Spy Bill Near Passage Amid War Efforts
Washington reports Congress enters the sixth week of war with essential legislation. The Senate is expected to pass the espionage bill after two weeks of debate. The House aims to finish debate on the 1.8 billion war revenue bill early in the week and send it to the Senate for changes before final approval.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
Senate
Department of Justice
House
White House
Espionage Bill Faces Provisions Shakeup and Food Control Push
The espionage bill loses the press censorship section while an amendment bans cereals in intoxicant production during the war. Senate leaders weigh next steps with the food control bill likely next, as conferees on the war army bill prepare to reconvene and move the measure toward the President. The Agriculture Department has sent related food control bills to the House committee, approved and ready for floor action.
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Senate
House
Department of Agriculture
Mrs Crilley Dies After Collapse in Charlestown
Celia Crilley aged 68 of 45 High Street Charlestown collapsed at Monument Square and died about 15 minutes after reaching Haymarket Relief Station Heart failure given as the cause of death.
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Celia Crilley
High Street
Charlestown
Monument Square
Haymarket
Nebo the monkey stirs riot in Canal Street poultry house
The incident shows Nebo, a bald faced ringtailed monkey, suddenly inspired by a sense of freedom during a chaotic reenactment of the Russian revolution at the United Supply Company poultry facility on Canal Street.
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United Supply Company
Canal Street
Nebo
Monkey Revolution Disrupts Supply Co As Eggs Go Flying
Nebo the ringtail escapes his cage in the United Supply and Highland Poultry stores on Canal Street. He raids feed bins, flings eggs and seed, sinks into mischief for five hours, drinks ink, courts goslings, and finally is captured by Patrolman Blue. The scene prompts job ads across New England for machinists and naval workers with varied salaries.
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Highland Poultry Company
Canal Street
W. N. Kimball
H. Hamilton Putnam
Reading
Melrose
Malcome D. Blue
Nebo
Siberia
McGinnis
Post
Revolution
P. S
Mr. Kimball
Trinidad Welcomes America in War
In Port of Spain Trinidad on May 13 a large patriotic meeting celebrated America’s entry into the war under Major Sir J. B. Chancellor. Speakers praised the United States action and Henry D. Baker the American consul gave a suitable reply.
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Trinidad
America
J. B. Chancellor
United States
Henry D. Baker
Skilled Workers Wanted for Government Service Jobs
War activities at the Watertown arsenal Springfield armory Charles Town navy yard and the Portsmouth navy yard have created a great demand for mechanics and skilled workers for the government service. At Watertown arsenal positions include twenty five laborers twenty chippers ten black smiths helpers and five blacksmiths with varied daily wages.
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Boston Navy Yard
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Watertown Arsenal
Navy
Quartermaster Corps
New England
Charlestown Navy Yard
Springfield Armory
Navy Department
Naval
Groton
New London
Conn
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Signal Service
War Department
Cherry Blossoms Near Full Bloom at Arnold Arboretum
The Arnold Arboretum reports cherry trees nearly ready to bloom after a late spring. Expect a superb display of Japanese cherries next week as crowds anticipate peak blossoms in the coming days.
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Arnold Arboretum
Allies Urged to Self Sustain as War Demands Grow
Baltimore May 13 Carl Vrooman assistant Secretary of Agriculture warned that every section must feed itself or go hungry with cotton prices at 22 cents a pound he said the submarine is a potent weapon and the allies were losing the war unless all efforts of men money and economy are mobilized to conserve resources
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Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts Civil Service Commission
Public Buildings Department
City of
Boston
Health Department
Baltimore
United States
Carl 8. Vrooman
Memorial Service of New England Railroad Veterans
The New England Association of Railroad Veterans held a memorial service at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul yesterday afternoon. A roster of 24 members who died in the past year was read by secretary F. H. Sidney. The service began with the singing of America.
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New England Association of Railroad Veterans
Cathedral Church of
St. Paul
F. H. Sidney
Singing of America
John L Sullivan backs Roosevelt to lead 200000 to France
John L Sullivan urged Boston listeners at Faneuil Hall to support Colonel Roosevelt and a 200000 strong army to fight in France. He praised Roosevelt’s mobilization of 3000 engineers as the finest outfit yet and predicted immense popularity and historical stature if he leads. He offered personal readiness to follow Roosevelt anywhere.
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John L. Sullivan
Boston
Faneuil Hall
United States
Roosevelt
France
New York
Napoleon
Flag Raised at Union Congregational Church in East Braintree
A large flag was raised outside East Braintree's Union Congregational Church at noon yesterday. Rev. A. P. Watson delivered the principal address as part of Union patriotic services held by Protestant congregations.
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Union Congregational Church
East Braintree
A. P. Watson
Union Patriotic Services
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