300000 Drafted Men Begin New Army Life
The article describes 300000 drafted men going to Camp Devens for training amid enthusiasm. It notes 45 percent of the first call force of 687000 will be under military control by Saturday and outlines processing at cantonments including medical exams and provisional company organization. Vermont men from Bennington County lead arrivals.
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National Army
Camp Devens
Vermont
Bennington County
Maine
Aroostook County
New Hampshire Recruits Parade to Berlin Berlin Bound
New Hampshire draftees arrive at Camp Devens amid cheers and banners from Berlin New Hampshire to Berlin Germany via Ayer. Rhode Island troops march in with RI insignia, while Japan’s mission arrives to inspect the cantonment under Major General Hodges.
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Camp Devens
New Hampshire
Ayer
Berlin
N. H
Germany
Japan
Ayer Junction
Rhode Island
R. I
New England
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Boston
Vermont
America
Viscount Ishii
Sato
Granite State
Hodges
Women Chorus Calls for Iron Deficit Blood Test
A public notice urges women and others to have their blood iron levels checked amid reports of fatigue and melancholy. It promotes awareness of iron deficiency as a cause of worn, irritable mood and nervous symptoms.
Quebec Bridge Span Nears Level After 120 Foot Raise
The central span of the Quebec bridge was raised to permit an ocean going vessel to pass under it. Workers lifted the span 54 feet today, leaving only a few hours of work to complete the structural portion. The span now sits 140 feet above the stream at low tide and 126 at high water, for a total raise of 120 feet.
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Quebec
Bandmen to Report as Drafted Men Enlistment Nears
The article notes two more bandmen from the organization are to report for duty this week and several more will enlist before Sunday. It lists state quotas and unit assignments, detailing Rhode Island 80 in the 201st Engineers, Vermont 420 in the 302d Light Artillery, New Hampshire 96 in the 303d Heavy Artillery, Maine 727 in the 303d Heavy Artillery, with Connecticut due to supply 4000 tomorrow and distributed among various artillery, infantry, machine gun battalions, and depot brigades.
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New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Maine
Tomorow
Connecticut
204Th
U. S. Says No German Messages In Cipher Sent
The State Department states no messages were sent in cipher to or from Berlin without knowledge of content. Despatches for Count von Bernstorff were forwarded with known language. the government aided his submarine warfare negotiations, and messages were understood before transmission. The reply addresses a Berlin statement.
Argentine Senate votes to break with Berlin
The Argentine Senate passes a measure breaking ties with Germany amid public support and a belief the nation will be at war with Germany within days. The vote signals a shift in international alignment and domestic opinion in favor of decisive action.
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Germany
Telegrams at Berlin Expose Spur Indignation Abroad
A recent State Department expose reveals three telegrams from Count von Luxburg to Berlin via the Swedish legation showing covert diplomacy. They allegedly urged sinking Argentine vessels and included a derisive insult toward Argentina’s foreign minister, sparking public outrage in Buenos Aires with mobs burning German properties and the German legation stoned.
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United States State Department
Berlin
Count von Luxburg
Legation
Argentina
Germany
Count Luxburg
Buenos Aires
Argentine Senate votes to sever diplomatic ties with Germany
Washington reports the Argentine Senate’s overwhelming vote to cut diplomatic relations with Germany. Officials note prior cablegram disclosures from Buenos Aires via Stockholm strained ties, despite Germany’s envoy already being expelled. Berlin’s explanation remains awaited.
Borden Plans Women’s Suffrage Measures in Canada
Vancouver dispatch says Premier Borden, if returned to power, intends to grant the franchise to all women of British birth and to allow foreign born women to seek naturalization. He favors ending sex-based citizenship loss on marriage and proposes educational tests for naturalization. He expresses full confidence in voter approval.
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Vancouver
B. C
Borden
J. O. Perry
Argentine Neutral Food Producer in War Context
The department aims to publish cables to reveal German duplicity and ease Allied propaganda. Argentina's wartime stance could shift public opinion across South America as German influence remains strong. Breaking relations with Argentina would benefit the Allies by limiting grain and meat exports to neutrals aiding Germany. Argentina is described as the sole large neutral food producer.
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Argentina
Germany
Hale heads Democratic ticket with Progressive support
The article notes Matthew Hale plans a Democratic State ticket to run on stickers in upcoming primaries. Arthur B. Reed will seek Secretary of State, Humphrey O'Sullivan for State Treasurer, and Elmer H. Choquette for State Auditor. Mansfield and O’Leary endorse cross party unity for Progressive aligned Democrats.
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Arthur B. Reed
Abington
Humphrey O’sullivan
Lowell
Elmer H. Choquette
New Bedford
Messrs. Mansfield
O'Leary
Hale
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Constipation Invites Disease Warns of Laxative Use
A health piece urges regular bowel action for overall well being and links inactivity to disease. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a standard home remedy, noting a trial bottle can be requested free by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticelo, Minnesota.
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W. B. Caldwell
Sweden Upset Over German Messages Exchange
Washington notes Sweden's reticence hides internal reforms as Lansing disclosures trigger embarrassment. Lindman commitments may shift Swedish policy while Britain delays Swedish code traffic. Argentina and Mexico tensions linger until Berlin responds. Mexico faces no action from the United States over the Swedish minister's role.
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Washington
Sweden
Lansing
Berlin States U S Sent German Cipher Notes
Berlin says the American government stresses Sweden's alleged breach of neutrality in forwarding German cipher cables, but omits other related issues. The dispatch notes Berlin’s view amid diplomatic tensions and ongoing scrutiny of wartime communications.
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Berlin
U. S
Amsterdam
Wolff
Sweden
Cipher Cables Between Berlin and Washington Via London
The article notes many instances where the American ambassador in Berlin sent German cipher cables to Washington and the State Department sent cipher messages to Berlin without knowledge of contents. The cables passed through London, and there was no apparent breach of neutrality at the time.
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Berlin
Washington
State Department
London
Charlestown Woman Fractures Skull After Auto Collision
Mrs. Margaret Monahan aged 48 of 6 Call Place Charlestown was struck by an automobile owned and operated by John Pitcher of 48 Maverick Street Chelsea on Park Street near Hanley. She was taken to Haymarket Relief Hospital and placed on the dangerous list.
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Margaret Monahan
Call Place
Charlestown
Park Street
Hanley
John Pitcher
Maverick Street
Chelsea
Haymarket Relief Hospital
Pitcher
Plant Juice touted by Mrs Nolan for stomach relief
Boston reports claim rapid relief from Plant Juice for indigestion and dyspepsia. Testimonial from Mrs Marvy Nolan of Roxbury details improved digestion, sleep, and ability to eat boiled cabbage after using the herbal remedy. Product promoted as a vegetable preparation from medicinal plants with local drugstore distribution noted.
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Boston
Marvy Nolan
No. 177
Centre Sts Roxbury
Mass
Houghton & Dutton Co
Brockton
Dudley
Main St
Fall River
T. C. Brady
Dow’s
Ee Square
Davis & Young’s
Market St
Manchester
N. H
Walsh & Cummings
Elm St
Amherst
Bedford
Browne Harmacy
Purchas William Sts
Salem
Ropes
Cain
Home Complexion Peeler Works Wonders
An ages old skin treatment claims to remove the surface skin using mercorized wax. Applied at night like cold cream and washed off in the morning, it supposedly fades aged skin and reveals a younger looking complexion without discomfort. The wax is sold in original packaging at drug stores.
Catarrhal Deafness May Be Overcome With Simple Remedy
A 19th century ad suggests treating catarrhal deafness and head noises by mixing Parmint double strength with hot water and granulated sugar. Take one tablespoon four times daily. The remedy claims to relieve head noises, open clogged nostrils, ease breathing, and stop mucus drainage.
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Mark Cross Company
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Regent Street
Post
Avraeyr
United States Cavalry
Curley
302D Field Artillery
301St Infantry
Harvard R. O. T. C
Leonard J. McAllister
Cambridge
Ralph S. Bissett
Dorchester
William J.authier
Albert St. Martin
William T. Reed
Somerville
Frank 8. Owen
Brighton
Harvard Band
William Bouchy
Everett
Edmund H. Crowell
Malden
Malden City Bank
Franklin St
F. King, M.D
Es Yards
Quebec Bridge
ST. Lawrence River
Ceremany
Count von Bernstorff
Ger
Buenos Ayres
Weimiaans
Canada
Matthew Hale
Britain
United States
Admiral Lindman
Stockholm
Great Britain
Mexico
von Eckhardt
Liggetts
Sugar Coated
Jordan and
Jordanette
Liggett
Allston
Brookline
Mrs. Nolan
Roxbury Matron
Liggett, Riker-Jaynes
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