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President Wilson's Rain Ride Causes Warnings
Despatch from Cornwall notes President Wilson took long, wet auto ride through mud with reports of the machine skidding. Another report claims the Hanover golf links trip was made at high speed, though roads were in good condition. Warning urged to drive carefully around the president.
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Cambridge
Russell Field
Capture of Apia Shows Limited War Impact
The seizure of Apia, the capital of German Samoa, by Britain is an incidental war event with no clear effect on overall fortunes. If Germany wins, the territory may return to German control. if the Allies prevail, Samoa remains British. The US notes Japan cannot establish a foothold in Samoa.
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Debates Over German Ship Purchases and Boston Library Value
The article argues US neutrality would be violated by purchasing German steamers in American ports. It notes rising merchant-service aims while avoiding harm to European powers. It highlights Boston Public Library's $6 million value, $400000 annual maintenance, 800000 volumes, 170 reading rooms, and 1.85 million books read last year.
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Restaurant prices rise in Boston amid food cost surge
The piece reports Boston and other cities see restaurant price hikes blamed on higher food costs. Some increases are deemed unjustified as restaurants avoid lowering prices once costs ease, with examples including soups and chowders tied to a milk famine era, and lingering higher wholesale rates.
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Restaurant prices spark public resentment over inflation
The piece argues that restaurantkeepers resist lowering prices even when suppliers cut costs, causing widespread discontent. It claims the public would accept cautious boosts if business costs eased, but retailers refuse, fueling resentment.
War at Home Over Woman Suffrage Threats
An editorial warns of internal conflict if Congress does not act on woman suffrage measures. It notes a closed Newport meeting at Mrs. Belmont’s home, with pledges totaling about $6000 for the campaign and a larger sum from Hill Top Cottage. The piece argues the aristocracy funds the movement and awaits electoral results.
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Kaiser Seeks Red Cross Funds By Selling Decorations
From Copenhagen comes word that the Kaiser plans to sell his pretended decorations with proceeds to the Red Cross. High officials of his regime are said to follow suit, boosting the fund unless a market surge for jewels disrupts the plan.
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Making For Humanity
Veterans Gather in Detroit for Grand Army Encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic veterans hold their national encampment in Detroit with about 30,000 attendees expected. The piece honors their enduring patriotism as they continue annual meetings despite advancing age and a busy wartime era.
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Detroit
St Elizabeth's Hospital Opens With Notable Ambition
The new St Elizabeths Hospital opens marking a shift from the old Brookline Street facility to a modern open air plant. The building honors the efforts of its managers and the many donors whose contributions funded the project and who supported its aim to provide superior care for the sick.
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Neutrality code to guide wireless message handling
The German and British governments accept the U S system of wireless neutrality. An American censor will review coded messages and may transmit ciphered content if no neutrality violation is found. A naval officer will oversee this duty, with fairness pledged by United States officials. The passage ends with a stray, unrelated dialog about a boy and raspberries.
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All Sorts By Newton Newkirk
For me no quiet byway no shady lane but the open highroad with dust glare Its questions and its answers a call to do and dare He seeks comrades who will say He never lost his courage He never failed a friend Figures never lie but liars can figure to mislead investors.
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Fish with the Rabies Report In German Angler News
The German Angler's News reports fish in the Rhine show signs of hydrophobia. Large pike surface in terror and fishermen claim the flood season worsens the condition. Efforts aim to rid the river of afflicted fish. The article notes a hoped limit of spread to American waters and adds humorous reflections from the writer on occasional biting.
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American
Toot Respect Sparks Odd Motto in Local Column
A playful quip about keeping respect for autos when out on a toot circulates in a local column, reflecting light humor and community banter.
Charley Darwin Defamed Me Claim Prompts Libel Suit
A reader challenges Charley Darwin over a satirical excerpt about Newt and amphibian traits from The Descent of Man. The author announces plans to sue for libel and defamation if no apology is made within five days.
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Silence as Guardrail for Safe Speech Guidance
This advisory urges caution before speaking and encourages choosing silence when unsure of the right answer. It emphasizes safety and prudence in communication.
Cambridge Tourists Arrive in London
London dispatch lists American travelers arriving from the continent including Princeton President John Grier Hibben University of Virginia President Edwin Anderson Alderman Richard Cleveland son of ex President Cleveland Moore Gates of Princeton Henry S Hall Jr of Cambridge Mass and H N Arrowsmith of Cambridge aboard the same voyage.
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State to Assume Salem Food Bills
Governor Walsh agrees with the Salem Relief committee that the state will assume the bills for food clothing and other necessaries of life for the relief efforts. The note refers to about twenty five thousand dollars in dill value.
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Back Bay Fens Transformed Into Boston Beauty Spot
The Back Bay Fens near the Charles River have been developed from dreary marsh into a premier New England park system. The 115 acre Fens and 40 acre riverway connect through Olmstead Park Arborway Arnold Arboretum Franklin Park and Marine Park forming a chain of parks. City investment of about 3.35 million dollars has yielded a famed district with art science education and architecture. Recent florists convention visitors praised the displays and Mayor Curley aims to make floral displays a permanent attraction with private donations supporting further beautification.
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Observant Citizen Recalls Canal Toll Tale And Other Notes
A county lawyers association planned a Cape Cod Canal sail but balked at exact $100 tolls and turned to scrub baseball instead. William Bassett recalls an Ireland ghost encounter near Cork and a peat fire cottage. Bassett also notes Sir Edward Carson at Giant's Causeway and ponders what history will call the current war, with multiple name proposals.
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Notable Cambridge Figures And Local Happenings Report
A Cambridge leader presided over a division for 18 years. Miss Margaret Foley campaigns for votes for women after addressing workers at ex Governor Douglas's shoe plant. Local notes cover potatoes from Aroostook county, artist James Weston's health trip, Cambridge carnival antics with Mayor Good, salt fish market concerns in Gloucester, and social chatter about authors Dooley Bangs Tarkington and Deland. Also features a grizzly bear incident in Alaska and harbor muffler regulations for fishing dories.
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School Days Theme Poem by Walt Mason 1914
A nostalgic verse implores a boy to endure upcoming school days. The poet laments summer's end and the lure of leisure, contrasting fishing and sports with the pull of learning and intellectual pursuits. The piece ends with an upbeat note that schooling will resume and be rewarding.
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Dear Miss Champagne on Love and Sentiment
A young woman asks if she should break an engagement after a friend reports her fiancé’s Paris visit. The columnist urges restraint, saying most men are not changed by a Paris sojourn, and advises defending him if she loves him, condemning malicious gossip.
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Fashion Paragraphs Highlight Fads and Fashions
Roman striped crepe de chine waists with white silk finish. blue remains a key color. Large picture hats with lingerie dresses and veiled evening gowns stay popular. Coats favor snug day sleeves and loose evening sleeves. Cossack wrap inspired coats appear. Black velvet afternoon wear returns with circular velvet or Latin ribbon skirts. Military, rolling cape, medici and hood collars noted.
Ministers Back U S Neutrality in Peace Effort
Boston clergymen met in Chipman Hall and approved resolutions favoring neutrality while offering national services when peace talks advance. Many ministers admitted reluctance to stay neutral in their public stance.
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