Moon Says Prohibition Party Not Dead in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State Prohibition Committee led by Secretary Wilbur D Moon declares the Prohibition party is not dead and will press for national prohibition. It may anchor a new national party with a first convention planned for 1918, urging voters to back pro prohibition candidates in November.
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Prohibition State Committee of
Massachusetts
Prohibition Party
New National Party
State Prohibition Committee
Wilbur D. Moon
Prohibition Party Rallies to Stay in Fight for Dry Nation
The Prohibition party rejects reports of its demise and affirms its continued status as a separate political party in Massachusetts. It has nominated Chester R. Lawrence for Governor and Matthew Hale for Lieutenant Governor and vows to push for nationwide prohibition while reserving the option to evolve into a broader liberal party if needed.
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Prohibition Party
Chicago
National Party
Chester R. Lawrence
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
United States
Troops Must Write Home Postal Card Rule
Soldiers bound for overseas must send a postal card to their nearest relative on safe arrival at the overseas port. Secy. of War ordered the rule after Congressman Gallivan reported relatives lack news of their loved ones. The statistical department will also keep families informed, and casualty notices will be released.
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Secretary of War
Gallivan
Statistical Department
Civil War Veterans Mobilize Tomorrow
Civil war veterans enrolled for service in this state will assemble at 10 AM tomorrow in the East Armory. J B Lewis of the Greater Boston Association of Patriotic Instructors will lead, expecting at least 1000 of 1500 veterans to attend. Speakers include John E. Gilman, Governor McCall, Governor Aldred L. Aiken, Colonel J Payson Bradley and Matthew Hale.
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East Armory
J. B. Lewis
Greater Boston Association of Patriotic Instructors
National Grand Army
John E. Gilman
McCall
Aldred L. Aiken
Federal Reserve Bank
J. Payson Bradley
Matthew Hale
Radcliffe College Outing Turns Chickens Into Local Lore
Radcliffe College sophomore Anna Yens hosts a Weston farm visit with 500 chickens and three geese. A press agent story made the scene famous as newspapers copied the tale. The hike, dinner, and farm critters drew cheerful chatter and a cheerful Cambridge winter home.
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Radcliffe
Southern View Farm
Anna
Radcliffe College
Weston
Anna Yens
Post
Cambridge
Ruth Jennings
Marion Schneider
Margaret MacNaugher
Torpedo Misses Freighter Near Atlantic Port
An Atlantic port reports a freighter narrowly avoiding a torpedo. The captain said the slow, spent torpedo passed about three or four yards ahead of the bow after the ship slowed and reversed engines. No submarine was seen and pursuit was deemed impracticable.
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Atlantic
Plea for Starving Russian Prisoners
Alice Stone Blackwell appeals to readers to aid starving Russian prisoners in German camps. She cites Georges Desson’s testimony of emaciated captives and urges funds to ensure food reaches detainees, inviting contributions to her Dorchester, Massachusetts address.
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Georges Desson
France
Germany
Trepont
Alice Stone Blackwell
Monadnock St
Dorchester
Mass
Liberty Bond Campaign Urges Public Support
Citizens are urged to join a national Liberty bond drive promoting wartime financing. The appeal stresses widespread participation to back government efforts and help fund national defense.
Divorce Petition Seeks Restitution for Mrs Cannan
Mrs. Gilbert Cannan, wife of novelist Gilbert Cannan and noted pacifist, applies to divorce court for restitution of conjugal rights after hearing of alleged affairs and receiving a letter saying he would not return.
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London
Gilbert Cannan
Cannan’s turbulent romance ends with order to return to wife
In a note to Mrs. Cannan the husband says he must begin life anew and refuses to return. He met his wife while she was Sir James Barrie’s wife, with Barrie funding their split and settlement. As fame grew Cannan’s devotion faded and rumors of desertion emerged amid pacifist jail terms. He is now ordered to reunite within 14 days.
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Sir James
Barrie
Cannan
Surrey
Locomotive Sparks Fire Destroys South Boston Home
A locomotive sparked a blaze that damaged the roof of a two and a half story wooden house at 22 Woodward Street South Boston yesterday afternoon. The loss is listed at 300 dollars. Occupant of the home is Frank Lint.
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Woodward Street
Boston
Frank Lint
Mansfield Claims the Bull Moose Landslide Predicted
Democratic candidate Frederick W. Mansfield and the state committee forecast a landslide of Progressive defections to the Mansfield Hale ticket. Chairman O Leary outlined a statewide final drive with rallies planned from Boston to Cape Ann as the week ramps up.
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Frederick W. Mansfield
Democratic State Committee
Progressive Party
Boston
Rhode Island
Berkshire Hills
Cape Ann
Michael A. O'Leary
State Committee
Progressives to Campaign for Mansfield Hale Ticket
A week of campaigning begins as several prominent Progressives prepare to back Mansfield Hale with rallies statewide. Beverly hosts the first rally tomorrow night with Chairman Richards presiding.
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Mansfield- Hale
Beverly
Richards
Progressive City Committee
Bond Drive Appeal Calls for Loyal Citizen Support
A wartime appeal urges citizens to show loyalty by buying war bonds. The message emphasizes that victory hinges on full public backing and financial sacrifice from every household.
Former Teuton steamer Darvel wrecked on Stress Island
The former German steamer Darvel, once in U S navy control, is a total wreck on Stress Island. The crew was saved. Darvel, of 1508 tons gross, built in 19% and formerly belonging to North German Lloyd, had Bremen as home port.
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United States Navy
Stress Island
North German
Lloyd Steamship Company
Bremen
Patriotism and Democracy Theme Mark Triple Link League Meeting
More than 1600 members of the Triple Link League of Massachusetts gathered at Tremont Temple for patriotic and religious services. Grand Master Lavater Powers of Waltham attended as guest. The Rev William Poole of Dorchester spoke on Our Task of Making Democracy Safe for the World. General William H. Oakes led the escort of colors with Dr George L. Marshall of Somerville presiding.
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Triple Link League of
Massachusetts
Odd Fellows
Tremont Temple
Lavater Powers
Waltham
William Poole
Dorchester
William H. Oakes
George L. Marshall
Somerville
Liberty Bond Promise of Life Liberty and Happiness
A Liberty Bond is described as more than a loan to the government it is portrayed as securing life for one and future happiness under a democratic government for you and your children.
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Confection
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Sir James Barrie
Mansfield
O'Leary
Francis X. Tyrell
Taunton
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Frederick Www
Peter Collins
the International Electrical Workers
M. J. Shaw
Manchester
Gloucester
Quincy
Randolph
Canton
Brockton
Stoughton
Fall River
New Bedford
America
Teuton
U. S. Navy
Triple Link League
Caruso
Ladies’ Home Journal
Philadelphia
Penna
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