Mrs Hardy Sued Over Portraits In Biography Work
The American Historical Society, Inc. of New York sues Mrs. Maxine J. Hardy in Suffolk courts claiming she contracted for the insertion of steel portraits of herself and her late husband in a work titled the American Biography. The suit follows her prior loss in a breach of promise case regarding half of Daniel E. Hallett Halmetts estate.
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Maxine J. Hardy
Risienne
Daniel E. Hal- Mett
Daniel B. Hallett
Suffolk
American Historical Society, Inc
New York
Hardy
F. Hilardy
Society contract dispute over steel portraits and encyclopedia
The historical society sues Mrs. Hardy claiming she agreed to pay 500 on receipt of proofs for two steel portraits and 12 per volume for four volumes of the Encyclopaedia of American Biography. Mrs. Hardy admits the subscription but alleges portraits were presented for approval and payment terms misrepresented. she seeks to prove signatures and has offered a 40 judgment.
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the Historical Society
Bishop Anderson Arrives From Near East
Bishop William Franklin Anderson of Cincinnati, supervising Methodist Episcopal missions in Europe and beyond, arrived on the steamship Orduna. The ship carried 30 British Naval Reserve midshipmen en route to join merchant ships at San Francisco after naval service in the war.
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Near
New York
William Franklin Anderson
Cincinnati
Methodist Episcopal
Italy
France
Finland
Norway
North Africa
Russia
Orduna
Naval Reserve
San Francisco
Instructions for Bayer Tablets dosing
Adults may take one or two Bayer Tablets with water. Repeat the dose three times daily after meals if needed.
War Narratives From New England Division Begin Series
The Daily and Sunday Post starts a continuing series featuring personal World War I experiences by members of New England's division. Authors share varied frontline stories to run in successive issues.
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the Post
New England
Daily
Sunday Post
Yankee Division heroism at Belleau Wood July drive
The narrative recalls the July 17 18 Yankee Division patrol into Belleau Wood. Engineers under Lieutenant Crown and Lieutenant Wallen entered open ground under heavy shellfire, consolidating captured positions. Despite severe losses including Goodearl, Cole, and Cecil Fogg the survivors pressed forward with infantry before a relief detail arrived.
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Chateau Thierry
John Bowie
Crown of Mattapan
Wallen
Belleau Wood
101St F. A
Goodearl
Cole
Cecil Fogg
Arthur Smith
Berlin
Jacks
Curry
Andy” Salveson
Boston
Charlie” Watson
E Company
Belleau
Lewis
Epieds
Sims Is Given Big Send Off
Vice-Admiral William S Sims bade farewell at naval headquarters in London as he prepared to sail to the United States aboard the Mauretania from Southampton. The departure drew soldiers and diplomats, with British and American officials, and included a horseshoe gift and speeches before the crowd cheered him onto the ship.
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London
William 8. Sims
Naval Headquarters
United States
Waterloo Station
Davis
Skinner
Waldorf Astor
Sims
Browning
Alexander Duff
Rudolph Bentinck
Southampton
Mauretania
Richard H. Leigh
Dudley W. Knox
Joel R. P. Pringle
Fairfield
John V. Babcock
Edwards
Admiral Sims
8. G. Kimber
Dorchester Man Harry B Robbins Dies After Illness
Harry B Robbins of Dorchester died at 49 Mewin Street after a brief illness. He was active in the community and aided war efforts. Survived by wife Bernice M a son Murray J and siblings. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM.
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Harry B. Robbins
Dorchester
Mewin Street
Franklin Lodge
Mr. Robbins
Centreville
Digby County
Nova Scotia
Bernice M
Murray J. Robbins
Coran B. Cossaboom
H. E. Holbrook Company
Federal Street
French Invite New York Symphony to Visit France
The French Ministry of Public Instruction and the Fine Arts invites Walter Damrosch and the New York Symphony Orchestra to visit France. The invitation, sent by Louis Laferre, expresses appreciation for American orchestras and promises a cordial reception. The New York ensemble may set its own visit date, with the proposal referred to its president and conductor for review.
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New York
Ministry of Public Instruction and the Fine Arts
New York Symphony Orchestra
France
Walter Dam- Tosch
Louis Laferre
Societe Des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris
Baptist Ministers Deplore Edwards Stand
Baptist ministers condemned General Clarence R. Edwards for advocating light wines and beers at army canteens. They adopted a resolution deploring his words as subversive to prohibition and soldier morality and demanded copies be sent to Edwards and the press.
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Clarence R. Edwards
Edwards
House Rents Soar in Somerville
Rents are rising in Somerville, especially Clarendon Hill, with increases from $2 to $11 monthly. Tenants face pay or quit pressure as tenements grow scarce. Many tenants protest the hikes and housewives roam seeking cheaper options but find none.
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Somerville
Clarendon Hill
War Made New Order of Society
Major-General Sir F B Maurice, director of military operations, told reporters at Symphony Hall that the war will trigger a complete reorganization of society. He will lecture tonight on How the War Was Won and warned that without a League of Nations style agreement to prevent war civilization faces anarchy.
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F. B. Maurice
K. C
M. G
C. B
Symphony Hall
Maurice
League of Nations
Britain after the war faces social changes and Home Rule
The article argues popular support in the United Kingdom for reform rather than politics, citing war casualties and resource strain. It notes social reorganization, rising taxes, and cosmopolitan views among Britons. It also discusses Home Rule and Irish involvement in resolving the dispute.
Hog Island Identified as Potential Landing Port
Philadelphia March 31 Hog Island may become a debarkation point for American Expeditionary Force members returning from France. Railroad officials and Army Debarkation Service representatives toured the plant and praised its eight piers and dual tracks allowing simultaneous unloading and rapid transport to camps.
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Philadelphia
Hog Island
France
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. M. Hambley
Hoboken
Army Debarkation Service
Brest
Well Known Composer Henry Orlando Upton Dies
Salem reports the death of Henry Orlando Upton a famed composer and former public school music teacher at his home after a long illness. He was in his seventieth year and had taught music and dancing in this region for decades following a career as a performer.
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Salem
March
Tlenry Orlando Upton
Miss G L Nolan Credits Dean's Kidney Pills
Miss G L Nolan of 438 E Fifth St So Boston reports recurring kidney trouble with back pain headaches and fatigue. She says after taking Dean's Kidney Pills from Daly's Drug Store the attacks ceased and she recovered quickly.
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Boston
Joseph McCarron
Tremont St
Joseph Holland
Webster St
Doan
E. E. Myers
Warren Ave
J. A. Rahell
Sumner Street
W. Kelton
W. Springfield St
Shan
G. L. Nolan
E. Fifth Street
Daly’s
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