Objector John Schmidt sentenced to 15 years at Camp Devens
War Department examiners ruled Private John Schmidt not a Quaker and conscientious objector. His refusal to obey Second Lieutenant Robbins led to a 15 year sentence and dishonorable discharge. He was arrested for failing to file a questionnaire and sent from Northampton where he worked as a miller. His parents are in Germany. Other items note pass privileges for soldiers, new assignments, and various camp duties and personnel movements.
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Northampton
Germany
Eight general prisoners to Fort Jay under Provost Guard
Tomorrow morning First Lieutenant Trendell will send eight general prisoners to Fort Jay under a sergeant and three Provost guards. They face long terms from 10 to 26 years. Named are Harold Ramage of Company F 86th Infantry, George B. Paderake of Company H th Infantry, and Paul A. Oehme of 84th Machine Gun Rat.
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Fort Jay
Schmidt
Harold Ramage
86Th Infantry
George B. Paderake
Th Infantry
Paul A. Oehme
84Th Machine Gun
Governor McCall Votes Early in Winchester Hopes GOP Victory
Governor McCall cast an early vote in Winchester and told reporters he predicted a statewide Republican victory. The State House area was quiet as election day drew on with officials largely absent for election duties.
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McCall
Winchester
State House
Federal agents monitor 10th district election day
Federal officers distributed across the 10th congressional district to detect illegality in voting. Agents checked every booth to prevent absentee name manipulation, under the flow law granting federal oversight. Findings were sent to George H. Kelleher, New England district superintendent.
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10Th Congressional District
Department of Justice
George H. Kelleher
New England
Milk Street
House Committee On Elections
No Cancellation of Cotton Contracts
Washington reports by the committee on cotton distribution that rumors of extensive army contract cancellations are unfounded. Only normal, mutual cancellations occur due to fabric changes, replacements, or quality variations during the war.
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Washington
Committee On
Dorchester Police Seek Warrant for Motorman Murray Elward
A warrant will be sought this morning at Dorchester court by the Dorchester Police for the arrest of Murray Elward the motorman of the Dorchester Electric line. He is accused in the Monday accident that fatally injured Beatrice Slavin of 6 Harvard street Dorchester who died yesterday from her injuries.
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Dorchester Police
Murray
Elward
Dorchester Electric
Beatrice Slavin
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Meat and Kidney Health Advice on Salts Remedy
A health tip urges daily meat eaters to flush kidneys with rad salts to prevent uric acid buildup. It claims meat clouds urine and weakens kidneys, recommending Jad Salts as a safe, stomach friendly drink to cleanse and stimulate kidney function.
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