Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee Dies in California
Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee retired former chief of staff of the U S Army died at his Los Angeles home of typhoid pneumonia. His body will be taken to Washington for interment at Arlington National Cemetery. He later led the Los Angeles water board and then headed an insurance company before retiring from business.
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United States Army
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Los Angeles Water Board
Adna R. Chaffee Early Ranger to Army Chief of Staff
Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee rose from private to chief of staff, surviving three bullet wounds from Chickamauga Gettysburg and Santiago. He commanded at El Caney and led American forces in Pekin during the Boxer uprising. His bold cavalry actions and keen cunning defined a storied career. He enlisted in 1861, serving as a private before rising to high command. Continued on Page 8-2d Column.
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Body of Woman Found Dead Near Andover Road
The body of a woman, believed murdered, was found beside the Reser vation road near Andover. She matches Katoum Tamons, a Syrian woman missing since Oct 10 from 899 Common Street. Police report signs of beating. autopsy not yet performed. Relatives to view the body tomorrow. Two boys found her body in the fields around 1 PM.
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George W. Dow
West Parish Village
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Common Street
Killed by Auto at York Beach
John O'Donnell of 49 Vincoae tented and killed yesterday at York Beach Me on the State highway by an automobile owned and driven by A F Jacquernin of Kennebunk Me Jacquernin was placed under arrest pending the coroner's inquest O'Donnell a Melrose lodge figure had a summer cottage at York Beach where he stayed for the season end Residents of York Beach were shocked by the death
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Melrose
Moon Phases and Sky Events Listing for Today
Portland times and times for moon phases, rise and set, and visible planets. Notes include first quarter on Oct 25, full moon Nov 2, last quarter Nov 10, new moon Nov 17. Also record of dawn and twilight, auto lamps times, and Washingtons farewell date. Includes anniversary notes and a missing person update about Elizabeth Walker.
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New York
Fair Forecast for Boston and New England Monday Tuesday
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Monday and Tuesday with cooler conditions on Tuesday. Moderate southwest winds shift to northwest Tuesday. In New England expect fair Monday and Tuesday with local rains and cooler conditions in northern portions Monday. cooler Tuesday.
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New York and Boston Clash Over Revolutionary Glory
Prominent Bostonians and Massachusetts historical groups condemn a New York gathering that downplays Boston’s pivotal revolutionary milestones. They assert New York seeks to steal Boston’s early glory by praising events like Bunker Hill and the Boston Tea Party.
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New England Leaders Dismiss New York Claims on Revolution
Bay State figures mock New York assertions that historians like Bancroft hid evidence and praised Boston while downplaying other colonies. Charles Francis Adams and Mrs. George O Jenkins scoff at renewed charges and joke about Pilgrims at the Statue of Liberty.
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Rockefeller Foundation to Aid Starving Belgians
The Rockefeller Foundation pledges millions for non combatant relief in wartorn nations. John D. Rockefeller Jr. says a commission will survey Europe to target aid. A ship chartered at 275000 dollars carries 4000 tons of provisions for Belgians.
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Europe
Massapequa to Carry 4000 Tons of Food to Belgium
The steamship Massapequa will sail from New York Tuesday under Rockefeller Foundation charter to deliver 28 500 barrels of flour 14 000 packets of rice 3000 bags of beans and 1000 boxes of bacon to starving Belgian non combatants. Total weight amounts to 7 800 000 pounds or 3900 tons.
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Rockefeller Foundation
Belgium
Germans Admit Difficulties in Belgium Two Towns Fall to Kaiser's Troops
Amid World War I news, official reports note German setbacks in Belgium with canal inundations near Yser and Ypres, recapture of towns by Allies, and heavy fighting around Ypres Le Quesnay and the Lys valley as Turkish and Allied actions unfold in the region.
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Allies Move to Bombard Dardanelles Forts
London reports Britain and France have assembled Mediterranean fleets in the east ready to bombard the Ottoman forts at the Dardanelles. Allied warships await final orders as tensions rise after Turkey’s sudden entry into the war and rejection of ultimatums.
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