Wilson Endorses Bible Society Drive for Troops
The American Bible Society plans to raise 400000 to supply Testaments to soldiers and sailors. President Wilson endorses the effort in a letter urging support for front line troops. The society will furnish 1,000,000 New Testaments to the YMCA and print Gospel of Mark in French and English for camp and cantonment use.
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New York
American Bible Society
Wilson
Young Men's Christian Association
Society
One Dead One Hurt In Portsmouth Motorcycle Crash
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on September 7 19 year old Leonard B Jewett died after a motorcycle collision with a large auto truck at Court and Pleasant streets. Otto Pecuneus 18 suffered only minor back injuries and was treated at Portsmouth Hospital.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Lend B. Jewett
Otto Pecuneus
Court and
Pleasant Streets
Jewett
Portsmouth Hospital
Pecuneus
Boy Struck by Auto in North Scituate
Six year old John W. Regan Jr son of Charlestown High School principal was seriously injured when struck by an automobile owned by W W Cutler while playing baseball in the street in North Scituate.
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John W. Regan, Jr
John W. Regan
Charlestown High School
North Scituate
W. W. Cutler
Senate Rejects Perkins Nomination as Food Commission Chief
In Albany on September 7 the New York Senate rejected Governor Whitman’s choice George W. Perkins by a 25 to 18 vote to head the new State Food Commission. The body left a procedural opening for a future renomination when the legislature reconvenes. Perkins blamed “interests” opposed to a strong food control law for the defeat.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate
Whitman
George W. Perkins
New York
New State Food Commission
Perkins
Angell Hospital Reports August Activity At Longwood Ave
The Angell Memorial Animal Hospital and dispensary of the M P C A on Longwood avenue reported 268 hospital cases in August with 144 dogs and 50 cats among others and 48 operations. Dispensary cases totaled 402 with 244 dogs and 140 cats. Since opening in 1915 the totals are 6590 hospital and 8806 dispensary cases.
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Angell Memorial Animal Hospital
Longwood Avenue
Ex Corporal Indicted for Murder of Wife Alma Wallin
Carl O Wallin a former U S Marine corporal was indicted for the murder of his wife Alma Wallin who he shot to death on August 9 at Dedham The Norfolk grand jury returned 41 true bills and three no bills yesterday in the Dedham Superior Court before Judge O Connell
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Carl O. Wallin
United States Marines
Alma Wallin
Dedham
Norfolk
O'Connell
Abatement of Old Colony Railroad taxes sparks city suit impact
Elias R. Bishop’s finding endorses $29,915.29 tax abatement for the Old Colony Railroad in Quincy. The report cites overvalued real estate in Squantum, urging large-scale tax lawsuits against the city as prior policies under Gustave B. Bates reduced the rate from 22 to 17.2 per thousand in 1916.
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Quincy
Elias R. Bishop
Old Colony Railroad Company
Gustave B. Bates
Bishop
Old Colony
Harvard Reserve Officers Drill at Soldiers Field
Harvard's iron battalion of reserve officers drilled on their home ground in Cambridge yesterday. The day featured extensive weapon drills at Soldiers Field with French instructors demonstrating efficient handling to maximize hits per ammunition.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Soldiers Field
German Submarines in the Gulf of Riga Reported
PETROGRAD Sept 7 No enemy vessels other than submarines have been observed in the Gulf of Riga. The Russian war office says the Russians are ready to engage the German submarines in the area.
Auto Truck Overturned by Bay State Express on Blue Hill Ave
Two men escaped serious injury when an automobile truck they rode overturned after being struck by a Bay State Street Railway electric express car on Blue Hill avenue Dorchester near Johnston road. James Tierney, 22, Randolph, suffered slight injuries. driver John H Wright unhurt.
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Blue Hill Avenue
Dorchester
Bay State Street Railway Company
James Tierney
North Main Street
Randolph
John H. Wright
Boston and Randolph Express Company
Johnston Road
Co-operation urged between farmers and business men in New England
At the Eastern States Agricultural and Industrial Exposition executive committee meeting at the Copley Plaza a committee of 100 was chosen to promote co operation between industries and agricultural interests in New England. Noted New England business leaders spoke on cooperative purchasing of farm supplies.
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Copley Plaza
New England
Letter a Month to Soldier Boys in the Post
John E. Gillis of Brighton urges the Boston Post to ask readers to set aside one day each month to write letters to soldiers and sailors. He believes notes from old neighbors or schoolmates will lift spirits in France and asks for a nationwide monthly Write a Letter Day.
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France
America
Boston Post
John E. Gillis
Winship Street
Brighton
Chilean subs depart Charlestown for South America voyage
Three Chilean submarines named H-3 H-4 and H-6 under Commander Edgardo Schroeder left the Charlestown navy yard at noon for a voyage to South America. They were escorted by U S submarine chasers to New London Connecticut.
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Edgardo Schroeder
Charlestown Navy Yard
South America
United States
New London
Conn
Rockland High principal seeks exemption dispute
Allegations contesting Alberti Roberts, Rockland High School principal, are filed with the Taunton district appeals board over his draft exemption claiming a dependent wife. The local board earlier denied the exemption, prompting petitions and public comment as the issue stirs the town. Roberts married on draft day and was drawn into the first quota, then exempted by the examining board before the denial. The debate intertwines with constitutional convention focus on initiative and referendum as bills move toward final votes next week.
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Alberti Roberts
Rockland
United States
Taunton
Roberts
District Appeal Board
Washington
Lowell
Newton
Holdup Men Miss $1000 in Batavia Street Holdup
Batavia Street late Thursday night robbery targets Robert J. Kelley. Two men allegedly seized cash and papers worth about 1200, but Kelley says $1000 in bank notes remained hidden in his vest. Back Bay police seek details to shed light on the case.
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Robert J. Kelley
Batavia Street
Back Bay
Kelley
Thomas F. Goode
Harry N. Dickinson
Will Leaves Wyhl Village $10000 for Church and School
The will of Andreas Blume, a Boston lawyer born about 80 years ago, leaves Wyhl Germany $10000 for repairs to the church and school. The estate totals roughly $500000 and was filed for probate yesterday.
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Wyhl
Germany
Andreas Blume
Boston
Blume
City seeks war news bureau for soldiers families
Mayor Mitchel urges Secretary of War Baker to establish a New York information bureau to provide updates on the health of soldiers at the front and in camps. The offer includes office space and a civilian staff to handle mail and gifts.
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New York
Baker
Mitchel
Fire from rubbish pile damages Somerville home
A blaze in a rubbish pile in the back yard caused $700 damage to the three story dwelling of Francis L. Fagundus at 65 Oak street Somerville early last night. The fire spread to the rear but was controlled. Mrs Fagundus was slightly burned about the face and head while helping fight the flames.
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Francis L. Fagundus
Oak Street
Somerville
Farewell Dinner for Lieutenant Coburn at Clark's Hotel
First Lieutenant Harry R. Coburn in charge of the men’s hospital at Tewksbury State Hospital is leaving next week to join the Medical Reserve Corps. The Round Table Club hosted a farewell dinner at Clark's Hotel with toastmaster John F. Mahoney and gifts including a wristwatch. Attendees included Morris Corlew John Reilley William Conklin Jack Slattery William Hamilton William Grimes Nick Flattley Bill Spargo Charles Reilley Ralph Downey Joseph Downey and John Lynn.
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Harry R. Coburn
Tewksbury State Hospital
Medical Reserve Corps
Clark’s Hotel
Round Table Club
John F. ‘Mahoney
Coburn
Morris Corlew
John Reilley
William Conklin
Jack Slattery
Governor Refuses Reprieve for Chicopee Slayer
Francis Ducharme of Chicopee, condemned to die in the electric chair for murdering 83 year old Leone Kaczar, was notified the Governor's Council refused to commute or grant a two week reprieve. He calm as he learned of the decision and asked his mother and sister to visit him this weekend, likely his last.
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Francis Ducharme
Chicopee
Leone Kaczar
Ducharme
Gores Hall Tablet Marks Harvard Library History
The largest memorial tablet at Harvard was set yesterday to commemorate Gore Hall, once the university library. The bronze plaque covers 36 square feet at the Widener Library’s northwest corner, erected by the university library committee.
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Harvard
Gore Hall
Widener Memorial Library
Widener Library
University Library Committee
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