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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1919
Page
6
General Pershing lauded the Salvation Army in a cable to Commander Levan for pushing activities to the front in the western war zone and emphasizing self sacrifice. The message appeared in New York April 22 with strong commendation for the group’s service.
A wartime message expresses sincere appreciation from the American Expeditionary Forces for the Salvation Army. It lauds frontline service, trained workers, and a strong welfare mission to soldiers, noting excellence, self sacrifice, and deep regard across divisions and units. The message extends as a personal note to all Salvation Army workers.
Washington report states 1296 officers and 5073 enlisted men of the Marine Brigade were killed or wounded in the June 5 to 30 fighting near Chateau Thierry. Marines captured Lucy-le-Boege and Belleau Wood, then Bouresches, with several awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in the battle.
Exports of American perfumery exceed imports for the year ended June 30 1918 by 467000 dollars. Imports totalled 3965000 dollars. The report was presented at the Manufacturing Perfumers Association annual meeting in New York on April 22.
Miss Leona Moore of Dorchester, a former Jamaica Plain hospital graduate and army nurse in France, receives high praise from Lt Col Elliott B. Edie of the 80th Division for leadership in Camp Hospital No. 49. Her care of the chief of staff during pneumonia and her devotion under hardship are highlighted as key to patient recovery and morale.
Kingston Massachusetts hosts a July Fourth event honoring 125 boys and four nurses from Plym outh Bay. Major General Edwards attends with staff. The 26th Yankee Division will guard, Bronze medals awarded to 135 boys and four nurses. Parade, pallbearers, and free auto parking at Revere Beach from 8 to 12.
London April 22 government commission studying the UK coal industry reassembled for the second stage of its inquiry. Miners accepted interim hours and wages terms, paving the way to broader questions including nationalization to be addressed next. Chairman Sankey leads a six miners three owners three independents panel. The second interim report on nationalization due by May 20.
New Orleans and South America Steamship Company to start direct New Orleans to Chili service about May 1 via Panama Canal. Two vessels secured from the United States Shipping Board. This marks the first direct trade link between New Orleans and Chili.
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