Spaulding on Trial for Pro German Sentiments in 1917 Case
The trial covers Spaulding accused under the blanket article of war for unpatriotic remarks favoring Germany. Witnesses including seven officers testifying on his statements about the Kaiser, Lusitania, and Germanys conduct, with defense highlighting military discipline. The court prepares to resume proceedings as his testimony continues.
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United States
Germany
France
Ernst L. Flentie
Cambridge
Whitman
Spaulding
Thomas
Leurich
Norman Lovett
26Th Company
Depot Brigade
Intelligence Department
Perry
A. B. Pratt
Ralph Lowell
Edward Croft
Boston
Massachusets
Europe
Russia
Belgium
Greece
Federal tires promise durability and low strain design
The ad promotes Federal tires featuring a Double-Cable-Base to secure toe alignment and prevent blowouts. It claims the tire walls resist breakage, the low flexible heels bend with motion, and overall strain is reduced, urging readers to choose Federal tires and save.
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Federal
New Khaki Uniforms Adopted for Western Union Messengers
Western Union messengers receive tailor made khaki uniforms with military styling. Managers across stations took measurements for the new forestry uniform featuring loggia inspired details and a visored cap.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Pop Concert Tonight at Symphony Hall
The programme includes Coronation March from Le Prophete Meyerbeer Overture William Tell Rossini Dream a Song Samson and Delilah Saint-Saens Ballet Sylvia Delibes Chasse, Pizzicati Cortege Bacchus Pagliacci Intermezzo Leoncavallo Prelude in C sharp minor Rachmaninoff Entrance of the Boyars Halvorsen The Star Spangled Banner Jack o Lantern Sextet Lucia di Lammermoor Donizetti Estudiantina Waltz Waldteufel Stars and Stripes March Sousa performed by the orchestra and chorus.
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Saint-Saens
Delibes Ales Chasseuresses
lPizzicati
Leoncavallo
Rachmaninoff
The
Boyards
Halversen
Jack o'Lantern
Caryll Sextet
Roxbury Red Cross Seeks More Volunteers
The Roxbury Branch of the Boston Metropolitan American Chapter Red Cross says there is no shortage of material but urgently needs workers in sewing and surgical dressings departments to carry on regular operations.
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Roxbury
Boston
Boston Sizzles as Summer Heat Bakes City
The city records a heat spell with a 89 degree zenith and 82 degree overnight high in Boston while miring a victim at 1 Walker Place. Port land Maine hit 48, Nantucket 62, and other cities reported 82 to 84 degree highs on a nationwide hot day.
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Miria Juapling
Wall Place
Charlestown
Walker Place
Weather Bureau
Boston
New England
Portland
Nantucket
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
New Orleans
San Francisco
British Cabinet Faces New Crisis Over Maurice Letter
The crisis centers on General Maurice's letter alleging misstatements by ministers. A court of honor is proposed to probe claims, with Asquith seeking a Commons committee. Bonar Law defends the plan, while Maurice insists on disclosure and Parliament scrutiny.
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Mesopotamia
Palestine
Maurice
Asquith
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Court of Honor
Army Council
House of Commions
House of Commons
Court of Inquiry
Hedworth Meux
Edward Carson
Fratile
Versailles
Haig
Egypt
Promise of an Impartial Inquiry by Authorized Men
The speaker demands an immediate comprehensive inquiry led by men of unquestioned authority free from any military or political influence. The plea emphasizes the need for trust and integrity in the investigation to accept its findings.
Coleman reports on 101st Regiment and Y M C A front work
Coleman describes his six weeks in Great Britain and France, detailing his access via the Y M C A and front-line exposure at the Lorraine sector. He notes the German shell damage to the aid building, the use of gas masks, and five days with American and French troops amid the 101st Regiment context.
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Foreign Office
Lorraine
Lizzie
France
Charity
Coleman
Massachusetts
Boston
Atlantic
Calls for Government Reform Grand Amid London Inquiry
London debates a possible government change as General Maurice cites grave charges and Westminster Gazette urges transparency. The Globe insists on factual clarity, urging decisive action to fix information practices, while reports from the front recount American troops’ impact in France and reflections on war service in cantonments.
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London
Maurice
Westminster Gazette
The
Globe
Abduction Suspected as Girl Vanishes Before Wedding
Haverhill on May 7 reports fears that 24 year old Margaret M. Cobban a Bradford Sunday school teacher and bookkeeper who disappeared on the eve of her marriage may have been abducted and held for ransom. Police sent word to New England states to trace Miss Cobban.
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Haverhill
Margaret M. Cobban
Bradford
New England
Miss Cobban
Bradford woman Miss Cobban vanishes after leaving work
Wilfred Wales, the fiancé to be, cannot explain her departure and suspects foul play. Bradford searches fail to locate the 5 foot 2 inch, 100 pound teacher and bookkeeper who left her office at 5 30 Friday after posting letters. Neighbors recall nothing after she left.
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Wilfred Wales
Bradford
Miss Cobban
Haverhill
Congregational
Groveland
John Howard
YMCA Worker Volunteering for Front Service
Harry D. Kirkland of Trinity Place has enlisted with the YMCA and will sail soon to serve at a hut near the western front. He is well known in the Backs Bay community for his anticipated duty with the YMCA amid WWI front line efforts.
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Harry D. Kirkland
Trinity Place
Backs
Emerson Girl to Lecture on War
Miss Catherine MacCormick, who will receive her Emerson College diploma, leaves for Canada to engage in war work. She is selected to lecture on city reconstruction and the preparation of work for soldiers, focusing on the wounded.
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Catherine MacCormick
Emerson College
Canada
Miss MacCormick
Warning against worm symptoms and Dr. True’s Elixir
Advertisement lists deranged stomach swollen lip offensive breath dull eyes and other worm symptoms in children. Promotes Dr. J F True & Co. Elixir available at dealers in 40c-60c and 1.00 with Auburn Maine as contact for information.
Boston Woman’s Sister Hails Remedy After Escape from Gallstone Surgery
An advertisement claims a sister nearly died before using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It asserts the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation, helping stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. A single dose is said to convince. Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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Mayr
Church
Liggett-Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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