Massachusetts Exemption Boards Urged to Report Draft Figures
Provost Marshal General Crowder orders Colonel Jesse V. Stevens to collect state wide data on draft exemptions. Telegrams sent to all exemption boards request figures as of April 1 for total registration, red ink classifications, incomplete final classifications, unexamined Class 1 examinations, and Class 1 retainers who have not appeared. Reasons for the shortfall are not known to Stevens.
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Crowder
Jesse V. Stevens
Massachusetts
Stevens
Unhappy wedlock told in Dedham divorce case
Dr William Skarstrom sues Mrs Charlotte Skarstrom in a heated Dedham libel case seeking a rehearing on a divorce decree from 1917. Educators, the couple’s two sons and alleged mistreatment are at issue as Mrs Skarstrom describes herself as seeking independence while maintaining family care. Testimony continues today with claims of cruelties including physical abuse and forced separation.
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Dedham
Philip J. O’connell
William Skarstrom
Charlotte B. Skarstrom
Skarstrom
Exeter
N. H
Women in War Industries Praised by Harriman
Mrs J Borden Harriman, head of the Council of National Defence women’s industry committee, told President Wilson that English and French munition workers are playing a wonderful part in the war. Harriman, newly returned from Europe, studied the women’s efforts first hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
France
Wilson
J. Borden Harriman
New York
Council of National Defence
Two-Pound Minimum on Wheat Flour Now
The food administration rescinded the 12-pound sack rule and set a two-pound minimum for selling wheat flour. The change aims to help housewives buy equal quantities of wheat flour and substitutes, simplifying purchases.
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Washington
Food Administration
Frank Tracy Dies at Camp Devens Aged 23
Frank Tracy of 7 Oakland Avenue Brighton died yesterday at Camp Devens base hospital after pneumonia developed following illness last week. He was drafted last fall and was sent to Ayer. A military funeral will be held with a detachment of Camp Devens soldiers attending. time not yet set.
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Frank Tracy
Oakland Avenue
Brighton
Camp Devens
Ayer
Contradictory German Views of Czernin
Amsterdam April 4 The German press offers conflicting judgments on Count Czernins speech The Berlin Boersen Courier notes Czernin believes the western front offensive has not halted prospects for settlement The Deutsche Tages Zeitung criticizes his weak placidity The Lokal Anzeiger claims Berlin would welcome his rejection of Clemenceaus peace offer
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Amsterdam
Count Czernin
Berlin Boersen
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Czernin
Clemenceau
Big Window Sedan Promises Enclosed Car Perfection
E CAN lists features of the Big Window Sedan highlighting its panoramic view with the single unobstructed post, adjustable front seats with a friction tilting device, easy door operation from any seat, and a host of luxury fittings including Neutral Green Edgedon, dull platinum trim, Tiffany Glass lights, and built in cabinets and trays.
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Franklin Company
Franklin
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Taylor
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Mr. Fish
William Taylor
Boston Post
Devens
Francis Tracy
Mrs. P
Big Window
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Lawrence
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Macone Bros
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Franklin Sales CO
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