Hampden Delivers Natural Hamlet at Arlington Theatre
Walter Hampden presented his much discussed Hamlet to a large Arlington Theatre audience. His interpretation emphasizes youth and anguish, differing from Forbes Robertson’s version with naturalness and emotional power. Allen Thomas as Polonius sev eral moments, Mary Hall, Mona Morgan as Ophelia contribute strong performances. Tonight’s bill features The Servant in the House.
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Walter Hampden
Arlington Theatre
Certsely
Hampden
Forbes Robertson
Polonius
Allen Thomas
Mary Hall
Mona Morgan
Phelia
Eternal triangle ends in friendship as Fleischmann weds Botsford
Raoul Fleischmann cousin of the yeast magnate marries Mrs. A M Botsford former wife of the Lasky Corp advertising manager in New York. The trio’s story, once an eternal triangle, concludes with a union replacing tragedy.
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New York
Raoul Fleischmann
A. M. Botsford
Famous Players Lasky Corporation
Trio of Friends Endure After Divorce and Remarry
Mr Botsford's wife left him for his friend Mr Fleischmann after an attachment grew between them. Mrs Botsford divorced in Reno on Sept 11 and married Fleischmann on Nov 15. They return from Havana, live at 52 East Ninety-second Street. The men, Williams College alumni, were best men at Botsford's 1914 Quincy, Illinois wedding. Custody given to Mrs Fleischmann of Stephen Botsford and half custody of Gardiner Botsford. The affair was kept private despite parental objections.
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Botsford
General Baking Company
East Seventeenth Street
Williams College
Quincy
Ill
Mr. Fleischmann
Mr. Botsford
Raoul
New York
Schools Close for Christmas Holiday in Boston Area
Thousands of Greater Boston schoolchildren ended the term with Christmas exercises singing games and talks. Schools reopen January 3 after the holiday break.
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Greater Boston
Cambridge Police Seek Owner of Seized Stills
Cambridge police with Quincy and Revere authorities search for Phillip Harris believed owner of two large stills seized yesterday at 14 First Street East Cambridge.
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Cambridge
Quincy and
Revere
Phillip Harris
First Street
East Cambridge
Esther Richardson a Kansas teacher for 63 years
Mrs Esther M Richardson has served as a school teacher in Kansas for sixty three years her long career reflecting a deep commitment to education and local communities.
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Mra
Esther M. Richardson
Kansas
Yankee Division Battle Claims in Vaux Reassessment
The article discusses the 26th Division's claim to have taken Vaux after heavy fighting on Hill 204 and argues that regular divisions may have been credited by some sources. It notes 101st Infantry actions under Lieuts Fitzgerald Price and Rose aided by artillery, and cites General Pershing challenging the First Division’s Hats and Vigneulles gains, referencing the St Mihiel offensive records.
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Vaux
France
Taylor
101St Infantry
Lieuts. W. Fitzgerald
E. J. Price
J. Rose
Boston Infantry
1011St
von Boehn
Marne
Hatton Chatel
Vigneulles
Pershing
Bois-des-Eparges
Wayland Minot defends 26th Division in Vaux defense letter
A veteran officer from the 102d Field Artillery recounts actions around Vaux near Chateau Thierry, asserts the 26th Division held the town after July 1, and urges fair recognition of all units’ roles in winning the war. He disputes claims of exclusive glory by the Second Division and calls for unity in peace.
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12Th Field Artillery
Vaux
Ninth Infantry
Paris-Metz
Lutz
2Nd Division
26Th Division
Bowie
Wayland M. Minot
Houston Opposes Bonus Bill in Senate Finance Hearing
The article reports Houston's firm opposition to the soldiers' bonus and exposes his critique of federal finances. He questioned treasury conditions and warned against other proposals, including a plan to grant Germany a one billion credit from the treasury. Veterans groups like the American Legion followed the proceedings.
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War Finance Corporation
Watson
Indiana
United States
Germany
Houston
American Legion
Treasury
Senate Finance Body
Won't Change Town's Name
East Brookfield officials deny a rumor that the town will be renamed Coolidge. Selectmen say the question has never been considered and they cannot explain how the report started. The town is noted as the youngest township in the state and once hosted a George M. Cohan show.
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East Brookfield
George M. Cohan
Coolidge
King George Hopes for Unity in Ireland and World Peace
The King urged unity in Ireland and urged all sides to return to constitutional methods. He praised the League of Nations for including all nations and hoped trade with Russia would resume to foster peace in eastern Europe. He noted unemployment as a major issue tied to global trade contractions and promised government action.
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George
Ireland
Russia
Europe
Poland
Assembly of the League of Nations
Assembly
League
Prince of Wales
India
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