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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1918
Page
5
Chairman George Jason Jr of the Cohas set Record and Relief Committee said plans to hang the shield in the Town Hall after filing revised town tabulations for the McCall Shield of Honor competition.
Mr. Ja son announces goal to raise to 146 and to beat all New England towns in the service tally. More reinforcements entice volunteer forces, with 100 officers among 146 total. The McCall Shield rewards the city or town achieving the highest proportional enlistment as of April 6, based on 1910 census data, including Navy and Coast Guard personnel and eligible service members.
Three people including an 85 year old woman were overcome by gas yesterday at 11 Cleveland street in Revere. Joseph Petello living upstairs discovered the incident and helped save their lives. The victims are Frank DeCosta age 41, his wife Mary 36, and Frances DeCosta 84. The elder is in Frost Hospital in critical condition.
Worcester April 1 conductors and motormen of the Worcester Consolidated Street Railway Company presented a wage and working condition demand to management. The request seeks a minimum wage around 89 cents an hour, with current rates ranging from 28¼ to 34½ cents per hour.
Canadian automobiles with rapid fire rifles played a key role in checking the German assault. In the latest action, two men per car, a gunner and driver, made daring moves to repurpose weapons under fire. When surrounded and outgunned, the Canadians attempted to flee, later charging with spare barrels to defend their position before being killed.
Allied motor car crews have stalled large German formations along the Somme sector. One Canadian crew at Cerisy repelled a crossing attempt, while others harassed enemy infantry, enfilading ranks and shielding heavy guns and tanks. In one village, an entire crew was lost defending against assault.
Canadian forces near Vimy Ridge and Arras repelled German preparations after Easter Monday gains, with artillery and machine guns blunting the attack. British troops reinforced the defense of the southern flank while Canadian guns shelled enemy fronts and communications during a two hour bombardment. The operations underscore Arras and Vimy Ridge as key objectives in the spring offensive.
With April 1 bringing spring, residents and crews will use broom, mop, rag, hoe, rake, and spade to clean up private property and assist government conservation by planting gardens. Health Commissioner Dr Francis X Mahoney says the health department with police will enforce new rules while Uncle Sam appeals to private citizens for patriotism in the effort.
Wichita Falls Texas April 1 Second Lieutenant Byron Jackson Jr of the American aviation service is killed when his plane fell 1500 feet at Call Field about 4 30 p m A cadet riding with him was slightly injured Lieut Jackson's home was in San Francisco.
At Italian army headquarters near the Piave River March 31 the Duke of Aosta awarded valor medals to General Delma Radcliffe of Britain and three American Red Cross officers Major Guy Lowell Captain Charles Carroll of Carrollton Md and Captain Blackstone Wilkins. The ceremony drew 10000 troops while bands played American and British hymns.
Cardinal O Connell led a solemn requiem at the Cathedral for Dr William A Dunn knight commander of the Order of St Gregory. Bishop Anderson attended with honorary pallbearers James M Prendergast Henry P Nawn Henry V Cunningham Thomas B Fitzpatrick Joseph H O Neil. Active pallbearers included Dr John T Bottomley Dr John Bapst Blake Dr Henry C Towle Dr Patrick M J Finigan William I Kenney James R Murphy.
Washington reports March war savings stamps sales at 54 million, lifting four month total to 128 million with officials estimating actual sales near 150 million. Liberty Loan drive planned to boost stamp purchases. Chicago notes meat prices up about 2 1/2 cents per pound for top cuts due to light cattle receipts. meatless days remain unchanged.
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