Knights of Columbus fund drive grows for soldier centers
John W. McAey of Dorchester led a rally on the Common to raise 3 000 000 for recreation centers at army camps. Speaker today is William H. O'Brien of the Public Service Commission with William E. Burns tomorrow. Contributions may be sent to Daniel J. Gallagher or John W. McAey in Boston.
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John W. McAey
Dorchester
Knights of Columbus
William H. O’brien
Public Service Commission
William E. Burns
Commonwealth Pier
Mr. McAey
K. of C
Daniel J. Gallagher
Boylston Street
Boston Common
POMEROY AT SONG RECITAL IN STATE PRISON
Jesse Pomeroy for the first time in 42 years left his cell to attend a night concert by Boston’s Mendelssohn Gingers. He joined the prison chorus and listened as the Star Spangled Banner was sung. Warden Allen questioned the occasion while Rev. William Bradley Whitney announced the special event to inmates.
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Jesse Pomeroy
State Prison
Mendelssohn Gingers
Boston
Jesse
Allen
William Bradley Whitney
Boston Symphony Opens Season at Academy of Music
The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Karl Muck opened the season at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia and was warmly received.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Karl Muck
Academy of Music Tonight
Baltimore Lyric Concert Canceled By Police
Police commissioners notify Lyric management that the symphony concert is barred and will not be permitted in Baltimore. The conductor prohibition prevents public appearance and the event is canceled.
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Baltimore
Lyric
Baltimore Concert Cancelled Sparks Public Debate
Police Marshal Carter opposed the concert led by Dr Mack amid fears of public demonstrations. Former Governor Warfield praises the decision as protecting peace, while Randolph of the Peabody Conservatory voices disappointment and asserts Boston Symphony’s reputation, urging distinction from Dr Mack.
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Carter
Dr. Mack
Warfield
Muck
Baltimore
Randulph
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Boston Symphony
Germans Murder Women in North Sea Convoy Battle
Norwegian newspapers report German massacres of crew members aboard British North Sea convoys during a recent clash. The account portrays a brutal, cold blood attack affecting civilian shipping and military personnel.
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North Sea
London
Massacre at Sea by German Cruisers and Destroyers
The report describes German cruisers signaling and attacking a convoy at dawn. German forces shelled lifeboats, killed survivors including two young women, and sank a British destroyer as a second vessel joined the confrontation. A Swedish ship Wirdar and its passengers suffered heavy losses.
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Tidensteyn
High Sea
Liberty Bread Shop Opens in Boston for Wheat Conservation
The Liberty Bread Shop opened at 35 Humington Avenue drawing a large crowd of society women serving breads and tea. Proceeds support wheat and grain conservation for soldiers and allies with demonstrations and recipes to promote substitutes for wheat flour.
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Liberty Bread
Humington Avenue
Boston
Minnie G. Turner
Augustus Hemenway
Canning Kitchen
Public Interest League of the Anti-Suffrage Association
Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association
Women’s Peace Party
Special Aid Society
Women's Municipal League
National Civic Federation
Charles H. Fish
Thomas Curtis
Julia Prendergast
Maida Falvey
Albert Thorndike
James D. Colt
John Balch
Barbara Russell
Frederic Cunningham
Malden School Board Member To Decide On Return
Emma Fall Schofield, longtime Malden school committee member, has been in Africa for 15 months due to war travel disruptions. A cablegram from South Africa will ask if she intends to retain her seat. She recently remarried Albert Schofield and is a noted suffragist and lawyer.
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Emma Fall Schofield
Malden
South Africa
Schofield
Albert Schofield
Boutwell
Boston University Law School
Springfield Court
Bloemfontein
Orange Free State
United States
Parker
Peasants Propose Peace Terms Aligning Russia and Allies
The Peasants' Council in Petrograd issues a fuller peace programme rejecting separate Allied negotiations. It demands no annexations, restoration of Serbia and Montenegro with Adriatic access, repayment of Belgian losses by Germany and an international fund for damages, and evacuation of occupied territories.
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Petrograd
Novy
Peasants’ Council
Constituent Assembly
Serbia
Montenegro
Adriatic
Dobrud
Belgium
Germany
Russia
Crossing Does Not Mean New Teuton Victory
London reports that Tagliamento crossing does not signal fresh Austrian victory as the river remains a defensive line. Pinzano bridgehead exists and shelling of the Italian side continues while big guns are not yet deployed. The Italian army reorganizes amid ammo and gun losses, with rainless weather aiding enemy operations.
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London
Tagliamento
Italy
Pinzano
Trentino
Daily Mail
Tanks in Palestine Clash Faucets of War
Reuters dispatch from London reports tanks fighting near Gaza as British corps describe Leviathans advancing through trenches under moonlight. The column notes their bulk and indifference to gunfire as Turkish troops watch from dugouts. An advertisement for Adamson's Balsam Cold Cure follows.
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London
Reuter
Palestine
Gaza
Eblis
Revolutionary movement juntas form along the border
Reports from El Paso indicate Jun tas supporting the Diaz faction are being formed across the border area and in major cities. Juntas are established in San Antonio New Orleans Los Angeles with agents in smaller towns. General Manuel Velasquez of Diaz era allegedly heads the New Orleans group after moving from San Antonio.
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EL Paso
Tex
New Revolutionary Movement
Felix Diaz
Mexico
San Antonio
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Manuel Velasquez
Diaz
Mayor to Decide on Relocation of Leif Ericson Statue
The Municipal Art Commission and Park and Recreation Commission clash over moving the statue of Leif Ericson from Commonwealth Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue to a site near the Hotel Somerset. Mayor Curley to intervene and resolve the dispute.
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Municipal Art Commission
Park and Recreation Commission
Leif Ericson
Commonwealth Avenue
Curley
Art Commission
Massachusetts Avenue
Somerset
Park Commission Debates Leif Ericson Statue Move
The Park and Recreation Commission favors a minor turn of the Leif Ericson statue to face Commonwealth Avenue toward the Fenway while Scandinavian groups oppose relocating the memorial 600 feet down the avenue as part of traffic straightening plans. Critics cite protest from John Andersen L M Fossi Arthur Johannsen and others as architect Shurtleff touts a waterside river view and denial of a rumor about another statue replacement.
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Park and Recreation Commission
Ericson
Commonwealth Avenue
Fenway
Park Commission
Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington Street
Leif Ericson
John Andersen
L. M. Fossi
Arthur Johannsen
Obert Sletten
John Sundlie
Norwegian Old People’s Home Society
Shurtleff
Charles River Basin
Allen
Art Commission
Men Arrested For Selling Liquor To Soldiers
Ali Mahomed of Lowell Edward Shaughnessy and Edward Collins of this city were arrested by federal officers on charges of selling liquor to soldiers. Mahomed dispensed liquor at a Lowell store to Camp Devens boys. Bail for Mahomed set at 1500 but posted 1320. Collins and Shaughnessy held on 1000 each and jailed for defaults. They allegedly sold liquor on Boston streets.
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Ali Mahomed
Lowell
Edward Shaughnessy
Edward Collins
Mahomed
Camp Devens
Collins
Shaughnessy
Boston
Americans Repel German Raid in Trenches Battle
American troops of the second contingent faced a German assault, held their ground amid heavy shelling and close combat, with several wounded and at least one bayonet duel. Despite fierce resistance, the raid failed to dislodge the detachment, which fought alongside French units and earned praise from their division commander.
Mayor Curley to Confer With Police on Sunday Patrols
Councilor Hagan proposes sending 100 policemen to Ayer on Sundays to remedy abominable traffic conditions a suggestion for the mayor to confer with Police Commissioner O Meara on the plan.
California Syrup of Figs Advised for Sick Children
Old warning style advertisement urges mothers to give California Syrup of Figs for coated tongues and digestive upset in children. Claims a teaspoonful relieves constipation, sour stomach, and restlessness in hours with no griping, notes genuine product branding and counterfeit warning.
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California
Callifornia Fig Syrup Company
Sloan’s Liniment for Lumbago and Sciatica Relief
Advertises Sloan’s Liniment to quickly ease lumbago and sciatica pains. It claims rapid warmth soothing nerves and muscles, reduces soreness and stiffness, and aids recovery without rubbing. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from druggists.
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Sloan
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