Provisional Russian government gains cautious stability
Amid continued Don Cossack actions and Korniloff unrest, Kerensky's cabinet strengthens its grip as loyal troops back the provisional government. The central and regional councils back the five member cabinet, while Lenin’s Bolsheviks threaten with radical demands and a looming general conference to shape revolutionary power.
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Russia
M. Avskentieff
Tsarityn
Volga
Finland
M. Skobeleff
Labor
Kaledines
Kerensky
Petrograd
Central Committee
Council of Soldiers’ and Workers
Duma
Petrograd Council of Soldiers
Constituent Assembly
Conference to be Held in Petrograd by Sept 25
At the close of the sitting it was announced the conference would be held in Petrograd not later than Sept. 25.
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Petrograd
Petrograd Bars Entry Without Permits Sept 23
The interior ministry announces that from Sept. 23 no one may enter Petrograd without special authorization to curb overcrowding. The measure targets all travelers and residents seeking entry to the city.
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Petrograd
Ministry of the Interior
Exhortations to Russians at Dvinsk to Fight
General Valuyeff, chief of the western front, urges his troops to resist Riga aided breakthroughs at Dvinsk and Minsk. He warns that enemy success could endanger revolutionary liberty and calls soldiers to abandon internal questions and focus on discipline and combat.
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Petrograd
Valuyeff
Riga
Dvinsk
Minsk
Roxbury Boxer Eddie Shevlin Matched For Title Bout
Eddie Shevlin of Roxbury will fight George Alger of Cambridge in a 12 round main event at the Commercial A. C. Friday night. The card also features a 10 round semi final between Dan McCormack of East Boston and Shaver O'Brien, promising a full show for attendees.
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Walter Butler
Eddie Shevlin
Roxbury
George Alger
Cambridge
Commercial A. C
Clarence Finn
Berlin denies knowledge of Von Eckhardt note
A semi official Berlin message via Amsterdam states that an alleged report by German minister to Mexico von Eckhardt about the Swedish charge d affaires published by the U S Department is unknown in Berlin official quarters.
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Berlin
von Eckhardt
London
Amsterdam
Reuter
Mexico
State Department
Ambu lance Company 13 objects to Camp Devens note
In a letter to the Editor dated Sept 15 Sergeant Benj K Wonson of A R C Ambulance Company 13 at Barracks 277 Camp Devens protests a Camp Sidelights item noting the first plane arrival. He says they had a piano installed Sept 8 with a Victrola and violin and claim they are the happiest unit in camp.
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A. R. C. Ambulance Company 13
E Company
301St Infantry
A. R. C. Amb. Company 13
Benj. K. Wonson
Camp Devens
Spinners Union Demands 10 Percent Pay Rise
Delegates at the International Spinners' Union convention in Boston agreed to press demands for a 10 percent raise or more from textile manufacturers. The meeting adjourned at 724 Washington Street with all delegates ready to pursue the higher wages.
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International Spinners’ Union
Washington Street
Textile Workers Convene Endorses Woman Suffrage and Elect Leaders
The convention endorsed woman suffrage and referred the back boy issue to the executive council. It granted lockout pay to union members in Lowell Utica New York and Pawtucket Rhode Island. Frank H. McCarthy, representing Samuel Gompers, spoke on improving union AFL relations. Officers elected include George Thornton Pawtucket president Samuel Ross New Bedford vice-president Urban Fleming Holyoke secretary Thomas O'Donnell Fall River treasurer and council members John Langsden Philadelphia Joseph Ashton Lowell Edward Robinson Westerly John Gerer Utica and Joseph Ashworth Adams.
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Executive Council
Lowell
Utica
N. Y
Pawtucket
R. IL
Frank H. McCarthy
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
A. F. of L
United Textile Workers
George Thornton
R, IL
Samuel Ross
New Bedford
Urban Fleming
Holyoke
Thomas O’donnell
Fall River
James Reynolds
Arctic
R. I
John Langsden
Philadelphia
Penn
Joseph Ashton
Timothy Barnes
Plainfield
Conn
William Lee
Warren
William Parslow
Lawrence
Edward Robinson
Westerly
John Gerer
Joseph Ashworth
Adams
Mass
Boston Central Labor Union commends Arthur Hill for election dispute
The Boston Central Labor Union adopted resolutions praising Arthur Dehon Hill for his conduct after a contested election for delegate-at-large to the constitutional convention. Hill urged full recount and offered to cover counsel costs to ensure an accurate result, then accepted Jennings’s victory.
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Boston Central Labor Union
Arthur Dehon Hill
Patrick H. Jennings
Boston Central Labor
Hill
Jennings
Mr. Jennings
C L A to Fight in Coming Campaign
Organized labor will lead the fall election effort and oppose Representatives and Senators who voted against the Pure Bread Bill in the last General Court session. The Boston Central Labor Union delegates approved the action and plan to send speakers across the city to show voters that those votes defied organized labor and consumer interests.
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Organized Labor
General Court
Boston Central Labor Union
Labor union panel to study Boston wage demands
A six member committee appointed by Waterfront Freight Handlers Local 802 will confer with Boston & Maine and Boston stevedore officials on wage demands to take effect Oct 1. The Boston Central Labor Union endorsed the new Stationary Firemen's Union 3 scale for municipal workers. The agreement sets 4 dollars daily for firemen and oilers and 19.50 dollars weekly for coal passers. Building Laborers Union 228 reported grievances settled on two local jobs and noted no drop in Boston building activity since the war began.
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Boston & Maine
Boston Stevedore
Boston Central Labor Union
Harrison Avenue
Daniel J. Sullivan
Boston
New Navy Yard and Arsenal Pay Scales Adopted
The special joint war navy labor committee announced new wage scales for all navy yards and arsenals. Effective when payrolls are prepared, the revision raises maximum rates by about 10 percent and increases the lowest skilled labor grades even more.
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Washington
Navy
Special
Joint War-Navy-Labor Committee
Woman Out of Work Ends Life by Gas
Mary Stine a two year old woman, died by gas at her sister’s home 26 Shepard Street Lynn yesterday afternoon while alone. Her elder and brother in law found the house filled with gas when they returned last night. A note left for her sister said she was responsible and that despondency from little work in recent months drove the act.
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Mary Stine
Shepard Street
Lynn
Eldor
Miss Stine
Radiant Sails To Victory In First Chowder Race
Forty yachts started in the South Boston Yacht Club's first Chowder Race under east northeast wind. A lively start and strong breeze produced spirited sailing with all boats handling full sails. the Wavenock was dismasted in the heavy conditions.
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South Boston Yacht Club
Yachts Race for Special Trophies on 14 Mile Course
Radiant owned by H Van Dongen wins the first special trophy after leading from Wollaston to finish. Seventh place goes to Boniino owned by Commodore Walter D Lane who donated a trophy later given to Minx. Dor othy edges Wanderer VII for second as Shadow finishes seven seconds behind. Chowder served to visiting yachtsmen after the race.
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Radiant
H. van Dongen
Walter Shaw
Lot
Boniino
Walter D. Lane
Commodore Lane
Minx
Savin Hill Y. C
Astern
Dorothy
Dory
Shadow
Ms m
Paul Cogan
Wanderer
A. E. More
Nant & “Tang
Sentinel
H. Aren
Clarita
George Walters
Bentino
Moslem N
Colby and Rowe
Gypsy
Centon
Sally XL
BE. McGarry
Eleanor
Jefferson
Sintram
Cherrington & Greene
E Reweneerees
Almira
H. A. Estevaee
Osprey Ir
A. E. McKee
Tarpon
J A. Teeeseee
Chewink N
W. i Frizzell
Acanthus
Rogan
Thialf
L. EB. Eary
Tunipoo
W. Cc Treat
James Farrell
Ate
Marjorie
W. T. Shaw
Lethe
B. Davis
Janner
Foley and Coynman
Mink
Mink . E. Munroe Sane 2:35 8:07:35 Lynx, L. A. Washburn Lilgins
Wawenock
G x
Sargent
H Nelson Ee
Ithdrew Wild Duck
A T. Dalrymple
Braves face pennant chase as Boston hosts key series
Arthur Duffey notes the big drive to decide if Jack Barry's Boston Braves will clinch another American League pennant. Bill Kennedy plans Brockton Marathon prep while bets surface on a city series against the Red Sox. Nap Lajoie caps a career highlight as he joins a pennant-winning club after Toronto edge Providence in a tight league race.
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Jack Barry
Boston
Bill Kennedy
Brockton
Bill
Dane Hartley Denies Nelson Relation in Sports Query
Hartley from Denmark, real name Peter Eisenhardt, is not related to Bat Nelson. He is nicknamed the Durable Dane, mirroring Nelson in nickname usage. The note requests world series details from John Oster of the New York National Baseball Club. The last Zbyszko Lewis bout refereeing by Dr Roller ended after one hour and thirty minutes due to fouling.
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Pete Hartley
Bat Nelson
Hartley
Denmark
Peter Eisenhardt
Nelson
Dane
Fenee
John ° ‘Oster
New York National Baseball Club
Zbyszko-Lewis
Dr. Roller
Birmingham
Ala
D. F.—Cicotte
Rosa Ee
Dundee Set for Hartley in Boston Arena Showdown
Johnny Dundee the New York light weight meets Pete Hartley in a 12-round main event at the Armory A. A. show in Boston Arena tomorrow night. Hartley, rugged and fearless, primed to challenge the Scot in a likely close bout. Tony Watlin and Joe Stanton headline the semi final with two six round preliminaries rounding out a strong card.
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Boston Arena
Johnny Dundee
New York
Pete Hartley
Armory A. A
Dundee
Armory Club
Gotham Boy
Tony Watlin
Brighton
Joe Stanton
Cambridge
New England
Government withdraws German wireless permit to receive messages
Buenos Ayres reports the government canceled permission granted to a German wireless company to receive messages from the Nauen station. The service, linked to the Overseas News Agency, had sent many messages through Sayville before U.S. entry into the war. Reports since relations severed mention continued wireless from South America to Germany.
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Buenos Ayres
Nauen
Sayville
United States
Germany
South America
Major Taylor Wins Old-Timers Race in Newark
Major Taylor the famed Worcester rider wins a mile old timers race in Newark New Jersey competing against Nat Butler Alex McLean and Bill Tanzler all stars from 15 to 20 years ago.
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Newark
N. J
Major” Taylor
Worcester
Mass
Nat Butler
Alex McLean
Bill Tanzler
Boston
Lexington High School Girls Hockey Team Opens Practice
The Lexington High School girls field hockey eleven begins practice this afternoon at the Lexington Athletic Field. Senior captain Miss Helen F. Locke leads a squad of veterans and many promising new candidates for games against Arlington High Winthrop High Maiden High Milton High Sargent School and Radcliffe College.
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Lexington High School
Lexington
Helen F. Locke
Arlington High
Winthrop High
Maiden High
Milton High
Sargent School
Radcliffe College
Arlington High Football Team Considers Equipment Plan
Principal Burtt asks Arlington High School football players to vote on funding part of their equipment and on plans to wipe out the Athletic Association debt before granting permission to play this fall.
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Arlington High School
Burtt
Athletic Association
Toronto Wins Pennant Race in 1917 International League
Toronto clinched the pennant in a tight 1917 International League race finishing ahead of Providence, Baltimore, and Newark after winning both games of a doubleheader with Rochester. Final standings show Toronto at 61 wins 61 losses, with Baltimore and Newark close behind and Rochester further back.
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New York
E. G. Barrow
International League
Toronto
Providence
Baltimore
Newark
Rochester
Stopongo
Buffalo
Montreal
Richmond
Red Sox and Braves Face Possible Boston City Series
As the season nears its end the talk shifts from a World Series bid to a possible post season Boston city series between the Red Sox and Braves. Officials indicate the Sox may be out of contention for the World Series, clearing the path for a local city clash.
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Boston
Red Sox
Robert Reake Raises An Odd Cucumber
Robert Reake of Kempton street Boston grows a peculiar cucumber on his farm at Gilmanton Iron Works New Hampshire in his first year of farming. He has found success and the cucumber demonstrates his gardening versatility.
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Robert Reake
Kempton Street
Boston
Gilmanton
Germans aid Liberty Bond drive in New York meeting
Twenty two German one Austrian and one Turkish society joined the Foreign Language organization of the Liberty Loan committee in the second federal reserve district at a New York meeting. The committee will conduct a campaign for Liberty bond sales in the district.
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Liberty Loan
New York
Foreign Language Organization
Liberty Loan Committee of
Second Federal Reserve District
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Copley
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