Wounded Soldiers Aid Fourth Liberty Loan Drive
More than 1 wounded American soldiers arrived in Atlantic Port to aid the fourth Liberty loan drive. They were taken by ambulances to a hotel. Notable passengers included Sir Arthur Yapp, I H Sothern, Sir Robert A Walconer, Dr Benjamin Rand, and Lord Charnwood, who will speak at Lincoln statue unveilings and loan events.
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Atlantic
Arthur Yapp
English Young Men's Christian Association
I. H. Sothern
Rebert A. Walconer
Toronto University
Benjamin Rand
Harvard University
Lord Charnwood
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Poorer Citizens Can Subscribe To A $50 Bond
The notice explains that while few can afford a large bond, the poorest residents have access to a $50 bond subscription option. It emphasizes affordability and inclusivity for community participation in the funding plan.
Captain MacConnell Killed in Action in World War I
Captain MacConnell of the 101st Infantry was killed in action. A distinguished lawyer, he rose from the First Corps of Cadets to captain of A Company after service in Mexico and France. He was born in North Adams in 1877, educated at Williams College and Boston University Law School, and lived in Dorchester with his wife Mary F. Claxton. A memorial mass will be announced later at St. John's Church.
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Ninth Infantry
France
MacConnell
Mary F. Claxton
Thomas Claxton
Dorchester
Chamblier Street
North Adams
Captain MacConnell
Williams College
Boston University
The
Post
Meade
MacConnell & MacCon
Federal Purchase of Water Power Plants
The House, in committee of the whole, tentatively refused authority for government organized corporations with private interests up to 49 percent stock. The panel adopted a provision allowing government acquisition by legal action of power plants except municipal ones as part of the emergency water power bill.
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Washington
House
Begin Your Part Buy Small Bonds Then More
A call to action advises purchasing a $100 or $50 bond and then buying another to start contributing. emphasizes gradual commitment and personal investment as the first step in supporting the cause.
Princeton Captain Wounded in War Turbulence
Captain L Wardlaw Miles of Princeton University English literature is severely wounded by a bursting shell on Sept 14, per a message to President Hibben from Ambassador Sharpe in Paris. Miles is the fifth Princeton faculty member wounded. he has been cited for gallantry and leadership. A British despatch also says Lieutenant George H Glover, German instructor at Princeton, died of wounds suffered Aug 31.
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Miles
Princeton
N. J
L. Wardlaw Miles
Princeton University
Hibben
Sharpe
Faris
British War Office
George H. Glover
Move Bureaus to Get Room in Washington
President Wilson examined the housing squeeze in Washington and sent letters to heads of several departments asking for recommendations on moving federal bureaus to other cities. The Food and Fuel Administration, War Industries Board, War Trade Board, and War Risk Insurance Bureau were among those contacted.
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Washington
Wilson
Food and Fuel Administrations
War Industries Board
War Trade Board
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Telegram of congratulations to General Sweetser
Major Peters sent a telegram to Brigadier General IE Leroy Sweetser in Greenville South Carolina congratulating him on his overseas command promotion. It notes Boston citizens’ confidence and best wishes for the new appointment and high army standards.
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Peters
IE. Leroy Sweetser
Greenville
S. C
Boston
Allies poised to seal victory with Fourth Liberty Loan
The report asserts allied forces hold the front and declares the Fourth Liberty Loan as the final push to ensure triumph, framing it as the last mobilization needed to secure victory.
One Killed in Lynn Explosion
An explosion at the Ryan Ideal Stain and Blacking Co plant in Lynn killed George Fred Stocker Jr 25 of Saugus and destroyed the two story factory. The blast sent flames above Broad Street at about 4 15 PM prompting three alarms and heavy traffic disruption.
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George Fred Stocker, Jr
Saugus
Ryan Ideal Stain & Blacking Company
Lynn
Stocker
Ryan
Alexander J McCormick
Dennis J. Marks
Broad Street
Revere Beach Parkway
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Roger Dwyer
Moss
Lynn Gas and Electric Company
Edward EK. Chase
Lynn Fire Department
Wilbur Weeden
Essex Street
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Capt. Macconnell
101St
Pape
Sweetser
Columbia Grafonoa
the House OF Dignified Credit
Summerfeld
Glenwood Ranges
Blacking Company
Herois
James Rooney
Jack Sullivan
Baby
Leta
America
Potsdam
Kaiser
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