Sidelights on Life of James Gordon Bennett
The late James Gordon Bennett, proprietor of the New York Herald, is shown through notable anecdotes of his leadership and eccentricities. Tales include his sudden summons to Paris and Egypt trips, extravagant egg courses, and staff firings, plus his strict Herald style rules and sharp temper. His marriage to the Bar oness de Reuter and family distance are noted as well.
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James Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
the Post
Bennett
Herald
New York
Don’ts
Banker Morgan
Morgan
Deserter Memoir Unfolds in Boston Divorce Court
Mrs. Hartman testified in a divorce case that John Hartman a former pipe fitter from Revere vanished for five years after leaving her in a Philadelphia station in 1913. She recalled his claim he forgot her and said she was not good enough for his family before buying tickets to New York and never returning. The judge took the case under advisement.
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John Hartman
Revere
U. S
New York
Rotary Convention Plans Told by New England Governor
Willard I. Lansing of Providence, governor of the New England district, visited the Boston Rotary Club and described New England's plans for participation in the Rotary convention to be held in Kansas City during the last week of next month.
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Willard I. Lansing
Providence
New England
The
International Rotary Clubs
Boston
Hampden and Chadwick to Raise Service Flag
A service flag honoring 75 Hampden and Chadwick Associates members will be raised Sunday afternoon at Hampden and Chadwick streets. Several prominent men will deliver addresses.
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Hampden and
Chadwick
Hampden and Chadwick Associates
Chadwick Streets
Murphy Head of Foresters Elected at Massachusetts Convention
Dennis J. Murphy former Lowell mayor was elected grand chief ranger of the grand court of Massachusetts Foresters of America at the 38th annual convention which closed at the American House. North Adams will host next year’s meeting. Other officers named include Donovan in North Adams and Mitchell in Worcester among several grand officers and trustees.
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Dennis J. Murphy
Lowell
Grand Court of Massachusetts
Foresters of America
North Adams
John B. Donovan
Ranger
William J. Mitchell
A. J. Connolly
Arlington
James F. Egan
Worcester
Patrick J. Daly
Lawrence
Charles P. Lariviére
Chicopee
Woodward
Edward J. Boylan
Warren
Joseph Gelinas
Plymouth
Beadle
Michael P. Ward
Lynn
Edmond O’connor
Fitchburg
Vitaliano Corea
Boston
John H. Harrigan
J. Edward DuLong
Whitefield
Eugene Sullivan
New Bedford
Service members deserve free shows and transit
Letter urges Boston to grant free theatre and streetcar access to uniformed men in service for the war. The writer cites Cleveland and Philadelphia as models and calls for free baseball games for two days weekly.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston
Thomas P. Greene
Penryth Street
Roxbury
Chaplain O Connor Recovering In France
Reports to Charles S Baxter of the Soldiers Information Bureau say Chaplain O Connor of the 101st Regiment, recently wounded, is resting comfortably. Cable from Dr Morton Prince Paris office executive manager routed via Walter Kernan Knights of Columbus. Bureau acted on Edward O Connor brother’s request.
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France
Charles 8S. Baxter
Soldiers’ Information Bureau
Chaplain O’connor
101St Regiment
Morton Prince
Paris
Walter Kernan
Knights of Columbus
Edward T. O’connor
Rifle Plot Found a Myth in New York
Germany's reported importation and storage of Mauser rifles and ammunition in the United States was declared a myth by Deputy State Attorney General Becker at the close of his inquiry. He said the rumors, pursued by federal investigators for more than two years, sprang from the German plot to undermine security.
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New York
Germany
Becker
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