Wandby Stranded Off Kennebunkport in Thick Fog
The British freight steamer Wandby grounded on ledges off Kennebunkport while en route from Algiers to Portland. After 24 days at sea and no land sighted, the crew stayed aboard as a cable and chair were set to shore for potential escape if winds shift. The coast guard cutter Ossipee reached Goat Island nearby to assist.
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Kennebunkport
Portland
Algiers
Coast Guard
Ossipee
Goat Island
Names of Draft Evaders to be Made Public
Washington March 9 The War Department announced that the names of persons who evaded the selective service law will be released by draft districts as lists are compiled. Local boards are finishing checks to ensure no man listed as evader actually served in any military branch. After final district checks are received, the list will be released to the press, with the first district population to be completed in a few days.
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Washington
War Department
Committee denies Ireland relief access restriction claim
A statement refutes reports that the American Committee for Relief in Ireland is barred from devastated areas. It asserts that the group holds special military permits enabling access to distribute food medicines and aid where needed.
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American Committee For Relief In
Ireland
Wouldn't Rob Man of Family
A daylight highwayman at Forest and Sylvan streets held up Dematrias Angelos of 79 Faulkner Street Malden at gunpoint and fled after Angelos said his wife and five children depended on him. The incident occurred yesterday and the robber relinquished his demand when confronted with the family.
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Forest and
Sylvan Streets
Dematrias Angelos
Faulkner Street
Malden
Can Prescribe Wine and Beer Under Prohibition Ruling
Washington March 9 The Attorney General issues an opinion published by the Bureau of Internal Revenue that beer and wines have the same status as whiskey under national prohibition. The ruling allows all alcoholic liquors to be used for medical and other non beverage purposes and to be manufactured and sold for these purposes subject to Volstead act limits.
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Washington
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Retired AG Palmer Drafts Reply to Questions
Former Attorney-General Palmer wrote the opinion the day before leaving office in response to a set of questions from readers. The piece appears in the 7-6th column continuation on Page 1.
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Palmer
Soviets Out of Petrograd After Revolt Rise
London report says Bolshevik leaders escaped Petrograd by car after revolutionists seized the city early today. Soviet troops faced heavy losses at Krasnoye Selo and Gatchina, with Krasnoya Gorka and Oranienbaum fortresses surrendering and the Red army retreating about 20 versts.
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London
London Times
Riga
Petrograd
Nicolai
Finland
Krasnoye Selo
Gatchina
Krasnoya Gorka
Oranienbaum
Red Army
Solley Held in Five Thousand Dollar Bail
George W. Solley executive secretary of the Loyal Coalition faced three indictments with four counts for alleged acts on January 6 and 16. He pleaded not guilty and was held in bail set at $5000 by Judge Irwin after arrest at Loyal Coalition offices. Solley, 57, former Christ Church minister of Dorchester, lives at 452 Audubon Road. Sergeant William Carey led the arrest in Boston.
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George W. Solley
The
Loyal Coalition
Superior Criminal Court
Samuel W. Johnson
Broadway
Boston
Mr. Solley
Irwin
Mt. Vernon Street
Audubon Road
Christ Church
Dorchester
William Carey
District Attorney’s Office
Governor Cox III Takes Sick Leave From State House
Governor Cox III canceled several speaking engagements and left the State House to rest at home with a heavy cold. His physician says a short rest should allow him to resume his duties in a few days.
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Cox
State House
U S Troops Upon Rhine Mark Time
Coblenz March 9 Major General Henry T Allen commanding the American occupation says he has no instructions on applying penalties and expects no change in command size or status. He declined further details and anticipated no advancement or retirement of the force.
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Clyde Beals
United News
Coblenz
Henry T. Allen
Contemplated duties system in allied Rhineland zone
General discusses potential import and export duty collection and enforcement of penalties in allied occupied territory. He states full briefing by allied troops and the Inter-allied Rhineland Commission, notes friendly relations and no civilian disturbances. No government posters seen due to stable situation.
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Inter-allied Rhineland Commission
Two Shimmies Only in Orange Dance Rule
Orange New Jersey March 9 United News reports the YWCA blue triangle dances limit couples to two coddles toddles or shimmies per night to curb chummy dancing. An posted order warns that after a second offense the couple must cease attending the dances. A secretary says she can identify forbidden movements but cannot illustrate them.
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Orange
N. J
United News
Allies move on Versailles treaty shocks America
John Bantry reports that allied decision to force a Versailles treaty execution draws mild U.S. interest but holds world changing consequences. Both sides mean business with France and Germany, Lloyd George outmaneuvered, Briand praised, Poincare poised, Foch back in command as risk of French occupation of the Rhine rises. Continued on Page 17-3d Column.
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America
Lloyd George
Briand
Paris
Poincare
Germany
Foch
Rhine
Bitter accusation against Thomas W Lawson by Mrs. Lucie Lawson
Mrs. Lucie Mitchell Lawson declares she was left penniless and without custody after her absolute divorce from Arnold Lawson. She blames her father in law Thomas W Lawson for her troubles, saying the grandfather demanded all or none of their children and deserted her. Judge Thayer granted the divorce on desertion grounds.
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Lucie Lawson
Goblt
Thomas W. Lawson
Lucie Mitchell Lawson
Arnold Lawson
Thayer
Mrs. Lawson
Family in Poverty or Grandfather’s Aid Debate
The speaker laments poverty and dependence on Mrs Curtin for home and twins’ support since last June. She wrestles with raising the boys in poverty versus giving them the advantages her grandfather could provide, claiming the pull of French, music, and childhood memories. She prays she has chosen rightly, noting continued reflection.
Anniversaries Patch 1916 Headlines
Today marks events from 1916 including the sinking of submarine U-12 by Britain and President Wilson ordering American troops into Mexico after Villa. Also noted is a mob at Breslau and German actions at Bremen around a year ago, plus the Russian Soviet urging Poland for peace.
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Wilson
Mexico
Villa
Breslau
Bremen
Poland
Fair and Colder Weather Forecast for New England and Atlantic States
The forecast calls for fair and colder conditions in northern New England on Thursday with probable fair weather Friday. Southern New England should also see fair and colder Thursday with Friday staying fair. Eastern New York is expected to be fair on Thursday, colder in the south, with Friday fair. North of Sandy Hook to Hatteras winds will be fresh and west, with clearing skies Thursday as the outlook remains fair across states east of the Mississippi.
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Washington
New England
New York
Mississippi River
Atlantic States
Sandy Hook
Hatteras
The Old Farmer's Prediction Weather Outlook
The forecast predicts bright and fair conditions today and tonight with a return to moderate temperatures. The outlook emphasizes stable skies and comfortable warmth for outdoor plans.
Yesterday's Temperature Report from Thompson's Spa Boa
Temperature readings from Thompson's Spa Boa show varied values with a high around 87 and a low near 40. The average yesterday was 60.2 degrees, compared to 34.2 degrees the previous year.
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Thompson's
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Will H. Hays
Harry M. Daugherty
Henry C. Wallace
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Commerce
James Davis
Labor
Wandby
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Eles Feary
Tal A. M
Rathskeller
Mansion Inn
Wayland
Mass
Natick
Boilermakers’ Lodge
R. Henderson
A. T. Hart CO
East Cambridge Savings Bank
East
Cambridge, Mass
V’s Theatres CO
Douglas Flattery
Ector
Orpheum Theatre
Solley
Coalition
Cox III
Court St
Custom Tailors
Gale & Kent
U.S
M. F. Foley CO
Real Fish House
Friend and Union Sts
BY John Bantry
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T. W. Lawson
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