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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
9
Washington yesterday reported 51 total casualties among Bay State soldiers. Five killed in action, three died of wounds, two died in accidents, six died of disease, four severely wounded, 28 slightly wounded, and three missing in action.
The report confirms multiple New England youths among WWI casualties. Lieutenant Edward Bale Perry of Boston and Private Fred W Heinzman of New Britain are killed. Wounded or died of disease include Private William J B Guthrie of Lawrence and Private Michael I Devine of West Newton. Several others are identified as wounded or missing in action across units 101st and 104th Infantry, with hometowns and family notes.
Washington April 12 Today casualty list shows 51 names with five killed in action three dying of wounds two due to accidents six due to disease four severely wounded 28 slightly wounded and three missing in action Lieutenants Nebert St Jeffrey Samuel Miller and Abraham Straus among the missing Captains Marvin Cappel and Woodrow are noted among the wounded slightly.
List of Union soldiers with statuses including died of wounds disease or severe injuries. Entries include names Leonard Perry Heinzman Guthrie Devine Ryan Murphy Minnatt Atkinson Mayon Bockus Barbour Day Fortin Gadzik Kenney Hastings Pierce and others from Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine and Me. balloon observer service details indicate diverse units and locations.
A historical roster names Woodbridge residents linked to World War II service. The list includes Killed in Action and Missing in Action entries with ranks from sergeant to private, naming Willard Aller Jessa Martin William King Charles Lobb Stanley Mauck William Guthrie Roderick McLean Warlow Noroski Ben Gregory John Sangster Henry Davia Willie Gordon Anton Krchov Walter Linstedt James Sangest David Monroe Robert Jeffrey Samuel Miller Abraham Straus Leo Maquin Joseph Ryan James Scott Marvin Cappel Woodbridge Woodbridge unit officers Lieutenant Miebe and Sergeant Dendetti plus numerous Pvt individuals including Orin Chisholm Albert Coleman Phillip Beaudreau Arthur Deek Frank Blazek Grover Carlson Cavarra James Conlan Samuel Curjons Jay Decator Frank Deveraus Norman Haden Edward Jarsk Francis Moreau George McGrath Milia Charles Pike Alfred Sehneider Stewart Segeratrum James Solsten Herman Witte.
Yesterday's casualty list named Private Michael J. Devine of F1 Company 101st Infantry who died of pneumonia in France according to a telegram to his sister Miss Josephine Devine of 15 Jerome Avenue West Newton. Devine had served with F Company Fifth Regiment of Waltham later incorporated into the 101st and saw border service.
Secretary Daniels announced two navy casualties. Seaman John Tr. Alexander Jr. of Altoona Pennsylvania was lost overboard from Submarine Patrol No. MO on April 1. Electrician Howard Bourne Neal of Brooklyn New York died by his own action aboard the U and R ridge on April 6.
A Sewing Circle column presents letters debating permissible friendliness between strangers of opposite sexes and a married woman’s reception of friendly attention from men not her husband. Contributors urge less secrecy, warn against gossip, and defend open social exchanges while stressing reputation and independence.
A Palm Beach observer describes a striking summer bathing suit. The one piece is heavy Jersey silk with a black satin overpiece fastened at neck and back by front and back buttons. It features hip exposure, red silk piping, a bright eu ribbon, and a red rubber cap.
In the heyday of tintypes itinerant photographers toured fairs creating quick pictures on japanned tin. Invented by Peter Neff with Professor Hamilton Smith, the process replaced daguerreotypes and became a nationwide fad. Neff, born in Cincinnati, later pursued oil drilling in western Pennsylvania, where a geyser-like water and gas extraction venture increased as he drained wells with iron casing before dying in 190%.
A mole colored lace tunic rests over a lighter mole charmeuse slip. Plain material dresses may feature dotted vest or collar. Jersey frocks show an elongated skirt effect and are very charming. Soft velour coats with black embroidered designs offer decorative elegance.
A wartime exhortation urges residents to purchase Liberty bonds to deter a German army advancing on Tremont street, framing financial support as a shield against invasion and a duty of citizens during the conflict.
Mrs Anne Wingate Rice of Shrewsbury, aged 88, reflects on Mount Holyoke College’s early era with Mary Lyon. Born from the Wingate sisters who entered 1848, she taught in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, served on Shrewsbury school board for 55 years, and remains housebound with rheumatism while enjoying cards and callers.
Mrs Sarah J Pope widow of Civil War Captain Abel Pope aged well past 100 last December keeps excellent health. She knits for soldiers since July, making three surgical bandages five wristers two mufflers 20 sweaters and a second pair of socks. Survivor of a 10 child family and descendant of Oliver Wolcott, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Mrs Co H Wilcox 101 North Washington North Attleboro
An address delivered December 22 1884 in Brooklyn honors a spry New England family’s service to the nation. A tale recalls a Maine town with an old Puritan meeting-house and schoolhouse, a cradle rocking a United States Senator a Cabinet officer multiple governors and other officials.
Lavena W. Sewall of South Berwick Maine described as a Puritan mother. The short notice highlights her as a mother figure, referencing her role in the community and noting her association with the United States Army and a captain in the United States Navy.
Poem by Chaplain J S Dancey in Northwestern Christian Advocate describes Picardy hills overlooking a tented town and sunset over a sea of dunes. It contrasts peaceful landscape with hospital wards where soldiers lie wounded, praising resilience and a sacred dignity amid suffering.
Josit Billings lampoons politicians and hypocrites in a rustic, satirical voice. He mocks vanity religion and self love while advising practical thrift, urging readers to buy a Liberty bond and mind their own business. The piece blends proverbs with sharp humor about society and virtue.
Mrs Christie of Sheldonville near Boston has knit nearly 140 pairs of socks for troops since August. The 93 year old, who will be 94 on Patriots Day, keeps her records after a suggestion. Her steady work earns high praise from the Red Cross and reflects quiet homefront effort.
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