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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1918

Page

4

Boston Evening Record Sold to L Coues Page and Associates

The Boston Evening Record was purchased from Charles S Bird and associates by L Coues Page and partners of Page Publishing Company for about 70000. The deal may face a last minute hitch before 11 30 am but is largely complete. Earl C Deland and D C Barrett expected to stay as publisher and managing editor respectively with Dr William T Ellis remaining advertising manager.

Boston Evening Record L. Coues Page Charles 8S. Bird Page Page Publishing Company Beacon Street William Randolph Hearst

Three Americans Wounded and Three Die in War Casualties

General Pershing reported three Americans wounded in action including Captain Robert Crane of Edenton North Carolina. Corporal Robert Lanier of Louisville Kentucky and Private Bentley Nelson of Holt Minnesota were wounded on February 13. Cadet Conrad Hazen of New York City died February 11 in an airplane accident. Deaths from pneumonia included Corporal Gordon Gilman of Medford Minnesota and civilian Samuel Rodgers of Paducah Kentucky.

Washington Pershing Robert Crane Edenton N. C Robert B. Lanier Louisville Bentley A. Nelson Holt

Provincetown Relief Fund Receives New Contributions

The Province town relief fund adds new donations including twenty dollars from Maria Gavitus and twenty dollars from Rebecca Colfelt. Previously acknowledged contributions total twenty five thousand twenty five dollars.

Provincetown Relief Fund Maria FS

McCormack Sings for Smileage Fund for War Charities

Irish tenor John McCormack leads a Smileage fundraiser in Boston aiming to raise 100000 dollars for the Red Cross. He plans further charity songs for 50000 dollars for the Knights of Columbus after the initial target, with support from Miss Margaret K Alexander and Mrs. Daniel V McIsaac. Jordan Marsh Co and Camp Devens distribution, Williamstown soldiers, and State council member Henry M Teague are noted, as are other donors and local efforts.

John McCormack Margaret K. Alexander Boston Daniel V. McIsaac Dennis F. McSweeney McCormack Red Cross Fund Knights of Columbus Military Entertainment Council Jordan Marsh Company Council Singers Aid

Celebrate Birthday of Susan B Anthony Event in Cambridge Tea

A Cambridge tea at 25 Buckingham Street honored Susan B Anthony. Miss Grace Henshaw hosted with Mrs Frederick Sykes recounting Anthony's life and Miss Rebecca Hourwich outlining the suffrage amendment and a $25 000 fund for suffrage work. The day also opened the Dollar Day campaign for the Anthony fund.

Susan B. Anthony Grace Henshaw Buckingham Street Cambridge Frederick Sykes Susan Anthony Rebecca Hourwich Miss Henshaw The Anthony Fund

West Nominated for Fourth Term as South Portland Mayor

Mayor Charles E. West, already in his fourth term, was renominated by the Republican committee in South Portland Mo. on February 15. The party formalized its backing for West in a city meeting tonight.

South Portland Charles E. West

Paris Soldier Bolo Pasha Appeals Death Verdict

Bolo Pasha appeals his treason verdict at the Court of Cassation after a court martial sentenced him to death. He was moved to Santo Prison’s death cell, spoke of potential grounds for appeal, and noted witnesses and officials connected to his case. He remains under strict surveillance and handcuffed during movements.

Paris Bolo Pasha Court of Cassation Bolo Santo Caillaux

First Rest From Trenches for American Troops

The first contingent of American soldiers on leave from the trenches in the American sector will arrive late today at a rest camp in the Savoy mountains southeast France. They will be housed in comfortable hotel accommodations and entertained by professional actors managers including E H Sothern Winthrop Ames and Miss Loie Fuller at Aix les Bains. Subsequent contingents are planned, the next arriving Wednesday.

Paris Savoy France E. H. Sothern Winthrop Ames Loie Fuller Aix-les- Bains

Shot Twice In Own Doorway In Italian Feud Claim

Vincenzo Satara, 37, was shot twice at his home doorway on Lewis Street North End at nine last night. He was taken to City Hospital. he described the shooter as about 30, five feet five, 170 pounds in fisherman's attire and lumberjack boots, but offered no further details. Police pursue leads as they believe the feud motive stems from Italian circles. Satara is expected to recover.

Vincenzo Satara Lewis Street North End Satara

Groom Sold to Indians from St Louis Americans

Cleveland reports pitcher Bob Groom has been bought by the Cleveland club from the St Louis Americans per a telegram from President James C Dunn.

Cleveland, O Bob Groom Cleveland St. Louis Americans James C. Dunn

Hoover's Hand Put Upon Beer Policy Split View

Boston brewers react to Hoover edict directing barley to bread priority. They report no official word yet and consider options while Washington dispatches confirm bakers gain priority over brewers. The order says to cease all purchases of barley and other grains for malting until further rules.

Boston Hoover Washington

Neutrals consider action on Russia loan repudiation

The Hague report says Holland urged neutrals to jointly address Bolshevik repudiation of Russia's foreign loans. Foreign Minister Loudon announced Spain consented in principle and awaits replies from Switzerland and Scandinavia.

The Hague Holland Russia Loudon Spain Switzerland

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