Sidelights on James Gordon Bennett of the New York Herald
The piece profiles James Gordon Bennett, an American publisher famed for the Herald. It notes his Paris base, contrarian stance, and focus on American interests, detailing his daily routine from 5 am, with mail and papers at breakfast and a simple midday meal.
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James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
the Post
Paris
Bennett
Herald
England
House of Lords
France
World Journal
United States
New York
Gala Day for Troopers Opens Colored Draftees Event
Hundreds of colored draftees arrive at North Station for an evening of joy in Greater Boston. The parade from Schank's Hall to the South Armory features Teel's Military Brass Band. A ball and reception run 7:30 to 12 with proceeds to Captain Warner of the 29th Company, Depot Brigade.
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North Station
Greater Boston
Schank’s Hall
Hammond Street
Frederick Douglass Square
South Armory
Irvington Street
Boston
National Equal Rights League
Teel
Tremont Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Columbus Avenue
West Newton Street
Huntington Avenue
Armory
Captain Warner
29Th Company
8Th Battalion
Depot Brigade
Equal Rights League
Squldiers' Welfare League
Lauies’ Auxiliary
Baby Rides on Fender of Car Rescue at East Boston
Rose Faiella aged 212 years old on Sumner place East Boston was saved when Thomas Drohan pulled her off the edge of a speeding electric car as it descended toward the East Boston tunnel entrance. The child escaped unharmed. The infant, daughter of Angelo Faiella, had dashed from a home steps and crossed Sumner street just before the fast vehicle arrived.
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Rose Faiella
Sumner Place
East Boston
Thomas Drohan
Sumner Street
Angelo Faiélla
Jeffries Point
East Boston Tunnel
German Plot in Ireland Proclaimed as Treasonous Conspiracy
The proclamation calls all loyal subjects to assist in suppressing the German conspiracy and to aid in prosecuting the war. It urges voluntary enlistment in His Majesty's forces to boost Ireland's contribution to empire strength without compulsion.
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Ireland
Germany
When Company Drops In for Luncheon
An advertisement extols a quick salad made from stuffed eggs. Boil eggs, cool, remove yolks and mash with butter salt pepper and Al Sauce. Refill whites, serve on lettuce with any dressing. Al Sauce claimed to elevate flavor beyond ordinary versions.
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Aching Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to sprinkle in shoes or use in a foot bath. It claims instant relief from corns and bunions and swollen tender feet and notes over 100,000 packages are used by American and British troops. Price 25¢.
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Allen
Wilson sheep aid Red Cross auction plans
Ninety pounds of wool clipped from President Wilsons sheep grazing on the White House lawn will be sold at auction with proceeds added to the second Red Cross war fund. Wool will be divided into two pound packages and sent to each state for auction, with state governors likely asked to act as auctioneers.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Red Cross
Not the President A Tired Man in New York Box
May 17 New York theatergoers gathered to see President Wilson in a private box. After requests for a speech, he rose and explained you are not seeing the President but a tired man enjoying himself.
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New York
President Wilson
United States
Wilson to Speak for Red Cross in New York
President and Mrs. Wilson dined before a theater visit as workmen repairing the station surrounded him and cheered him while he greeted several attendees with bows and smiles.
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RED Cross
N. Y
President Delights Local Crowd With 15 Mile Ride
Thousands at the station and along streets cheered as the President appeared with Colonel House and Mrs. Wilson. He later rode 15 miles through the city, spending time at his hotel and with House, awaiting a Sunday or Monday departure.
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Colonel House
Wilson
Red Cross
England
Washington
Tumulty
Annadad
Senate Military Committee
Chamberlain
Horse Show Thrills Crowds at Camp Devens
May 17 at Camp Devens crowds gathered for a horse show featuring over 250 horses and mules in 11 events. Officers and enlisted men rode or drove, all in olive drab, drawing society and horse lovers to witness the grand spectacle.
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Devens
Uncle Sam
Military Horse Show Highlights Union Field Parade
Major General Hodges and Mrs Hodges led honored guests as Captain McKean and Colonel Tompkins swept prizes in sport events. The inter allied race saw US French and English officers compete on government mules with the US team prevailing. A gas mask mule race followed as the Star Spangled Banner played and troops observed. An order announced corn bread served thrice weekly to conserve wheat.
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Harry F. Hodges
United States
Hamas
Vreeland
Bird
Brown
Wagoner Cardwall
Military Police
Prigate T. P. Cullinane
1St Artillery
Baby Weighing Year Closes on Monday
The first campaign of children’s year ends May 20 as many baby weighing and measuring stations close their doors. A house to house canvass shows every baby within the radius enrolled in the first census of Boston’s infant population.
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Greater
Boston
Norfolk House
Elliott Square
Washington
United States
Milk drive urged to boost consumption across state
Food Administrator Endicott announces a six week educational campaign to increase fluid milk use by all residents. Farmers and Boston contractors join to promote milk consumption, stressing personal savings and wartime needs during peak production.
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Endicott
Food Administration Office
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Boston
After Dog Bite Press Letter Advises Observation Over Killing
A letter to the Post argues against killing dogs suspected of rabies. The writer from Angell Memorial urges restraint, observation for a week, and brain examination only if the dog dies. He notes rabies is rare and urges calm, not panic. The piece is signed by Francis H. Rowley, president of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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Angell Memorial Animal Hospital
Dt One
Francis H. Rowley
Mad dog scare prompts guidance on bite precautions
The piece urges readers to stay calm during the mad dog scare and explains essential steps to take if bitten, aiming to reassure the public and provide clear actions for protection and medical care.
Fight to Win the War Peace Platform Endorsed
In Philadelphia the League to Enforce Peace adopted a Platform urging that until Germany is defeated the United States and allies must fight with unwavering resolve for a victorious peace. It reaffirmed two duties to defeat German militarism and to keep the world safe through a league of nations. The league pledged unstinted support for the President and all authorities in measures for victory.
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Philadelphia
League To
Germany
United States
League
League of Nations
What to Pay for Foods Prices From Massachusetts Board Table
A historical Massachusetts Board of Food Administration price table lists retail costs for dairy and vegetables based on U S Bureau of Markets figures. It covers butter cheese milk eggs apples lemons strawberries pineapples and more with varied unit pricing and per dozen or per peck amounts.
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Massachusetts Board of Food Administration
United States Bureau of Markets
Anples
Baldwins
Edium
Selameas
Valencia
Loan 39 Percent Over the Minimum Across Districts
Federal loan uptake shows 39 percent above the minimum. About 17,000,000 subscribers are recorded, with districts ranging from 172 percent in Minneapolis to 124 percent in New York, the lowest.
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Federal Reserve
Minneapolis
New York
United States Third Liberty Loan Subscriptions Reach $17.9 Million
Treasury announces near final totals two weeks after close of campaign. Secretary McAdoo calls it the most successful loan in U S history with high subscriber numbers and full allotments. Tax receipts through June add about three billion dollars, bringing total inflows to around seven billion from taxes and the third Liberty Loan. Subscriptions by district show strong regional uptake led by New York and Chicago, with the national tally listed as seventeen million nine hundred fifteen thousand one hundred sixty dollars.
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Federal Reserve
United States
McAdoo
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Chicago
Richmond
San Francisco
Cleveland
New York
United States Treasury
Washington
Falling German birth rate cited in wartime report
A London report based on German sources notes a birthrate decline from 1913 to 1917, estimating about 2 million fewer infants, with 40 percent fewer births in 1916. It contrasts with England and Wales and highlights rising infant mortality and state driven welfare efforts. The commission urges compulsory marriage before age 20 with state aid and penalties for noncompliance.
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London
Local Government Board
Germany
Hmngland
Wales
England
Prussia
Saxony
Bavaria
Daily Express
Amsterdam
Germans Downed by British Aviators Over France Front
In Flanders on May 17 Associated Press reports a British brigade destroyed 15 German planes by 8 pm and drove six others down out of control, with at least five more hostile machines crashing.
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France
Associated Press
Flanders
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