Taft Explains Object of His League to Enforce Peace
More than 1300 people filled the Harvard Congregational Church in Brookline to hear former President William Howard Taft as he outlined the aim of the League to Enforce Peace, of which he serves as president. The talk, part of the Civic Forum winter series, drew crowding and strong applause for Williams, who presided.
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Taft on Peace League Preamble and Arbitration
Taft explains the peace league preamble as constitutional and practical. He supports arbitration for international disputes except those involving national honor and notes treaties have not always been observed. He urges the US to act beyond isolation, despises war, recalls his failed arbitration treaties, and predicts postwar desire to avoid future conflict.
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Women of State to Form Security League in Massachusetts
Governor Walsh announces a Massachusetts women’s security league to support national preparedness. The committee, led by Mrs. Brooks Adams and others from Boston and state, will organize fund raising and expand the society across towns, promoting military training in schools and urging Congress to act. A committee meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the State House.
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von Mach
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Walz
Two Men Arrested in Plot to Sink Ships
Police detained Fay, a 34 year old alleged German lieutenant, and Scholz, 31, after a 10 day investigation into a suspected plan to damage ships using dynamite and picric acid. Authorities say the pair owned a fast car and boat in Weehawken and were seen testing explosives near a grove before arrest.
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Scholz
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Striking Freight Handlers Rally for Arbitration
About 1600 workers on Boston area lines remain out as unions push for arbitration. Boston & Maine and New Haven negotiate with officials, while Knights of Labor and Brotherhood of Railway Clerks back the strikers. Police monitor picketing as a steamer houses 500 strike breakers in Boston Harbor.
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German Alliance Opposed to Wilson Conference Weighs Neutrality
Professor Walz defends the National German Alliance against political aims, stressing neutrality and American constitutional rights. Speakers denounce McCall, Eliot, Bird, van Allen, and others while pledging loyalty to German Americans and urging neutrality, with Walsh and McCall support responses read.
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Aged and Infirm Taken to Church in Autos
Elderly and infirm members of the First M. E. Church Chelsea and about 25 Civil War veterans from the Soldiers' Home were conveyed to the church yesterday in automobiles donated by local citizens. A special sermon by Rev. F. M. Estes and church choir music accompanied the service.
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