British Lose in Palestine Report From War Office
The War Office states British infantry attacked near Es Salt while Australian mounted troops entered Es Salt taking 33 Germans and 317 Turkish prisoners. A mounted brigade guarding the Jordan crossings withdrew after engagement with a superior force. nine guns were abandoned, with support sent to the brigade as operations continue. West of the Jordan, local enemy attacks on several points were repulsed Tuesday night.
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London
Palestine
War Office
Es-Salt
Es- Salt
Jodan
The
Jordan
Liberty Bond Drive Urges Public Sacrifice
Citizens urged to support liberty by purchasing bonds as the call to duty echoes, urging immediate action and national solidarity in funding wartime needs.
War lists to publish home addresses of casualties
War Department to resume tomorrow publication of home addresses of men listed as casualties from France. The forthcoming list will return to the old form used before Secretary Baker's France instructions in April.
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Washington
War Department
France
Baker
Controversy Over Casualty Lists Settled by War Department
The War Department ends the dispute over casualty lists revealing no addresses. The adjutant-general will continue releasing lists directly, arguing the addresses offer no enemy value and that disguising time and place nullifies risk. President Wilson helped resolve the issue amid congressional pressure and tensions with the public information committee.
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Congress
War Department
Committee On Public Information
Wilson
Department
Adjutant-General
Germany
Pershing
Omission of Regiment Names Seen As Possible Military Value
The report notes that the department will continue to omit regiment or unit names tied to the men, considering such details potentially useful for military purposes.
Bring Out the Old Gold Coins for Liberty Bonds
Letter to the editor urging citizens to retrieve hidden gold coins from homes and invest in Liberty Bonds to support the war effort. Calls for canvassing old homesteads across New England and the nation, praising Massachusetts and New England for drives and urging a five billion target in three days. Notes New York and Massachusetts roles and bids readers to stand with the President and Treasury.
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United States
Republic of Ours
Uncle Sam
New York
Massachusetts
Bay
Old
New England
Edward H. Pinkizam
Robinwood Avenue
Jamaica Plain
Follow the example of President Wilson on war bond purchase
The note urges readers to imitate President Wilson and buy another war bond through the instalment plan, reinforcing civilian support for financing the conflict.
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Wilson
Lynnfield Woman Contesting Husband's Will
Emma C. Harvey of Lynnfield plans to challenge the will of Daniel G. Harvey who left nearly all his estate to Cora Pike of Lynnfield. The case stirs neighborly gossip as local residents watch the proceedings with keen interest.
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Emma C. Harvey
Lynnfield
Daniel G. Harvey
Cora Pike
Harvey Will Prompts Probate Court Appeal In Lynnfield
Daniel G. Harvey, Lynnfield selectman and real estate broker, died aged about 61 on February 26. His will, dated January 5 1914, leaves 4000 dollars to Cora Pike and the Salem Street Lynnfield property mortgage to be paid from his estate, 500 dollars to Harold B. Harvey, and the residue to Emma C. Harvey. Essex County Probate Court judge Harry R. Dow ordered a judicial inquiry before a jury after Mrs Harvey’s challenge to Executor James J. Tierney. The case moves to the Supreme Judicial Court for issues to be framed for trial.
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Daniel G. Harvey
Lynnfield
Harold B. Harvey
Chicago
Pike
Saco
Lynn
Harvey
Essex County
Salem
James J. Tierney
Cora Pike
Salem Street
W Harvey
Emma C. Harvey
Attorney Tierney
Madaline M. Briggs
Mary Gilligan
Harry R. Dow
Hesex Probate Court
Tierney
Supreme Judicial Court
Church Supper for Food Conservation
The U S Food Administration urges church suppers to feed many while conserving scarce wheat. Emphasize local substitutes such as corn, barley, potato and other flours. Propose prizes for wheatless meals and rye free breads to encourage home cooks.
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U.S. Food Administration
Orders 70 000 Freight Cars for War Stock
Washington May 2 Orders for 70000 additional freight cars to supplement 30000 contracted earlier were placed today by the railroad administration with 15 car builders. The cost ranges 170 to 210 million dollars with about 5 percent profit. This is the largest single order for freight cars. The total rail stock program will reach 325 million dollars, including 60 million for locomotives ordered recently. The cars will have steel underframes and wood sides to conserve steel for war needs.
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Washington
Railroudé Administration
Railroad Administration
House refuses call for state guard funding amid budget clashes
The House rejected a $40,000 appropriation to reimburse cities for State Guard expenses and sent an equipment bill to a third reading. Representative J. L. Donovan signaled opposition to the equipment funding in the next stage.
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State Guard
J. L. Donovan
Regional Milk Board Delays Announcement on May June Prices
The New England Regional Milk Commission adjourned without announcing May and June milk prices. It delayed decision, noting April had set prices unchanged from winter levels.
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Regional Milk Board
New England Regional Milk Commission
Jordan Marsh Company Ad Highlights Summer Goods
Advertisement notes tinted lens goggles and child hairdressing services, promotes charge accounts via credit manager, mentions Organdic vestees for dresses, lamp section remodeling, and a statement about exporting only saved wheat to aid allies.
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