the corn or callus then loosening and lifting off.
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Cincinnati
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U. S
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Kolynos Dental
Wise Ac Co
Tas
Eenery
Ln Aw
Venice
Newton State Guard
Edward Wesley Co
League and Main
Standard Steel Car Company
Pittsburgh
Hale
H. P
F. O. B. Butler, Pa
Standard Steel Motor Car Co
S. S. Atwell
Boylston St
Boston
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