Maximilian Named German Imperial Chancellor in Baden Line
Amsterdam October 3 Prince Maximilian of Baden named German imperial chancellor in succession to von Hertling. Washington reports his surprise at the selection noting he had declined the post ten days earlier after consulting with the King of Baden. The choice is seen as logical given his influence across the kingdoms forming the empire.
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Amsterdam
Maximilian of
Baden
Zeitung Ammittag
Berlin
Washington
Maximilian of Baden
Germany
von Hertling
German Empire
Draft boards suspend examinations to curb influenza spread
All state draft boards were ordered by Adjutant General Stevens to suspend physical exams and meetings of legal advisory boards until further notice. Questionnaires return time is extended to prevent influenza spread. The measure reduces crowding and frees physicians from examining registrants.
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Rate Hike Approved for Charlestown Gas and Electric
The State Gas and Electric Light Commission authorized a gas price rise from 85 cents to 1.10 per thousand feet by Charlestown Gas and Electric Light Company. The company had sought 1.15 and the higher rate will stay for the duration of the war.
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Charlestown Gas & Electric Light Company
State Gas and Electric Light Commission
Fourth Liberty Loan bonds drive urged on war mobilization
The call encourages every person to place his shoulder to the wheel and buy more Fourth Liberty Loan bonds, urging continued purchases to support the war effort.
Browning Guns Demonstrated at Camp Devens
At Ayer and Camp Devens on October 3 the Browning heavy machine guns were fired in a training range test for officers and NCOs with improved speed and noise. Major-General McCain witnessed an assault drill and a strong point capture by a war equipped platoon under Colonel Byroade. The development battalion moves into remodeled, well heated barracks while several overseas heroes are treated for shell shock.
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McCain
Byroade
War Department
Woodward
Harrison M. Duffill
Boston
Washington
Army War College
Development Battalion
Wedding at Camp Devens Ends British Captain's Gas Defence Pact
Captain Willowby de W. H. Bradley of the British Military Mission leaves Camp Devens after a two month stay as gas defence specialist to join his regiment, the Third Wiltshires, and marry Miss Elizabeth Clark of Brookline. The ceremony, attended by Mission members and hosted by Mrs. Gwendolyn Cummings, marks a wartime nuptial journey to Washington. Bradley bears the Mons and 1%4 ribbons, was wounded and gassed in action, and resides at Britton Grange, Bristol, Wiltshire, England.
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Wilshires
America
Elizabeth Clark
Brookline
Washington
Day
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Stevenson
Finch
Gwendolyn Cummings
Willard House
Bradley
Mons
Britton Grange
Bristol
Wiltshire
Singland
Malden Priest Appointed Chaplain in Army
The Rev. John E. Killion, former acting pastor of St. Bridget's Church Maynard, is named chaplain in the U S Army and will join a training camp. His mother Mrs Hannah E Killion of 180 Russell Malden added a fourth star to the family service flag. brothers Edd ward L Killion in France with the 313th Regiment, Thomas8 Killion in France in the labor department, and William V Killion at Camp Lee Petersburg Va. The priest was ordained 13 years ago and all sons were born in Malden.
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John E. Killion
Philippines
St. Bridget's Church
Maynard
United States Army
Tie
Hannah E. Killion
Russell Street
Malden
Eddward L. Killion
France
313Th Regiment
Thomas 8. Killion
Labor Department
William V. Killion
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Father Killion
First Aid Rules for Influenza Sufferers Suggested
A reader proposes the press publish practical first aid instructions for persons struck by Spanish influenza while awaiting medical help. He notes doctor scarcity and believes such guidance could save lives. Inquiry from W H Renear sheriff of Dukes County.
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Sir
Massachusetts
W. H. Renear
Dukes County
Maine Press Association President Warns on Subscriptions
Charles I. Flynt of Augusta, addressing the Maine Press Association convention in Waterville, endorses the War Emergency Board rule stopping subscriptions at expiration unless renewed and prepaid. He calls it a help to publishing, notes subscriber approval, and adds the labor question deserves full discussion.
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Waterville
Charles I. Flynt
Augusta
Maine Press Association
Order of the War Emergency Board
Flynt
China Sets Pace as She Buys Liberty Bonds
A brief note indicates China has begun purchasing Liberty Bonds, signaling strong demand and international participation in the war finance program. The move may influence markets and lend support to allied financing efforts during the period.
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China
Missing suit triggers court hold for DiSisto
A $65 suit sent through North station disappeared and driver Anthony DiSisto appeared to injure his hip yet kept working. Agent Herbert French found the missing trousers and vest in the driver’s overalls and DiSisto was held in Central Court until today for disposition.
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Express
North Station
Anthony DiSisto
Herbert French
Central Court
DiSisto
Nine Millions More Loaned to Belgium
The United States government extended a loan of $9,000,066 to Belgium. This increases Belgium’s total loans to $166,020,000 and boosts allied credits to $7,215,476,666.
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Belgium
Washington
United States
McCall Issues Columbus Day Proclamation
Governor McCall issues Columbus Day proclamation urging attention to October 12 and recalling Christopher Columbus, the voyage, and the significance of discovery for Europe and the new world. The text links Italian heritage, Allied nations, and shared historical causes in a period tone.
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McCall
America
Europe
Fiave
Alps
Columbus
Canada
Republic of Brazil
New World
Italy
Kaiser’s Shotgun Critique Sparks Liberty Bond Call
A clipped wartime item notes the Kaiser condemning shotgun use by American troops while urging lines for Liberty Bonds. The brief mocks the Kaiser and ties bond support to preserving democracy and liberty in the Allied cause.
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