Exempted by President in Boston Draft Case
Hampton Robb of Cambridge Burgess Aeroplane factory Marblehead has been exempted from the draft order. He was certified by his local board and refused exemption on industrial claims by the district board. His case, the first in the Boston district, arose after his employers appealed following his withdrawal and report at Ayer. The President’s decision results from that appeal.
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Russia Ready to Sign a German Peace Treaty
Cablegrams from Washington say the United States has banned certain supplies to Russia as aid to Germany. Officials note Russia’s removal from the war will speed U S troop and supply movements to Europe. Britain will press Washington to send troops now under testing in the United States. Germany will gain thousands of troops for transfer to France Belgium Italy and other fronts.
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No Goods to Russia Halted by U S Export Ban
The United States suspends shipments to Russia until the situation clarifies. The embargo, set to be permanent if the Bolsheviki take power and seek peace with Germany, could persist during a protracted civil war.
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Russia
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Mullen and Weeks Named For Everett Mayor Race
Mayor Mullen of Everett and former Representative William E. Weeks were nominated for mayor in the Everett city election on December 11. Mullen led Weeks 1619 to 1780 in the nominating contest with former Alderman George W. Faulkner receiving 551 votes. only Mullen and Weeks will appear on the ballot.
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Everett
William E. Weeks
George W. Faulkner
Everett Mayor Sees Victory After Close Race
Mayor Mullen said his late showing was a victory and Weeks’ strong Everett vote shows his strength. Weeks promises to restore ousted officials if elected, backed by US District Attorney Boynton Senator Cavanagh and several former mayors amid a heated campaign.
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Weeks
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Cavanagh
Mayor Newhall Out Fails to Nominate in Lynn Charter Change
Five year mayor George H. Newhall loses nomination under the new Lynn charter. Walter H. Creamer leads with 2392 votes, George A. Cornet has 2090, Newhall 1625. Eight councillors at large, seven wards nominate two each, new system creates mayor plus 11 councillors replacing the five-commission format.
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George H. Newhall
Lynn
Walter H. Creamer
George A. Cornet
Newhall
Carleton to Fight Willard in Chelsea Mayor Race
Edward He Willard the present mayor and Ignatius J Carleton were nominated for mayor at the Chelsea primaries yesterday.
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Willard
Chelsea
Edward HE. Willard
Ignatius J. Carleton
Eldridge Named Republican Candidate for Somerville Mayor
Senator Charles W. Eldridge yesterday named Republican candidate for mayor of Somerville. He received 8452 votes while John F. Foster had 641. Eldridge will oppose Democratic candidate John H. Concannon.
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Somerville
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John H. Concannon
Riots In Berlin Leave Heavy Casualties In Streets
Despatches report fierce clashes between rioters and police in Berlin last Sunday with heavy casualties as authorities used firearms. Independent Socialist demonstrators faced military and police opposition while organizers fired back with rifles knives and revolvers. Berlin press details barred and Amsterdam reports delayed.
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Malden Mother Receives News of Wounded Son
A Malden couple, Mr and Mrs James Edwards of 33 Clifton Street, learned their son Sergeant Major George W Edwards of the 202d Canadian Sportsmen Battalion was wounded in France. He wrote Oct 30 saying he would take part in his third big drive. A cable later told them he was admitted to a First Field Ambulance Hospital on Nov 6 with multiple gunshot wounds.
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Clifton Street
Malden
George W. Edwards
France
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Cable
Call Troops to Hunt for Boy Bandit in New England Hills
Ware police and state officers join in a wide search across Ware Palmer Ludlow Monroe Brimfield Wales Enfield and Wilbraham for a young bandit reputed to carry two automatics and 200 rounds of ammunition. The suspect, paroled three months ago, is suspected of stealing horses and a car and is said to have vowed not to be taken alive. The hunt involves Game Warden Dennis Shea and others including Captain Timins leading the State Guard.
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Lloyd George Urges U S to Speed War Aiding Efforts
British premier Lloyd George urged American action to speed food restraints and air force development as critical to the Allied war effort. He highlighted the need for co operation to pressure the Central Powers and praised U S Navy support. The secret conference included senior U S and British officials reviewing training, munition manufacture, food economy, and aviation.
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Rhondda
Robert Cecil
Walter Hume Long
Christopher Addison
Two More Deaths in Pershing's Force
General Pershing reported two additional American fatalities from World War I. Private Rex L. McKenney of engineers died November 17 from scarlet fever, his father B. P. Mc Kenney of Springfield Missouri listed as next of kin. Private Cecil A. Rowan of headquarters company infantry died November 1 of gunshot wounds, next of kin Aaron Rowan of Chanute Kansas.
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