Signs of peace rise in central powers amid war turmoil
The piece argues that peacetime signs appear in Germany and Austria Hungary with a shift toward democracy and collapse of autocracy, while Russia's example spurs hope. It cautions that Kaiser's regime and cabinet reshuffles threaten Germany, and urges complete victory to end war forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Teutons
Russia
Cental
Europe
Kaiser
Bethmann von Ollweg
Austria
Georg Michaels
Nnly
France
Cruel Treatment of Belgians and War Atrocities
The piece condemns German atrocities in Belgium and warns that continued aggression will ruin Germany financially and morally. It notes French advances in France and cites a coal transportation shortage as ongoing wartime strain amid public concern over leaders and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
Selective Draft and Foreigner Exemption Debate
A town letter argues the selective draft affects about 10 million men and should include aliens. It asserts foreign-born residents share public costs and education while urging a law to draft foreigners, defending the draft as fair and equitable for national defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marlboro
Must Be United
The text argues that Russia’s freedom would enable independence for Poland Firhend Lithuania and other European peoples. It warns against early dismemberment of the Russian republic and urges unity to counter common enemies. It says united nations can achieve more while disunity invites aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Poland
Firhend
Lithuania
Europe
Suffragettes Pardoned Shocks Condemns Picket Strategy
The 16 suffragettes pardoned by President Wilson after White House picketing are urged to avoid street obstruction and adopt calmer methods to urge woman suffrage. The piece contrasts their release with Russian wartime actions, noting hopes of martyrdom and questioning whether pardons were political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
White House
Probate actions and guardianship listings in Concord Sudbury and Maynard
Multiple probate matters are noted including the will of Charles A Carlson of Concord probate granted with Marie F Carlson as executrix and $2000 bond. David E Rogers of Sudbury probate with Atherton W Rogers as executor and $10,000 bond. Marion J Byrne of Sudbury appointed guardian for Margaret T Byrne with $500 bond. Abner D Holt of Maynard seeking administration of Abbie J Holt estate with Sept return at East Cambridge. Magurn estate in Concord with Catherine F Magurn executrix and $10,000 bond. petitions for Frank Prauttila of Maynard estate with East Cambridge return. sale notices by Otis H Forbush Auctioneer for cattle in Fitchburg and Sudbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Carlson
Concord
McIntire
Marie F. Carlson
Biswill
David. E
Rogers
Sudbury
Lawton
Atherton W. Rogers
Marion
Abner D. Holt
Maynard
Abbie
J. Holt
Alfred D. Holt
Fitchburg
Anna W. Holt
East Cambridge
Attys. Wilson
Isaac Oberg
Frank Prauttila
John 8. Prauttila
Finland
Cambridge
Probate notice for Angeline L. Wilson’s estate in Sudbury
The Middlesex Probate Court issues a notice to heirs and all interested parties that Angeline L. Wilson of Sudbury, deceased, has a will presented for probate. Harry G. Steeper asks letters testamentary be issued to Shim, the named executor, with appearance required September 11, 1917 at 9 a.m. in Cambridge. Publication in Sudbury Enterprise for three weeks and service by mail to known parties complete the citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex St
Angeline L. Wilson
Suda
Harry G. Steeper
Shim
Cambe
County of Middlesex
Dane
Nate
Sudbury Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire Esquire
John L. Therien
Concord
County of
Middlesex
Fitchburg Railroad
Sarah W. Bean
Said Bean
Michael Murphy
Murphy's Dana
Murphy's
The
Fitchburg
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North Sudbury
J. D. Hamisauli
Marshall Harpin
Augusth C. Moreau
Maurice McWalter
Atty
Admr
Board of Selectmen
Creighton
Albert Smith
Jersey
Ieee
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I. Goncara
Ind
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Thoreau St
F. S. Fearns
Bryant & Stratton Commercial School
McIsdine
Boylston Street
Boston
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Junction, Mass
Albert Batley & Son
Acton St
Vancouver Red
South Acton Coal and Lumbéf Go
J.P. Fletcher
South Acton
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