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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1918

Page

6

Brookline Woman Sues For Divorce

Annie Harwood Gaylord of Brookline sues Robert F. Gaylord for divorce in Norfolk County Superior Court claiming marriage in Boston on April 13 1893 and desertion on December 20 1910. They lived in Swampscott and Brookline with one daughter Ruth H. Gaylord aged 20. Custody of the minor daughter is sought.

Robert F. Gaylord Annie Harwood Gaylord Brookline Norfolk County Superior Court Gaylord Boston Swampscott Ruth H. Gaylord

Mrs Carpenter Moves in Custody Fight and Allegations

Concord April 2 A surprising turn in the custody dispute between Mrs Marguerite Paul Carpenter and Major Ralph G Carpenter includes claims of misconduct by the husband. The petition seeks a custody modification and $5000 for the present, with detective evidence and letters cited and a hearing ordered by Judge Branch the following day.

Concord N. H Marguerite Paul Carpenter Ralph G. Carpenter Carpenter Carpenters Major Carpenter Boston Ralph, Jr John F. Kent George A. Carpenter Mr. Orr Wolfeboro Badger Orr Henry F. Hurlburt

Must Ship All Liquor Away in Dry Zone

Newport Rhode Island April 2 All liquor remaining in saloons since the dry zone closure must be shipped out of the zone by week’s end under orders from Department of Justice agents. Agents must receive a list of shipments with recipient and route. A Bristol man arrested for drunkenness carried a pocket pint and is turned over to Justice as a first alleged violator, to appear before the federal commissioner tomorrow.

Newport R. I Department of Justice Bristol

Side by Side Veterans Meet at Immigrant Station

John Allotta and Giovanni Di Giovanni, long separated by months of fighting on the Isonzo front, met yesterday at the Long Wharf immigration station after arriving from Italy on the same ship. Allotta, 22 months in the trenches, dreams of one more chance at the Huns. Di Giovanni cannot return to fight, having lost a leg near Gorizia.

John Allotta Giovanni di Giovanni Isonzo Long Wharf Italy Europe United States Allotta Giovanni Gorizia

Bay State Exceeds $1 Per Capita in War Savings

Massachusetts shows over $1 per capita in War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps sales for the first three months, totaling above $4,000,000 nationwide. Boston district leads with over $1.5 million, Wellesley reports about $36,715, and Northampton, population 20,000, reports $19,890 by April 1.

Massachusetts Boston Wellesley Northampton

Cambridge appoints John J. McBride as chief of police

Cambridge names Captain John J. McBride chief of police, ending five years without a permanent leader after Frederick B. Pullen’s death. McBride led the list in exams with the highest score, and was confirmed by the City Council after Mayor Quinn’s nomination. Hurley withdrew, Ellis’s prior brief term deemed illegal. McBride has served 81 years on the force, and lives at 9 West Bellevue Avenue.

Cambridge Frederick B. Pullen Quinn John J. McBride Pullen Frederick M. Ellis Supreme Court Rockwood McBride Patrick J. Hurley Herbert Goodwin Hurley Chief McBride West Bellevue Avenue

Bombardment of American Trenches North of Toul

German bombardments target multiple sectors northwest of Toul as American troops and artillery exchange fire. Patrols were active with no clashes reported and cloudy weather halting aerial activity.

France Associated Press Toul

Metropolitan Park Police Advertised as 36 Men Short

The Metropolitan Park Commission seeks policemen for the Park police, unusual as the force is 36 men short and the civil service list exhausted. War effects drive enlistments and removals from the force, creating the need to advertise for candidates taking civil service exams.

Metropolitan Park Commission Metropolitan Park Police Metropolitan Force Army Navy

Lane backs heat unit coal system before committee

Professor Alfred C. Lane of Tufts College urged the committee on ways and means to adopt the heat unit coal system rather than a flat rate. He argued that paying $11 per ton for good coal is better than accepting cheaper coal with much slate, backing the proposal as a smarter pricing method for fuel.

Alfred C. Lane Tufts College Committee On Ways and Means Considera

German Note Sent Russia in War Prisoner Case

Berlin reports a German note to Russia condemning deserters in Moscow who threaten to seize Swedish and Danish consulates and lodge war prisoners in Red Guard. It asks for immediate action dissolving the war prisoners committee led by Austrian Assenz and arrests of its members.

Berlin London Moscow Red Guard

Flier's Body Sent to California Home

The body of Second Lieutenant Byron Jackson Jr. killed in an airplane accident at Call Field was shipped today to his San Francisco home. The casket wore the American flag as a military escort accompanied the train and an aviator dropped wreaths from above as the train began its journey.

Wichita Falls Tex Byron Jackson, Jr Call Field San Francisco

Salts to Flush Kidneys for Pain Relief

A drugstore remedy promotes Jad Salts as a safe, inexpensive way to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys. It claims to relieve backache and bladder issues by neutralizing urine acids and improving kidney function, recommending four ounces in water before breakfast for several days. Local pharmacists endorse its widespread use.

Governor McCall Urges Legislation On Coal Relief

A fragment notes Governor McCall recommending the Legislature study empowering the governor to take steps to ease the coal shortage for the coming winter. The message signals potential executive action to mitigate energy supply concerns and avoid winter disruptions.

McCall

Newton Man Arrested for Reckless Driving

Joseph Marchant of 45 Rustico Street Newton was arrested in Watertown last evening for operating his automobile recklessly and for driving without a license. His car struck Miss Margaret McHugh of 9 School Street Watertown, who was bruised and treated at the police station before being sent home.

Joseph Marchant Rustico Street Newton Watertown Marchant Arsenal Street Margaret McHugh School Street Mo Itugh

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