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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1918

Page

13

Pickford Courts Privacy Amid Rumors In New York

Mary Pickford faced two court actions in a New York Supreme Court session over professional services and damages. Her attorney denied any comment on a reported suit by her husband Owen Moore against Douglas Fairbanks. He defended her reputation amid circulating rumors and refrained from discussing private matters.

Justice Mullan Supreme Court Samuel M. Field Cara C. Wilkenning Tle Dennis F. O’brien Mary Owen Moore Douglas Fairbanks Miss Pickford Mr. O’brien Mrs. Fairbanks Mr. Moore Miles Pickford

United States Urged to Save World War Crisis

In the present crucial test of the war the civilized world looks to the United States to save it from Hunnish brutalities. Buy a Bond.

United States

Tail Spin Fatal to Aviators

Lieutenant Roland J. Winterton of 802 East Sixth street South Boston and Cadet Forest Dean Jones of Worcester, aviators at the American flying camp at Ellington Field Houston Texas, were killed yesterday in airplane accidents, reports said last night from that place.

Roland J. Winterton East Sixth Street South Boston Forest Dean Jones Worcester Ellington Field Houston Texas

Fatal aviation field accidents claim two pilots and injure a cadet

Lieutenant Leo John Nugent of Washburn Iowa and another aviator were killed in two separate crashes at the aviation field yesterday. A fourth cadet was seriously injured while a third accident occurred late in the afternoon. Lieutenant Winterton, formerly a clerk at Oliver Ditson on Tremont street, and Cadet Jones reportedly died in the same aircraft.

Leo John Nugent Washburn Winterton Aviation Service Oliver Ditson Tremont Street Jones

Aviators Die In Tail Spin Crash Near Webster Texas

Three airmen fell several hundred feet during camera work near Webster Texas. Lieutenant Nugent was killed and Cadet Maurice seriously injured. The aircraft dove from about 200 feet. Maurice is in a field hospital and may not survive. The bodies of the aviators are being prepared for shipment to relatives.

Webster Teras Nugent Maurice

Apollo Club concert led by Emil Mollenhauer in Jordan Hall

The Apollo Club conducted by Emil Mollenhauer gave a notable Jordan Hall program with Alfred Holy of the Boston Symphony on harp. The choral performance featured Arthur Foote’s war song The Munster Fusileers, which was encored, and the large, attentive audience enjoyed a repertoire of male voice standards and patriotic selections.

Apollo Club Emil Mollenhauer Jordan Hall Alfred Holy Boston Symphony Orchestra Arthur Foote Munster Fusileers America Mollenhauer Messrs Harlow and Shufelt

Liberty Bond Message Promotes Savings Bond Drive

A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds as a safeguard against financial hardship. The caption emphasizes savings for national security and personal security, framing bond purchases as patriotic duty and prudent financial planning.

Americans wounded in France cheer courage and care

Wounded American troops from the Toul sector are in a large evacuation hospital in France, receiving top care and comfort as they recover. Stories highlight their spirit, including a sergeant who held a superior force and a corporal who fought alone, choosing to stay to defend comrades.

France Associated Press Toul

Western Massachusetts Private Hints at Hard Times

A western Massachusetts private says they are out of luck for a while but will be all right soon and glad to get another chance, reflecting hardship and hope from military life.

Massachusetts

Pass Bill for State Trainer Pass Bill for State Trainer

The House passed a measure to appoint a State director of physical education, debated as a wartime move for higher efficiency though critics called it job protection. Representative Atwood, dissenting in Ways and Means, planned a reconsideration to remove the gag after a refused roll call.

Atwood Committee On Ways and Means

Widens Break With City Council Over 1918 Budget

The City Council received notice that missing copies of Finance Commission investigators reports stemmed from the council’s tardiness. Councillor Henry F. Hagan, chairman of appropriations, asked the commission to promptly supply budget reports. The Commission has not appeared this year, marking a shift from past activity during budget discussions.

Finance Commission Henry F. Hagan

Buy a Bond

A call to duty echoes in a plea to readers to honor ancestors by supporting the purchase of a bond. The message frames bond buying as a freeman’s obligation and a safeguard for future generations.

New Dog Law Hearing Before Ways and Means

The legislative committee on ways and means opens a hearing at 10:30 AM on a proposed new dog law. It would centralize enforcement under the State Board of Agriculture secretary, authorize a 25 000 dollar annual appropriation, and set penalties including orders to kill dogs under certain conditions. The bill, amended from a special commission draft, aims to revise and enact a comprehensive canine statute.

Legislative Committee On Ways and State Board of Agriculture Committee On Agriculture Special Commission

Anti Loafing Bill Admitted For Action

The anti loafing bill introduced by Representative Greenwood of Everett was admitted for action in the House yesterday by the committee on rules. Several men who spoke appeared in favor of such legislation though amendments on details were favored.

Greenwood Everett House Committee On Rules

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