Love Feast for Envoys in New York
A brilliant banquet at the Waldorf Astoria honored the British and French war missions to the United States. Guests included Arthur James Balfour Rene Vivi ani Joffre and former presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft. Flags illuminated the hotel front as Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue lined with cheering citizens stretched for miles.
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Rene Viviani
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William H. Taft
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Fifth Avenue
Parade of Allied Leaders at New York Banquet
Guests led by Mr. Balfour and Mayor Mitchel entered the grand hall for a formal reception and banquet with delegates from France Britain and the United States. The event featured blue horizon drapes flags of allies a simple five course menu and toasts to Wilson George V and the French Republic amid cheers for Joffre.
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Whitman
Marshal Joffre
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Taft
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Canada
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New York Navy Yard
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Viviani Visited by U S Lawyers and Hospitalized Patient Incident
Rene Viviani the French minister of justice was greeted by over 800 American lawyers led by top figures Hughes and Wickersham. He visited a Paris hospital, spoke to patients, and after a motorcycle accident involving a policeman and a pedestrian, arranged a $100 envelope for the injured officer and asked for updates on their condition.
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Charles Evans Hughes
George W. Wickersham
Germany
United States
France
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Dreyfus
Viviani Visits Sarah Bernhardt During Convalescence
M Rene Viviani head of the French mission visited the famous actress Madame Sarah Bernhardt who is convalescing after an operation. His brief ten minute visit left him with a smiling face and Bernhardt expressed delight and cheer from the encounter.
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Madame Sarah Bernhardt
Madame Bernhardt
Joffre Pledges Personal Letter to West Point Cadets
Marshal Joffre promised to write a personal letter to the 640 United States Military Academy cadets after reviewing them at West Point, expressing belief they are ready for service in France. He addressed the cadets after visiting Washington’s Newburgh HQ and receiving a civic reception with Governor Whitman and legislators present.
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Washington
Newburgh
N. Y
Marshal Joffre
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France
Orange County
New York State
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Trains Run Late Across MA Railroads
Public Service Commission figures show 14.35 percent of trains on three Massachusetts lines were more than five minutes late at destination during February to April. Total lateness equaled 424,887 hours, about 801 days. Boston & Maine led with 18.6 percent late, while the New Haven logged 15.66 percent and Boston & Albany 8 percent.
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Colonel calls halt in fight over Roosevelt volunteer plan
Washington dispatch says Senator Harding and Representative Gardner urged not to delay army draft bill with authorization for a Roosevelt volunteer division. A telegram from the colonel asked friends in Congress to avoid blocking the conference measure, with the authorization to be considered as an amendment when the conference report is discussed.
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Coal strike averted in central Pennsylvania district
A tentative agreement to avert a coal miners strike in central Pennsylvania was reached in Washington with Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department. Those present did not disclose details but said there would be no work suspension. About 75,000 miners had voted to strike on May 15.
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Labor Department
Navy vigorous policy urged in secret Parliament session
London May 11. An official account of today’s secret session reports debates on the 2.5 billion dollar vote of credit. A F Whyte urged stronger Mediterranean naval organization, Bellairs pressed for a more vigorous offensive and faster promotions, while Dalziel called for increased food economy. Carson praised criticism but warned against attacks on navy officers. Lloyd George cited food reserves and urged extensive cultivation.
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Admiralty
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Edward Carson
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Lloyd George
Nationalist threats over Irish affairs shake British House of Commons
London May 12 The Daily Telegraph reports that several leading Nationalist members plan to resign their seats if government Irish settlement proposals are not workable The Times notes Sinn Fein victory in South Longford leaves ministers cautious on county option and partition prospects and Nationalists consider mass resignation to seek a mandate to back or reject proposals
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One Man May Buy for World
Washington May 11 An international agreement is being formulated to place the purchasing power of most dollars loaned to the allies by this government and the billions they will spend in the United States into the hands of a small commission, possibly of one man.
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Washington
International purchasing alliance eyed for war effort
Drafted agreement discussed by Secretary McAdoo with foreign envoys. Britain France and Italy show interest while entente governments may join. Aims to end competition for American war products, create a single buying authority with broad powers to maximize value and eliminate bidding, shifting dominance from producer to buyer across allied nations.
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Autoist Kills One and Injures Two in Haverhill Chase
In Haverhill William F. Levering was captured after a limousine dash that killed Gasparino Emilio and injured two other bicyclists. John Silo suffered serious injuries and another man was only slightly hurt. all were returning from work in the Bradford district.
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Cardinal Gibbons Receives President Wilson Letter
Baltimore May 1 Cardinal Gibbons made public today a letter from President Wilson thanking him and other Catholic hierarchy members for their fealty declaration at a Catholic University meeting. Wilson praises the archbishops for their patriotic spirit and devotion to the country in the April 18 resolutions.
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Robinson Wins From Jaffe in Cambridge Boxing Show
George Robinson of Cambridge defeated K. O. Jaffe of New York by knockout in the feature bout at the Commercial Club last night. Al Sears outboxed Eddie Flynn over 10 rounds as Flynn faded late. Mickie Brown ended strong but Joe Stanton controlled the ten rounds. Kid Greene beat Young Stephens in six rounds.
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New York
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al Sears
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Joe Stanton
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Young Stephens
Phillies Shut Out Cardinals 4 to 0 in May Showdown
Philadelphia pitchers limited St Louis to three hits as Deeschger held the Cardinals scoreless over the final innings. Doak struggled before Ames relieved in the third, Cravath and Whitted drove in runs, and Hornsby supplied two of St Louis' few baserunners.
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Cubs Defeat Dodgers 8 to 6 in Brooklyn Series Tilt
Chicago beat Brooklyn 8 to 6 to capture their third straight win. Zeider and Doyle led with key hits as Chicago rallied with six runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Marquard took the loss after the Dodgers bullpen faltered, while Aldridge held on for Chicago.
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Post Cane Holder of Winthrop Dies at 61
Jerome B. Wyman holder of the Boston Post cane in Winthrop died at his son Captain Albert G. Wyman’s home at 10 Ocean avenue yesterday aged 61. He sailed for many years in coastwise shipping and had retired from active life years ago after a long healthy career.
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Ocean Avenue
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Cubs reportedly paid $13 000 for Merkle in Brooklyn deal
A Brooklyn report claims the Chicago Cubs paid 13000 dollars cash for Fred Merkle. The team needed a first baseman and negotiated in Brooklyn where the deal was finalized.
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Chicago Cubs
Fred Merkle
Chicago
Boxing Gossip Delays May 18 Joe Morgan Bout
The Queen City A C of Manchester postponed the Joe Morgan K C Eggers bout set for May 18 and may run the tournament on May 28 or June 1. Other notes include Young Britt training for Morgan and plans for upcoming fights and arena bouts across Boston Newport and Gardner venues.
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N. H
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K. C. Eggers
Volkmann Defeats Roxbury Latin 14–7 In Local Baseball Game
The Volkmann School baseball team beat Roxbury Latin School 14 to 7 at Volkmann Field Allston in a triangular private school league game. Roxbury used three pitchers who were hit freely.
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Tennis Match Between Tufts and Bowdoin Postponed by Rain
The tennis match between Tufts and Bowdoin colleges was postponed yesterday due to rain. Officials did not set a rescheduled date.
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Follett eliminates Guilford in opening golf rounds at Woodland
In a three day open amateur event at Woodland yesterday W H Follett of Scarboro defeated state champion Jesse Guilford on the first extra hole aided by a stymie. Other results include Paton beating Dowling 6 5 and Follett advancing to the second round via a 8 1 score over Paton.
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West Point Elects Oliphant Captain
Cadet Elmer Q. Oliphant of Dugger Indiana was elected captain of the Army football team at West Point. Oliphant, Purdue graduate, is the only man to win the letter A in four sports football baseball basketball and track as the class of 1918 graduates early August 30.
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Billy Hughes Beats Young Crevier In Marlboro Fight
Billy Hughes of San Francisco defeated Young Crevier of Boston by decision after 10 rounds at the Marlboro Driving Club. Belmont of Boston stopped Donnelly of Framingham in 10 seconds. Murphy of Boston beat Mitchell of Braintree, and Battling O Neil of Lynn bested Parker of Worcester in three rounds.
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Kid Henry Defeats Murphy at Fitchburg
Boston featherweight Kid Henry defeated Chip Murphy of Fitchburg in a 10 round feature bout at Cleghorne A. C. Murphy carried about ten pounds more but Henry outpointed him most of the distance. In the six round semi final Buck Daly Holyoke beat Young Longley New Bedford.
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Arlington High School presents The Private Secretary comedy
The Private Secretary cast includes Miss Elsie R Williams Miss Rose Bennett Miss Marguerite Kenney Leonard Collins Jean Lufkin William Barry William Robinson Ralph Sunergren Herbert Collins David Snow Kenneth Reed and Robert White. The performance was held last evening at the Robbins Memorial Town Hall Arlington for the Arlington High School Athletic Association.
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Concord High School Opens Tennis Season Against Boston English
The Concord High School boys tennis team begins its season today on the Concord courts facing Boston English High School. Next Tuesday Somerville High travels to Concord, with the annual Manchester New Hampshire High School matches at Concord set for June 9.
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