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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1919
Page
11
On the world war anniversary the 101st Infantry and units arrived in Boston aboard the transport America and traveled three hours by train to Camp Devens. Thousands along the route cheered, shouted, and hugged the troops in a festive, overwhelming reception.
Twelve trainloads of World War I troops returned from service amid massive welcomes. Crowds lined South Boston, Framingham, and Concord Junction as guards patrolled with bayonets and officials managed crushes for treats and hats. Veterans described the reunion as beyond any previous welcome.
Thousands hailed the return of troops as Colonel Logan of the 101st echoed a sergeant’s sentiment that many veterans would only grasp the full meaning of the crowd’s reception when they finally greet loved ones at home. The sentiment highlighted a nationwide gratitude for the army’s service.
Detraining progress set a new efficiency record as the America unit arrived at Camp Devens from Boston in stages. Families from Natick greeted troops including Natick lads while officers arranged reserved space near the platform. Miss Florence Mahoney, sister of Lt. John Mahoney, waited for news of her brother who was tagged for police duty in France after his commission.
At Camp Devens on April 6 a plan formed to unite all current members and all men listed on regimental rosters when the Yankee Division sailed overseas. Sergeants Meyer Callahan and Edward Murphy of D Company are mobilizing Boston help to locate veterans, including those wounded or in convalescent centers. The effort traces back to Le Mans with broad interest in a Yankee Division Veterans Association led by Major-General Clarence R. Edwards.
Stage calls urged parents to welcome their sons from Camp Devens arriving on brief leave. The children of the 10lat unit were expected to be home for a few hours before returning.
Railroad officials announce an upcoming service to Camp Devens with a regular schedule yet to be finalized. The text notes trains are ordered but not yet in regular operation.
An entertainment night at Codman Square Theatre Dorchester raised funds for a formal reception for soldiers and comrades. The program, under the Ladies Auxiliary of the 1st Infantry, featured talks by Capt Frank ONeill and Lt Joseph Driscoll, Dorchester men who returned from overseas a month ago. Major General Edwards sent regrets.
Clinton marks armistice celebration after 21 men from Company K reach home. Six soldiers evaded at Camp Devens, while 25 receive day furloughs. Automobiles bring them in, 1500 residents gather as the town rings with alarms and a late celebration.
The Machine Gun Company of the 101st Infantry arrived in Brookline to a town square welcome by over 5000 residents. Village bells rang, bonfires sparked, and the fire department fought flames as drummers led the soldiers through Main Street amid speeches by Walter J. Cusick Desmond Fitzgerald Henry Lamb and G Loring Briggs.
Eighteen Medford soldiers of the 101st Infantry came home on short furloughs from Camp Devens. They arrived by electric line, automobile, and trucks, and a large reception followed at the Knights of Columbus Hall attended by several thousand. Sergeants Lacey Doyle Doyle McLean Walenty Pearson and others joined the group along with corporals Smith Hayes Walsh Margulis Hayes.
Vice Admiral William S. Sims arrives in New York aboard the Mauretania to a formal welcome with six destroyers a dirigible balloon eight seaplanes seven submarine chasers and escort ships. Officials say Rear Admiral Burrage and aides join Sims at quarantine while his staff travels with him including Captains Leigh Pringle Knox and others. Mrs Sims and staff families will sail down the harbor aboard the police boat patrol.
Balloting to determine a strike by 400000 members of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America and six affiliated unions was authorized after an executive committee meeting. Ballots were distributed with tally to be completed at Chicago headquarters on April 22. President S J Konenkamp cited wage adjustment disputes and Burleson's wire control as reasons, amid Wilson’s labor rights mandate.
The Lake Mattato steamed free from Cherry Island flats at Marcus Hook and headed for New York after going ashore yesterday.
Harvard aviators push for a university ground school as government plans aviation training at colleges nationwide. Members of the Harvard Aeronautical Society circulate a petition to add flying to the curriculum and back high level alumni, including Joe Knowles Chester Wright Doug Campbell and W. W. McLeod, now back from war service, to boost the effort.
In Berlin on April 6 an Imperial Congress of the Workless met in the former House of Lords and asserted that nearly 5,000,000 people were out of work. Delegates claimed each represented 20,000 jobless, criticizing demobilization bureaus and calling current aid mere alms. The congress plans to push an emergency bill through the assembly seeking support for the unemployed.
New York announces a series of flying circus air combats to promote Victory Loan. From bases in New York, New Orleans and Los Angeles the events begin at 1 30 p m Thursday with trains transporting planes and mechanics between cities. Battles pair slow American craft against German Tokkers and faster allied planes.
A blue-coated carrier pigeon helped save Ensign Finch adrift in a fuelless flying boat amid rough seas near Atlantic City. Judge Joseph Buffington and Lt. Matthew Taylor supported the dramatic rescue, described as among the most remarkable off the south Jersey coast.
A Toronto hotel guest finds a carrier pigeon with a metal capsule bearing a message from Ensign Finch. The note directs action west of a submarine chaser at 4 15 p m. Lieutenant Taylor alerts Philadelphia navy yard and Cape May Naval Base. Submarine chasers locate Finch and return him to safety.
Premier Paderewski of Poland lands in Paris with Joseph Noulens greeted by General Haller and peace delegation members. He notes Danzig and Teschen as pivotal while officials stress no surrender of Danzig rights. Public sentiment in Paris ranges from bitterness over concessions to general entente acceptance.
Warren G. Comey a noted iron manufacturer with a South Boston business died after a short illness at his Quincy home 25 Greenleaf street. Born in 1821 in Foxboro he became a pioneer in Massachusetts iron making and led several firms including Bridgewater Iron Company Weymouth Iron Company before starting his own venture.
John R. Hegeman president of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company died at his Orienta Point home after a two year illness. He aged 74 and had been a longtime director of several firms and trustee of Hamilton Trust. Funeral plans set for New Rochelle Wednesday.
The Rev. Michael J. Dwyer former assistant district attorney and new priest received the papal blessing for the Catholic Alumni Sodality and Mt. Pleasant Council Knights of Columbus after ordination in Rome. Dwyer later met Pope Benedict XV and spoke at a Boston College High School breakfast. About 300 members attended the mass and breakfast.
Gilbert Budwig, aerial mail pilot between New York and Chicago, fell 2000 feet today in Hollis New York. He landed upside down but was unhurt. Found beneath the smoking aircraft, he had switched to a cigarrette while rescuers arrived. The engine failed, he steered toward a landing, and managed to catch air before the craft hit a hill and capsized.
Secretary Baker left Washington tonight for New York to sail tomorrow on the Leviathan to France. He will be joined by C. W. Cuthell and secretary Stanley King. In France he will attend meetings of the American Liquidation Commission winding up army financial affairs.
Paris April 6 President Wilson resting in bed but 'much improved' reports show. He slept well and no fever this morning. Official bulletin notes he is better and remains in bed. Later doctors allow him to receive late today the American peace commissioners first since illness began.
The ailing president shows signs of improvement with fever gone and strength returning slowly. He plans to resume some work Monday while remaining in bed until Tuesday. Poincare sent hopeful telegrams and allied officials urged rapid recovery as Wilson meets Lansing Bliss White and House in his room to discuss progress and the Danzig and territorial questions.
Royal H Gray a nine year old of 83 Saf ford street Quincy shot himself yesterday fearing total blindness from a growth over his eyes. Police say he had been despondent for some time and relatives found him dead with a 32 caliber revolver nearby. He was a shoemaker who retired six years ago from a Whitman factory. His wife died years ago and he lived with relatives awaiting funeral arrangements.
George Lombard of Stone Place Somerville was knifed twice in the left shoulder after a group of young gangsters insulted his girl companion on Medford street near Somerville avenue. He sought treatment at Haymarket Relief Station as police hunt the attackers.
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