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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

2

Roosevelt May Enter Federal Service As Briga dier General

In Albany a decision suggests Theodore Roosevelt may join the federal ranks if the Harding amendment blocks army entry. He could lead a New York National Guard division under Major General W. W. Wotherspoon, pending a new army bill. The War Department May 5 order allows raising units up to war strength with nonresidents eligible.

New York Theodore Roosevelt New York National Guard Albany Whitman W. W. Wotherspoon Wotherspoon Taft Wilson National Guard War Department

Legore Chooses Army Over Major League Offer

Harry Legore the famed Yale athlete has joined the United States army. Report says the St. Louis Browns offered big money to join Fielder Jones' Browns but Legore declined. He could be one of baseballs greatest players if he chose, but he prefers the khaki.

Harry Legore Yale United States Army St. Louis Browns Legore Fielder Jones

Free book and trial package offer request

A reader requests a free book and trial package, providing a name and address but unclear eligibility or source details. The note lacks explicit organization or event context and cannot confirm fulfillment steps.

Waite Heads Bank Officers Waite Heads Bank Officers

The Wilbur Theatre was sold last night to the Bank Officers' Association. The one night tenure drew 1606 members who filled the venue for the three act farce His Bridal Night. Frederick C. Waite was elected president with Howard W. Burge and Eugene W. Owen as vice presidents.

Wilbur Bank Officers’ Association Dolly Sisters Frederick C. Waite The Merchants’ National Howard W. Burge Eugene W. Owen Frank B. Lawler Carl M. Spencer Alonzo P. Weeks Merritt Stegman Robert E. Hill Edwin A. Stone

Cap William Neal Becomes Temporary Pittsburg Club Manager

Cap William Neal serves as business manager and travelling secretary for the Pittsburg club temporarily. Reports said Billy Murray would take the role after Peter Kelly left. Neal has no scouting duties until the season begins, but his capability earned him the position.

William Neal Pittsburg Billy Murray Peter Kely Neale

Buy Liberty Bonds in War Loan Drive

Uncle Sam calls for a $2,000,000,000 war loan and urges citizens to buy Liberty bonds. Pay a dollar down and sign up by June 15 with four installments of 9 10 and two of 15, totaling the bond amount. final payment due by August 30.

Sam

Government Bond Drive Urges Public to Buy Liberty Bonds Now

Citizens urged to invest in United States Liberty bonds to support the war effort. The message calls for saving $50 and purchasing a bond at federal offices or banks, touting security and patriotic duty. It also notes regional urged participation and promotes thrift as a path to a stronger national credit.

Sam Kaiser Uncle Sam United States Sub-Treasury Postoffice Federal Reserve Bank State Street Savings Bank United States New England

Minors May Close as Cantillon Warns on 1904 Season

Minneapolis leader M. E. Cantillon warns there may be no minor league operation by July 4. He says only large minors might continue and that players must accept loss sharing or baseball may be dropped for the season. Salaries have eaten profits for years.

Minneapolis Minn M. E. Cantillon American Association

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