Labor Alliance Urges Democracy and War Unity
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy pledges loyalty to the United States in World War I. It calls for government control of industry during disputes, universal equal suffrage, soldiers and sailors insurance, and wage earner representation in war and peace councils. It denounces antiwar voices, demands wealth taxation, and urges rapid action against speculators to lower living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
East
Alliance
American Alliance For Labor and Democracy
United States
Conference of American Trade Unionists
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Railroad Brotherhoods
Congress
Camp Devens Notes Twins Prominent and Hospital Progress
At Camp Devens Ayer on September 7 the Powers twins John B. and Thomas F. from West Springfield arrived as the first twins in service. A $1.5 million hospital nearing completion will house 500 patients and include modern medical equipment. Major General Hodges discusses athletic cups and announces brigadiers Evans and Albright will command incoming infantry brigades. Postcards and music provide recreation. soldiers mail remains a priority to ensure proper delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Army
John B
Thomas F. Powers
West Springfield
M. H. Moore
Camp Devens
Ayer
Longshoreman Drowns At Long Wharf
Hylas P. Connelly age 46 of 5 Lawrence Street Charlestown slipped from a gangplank of the steamship Katahdin at Long wharf fell 15 feet into the water. He was pulled from the water unconscious by John Smith of 1400 Dorchester Avenue and died at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hylas P. Connelly
Lawrence Street
Charlestown
Long Wharf
John Smith
Dorchester Avenue
Haymarket Square
Camp Devens Recruits Brace for Major Leave Rules
Recruits at Camp Devens tighten discipline and train hard as orders bar pies and pastry on visiting days. Major General Hodges expects first leave after next week, while 2000 more arrive to join 16 000 expected on Sept. 19.
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New England
Reveille
Army cantonment cruelty to animals case arraigns six men
AVER Sept seven three contractors in army cantonment teaming and four drivers were arraigned in court on cruelty to animals charges, the owners facing the proceedings.
A Company 301st Regiment Has Biggest Cook
The men of A Company of the 301st Infantry say their cook, Thomas Egan of Pawtucket Rhode Island, who weighs 385 pounds, is the heaviest army cook in the world and can really cook. Soldiers call him worth his weight in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
31St Infantry
Frank Tompkins
301St Infantry
Thomas Egan
Pawtucket
R. I
Egan
Appeals in Division 12 Provost Marshal Takes Up Exemption Cases
Attorney John A. Sullivan appeals for the provost marshal on behalf of Division 12 Exemption Board. The list includes James Timilty of 2 Hubbard ter and many others in Roxbury such as William P. Hill 186 George st Edward J. White 84 Burrell st Charles F. Matthews 15 Taber st Alexander R. McGregor 13 Chesterfield st and more than fifty names with varied addresses across Roxbury.
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Roxbury
Division 12
John A. Sullivan
Timilty
James
Hubbard Ter. Hill
William P
George St. White
Edward J
Burrell St. Matthews
Charles F
Taber St
Gliesman
Herman A
Kearsarge
Gnoza
Peter
Hanneman St
Anderson
Charles H
Newcombe St
Dockerty
Herbert
Dudley St. Creutz
Joseph J
Clarence St
Gordon
Thomas H
Palmer
Cadiff
Abraham
Bachelder
Lansdowne St
August
Louis
Lerkin
Hill
Joseph W
Blue Hill Ave
Kenney
William J
Greenville St
Crimmons
Adams St. Deukmejion
Karnig K
Winthrop St. Collins
Daniel F
West Cottage St. Molloy
Patrick
Vine Ave
Meroth
Charles J
Leyland
Keough
John
Mt. Pleasant Ave
Noble B
Hersey
William H
Vine St
McCabe
Bernard
Eustis St
Murray
William E
Winslow St
Cheever
James F
Appeals in Division 9 Exemption Board cases
The government appealed the exemption rulings of Division 9 Exemption Board South Boston for nine men. Names and addresses include Hunt Clarence Lee 40st McDonald John Francis 906 Broadway Dacey Matthew H 201 Fifth st Ferro Michael J 135 B st Beard Robert E 125 Seventh st Sweeney William F 305 Third st McGrady James Augustus 190 West Seventh st Oliver Joseph Spencer 60 Oust Norton Coleman B 159 West Seventh st
Holland Denies Scheldt Is Wanted for U Boats
The Dutch foreign ministry denies reports that Germany seeks permission for submarines to use the River Scheldt. It states Holland will not allow the Scheldt to be used for naval purposes by any belligerent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Dutch Foreign Ministry
Holland
Germany
Scheldt
Fastep Foot Powder Promises Relief For Soldiers
Soldiers, sisters, and sweethearts urged to send a can of Fastep Foot Powder to soothe tired feet from marching and drilling. The ad claims Fastep heals blisters, cools and antiseptic, also serves as a body deodorant. Available from E Fougera & Co Inc NYC 25 cents a can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman
Pies Ban Enforced at Camp Devens Visitors Day
Camp Devens forbids home made pies and cakes for visitors tomorrow. Picnics are not allowed in the cantonment. meals must be eaten outside or in a restaurant. Tobacco use is permitted for boys. no ban on cigars or cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
National Army
X. SE. A
Devens
Cantonment
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