In the Trenches With a Boston Bomber
An American bomber writes from a French trench detailing No Man's Land scenes, shell sounds, and dud shells. He describes dugout routines, gas sentries, and the drama of air battles above, emphasizing personal solitude, casualties, raids, and the first American raid on the German trench.
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No Man’s Land
Drear
Dedham
Dan Dailey
France
Germany
Robert Service
Bill
Athabasca
Hun Trench
The Bomber by Robert W Service in War Poems
A wounded British bomber recalls the front line grind in a trench battle as he and his unit press on with bombs despite loss. He notes mates killed, his injuries and missing hat, and finally survives the mission with thirty five of a thousand men returning.
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Mr. Mahan
The
Post Today
Bill
War Diary Note on Raid and Decorations
A raiding party bombed a bridge and withdrew after taking two German officers and 19 men as prisoners. The defenders were crowded in a dugout, and the unit will be escorted as it receives a decoration this afternoon. The writer notes editors warn against overused adjectives yet says war is wonderful and horrible, with the glorious wonderfulness dominating.
Boston Moral Among Cities
The Watch and Ward Society held its 40th anniversary at St Pauls Cathedral with Rev J Frank Chase stating there is less immorality in Boston today than ever before. Col M B Stewart of Camp Devens praised public support for soldiers morals and urged communities to ensure wholesome environments for soldiers on furlough and at camp.
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Boston
J. Frank Chase
Watch and Ward Society
St. Paul's Cathedral
Chase
F. B. Allen
M. B. Stewart
Camp Devens
Stewart
Europe
Fishing Skipper Drowns in Dock at Gloucester
The body of Captain Thomas Hamlin of the Newfoundland schooner Francis J. Mesquita was found in Rocky Neck dock. He likely fell overboard after missing his footing in darkness while returning to his ship. Hamlin, native of Burin, N F, leaves a family.
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Dock Gloucester
Thomas Hamlin
Francis J. Mesquita
Rocky Neck
Burin
N. F
Meade Tied Up After Gale Aboard In Boston
The former United States army transport Meade arrived at Federal Wharf Boston after a several day gale voyage from Newport News Virginia. Forty three crew and apprentices were aboard when big seas forced lifeboat evacuations, later returning to the ship with aid from the lighthouse tenders Azalea and Anemone. The Meade, slated as a receiving ship for merchant marine apprentices, left Virginia on April 4.
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United States Army
Meade
Federal Wharf
Boston
Newport News
United States Shipping Board
Merchant Marine
Virginia
Machinists Wanted in Naval Reserve Ad
Experienced machinists are in demand for the naval reserve force including millers shapers planers and lathe operators. Pay is 55.50 a month with rating progression from machinist mate second class. Age 18 to 58 with medical exam. Apply at Charles Town Navy Yard.
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Naval Reserve Force
Charlestown Navy Yard
Saving Habits for Liberty Bonds Ad
A brief exhortation urges readers to save money to buy Liberty Bonds, suggesting the value of cultivating a savings habit and encouraging financial patriotism during the war effort.
Stuart is Asphyxiated in Biddeford Apartment
Carlton H. Stuart a 25 year old traveling salesman for a Boston confectionery firm was asphyxiated by gas in their Alfred street apartment. His wife was overcome but revived by two doctors after a houseroomer dragged her from the room. Medical examiner called it an accident and Stuart’s survivor includes his father Will H Stuart.
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Biddeford
Carlton H. Stuart
Boston
Alfred Street
Tors
Stuart
90 Years Old Montague Celebrates Quiet Birthday
Michael Montague, the oldest man in Lexington and holder of the Boston Post gold headed cane, turned 9 percent years old yesterday. He spent the day at his home at 48 Parker Street with relatives and friends greeting him.
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Michael Montague
Lexington
Boston Post
Parker Street
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