American Bands Have Ball League in France
A baseball league formed by nine member bands of the American forces in France is a major entertainment for soldiers. Roy W. Wiggett of the 1024 Field Artillery band writes from the Y M C A about the first game and plans to play the List band. He notes good weather, cheering French girls, and letters from home delighting families.
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George W. Wiggett
Wright Avenue
Medford
Roy W. Wliegett
1024
Field Artillery
Hom
OND Hundred and Second Field Artillery
France
United States
Circus Opens Here May 27
The Barnum and Bailey circus will perform at Huntington avenue show grounds next Monday afternoon after War Department assurances that troop and munition movements will not hinder circus transportation. The press agent claims the new production outdoes all past records.
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Barnum & Bailey’s
McAdoo
Barnum & Bailey
Huntington Avenue Show Grounds
Rumor Says Hindenburg Dead Amid Western Front Talks
AP reports in France on May 21 that rumors of Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s death circulate among enemy troops and civilians. A London despatch notes German prisoners claim he is dead, while word swirls that General von Mackensen may join a renewed western front offensive.
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France
Associated Press
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
London
von Hindenburg
von Mackensen
Romania
Western Front
Sylpho Nathol Disinfectant Promoted for Home Use
An advertising item touts Sylpho Nathol as a safe germ killer for waste pipes garbage cans and scrubbing. It claims U S government bulletins question other brands and highlights usage in homes hospitals and New England kitchens with four sizes and prepaid mailing of prices.
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U. S
U. S. Public Health Service
New England
New York
Witnesses Called in O Leary Espionage Inquiry
Grover Whalen secretary to Mayor Hylan and Justice Daniel Cohalen were summoned to testify at a federal grand jury inquiry into the disappearance of Jeremiah O Leary former editor of Bull indicted for publishing sedition under the espionage act. O Leary forfeited bail by missing yesterday's trial and a nationwide hunt continues with an arrest on sight alarm issued by US Marshal McCarthy and DOJ agents.
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New York
Grover Whalen
Hylan
Daniel F. Cohalen
State Supreme Court
Jeremiah O'Leary
Bull
O'Leary
Adirondack Mountains
United States
McCarthy
Department of Justice
Colonel Azan Hosts Dinner for Johnston in Boston
Brigadier General John A Johnston, who tomorrow relinquishes command of the Department of the Northeast, was guest of honor at a private dinner at the Harvard Club. Lieutenant Colonel Paul Azan of the French Military Mission praised Johnston’s lasting friendships formed during his Boston stay.
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John A. Johnston
Department of the Northeast
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Paul Azan
Harvard Club
Azan
General Johnston
Boston
Naval Service Club Observes Italian Day Friday
F Nathaniel Perkins of the clubs executive committee announced plans for a notable display on the Naval Service Club buildings on Italian Day Friday Civic and patriotic organizations and business houses plan to make the day memorable in recognition of Italy entering the war for democracy on its third anniversary.
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F. Nathaniel Perkins
Naval Service Club
Italy
Revolver Found in Pease Murder Case
In Belfast Maine on May 21 a pistol believed used to kill 18 year old Ellen Cooper Pease was located among the effects of her husband Roy L. Pease a farm hand now under arrest for the May 11 murder.
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Belfast
Ellen Cooper Pease
Roy L. Pease
North Searsmont
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