Concert Program of Classical Overtures and Arias
A fragmented listing outlines an orchestral concert featuring Overture from Zampa, Waltzes by Waldteufel, Katinka, Friml Concertino for flute, Chaminade selections, Espana, a Rhapsody, Chabrier The Star Spangled Banner Aria from Les Huguenots, Wagner Die Walkure, a Marche miniature, and a piano accompaniment. Includes Tschaikowsky references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Csesseeeeey
Herald
Katinka
Meyerbeer
Tschaikowsky
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Aids Health Crisis
Advertisement from Wagoner Oklahoma features Mrs Viola Finical praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. It cites symptoms such as hot flashes suffocation head aches and dizziness and claims the product helped many neighbors too.
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Viola Finical
President Proclaims Draft Law in Effect
President Wilson proclaims the draft act in effect and details registration rules for ages 21 to 30, penalties for evasion, and how mail registration may be used. He sets June 5, 1917 as the registration date with 7 am to 9 pm window, and directs federal and state officials to enforce the law.
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United States
District of Columbia
War Department
District Court of
Woodrow Wilson
States
Board of Commissioners
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Nation must forge a compact front for war on all fronts
In a speech urging national unity for total war, President Wilson calls for a compact front where every man serves the common good, choosing roles to best fit the nation, and stressing that industrial and military efforts must align. He notes the May 18 declaration and proper designation of service, urging patriotic devotion across the country.
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France
Congress
United States
Washington
United States of America
Irish Unionists Reject Home Rule Proposal
Viscount Midleton reports to the prime minister that Unionist representatives from the west and south of Ireland oppose home rule as risky to imperial interests and fear Sinn Fein gains. They prefer an imperially controlled government and might back an Irish Unionist council proposal with Irish participation, subject to Imperial Parliament approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viscount Midleton
India
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Dr Edward S Cowles Indicted for Kidnapping Children
Four indictments allege that Dr Edward S Cowles kidnapped his children from New Hampshire in defiance of a divorce order. The children were taken to Virginia where they were placed with his mother. His ex wife Mrs Florence J Cowles of Brookline Massachusetts had custody per a Virginia court ruling.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Rockingham County
Edwards. Cowles
New York
President orders an army to France mobilization plan outlined
The War Department announces a large expediary force for France under General Pershing. Draft registration for ages 21 to 30 begins June 6, with National Guard mobilization July 15 to August 5. Officials expect about 600,000 first troops and 25,000 per division strength, while Roosevelt era debates and Wood are noted in context.
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War Department
National Guard
United States Army
Pershing
General Pershing
John J. Pershing
France
Mexico
Villa
Wilson
Wood
Southeastern Department
Two Massachusetts National Guard Units Reach War Strength
Massachusetts authorities report rapid mobilization as Coast Artillery Corps reaches 1405 enlisted and 56 officers while First Cadets total 601 enlisted and 15 officers. A Third organization will hit war strength by morning and a fourth by tonight. The First Squadron of Cavalry will reach maximum strength by this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts National Guard
Adjutant-General's Office
Coast Artillery Corps
Coast Artillery Corps of Massachusetts
Mass Guard Mobilization Set For July 25
Massachusetts militia units the Ninth Sixth and Second Infantry Regiments in federal service were awaiting authorization to recruit to full war strength. Department of the Northeast had no word by late night and regimental heads were uninformed. Authorities expected mobilization orders to arrive for July 25.
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Massachusetts
Department of the Northeast
Sargent School Girls Aid Red Cross Show
An exhibition by the Sargent School of Physical Culture drew a large audience. Cambridge Red Cross collectors gathered contributions believed to exceed $1000, with the school girls donating $100. counting was postponed to morning due to lateness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent School
RED Cross
Sargent School of Physical Culture
Cambridge Red Cross Association
Wolf's Special Straw Hats At Wolf's Store
Straw hats advertised as Wolf's Special priced at 1.97 with Stamps offered as an extra inducement. Customer urged to visit Hanover and Portland streets to view the hat and request the Wolf's Special.
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Wolf’s
Hanover
Portland
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Madame Forria
Dechaikowsky
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pine Grove
Wm. Elliott
Sverre
Ginter Co
Tremont St
Summer St
Canal St
Union St. Cor
Wash. St
Bromild Ns
C.br. Brown Co., Inc
Specialty Shop Inc
Washington St
Beecham
Bright
Dr. Carpenter
Universal Remedy Company
Berkeley Street
Boston
Army
Selman Brothers
Summer Street
Robert Lansing
DR. Cowles
Gen. Bridges
Baker
Southern Department
Bliss
Department
Bridges
Europe
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Gen. Wood
Edwards
Liberty
Grafondas
Winter ST
Winter and
Washington Streets
Winter Street
First Corps
Adamson
White” Corps
White Dental Mfg. CO
South Twelfth Street
Philadelphia
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