Red Cross Fund Grows in Gardiner Massachusetts
Gardiner M. Lane treasurer of the Massachusetts American Red Cross acknowledges receipt of European war fund subscriptions from Homewood Yarmouth Hampden County Chapter and many individuals. Amounts include 250.00 from C. OB We cckes and 100.00 from Samuel Appleton and 500.00 from Miss Mary aor. Total receipts reach 2400.33 with numerous gifts listed.
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Gardiner M. Lane
Massachusetts
American Red Cross
Homewood
Yarmouth
Hampden County
American Rel Cros
Rigs Ee Wa Bess
John M. Gouben
Herbert Harris
Spencer W. Richard
Ee Beerr OS
Ethel A. Humphrey Patyie
Sree Sehen
Dartington
Garavive Sation
Misses Willson
Seeeesseers
G. H.C
James J. Coveny
Ceeeeeeere
Samuel Appleton
Boadbes
F. A. Schaefer
O. Putnam
Seeseres
Phill
A. ” Chase
Petty
Alice P. Mob
H. O. Woodbury
Lucey E
el Vevetwwee
George A. Peabody
Gree Ota
Mary Wheelwright
Mary Wheelwright Selepatgre
Vine
Katharine Hlorsford
Riva Eles
Sophie P . Means
Pep
Sarah H. Bradford
Red
Mrs
B. L. Moger
Eeleceute
E. Birra
Sean Reges Bees Dry
W. Allen
Gardiner
I. V. Hammond
Parish Aid Society
Grace Episcopal Chaurch
Everett
Gessy
Alaskan Coal Bill Blocked in Senate by Shafroth
Washington Sept 25 The Senate halted passage of the Alaska government coal lands leasing bill as Senator Shafroth said he would offer amendments tomorrow. Administration leaders said the proposals would be rejected and the chamber had nearly completed the measure and was ready to vote.
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Washington
Alaska
Senate
Shafroth
German Fleet Reported Cruising Near Guayaquil
The British mail steamer Quilpue, ready to sail for Panama at noon, suspended departure as reports spread that a German fleet was cruising near Guayaquil Ecuador.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Quilpue
Panama
Bad Blood Promises From Dr. Pierce’s Discovery
An advertorial piece argues bad blood causes weakness and disease and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable remedy. Claims include improving digestion, purifying blood, aiding liver and kidneys, and clearing skin while boosting energy. Available in liquid or tablet form from medicine dealers.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
War Tales From French Trenches Describe Bravery and Fear
Rev. James Molloy, returning from France, recounts British and Irish soldiers facing German shells and gas while joking and singing in the trenches. He describes Mons, the retreat to Senlis, and Sir John French's orders amid relentless artillery and night aerials.
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New York
France
Mauretania
James Molloy
Trenton
N. J
Mons
Senlis
John French
Nothing for Boston Port
Mayor Curley received telegrams from Congressman Allen Treadway and Congressman Gallivan regarding the river and harbor bill. Treadway said no North harbor or river would gain from the bill as it stands. Gallivan pledged to fight for Boston harbor to receive a portion of the appropriation.
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Boston Harbor
Curley
Allen Treadway
Gallivan
Mayor Turns City Hall Interior Into Shooting Gallery
City Hall’s famed throne room on School Street was converted into a makeshift target practice pavilion last evening. The space, long a seat of municipal drama in New England, hosted a real gun sighting session as the mayor oversaw impromptu shooting.
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City Hall
School Street Capitol
New England States
Mayor Curley Demonstrates Rifle Skill in City Hall Stunt
Mayor Curley staged a late night demonstration in City Hall using a repeating rifle with live ammunition. He proved his marksmanship to a group of political leaders and reporters, after a day begun with an evening interview and a question about a hunting trip to Maine and Canada. The scene unfolded as hunting gear littered the Mayor’s desk and passersby outside School street were startled.
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Curley
School Street
City Hall
Maine
Canada
Mayor’s William Tell stunt ends with apple shots
In a staged demonstration for reporters the mayor assembled a rifle and shot an apple set on a chair from about 25 feet away with a cup balanced on top. The event ended with a failed match shot as spectators applauded a bold display. Separately in Salt Lake City Bishop Spalding was killed when his car overturned after hitting a curb.
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Tary Standish Wilcox
Captain J Dillon
Franklin Park
William
Wilcox
Salt Lake City
Spalding
Episcop
Utah
William H. King
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RED Cross Fund
Tipperary
Boston
The
BES
Washington Street
Axe
New England
Wilson Bros
Scellay” Square
Standish
Secre
Bishop Spalding
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Continental Wonder Clothes
Stetsons
Conyright Hart Schaffner & Marz
Continental Clothing House
Col. Boylston
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