Joint effort on aircraft development by allies and U S
Washington dispatch reports a wartime plan to merge aircraft resources of allied nations with the United States to pursue a shared production and battlefield operation program. The arrangement preserves control of air fleets under Marshal Foch and Generals Petain Haig and Pershing.
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Duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt Elected to London Council
The Duchess of Marlborough once Consuelo Vanderbilt of New York was chosen to represent West Southwark on the London County Council. The vote marked her membership in the council of London for a working class district.
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London County Council
West Southwark
Grove's Bromo Quinine Ad Promises Flu Prevention
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets from Grove's as a remedy to prevent influenza colds and grip. The box is labeled Grove's signature and initials KE Ww, with a suggestion to treat the cause.
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Grove
Fourth Liberty Loan Becomes Victory Bond Push
The drive urges buying one more bond to push the Victory Loan effort over the top. Strong emphasis on expanding support and maximizing purchases to secure victory.
Medford Athlete William Bennett Dies of Wounds in France
Sergeant William Bennett of the 301st Engineers died in France from wounds received in action on September 15, ten days earlier. A Medford High School star and Tufts College football and baseball standout, he was famed as a top Tufts tackle and a popular division member who declined big league offers to pursue engineering.
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Fighting Youth Loan Drive Urges Subscriptions and Participation
The campaign promotes a youth loan fund with a call for everyone to subscribe and contribute. Organizers urge immediate action to support the cause and ensure success through shared responsibility.
War labor drive urged by federal employment chief
Everett W. Lord, state director, appealed to war workers and community boards to intensify the war employment program. He urged that German peace attempts not slow effort, but spur greater action to supply the army. Newport News asked for men and 60 bricklayers will be sent from Boston for Virginia yard work. no more workers available locally.
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Everett W. Lord
Lord
Newport News
Boston
Virginia Yards
Pershing Life Story Featured in The Real Life of General Pershing
A noted collection recounts General Pershing and his admiration for General Grant, recalling boyhood days in Laclede. The Post promises more installments by H. F. Wheeler next Sunday.
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General Grant
Laclede
H. F. Wheeler
Classification of the United States completes draft with new groups
Washington reports rapid local board classifications for the new draft registration. Questionnaires will soon go to 18 year olds and men 37 to 46. Registrants 19 to 37 had 555 of 4543 boards finishing the classification.
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Washington
Crowder
United States
Last call for Fourth Liberty Loan appeal
A terse exhortation urges swift action for the Fourth Liberty Loan with only six days remaining for potential contributors.
Writs for Voters of Ward Five
The State Ballot Law Commission will issue summonses this morning for more than 75 registered voters of Wards 5 and 6 and several precinct officers at the request of Attorney Joseph F. O Connell counsel for Congressman Peter F Tague. The aim is to show that illegal voting occurred in the primary race between ex Mayor John F Fitzgerald and Tague.
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State Ballot Law Commission
Joseph F. O'Connell
Peter F. Tague
Congress hearing notes and summons delays in ballot recount
Writs to overseas servicemen will be issued by Thomas Pedrick with Henry Cunningham’s commission. O’Connell pressed for immediate service but Pedrick said officers cannot handle many papers. Hearings resume at 10 in the State House as ballots from ward 6 are reviewed and Tague details recount disputes with Fitzgerald allies amid executive sessions.
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United States
Thomas F. Pedrick
Henry V. Cunningham
Ward
Secretary of State
Boston Election Commissioners
Free Show for Liberty Bond Holders at Park Square
Owners of Fourth Liberty bonds may obtain a free ticket to the opening performance of Friendly Enemy starring Lew Fields at Park Square Theatre. The first 200 in line at the box office on sale morning receive admission by proving bond ownership.
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