Roosevelt Bitter Over His Rejection
Colonel Roosevelt declares his offer to raise two army corps for immediate deployment was rejected by the President and explains he sought only a junior brigade command under Pershing. He emphasizes the aim to aid the war, defends the plan’s nonpolitical nature, and notes many volunteers came from both major parties while praising regular officers willing to serve.
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Roosevelt
Pershing
General Staff
France
Secretary of War
Wood
Barry
Kuhn
Morality at Stake in War
Reverend William L. Sullivan warned at Symphony Hall that the war tests not only grievances but the future morality of nations. He condemned German state power as immoral and urged America to repress such principles by joining the war. Services were led by Rev. Dr. Samuel Eliot and Rev. Dr. Augustus M. Lord with Palfrey Perkins directing the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
William L. Sullivan
Symphony Hall
America
Samuel Eliot
Augustus M. Lord
Palfrey Perkins
Lecture at Plattsburg Draws 600 Officers' Reserve Corps
More than 600 Officers' Reserve Corps members attended a lecture at the Plattsburg YMCA delivered by Professor C. R. Brown of Yale University. A New York banker, rejected for age, was moved to a hospital after a nervous breakdown following his rejection. He had offered his car and driving services to the camp commander. The New England contingent of National Guardsmen is due tomorrow, with the New York State National Guard arriving Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
N. Y
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Oe Men's Christian Association
C. R. Brown
Yale University
New York
The
Stock Exchange
New England
New York State National Guard
Spain Demands German Replies After Submarine Attack
Madrid reports Spain’s note to Germany re the Patricio incident recalls several earlier protested notes still unanswered. The government says all diplomatic business with Germany will be suspended until replies arrive and demands fulfillment of safety zone assurances and compensation for the Patricio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Paris
Germany
Patricio
Bonds urged for labor men by Federal Reserve chief
Alfred L. Aiken governor of the Federal Reserve Bank told the Boston Central Labor Union that none of the allied loan money leaves the country. He asserted every dollar funds local supplies and labor and urged swift Liberty Bond sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred L. Aiken
Federal Reserve Bank
Boston Central Labor Union
Local leaders urge bond purchases to fund war effort
Corporal Judson Wannigan and John R. Murphy join a Boston rally urging every man woman and child to buy long term government bonds. Speakers stress three war lines—soldiers and sailors, producers of clothing food and supplies, and financiers. They warn against hoarding money and explain bond interest aligns with savers rates.
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Aiken
George
Germany
Judson Wannigan
First Corps of Cadets
United States
John R. Murphy
Finance Commission of
Boston
British Veterans March in Boston Parade
A Crimean War veteran aged 82 and a sturdy six year old son of a Sutherland Highlander joined in a major patriotic parade in Greater Boston. Crowds along the route cheered as Captain Charles W. Borrow of Roxbury and young Robbie Tait marched proudly under both the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Greater Boston
Charles W. Borrow
Roxbury
Robbie Tait
Veterans parade unites British and American forces in Boston
A large Boston procession featured 2000 marchers including an aged Crimean veteran in British Veterans' Association blue and a youth in his father's olive drab. The event, marshalled by Lt Col William Menzies, ended with a service at Clarendon Street Baptist Church where colors were trooped and the audience sang America and God Save the King. An offering for the British imperial relief fund totaled nearly 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Veterans’ Association
Robbie Tait
Wilfred Tait
Sutherland Highlanders
Lillie Schell
Willie Hartley
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Boston
William P. Menzies
William Allan
Great Britain
United States
America
Allan
British Imperial Relief Fund
Faculty purge at Vail School of Agriculture Lyndonville
The State Board of Education dropped the entire faculty of the Vail School of Agriculture at Lyndonville Vermont. The college closed May 1 to release students for work on the saitie. but staff will not be retained after July 1. Two long-time Lyndonville faculty members Whitney and Dresser depart. Dr. R. R. Clark of Hampton Virginia remains principal.
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ST. Johnsbury
State Board of Education
Vail School of Agriculture
Lyndon
Theodore N. Vail
I*. Whitney
Frank A. Dresser
Lyndonville
Vail
R. R. Clark
Hampton, Va
Russia vows unity with allies and new era after revolution
In a policy proclamation, M. Tereschtenko calls for a united front with the allies and a clear break from old regime treaties. He emphasizes honoring the revolution, opposing separate peace, and forming a new wartime alliance while highlighting the United States entry as a turning point. Kerensky affirms no counter revolution and full alliance loyalty. The government orders mobilization of women doctors under 45.
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M. Tereschtenko
Russia
Free
United States
Belgium
France
Serbia
A. I. Kerensky
Black Sea
M. Kerensky
Petrograd
Koumin
Krasnoy-Arsk
Siberia
Amateur Field Day Set by Knights of St Finbar in Cambridge
Amateur athletes from Boston and nearby areas may compete on Decoration Day May 20 at Russell Field North Cambridge. The 11th annual Knights of St Finbar field day features five handicap events including 100 yard dash 40 yard run 880 yard run and one mile run. Entries close with Frank X McGrath 1935 Beacon Street Coolidge Corner Post Office.
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Boston
The
Knights of St. Finbar
Russell Field
North Cambridge
Frank X. McGrath
Beacon Street
Coolidge Corner
Hiss and Fire in Irish Meeting Over Home Rule
Dr John Kelley presided as boos and cheers erupted during a heated meeting condemning British policy in Ireland. Speakers blasted Redmond and Pittman style leaders while urging the United States to use moral influence for Ireland’s independence amid war uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Balfour
M. J. Rohan
John ¥. Kelley
Pittsfield
Republic
Dr. Kelley
United States
Burial for Henry P. Kennedy Held in Brighton on Tuesday
Henry P. Kennedy of 669 Cambridge Street Brighton died at home after a nine day illness. He served as Brighton District Court clerk until three years ago and was a probation officer and bail commissioner. Kennedy belonged to the Francis Washburn Post G A R and led Hawes Schoolboy Association. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 am at St Columbkille Church after services at the Francis Washburn Post headquarters. He was born in Boston and is survived by his widow.
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Ireland
Francis A. Campbell
John Redmond
Campbell
Benedict Arnold
Parnell
Redmond
William Larkin
Boston
Martin M. Lomasney
Joseph Smith
Lowell
Mr. Campbell
Henry P. Kennedy
Cambridge Street
Brighton
Evergeen
Kennedy
Francis Washburn
Old Brighton
Vitalitas praised as supreme medicine in Fall River report
The advertisement highlights Thomas Cottam of 221 London Street describing Vitalitas improving his mother’s long illness. It claims relief from indigestion rheumatism nervous debility liver and kidney issues with a recommendation to visit Woodward's Drug Store 102 Tremont St to talk with representative Mr Wightman and buy Vitalitas.
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America
Vitalitas
Fall River
Thomas Cottam
London Street
Wightman
Woodward's
Tremont St
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