Fire at Quincy Market Cold Storage Ignites $75000 Loss
Four alarms battle blaze at Quincy Market Cold Storage on Constitution Wharf. Firefighters rescue by brave action as waterfront buildings risk destruction. A runaway hose wagon spooks horses on Atlantic Avenue leading to a fatal wreck near 170 North Street.
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Boston S Own Parade Marks Loan Drive Final Push
Ayer hosts a parade today as Boston’s own leads to a final punch in New England’s Liberty Loan drive. Two other parades also mark the day in Guy history as the region races to meet a $162,931,000 gap to reach the $500,000,000 maximum. By Thursday New England had $337,069,000 raised and must collect about $100,000,000 today.
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You cannot put it off till to morrow
Public bond drive urged with urgency stressing urgency to buy bonds today. Authorities warn this is the last chance to participate and support municipal funding.
Fire Devours Globe Tanning Co in Roxbury Blaze
A three alarm fire at 14 Ellsworth Street Roxbury destroyed the Globe Tanning Company's establishment and caused heavy losses. Nearby two and three story buildings were set ablaze and occupants fled to the streets as flames spread.
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Blaze Threatens Block as Roofs Burn and Tannery Fire Rages
Embers on several roofs sparked a blaze that forced families from Ellsworth Place and Byron Court into the streets. Fred Clasby and his four children fled their home. James Miley and James Mene also evacuated with others as firemen fought roof fires and a three story tannery building fully burned. The cause remains unknown.
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Fresh Allied Advances Reported on Ypres Sector and Aisne
Fresh gains of terrain by the British and French forces on the Ypres sector and north of the Aisne River are reported. The combined German and Austro-Hungarian armies in the Austro-Italian theatre see gains noted in the same dispatch.
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Massachusetts Fifth and Eighth Regiments Lose Local Character
The remnants of the old Fifth and Eighth regiments of the Massachusetts National Guard attached to the depot brigade will not have their ranks filled from the draft army and will likely lose their local character soon.
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Last Call to Qualify for National Roll of Honor Today
If you have not yet qualified for the National Roll of Honor this year, you must complete eligibility steps today. This is the final opportunity to meet the criteria and secure recognition for notable achievements.
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Parades mark final day of Liberty Loan drive in Boston
Three military parades outline a schedule for the campaign’s last day in Boston. At 9 30 a m Coast Artillery units start from Long Wharf marching through Atlantic avenue to Dewey square with a 45 minute concert. The 10 a m march from Rowe s Wharf goes along Atlantic to Dewey square then to Federal street Milk Broad State Exchange Dock square and other streets ending at North station for a second 45 minute Liberty Cottage concert. At 1 45 p m Boston s Own departs North station via Canal and Haymarket to Union and Faneuil Hall then through Merchants row State Broad Milk Federal Dewey square Summer and more finishing near Charles Street.
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Day notice and anniversaries span historic events
Page 4 column notes the sun sets at 6 11 and moon rises at 4 11 tonight with lights on vehicles at 5 15. It lists TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES including Theodore Roosevelt born 1858 and recalls the Audacious battleship strike in 1914 and a Holland Zeppelin protest near Rotterdam a year ago.
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Fair Forecast For Boston And Nearby Saturday
Forecast for northern New England calls for rain and warmer conditions Saturday with Sunday partly cloudy. Southern New England will be partly cloudy Saturday with rain Saturday night or Sunday, as Washington releases the forecast with fresh southerly winds shifting to westerly.
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Temperature Report and Bond Drive Urges Payment
Yesterday’s average temperature was recorded at 5 24. The text urges not to be complacent with war taxes and promotes buying a bond immediately. It includes scattered readings and a call to action for finance.
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Brazil Declares War on Germany After Chamber Vote
Rio de Janeiro reports President Braz has proclaimed a state of war with Germany. The Chamber of Deputies voted 149 to 1 in favor, with debates on martial law. The measure authorizes the president to take steps for national defense and public security.
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