Japanese Mission Honors Perry at Newport Grave
Sept 16 The Japanese mission led by Viscount Ishii paid homage at Commodore Matthew Perry's grave in Newport IL. A procession of apprentice seamen and naval reserves stood at attention as a band played the Japanese national hymn. Ishii placed a large wreath on the tomb.
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Newport
R. IL
United States
Matthew Galbraith Perry
Viscount Ishii
Japan
Viscount
Commodore Perry
Perry
Kerensky Proclaims Russian Republic Rallying Support
Premier Kerensky issues a manifesto to the nation declaring the revolt ended and calling all Russians to rally behind the new government. The proclamation urges unity and stability amid ongoing upheaval as the country seeks a peaceful transition.
Hartford Riot Ends Meeting at Socialist Hall
Riotous scenes marked a Hartford People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace meeting at Socialist Hall. Police arrested speaker Mrs Annie R Hale of New York as the event abruptly ended after she attacked the President condemning conscription and U S involvement in war. Alfred Whitehead chaired the meeting amid tense moments.
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Hartford
Conn
Socialist Hall
People’s Council of America For Democracy and Peace
Annie R. Hale
New York
Creighton Hale
Alfred Whitehead
Crowd Flows to Meeting Amid Protests as Chairman Faces Hurdles
The hall fills well before Chairman Whitehead speaks amid past week’s agitation. Cheers and hisses greet the speaker during the portion she can deliver before the article continues on Page 2.
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Whitehead
Family Survives House Fire on Hill Side Avenue
A three member family was rescued from a second floor blaze at their Hill Side Avenue home in Winthrop Beach shortly before 2 AM. Hollis Scates, his wife and 17 year old daughter Georgia escaped with first responder George Harris forcing entry and guiding Mrs Scates through smoke to safety as flames caused an estimated 5000 dollars in damage. Georgia joined her father in the dash to the front door.
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Hollis Scates
Georgia
Hillside Avenue
Winthrop Beach
George Harris
Harris
Anti Food Waste Signs Displayed in Major Cities
Washington September 16 The slogan Food will win the war don't waste it is painted on public buildings across nearly every large city. Light companies and advertising concerns cooperate with municipal authorities and the Treasury Department with the Food Administration to display large day signs and provide free bulbs and electricity for night illumination.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Food Administration
Boston Man Dies by Own Hand in Dover
Frank H. Skinner, 55, of Boston, committed death by own action in Dover New Hampshire today by shooting. Skinner was boarding there and had been in poor health. The name does not appear in the Boston directory.
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Boston
Dover, N. H
Dover
N. H
Frank H. Skinner
Skinner
How Fund Is Helping Bereaved Great Need
Community charity steps in to assist grieving families with financial and emotional support. Volunteers coordinate counseling, funeral assistance, and practical aid to those facing loss during a time of scarcity.
Provincetown Fund Drive Aims to Aid Wounded Fishermen Widows
Reporter visits homes of sorrow as New England launches a week long drive to raise funds for widows and orphans of fishermen lost at sea. By Saturday noon contributions lag at under 300 dollars of a 21 000 target with more gifts expected at Exchange Trust Company.
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New England
Provincetown
Exchange Trust Company
Post Reporter Seeks Local Support for Worthy Cause
A Post reporter who visited Provincetown Saturday hopes all past contributors could have joined the effort. The piece notes appreciation for the good folks who have already helped and invites broader participation in the cause.
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Post
Provincetown
Navy doubts submarine sighting off Atlantic coast
Washington reports uncertainty over a German U boat sighting and an alleged attack 65 miles off Nantucket. Navy officials say no corroborating information exists from New York reports and warn the distress signal may be a hoax or misread wireless signals.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy Department
Nantucket
Department
New York
French Deputy Traitor Accusation Probed in Paris
Paris on September 16 reports a committee of the French Chamber of Deputies will investigate a claim that a deputy has betrayed the nation by selling it to German gold. The inquiry aims to determine the truth after a week of public speculation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bowing Tribute at Japanese Tomb Ceremony
The viscount and mission members bow before the tomb in a silent tribute. Bishop James DeWolf Perry offers a brief prayer. The assembly stands as the band plays the Japanese national anthem and the Star Spangled Banner.
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Mission
James DeWolf Perry
Rhode Island
Deputy Turmel Linked to Cloak Room Discovery
The suspect in the case is Deputy M. Turmel. The affair arose from the discovery on July 9 in the deputies' cloak room.
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M. Turmel
Sites Picked for Great Reconstruction Hospitals
The United States plans reconstruction hospitals to rehabilitate wounded soldiers for private life. Major-General Gorgas announced tentative sites in 19 cities including Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Buffalo Cincinnati Chicago St Paul Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Denver Kansas City St Louis Memphis Richmond Atlanta and New Orleans.
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Washington
United States
Europe
Gorgas
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Paul
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Kansas City
St. Louis
Memphis
Richmond
Atlanta
New Orleans
Hospitals Set to Rise in Four Cities with 10 Beds
The hospitals at Boston New York Washington and Chicago will likely be the first built. Each facility will have 10 beds and a plan to double capacity if needed.
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Boston
New York
Washington
Chicago
Van Rappard Criticised in Dutch Press Move to Washington
Amsterdam dispatch says Telegraaf blames Chevalier van Rappard for weak diplomacy and poor grasp of food supply talks. It notes the need for a top diplomat to Washington and questions van Royen as his potential successor.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Washington
Telegraaf
Chevalier van Rappard
America
van Royen
President Wilson Returns to Washington from New York
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson arrived in Washington by train after a week away from the capital. Crowds welcomed them at the station amid reports and rumors about submarine activity and the president’s possible vessel cruise aboard the Mayflower toward Gloucester.
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New York
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Atlantic
Warhorse of G. O. P. Dead
William F. Stone former Baltimore port collector and sergeant at arms for the last three Republican national conventions has died at 61 after surgery. A Maryland native, he served as sergeant at arms for three conventions and was elected to a fourth term. He later became a vice president at Western National Bank and helped found the Union League Club. He is survived by his wife, a son and two daughters.
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Baltimore
William F. Stone
Stone
Western National Bank
Republican Party
Union League Club
Argentina Not Yet Satisfied Over Luxburg Expulsion
Foreign Minister Pueyrredon said Argentina is not satisfied the expulsion of Count Luxburg has closed the incident. He will not meet Senate demands for a secret session to explain the telegrams to Berlin, deeming it prudent to delay discussion.
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Buenos Ayres
Pueyrredon
Associated Press
Count Luxburg
Argentina
Berlin
Senate
Argentine Urges Firm Yet Cautious Stance Over German Talks
The minister said negotiations with Germany are ongoing and a secret Senate session noted. He cited Count Luxburg's Berlin cable and said Argentina will act to protect its honor but avoid hasty moves. Cablegrams to Dr. Molina in Berlin await German reply as delays are blamed on transmission and censorship. An anti German demonstration by foreign residents was banned.
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Senate
Count Luxburg
Berlin
Rueyrreden
Luis B. Molina
Germany
Argentina
A Thirst Quencher Horsford Acid Phosphate Sale
A teaspoon of Horsford's Acid Phosphate mixed in water with a little sugar relieves thirst and fatigue. The ad promotes this tonic as a quick remedy for body weakness and dehydration.
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Horsford
Cabinet of Five Men Headed by Kerensky to Rule the Republic
Petrograd dispatch reports Russia declared a republic. The provisional government proclaims constitutional rule as a republican state. Kerensky and Yaroundi sign the proclamation asserting the new government and the end of external uncertainty. Cossacks pledge loyalty but refuse to surrender their commander.
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Kerensky
Petrograd
Russia
Korniloff
Moscow
Provisional government entrusts state affairs to five cabinet members
The provisional government announced that all state affairs are to be managed by five cabinet members. An official communication stated that until a definite cabinet is formed, and given extraordinary circumstances, the five ministers will handle affairs.
Night light rule recalls date and place hints
The fragment notes a midnight sun moon time and a 6 21 light rule for vehicles, mentions Boston now Trimountain and a 1630 name change, and recalls a 1914 Russian advance within 19 miles of Przemysl. It reads like a dated local column with anniversaries and historical notes.
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Boston
Trimountain
Przemysl
Boston Weather Forecast Fair and Warmer This Week
Fair and slightly warmer conditions are expected in Boston and vicinity. Moderate winds shift to easterly as Monday and Tuesday bring sunny skies. In southern New England, Connecticut and western Massachusetts see warmer temperatures, while northern New England stays largely unchanged.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Yesterday's Temperature Reported by Thompson's Spa
Temperature readings show 69 at 8 a.m., 68 at 3 p.m., 64 at 9 a.m., and 63 at 9 p.m. with a daily average of 57.9. Comparisons note yesterday's average 57.9 and last year's 66.1.
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Thompson's Spa
Violinist Spalding Joins Flying Corps
Albert Spalding the violinist cancels his concert tour and joins the aviation corps of the Signal Service as a military interpreter. He speaks five languages and will serve in the coming season.
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New York
Albert Spalding
United States
Canada
Aviation Corps of the Signal Service
Spalding
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
In the American League Chicago defeated St. Louis 4 to 3 in 10 innings while Cleveland beat Detroit 8 to 4. In the National League Cincinnati won 4 to 2 against Pittsburg in the first game and Cincinnati took the second 3 to 2. St. Louis blanked Chicago 6 to 0.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
E. Cincinnati
Fall Suits and Overcoats At Special Prices
F Gray Co advertises this week men’s fall suits and overcoats from 9.90. Blue serges cassimeres worsteds silk lined overcoats in black thibet. Located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Wash
Hanover Sts
Washington and
Hyde Park Horse Stable Fire Devastates Mahony’s Site
Fire at Mahony's Hyde Park express stable on Hyde Park avenue near Cleary square destroyed two large stables and an unoccupied building. Seven horses perished, forty three rescued by rapid firefighting. Police station threatened as four alarms fought the blaze, total loss estimated over $15,000.
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Mahony
Hyde Park Express
Hyde Park Avenue
Cleary Square
Hyde Park
Buildings on Hyde Park avenue owned by Fred A. Raymond
All the structures from 1221 to 1237 Hyde Park avenue belonged to Fred A. Raymond of A163 Hyde Park avenue. The properties sit on land cleared for Hyde Park avenue widening, work now underway. Raymond has been awarded $20,938 in municipal damages for the project. all buildings were insured.
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Hyde Park Avenue
Fred A. Raymond
Americans Wounded After Shell Strikes Car
Paris dispatch reports Paul Bently of Chicago and Carson Ricks of Eureka California members of the American field service wounded Friday when a shell hit their automobile. They were transported to a front hospital with non serious injuries.
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Paris
Paul Bently
Chicago
Carson Ricks
Eureka
Cal
American Field Service
Boys' School Suits On Sale At F Gray Co Boston
F Gray Co offers boys' school suits for ages 4 to 10 at 1.98 and larger boys 10 to 17 at 2.90 with extra pants suits 3.97. One entire floor dedicated to the largest selection in Boston located at Washington and Hanover streets.
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F. Gray Co
Boston
Washington
Cor
Hanover St
Advt
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Warhorse
W. F. Stone
John
Quincy
Janet
Washington & Friend Sts
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Park St
Harvard Sq
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M. W. Palmer
Mount Auburn
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Yaroundi
A. M
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