Zionism Nearing Realization Moves Jewish History
Jacob de Haas secretary of the Zionist Provisional Committee of America spoke to about 1000 Zionists in Boston at Tremont Temple. He hailed the British war cabinet’s support for a Jewish national home in Palestine as a turning point and a glorious new chapter for the Jewish people.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Jacob de Haas
Zionist Provisional Committee of America
Boston
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Zionist movement gains political footing in Palestine work plan
Mr de Haas declares Zionism enters an era of national reintegration as entente powers back the cause. He notes diverse American Jewish offerings and forecasts a $1,000,000 fundraising push within 14 days to develop a Jewish state in Palestine under Great Britain. Dr Hichier touts end of Jewish persecution and Zionism becoming reality.
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Mr. de Haas
Palestine
Great Britain
Samuel Ward Dies in Newton Center
Samuel Ward president of the Samuel Ward Company a leading New England stationery firm died at his Newton Centre home after a nine month illness. Born December 31 1845 in Newton he helped grow a tiny shop into a major business and served as a philanthropist and church and civic leader. He leaves a wife and three daughters two of whom are married to professors at Kyoto University in Japan.
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Samuel Ward
New England
Newton Centre
Mr. Ward
Wards
Boston
Newton
Amherst College
Euphrates College
Harpoot
Turkey
Boston City Club
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boston Congregational Club
Auto Plunges Off Bridge Into River
A car driving by Julius Levin plunged from the Chelsea bridge into the river. Thomas J. McManus, 33, and Levin, 28, suffered immersion and injuries. Levin was taken to the Naval Hospital Chelsea while others were treated at Haymarket square. Drawtenders Patrick W. Cummings, William J. Lynch, Thomas G. Kelley, Dennis Mahoney, and Leo Morgan assisted in the rescue.
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Thomas J. McManus
Third Street
Chelsea
Julius Levin
Blossom Street
Levin
Naval Hospital
Haymarket Square
Crawtenders
Patrick W. Cummings
William J. Lynch
Thomas G. Kelley
Dennis ©. Mahoney
Leo Morgan
Moulton Street
Charlestown
Cambridge mayoral race seeks Pevey withdrawal
At the opening meeting for Mayor Rockwood's re election campaign in Cambridge a resolution by Henry M. Williams passed unanimously urging Gilbert A Pevey to withdraw from the mayoralty contest in the interests of clean government and to back Rockwood.
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Pevey
Cambridge
Rockwood
Henry M. Williams
Gilbert A. A. Pevey
Fourth Italian Army Bears Brunt of Attack
The Fourth Italian army under General Robilant confronts a heavy enemy thrust between the Piave and Brenta rivers. Italian forces report three to two superior enemy strength on the western flank, with fierce attacks and a notable breakthrough near Monte Fontana Secca and along the Brenta. On the Piave, 700 enemy fighters behind Zenson are shelled as they attempt to form a line.
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Italy
Associated Press
Robilant
Piave
Brenta
Pecori
Zenson
German Prisoners Now Over 9000 Reached After British Drive
Reuters reports at the British front that German counter attacks were repulsed and all British gains in the big drive were held. The number of German prisoners captured in the advance now exceeds 9000.
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London
Reuter
Two Sanitary Corps Vacancies at Camp Devens Ayer
Two young men ages 19 to 21 are needed for the Sanitary Corps at the Medical Supply Depot, Camp Devens. One stenographer and one checker are required. both will enlist as privates with promotion potential for competent workers. Apply to First Lieutenant M. T. Esterly, Sanitary Corps, Camp Devens.
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Sanitary Corps
Camp Devens
M. T. Esterly
Italian Defence Holding
British war office reports the Italian situation improving as Italian forces heroically defend against Austro German advances. General Maurice says the enemy is held back and reinforcements from Franco British forces will soon join the operations.
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Maurice
British War Office
Italian Forces Hold Line as Teutons Press Near Venice
Fierce battles along the Brenta and Piave Rivers pit numerically superior Teutonic allies against Italian troops. Hand to hand fighting is common with Italians reportedly holding their own and inflicting heavy losses. The Berlin war office claims Monte Fontana and Monte Spinnaccia fallen, but Rome says only Monte Fontana near advance Italian lines was reached. elsewhere repulsed. No major actions along the Piave to the Adriatic coast.
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Brenta
Piave
Venetia
Berlin War Office
Monte Fontana
Monte Spinnaccia
Rome
Adriatic
Bells of London to Ring for Haig Victory
London marks Field Marshal Haig’s victory in France with bells tolling in all city churches at noon tomorrow. Flags will fly and bunting adorns buildings as the celebration proceeds.
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London
Field Marshal Haig
France
British Attack Near Cambrai Advances Amid Stiff Resistance
British forces push toward Cambrai with a six and a half mile wedge driving into the German line. Cavalry charges seize villages and surround Bourlon wood while British casualties run lower than prisoner totals. South of Juvincourt French troops gain positions after repelling German counterattacks. South of St Quentin French raids destroy enemy positions and take prisoners.
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Scarpe
St. Quentin
Cambrai
Bourlon
Fontaine Notre Dame
Byng
Juvincourt
Aisne
Petain
122 Ships Lost Without Trace in Three Years
In the House of Lords Admiral Lord Beresford warned of rising ships missing without trace and von Luxburg's Germany sinking plans. Lord Lytton reported 122 vessels lost in three years ending October, well above the normal peace-time average of 15 yearly, though he found no evidence of a trend increase.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Beresford
Count von Luxbury
Argentina
Germany
Lord Lytton
Admiralty
British Drive Through German Lines at Arras Front
British forces push six miles into German defenses on the Arras St Quentin front and widen their penetration. Telegraphing from British headquarters Reuters reports the final German line is being breached on some stretches while counter attacks are repulsed.
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London
Arras-St.Quentin
Reuter
France
George S. Smith Elected Boston City Club Head
The Boston City Club board elected George S. Smith as president to succeed James J. Storrow. Smith is a former president of the Chamber of Commerce. Bernard J. Rothwell and Carl Dreyfus were elected first and second vice presidents respectively. secretary selection was postponed. Committees will be announced in December.
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Boston City Club
George S. Smith
Club
James J. Storrow
Mr. Smith
Chamber of Com
Bernard J. Rothwell
Carl Dreyfus
Public Service Board Head Urges Higher Rates to Stabilize Railroads
Frank Silliman of Philadelphia urged depreciation be charged in railroad books and co operation amid war conditions. Speakers argued depreciation relief and fare increases may be needed as rapid development raises costs while state action could lift some road burdens.
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Public Service Board
Frank Silliman
Philadelphia
Cumberland County Light & Power Company
Silliman
Matthew C. Brush
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Elwin Foster
Manchester
N. H
Traction, Light & Power Co
Railroads War Board
White House
Brotherhoods
Thea
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Warrens. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
A. B. Garretson
The
Order of Railway Conductors
W.S. Carter
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
William L. Chambers
Martin Knapp
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Brotherhood
Federal Board
Wilson
Garretson
France
America
Railroads Seek Patriotism and Wage Talks During Conference
Railroad leaders and government officials concluded a daylong White House meeting with pledges to avoid transport disruption. They urged patriotic cooperation, while Brotherhood chiefs stressed higher wages to meet living costs and argued for private negotiations over arbitration.
Col House Arrives in Paris With American Mission
Colonel E. M. House and the American mission arrived in Paris from England tonight. London reports that House had issued a statement before departure, asking it not be published until the mission reached France.
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Paris
E. M. House
England
London
France
Machinery of democracy praised after Somme victory
The speaker lauds the empire's machinery and the wartime democratic efficiency seen at the Somme. They claim Washington is building vast new government tools to mobilize resources and foresee benefits from these systems, while acknowledging no human organization is perfect.
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Somme
Washington
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