Probe Into Dry Dock Delay Opens in Boston
A special committee of the Executive Council began a probe into charges by the Boston General Labor Union regarding the dry dock project. The inquiry followed a nine month delay and included visits to the dry dock with Arthur M. Hud dell, a labor representative, and later to Rockport to confer with quarrymen about stone production for the dock.
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Executive Council
Boston General Labor Union
Arthur M. Huddell
Rockport
Germans Install Rule in Kiev Arrest Ukrainian Officials
London May 2 German authorities say they have established military rule in Kiev and arrested several government members including the minister of war for failing to maintain order. The Berlin statement declares the government had proved too weak to govern.
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London
Kiev
Berlin
Kiev unrest cited as German influence grows
An official dispatch from Amsterdam describes growing agitation in Kiev against German influence. It notes weak government support, a decree harshly affecting spring sowing, and arrests including M. Dobry with alleged government involvement. A German military tribunal probes several officials amid security measures.
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Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
Kiev
von Mumm
von Wichhorn
Rada
M. Dopbry
Bank For Foreign Trade
M. Dobry
League For the Liberation of the
Ukraine
Bnarchy
von Murtim
von Hickhorn
Dobry
M. Shukowski
M. Vrajeski
Ministry of the Interior
Mme. Tkatchenko
Home Rule Gets More Difficult
Premier Lloyd George expresses sympathy for the Tyne memorial 60,000 Irish workers and favors immediate self government for Ireland. He notes that the challenge to Parliament's supremacy in this sphere remains and cites the Nationalist party and Roman Catholic hierarchy allied with Sinn Fein as complicating factors.
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London
Lloyd George
Tyne
Ireland
United Kingdom
Sinn Fein
Unionist push against home rule stiffens in Ireland
Sir Edward Carson writes that reopening home rule is foolish and dangerous as Irish politics split. Dublin reports a strong Southern Unionist convention in Dublin, with about 11 000 adherents including landowners and ex judges, posing a potential obstacle to any home rule settlement.
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Unionist Party
H Edward Carson
Southern Unionist Committee
Ireland
Dublin
América
Daily News
Wilson
Edward Carson
Plant Juice Cure Advertisement Ends Soon
An archival ad notes a plant juice cure product closing or expiring soon as promotional claims suggest a permanent remedy. The readable text hints at an imminent end of the advertisement period with cautious wording.
Plant Juice claims stomach relief with lasting results
An herbal remedy named Plant Juice is marketed as directly aiding stomach digestion and providing permanent results with short use. Local testimonial from Frank Bean of Tremont Street cites past indigestion and weight loss, praising Plant Juice after extended use and verification of an earlier claim. Sold in Boston at Houghton & Dutton's Drug Department store.
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Frank Bean
Tremont Street
Boston
Houghton & Dutton
Ireland Sees Improvement After Shortt Appointment Chief Secretary
Dublin report notes a marked easing of mood in Ireland following Howard Shortt becoming chief secretary. Shortt is described as more than a home ruler and is said to have voted with the Irish Nationalist side against conscription.
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Icle
Dublin
Ireland
Howard Shortt
Naidea
Bond Campaign Urges Public Sacrifice for Liberty
Citizens are urged to support liberty by purchasing bonds as the opportunity presents itself. The message emphasizes shared duty and sacrifice for the national cause.
Testimony in Bonnet Rouge Case Reveals Passport Orders
Paris May 3 A resumed trial of Bonnet Rouge figures heard Jean Seymaris describe Malvy directing police to halt passport deliveries to Duval and Marion The witness also said M Vercasson admitted returning about 500000 francs from Switzerland for Duval claim of French sources
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Paris
Mnet Rouge
Jean Seymaris
Ministery of the Interior
Malvy
Secret Servicé
M.malvy
Prefecture of Police
M. Duval
Bonnet Rouge
M. Marion
M. Vercasson
Switzerland
Duval
Mirror Test of Civic Duty Echoes Across Nation
A call to self examination urges every American to look in a mirror and ask, Have you done your part, when is your bond, as a probe of public responsibility. The message frames personal accountability in national terms.
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U. S. Navy Band
Hierarchy
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Daily Chron
United States
Cortes
Butler
Butler’s
McCall Magazine
Pattern Dept
Coats
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Tremont
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Richelieu
Wwe
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Vya Ues
Erty
Liberty Bonds
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