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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
10
In Brockton on April 16 former Governor William L. Douglas subscribed to the Third Liberty Loan for 200000 dollars, buying 100000 in his name and 100000 in the name of the William L. Douglas Shoe Company where he serves as president. The purchases bolster Brockton’s campaign and local quota.
Camp Devens April 16 The 301st Infantry Boston’s Own will not be allowed to stay in Boston over Saturday and Sunday after the Patriots Day parade next Friday. Governor McCall plans to appeal to Major General Hodges for permission, but army rules cap absence at 24 hours. Hodges will address the unit Saturday at the Liberty Theatre. The 301st Second Battalion drilled near Shirley with a draw in maneuvers between the defending forces near Groton and reinforcements arriving from Pepperell. Officers oversee Y M C A Hut changes favoring colored soldiers. demolition work by the 301st Engineers clears parade field stumps.
In a Friday parade the 801st will march with fixed bayonets along the route, reflecting sun over the whole path. Earlier transfers are announced, with 400 men from the Depot Brigade moving to the artillery regiments and 74 from the 58th Tangineers to the 602d Engineers. The 4.7 howitzers will be tested on range drills before live shells. The third officers' training camp progresses toward its final stretch with a 15 mile hike to Fitchburg and outpost problems slated for late afternoon. The big final drive in maneuvers continues toward the course’s end, with a Thursday night close.
A group of New England Telephone operators from Greater Boston will entertain soldiers at Camp Devens tonight under Knights of Columbus auspices in K of C hut No 2. Frederick F. Cox will present an illustrated talk on The Telephone in War Time with over 100 views. Performers include Miss Helen Kiley, Frances McLaughlin, Catherine Coffey, Jeannette McLaughlin, Theodore Sayde, Catherine McMahon, Veronica Madigan, and a dancing duo Jeannett and Frances McLaughlin.
Louis Lennick, 19, of Roxbury, listed on the army rolls at Louis Jacobs, was arrested yesterday by the provost guard for the third time in seven months and charged with desertion from the 103d Infantry. He had been sent to join his regiment previously and received leniency. today a general court martial was recommended, and he was locked up pending trial.
A brief plea notes that the United States attracts many immigrants because it is the freest nation on Earth. The speaker urges readers to support national ideals and preserve the nation’s spirit and institutions by purchasing a Bond.
The Senate advanced a bill to pay constitutional convention members after reducing the total from 160000 to 80000 dollars. Debate featured amendments by Gifford and Cavanagh, a failed push to delay action, and a final roll call showing 17 yes and 13 no. Senator Eames shifted from no to yes, breaking a tie prior to third reading.
Washington April 16 President Wilson nominated ten brigadiers to be major generals and twenty seven colonels to be brigadiers. The list includes William P. Burnham James R. McRae Ernest Hinds and others with many named officers such as John L. Hines and George Wingate among those promoted.
A promotional piece extols Nuxated Iron as a near miracle product used by politicians, doctors, and clergymen. It urges readers to test personal strength after two weeks of taking five grain tablets thrice daily, claims easy assimilation, no dental staining, and money-back guarantee.
Private Alexander Jefferson Katz better known as Little Jeff leaves Boston yesterday in command of 27 Jewish volunteers who have enlisted in the Jewish regiment of the British army stationed in France.
A detail from Boston was dispatched to the British army base at Windsor. The message notes the arrival location as Windsor and specifies the origin as Boston, indicating a transfer of personnel or orders between these sites.
Mrs Charles Wy Bunce of 11 Cottage Street Lexington died yesterday at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries after being struck by a car Saturday night. Death was due to a fractured skull and followed loss of consciousness prior to death.
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