Baseball to Bocies In London Army Wins After Bomb Ruse
Ed Harmon recounts a wartime baseball game in London against Navy as bombs rain around the field. He pitches despite air raids, and the Army wins when the home plate is blown away, the umpire ruling a run scored from the dislodged plate. Harmon reveals his commission and hints at a personal surprise.
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Ed Harmon
Army
Navy
London
Allen
Joe
Joe Lait
Salt Lake City
Mister Ed Harmon
Africa
Husky
Nebraska
George V
Jeanne
Baltimore
Tyin
O’hara
Huns
Squareheads
Shorty Nevins
O. K
Hellers
Fin
Harmon
Nee
Killin
Hans
P. S
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Small, Maynard & Co
Baron Munchhausen Adventures Start Friday in The Post
The Post announces the forthcoming publication of the amazing Baron Munchhausen stories starting Friday. Promising screamingly funny tales, the feature aims to brighten readers' mornings with lighthearted humor.
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The
Post
Baron Munchausen
Connecticut General Assembly to delay vote on federal prohibition amendment
Legislative leaders expect no vote on the federal prohibition amendment for several weeks in Hartford. The Governor may send it in shortly.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut General Assembly
Whist Party Benefits St Angela’s Fund at Mattapan Hall
The Ladies' Sodality of St Angela's Church Mattapan will hold a whist party at Oakland Hall to raise money for stained glass windows. A memorial mass for parish members who died serving in World War I will be celebrated February 22. Local Catholic groups plan events March 16 at Winchester and Somerville venues.
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Ladies’ Sodality of
St. Angela‘s Church
Mattapan
Oakland Hall
M. J. Doody
P. R
Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation
Cambridge
Uncle Sam
Joseph A. Murphy
S. J
Gerald F. Treacy
St. Joseph’s Association of
Somerville
St. Mary's Church
Winchester
Winchester Council
K. of C
Nathaniel Merritt
St. Mary’s Church
Wronged Husband Secures Divorce in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield, a decree nisi granted last July on grounds of misconduct allowed Eldred C. Verge to obtain a divorce from Lulu C. Verge Middlefield. The case involved Ralph Pease of Middlefield named as corespondent after Pease claimed exemption from the draft. The wife sought a permit to live with her husband amid ongoing proceedings.
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Pittsfield
Jan
Verge
Lulu C. Verge Middlefield
Ralf Pease
Middlefield
Pease
Third District Board
Lee
Eldred C
Relief Food Bill Moves Through Senate Debates
The Senate debated President Wilson and Food Administrator Hoover as it considered the administration bill for 100 million dollars in Europe food relief. Amendments were discussed, with Ashurst seeking a record vote and Townsend attacking the president. Borah opposed the bill as aiding meat packers, while McLean supported relief on humanitarian and economic grounds.
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Washington
Wilson
Hoover
Senate
Europe
Townsend
Michigan
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Paris
Borah
Idaho
Chicago
McLean
Connecticut
Senate rejects Penrose amendment on fund distribution by commission
Without a record vote the Senate rejected the Penrose proposal for fund distribution by a Presidentially named commission subject to Senate confirmation. The Ashurst amendment offering a 60 day pay bonus to privates and noncommissioned officers was also considered.
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Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Congress
Ashurst
Arizona
Pacific cables repaired restore telegram links to Asia
The Guam Manila and Manila Hong Kong cable systems have been repaired after recent interruptions. Communication with the Philippines Hong Kong China and Siberia is now restored as announced by the Commercial Cable Company.
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New York
Guam
Manila
Hong Kong
Philippines
China
Siberia
Commercial
Sinn Fein Dublin delegation seeks Ireland seat at peace conference
Paris reports that the Sinn Fein delegation may seek admission to the peace conference as an independent Irish nation. The credentials committee will decide if passports and conference entry are granted, with potential appeal to the full body.
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Paris
Sinn Fein
Dublin
Count Plunket
Edward de Valera
Arthur Griffith
Ireland
Dr John W Sawyer Dies in Dexter Maine
Dr John W Sawyer former legislator and medical examiner for Penobscot county died at his Dexter home after a brief illness. Born in Monmouth he served as a presidential elector in 1912 and was a member of the local draft board.
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Dexter
John W. Sawyer
Penobscot County
Dr. Sawyer
Monmouth
Philadelphia Mayor Goes On Trial For Political Interference
Thomas B. Smith, mayor of Philadelphia, was placed on trial in Common Pleas Court on misdemeanor in office and violation of a state anti political participation law. The charges stem from riots in the fifth ward during the September 1917 primary election.
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Philadelphia
Thomas B. Smith
Common Pleas Court
Fifth Ward
Our 68th Birthday Sale Items Include Shirts Coats Rugs and More
The sale lists men s percale shirts coats sleeping bags cotton pajamas leather shells and robes plus various rugs and tapestries. Prices range from about 1 50 to 70 00 with multiple size options described and items labeled under brand names and fabric types.
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Iiss
STE
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Madras
Crys
Atyles
Page Ag
ORE Gas East
Wsot Io Uesseehicuaiy
Royal Axminster
Wilton
SEROR
Ecole
Spécia
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Arthur Lord
Monument Association
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Dexter, ME
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Jordan Marsh Company
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