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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
12
Jean Havez, writer and songwriter, sues for divorce from actress Cecil Cunningham Havez claiming she deserted him. He accuses her of preferring a career over marriage and men’s association, calling her a "marble bride" in remarks accompanying the filing.
Havez states the split closed on July 1 after his wife insisted on a private separation and only sign a divorce if he provides grounds for the action.
Havez recounts moving from Stanwood to Cambria on West Fifty-fifth street and alleges his wife’s success as a vaudeville headliner grew from his support. He accuses her of denying marriage and boasting of earnings as she leaves the Stanwood lease and faces his separation suit. She counters that his charges are false and that she supported him.
Washington announces complete reorganization to align with European standards as Pershing recommends. Infantry units shift to 250 enlisted and 6 officers per company with four platoons. division sizes drop to about 19000 men. new numerical designations assign Regular, National Guard, and National Army units. collar insignia set for all three elements.
The article explains a reform to assign two captains to each company to prevent disorganization if a commander is lost. The senior captain leads the battalion, while the junior acts as reserve when the senior is in battle. The plan envisions three battalions per regiment with four companies each, totaling 1000 men per battalion plus regimental HQ, supply, and machine gun units.
The War Department plans to number divisions with regulars 1–25, National Guard 26–75, and national army 76–91. Ayer camp trained troops likely enter as the 76th Division U S A, with front-line service possible in France. Major-Generals Edwards and Clement lead new formations, report by Aug. 25 if feasible.
The article reports that Edwards is to command New England troops formed for military service. It notes that the unit cannot be sent abroad for months after being called to the colors and that training will precede deployment with regular departmental commanders, including Major General Wood, on the list of generals assigned.
The Newfoundland Legislature met in extraordinary session to revisit a proposed 20 percent tax on business profits for the current year. The lower house passed it but the council rejected it, citing a 6 percent capital allowance. Pressure grows for a public appeal against the council’s refusal, though indications suggest the upper chamber will likely not obstruct again.
Major Charles Billingslea of the U S A chief of sanitation at Camp Meade was found dead from a gunshot in his tent. A five officer committee led by Colonel Klein ruled the shooting accidental while Billingslea tested a rifle with a spring trigger. no one was in the tent.
Captain John C. De Mille of the Newton State Guard called drafted men in the Newton district to report at 7 30 this evening at the West Newton Armory for free soldier training. Lieutenants Dana and Richards will teach, with sessions planned every evening except weekends until mobilization.
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