Father of bravest American boy views parade in Boston
Michael J. Perkins of 161 West Seventh Street South Boston sat with two daughters Miss Mary and Miss Barbara in FE Section on the south side of Commonwealth Avenue to witness and welcome the thousands of returned heroes of the famed 26th Division marching past. General Hale called the boy the bravest American in France.
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Hale
Michael J. Perkins
West Seventh Street
Boston
Mary
Barbara
Commonwealth Avenue
Recognition Brings Happiness to Boys in Parade
Crowds along the parade route cheered soldiers as they moved past in the New England towns. Spectators hailed each group of servicemen by name, expressing joy and pride that lifted war-weary youths in grandstands and on sidewalks.
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New England
All Women Soldiers Parade unit on Tremont Street Boston
The Shepard Rifle Club, the first uniformed women’s military group in the United States, marched on Tremont Street in khaki uniforms with a welcoming banner. Active since the war’s start, they served as escorts, aided Liberty Loan campaigns, and supported Red Cross and YMC A efforts while raising funds for overseas regiments. Officers: Mrs. Georgia Driscoll captain, Miss Josephine Goss first lieutenant, Miss Josephine Frazier second lieutenant.
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Tremont Street
Shepard
United States
Boston
Boston Common
Betty Edwards
General Edwards
Meeting House Hill
Marshal Joffre
Liberty Mall
Keith
Liberty Loan
Red Cross
K. of C
Y. M
Georgia Driscoll
Josephine Goss
Josephine Frazier
Guests of Elks turn Elks Home into dormitory for YC parents
More than 150 parents and relatives of Yankee Division boys stayed in Boston for two nights as the Boston Lodge of Elks opened its Elks Home dormitory. The family hospitality committee and the Mayor's committee arranged cots and morning coffee for guests traveling long distances. Pay for Peace and Protection Buy Victory Bonds.
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Boston Lodge of Elks
Elks
The
Boston
Formal greeting between Cole and Coolidge noted
The exchange between Brigadier General Charles H. Cole and Governor Coolidge showed a long standing friendship. The Governor greeted Charlie and the General saluted with a military smile in reply, Hello Cal.
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Charles H. Cole
Coolidge
Charlie
General Cole
Cal
General Edwards Over Two Million Spectators Counted
A Post reporter asks General Edwards how many spectators attended the march. He smiles and says two million or more, at least, as the last line of marchers passes his reviewing stand.
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Post
General Edwards
Drive for Memorial Fund Is Started
The 26th Division passed in review as volunteers collected funds to raise 150000 for memorial tablets honoring soldiers sailors and marines. Contributions flowed in from crowds along the parade route and grandstands. William A. Gaston of Boston leads the committee.
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William A. Gaston
Boston
Plenary Session Planned At Paris Conference
Paris April 2 A plenary session of the peace conference will be held Monday to consider the revised draft of the League of Nations covenant and portions of the peace treaty that may be completed by then.
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Paris
Mickey Perkins Lone Soldier Hero of Belleau Wood
Michael J. Perkins Jr known as Mickey, a South Boston boy in the 101st Infantry, died after a first heroic act near Belleau Wood France. He single handedly silenced seven machine guns by bombing a German pillbox then rushing in with a trench knife capturing 22 enemy combatants and killing several. He survived the assault with a knife wound but fell hours later from shell fragments while en route to a dressing station. The Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded to his father at Devens. His mother mourns yet honors her brave son who would not see another parade.
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D Company
101St Infantry
Belleau Wood
France
Mickey
South Boston
Perkins
Devens
Michael, Jr
Michael
Relatives Galore Watch Him March
Alfred Leonardi, 17, of Battery C 101st Field Artillery, drew the largest crowd of relatives along the march route. The Boston native is tied to the Di Pesa and Santosuosso families through his mother Mary Leonardi and grandfather M. Di Pesa of the Hotel Napoli, with more than 100 relatives in attendance.
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Battery C
101St Field Artillery
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Santosuosso
Boston
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Strathmore Road
Brookline
M. di Pesa
Napoli
Signs of Service on Steel Helmets
The steel helmets worn by the YC boys bespoke service. Many had dents and holes in them and there were few of them that did not show that the New England boys were where the fighting was hardest.
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New England
10,000 Served At Common Canteen During Parade
The Gilchrist Company canteen on the Common served more than 10,000 men in uniform during the parade. Over 200 G A R men and police were served. They reported 800 gallons of coffee, 10,000 sandwiches, 15,000 doughnuts, and 19,000 packages of black and white cigarettes. Eighty girls in white served guests. firm members were present.
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Gilchrist Company
William on Success in Boston Post Sunday Magazine
The piece by George Brinton Beal explores the path to success, presenting ideas on ambition, effort, and balanced achievement. It frames success as a personal pursuit shaped by perseverance, practical steps, and steady progress within a broader social context.
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George Brinton Beal
Boston Post
Notables from Capital and New England Attend Boston Parade
Distinguished guests from Washington and across New England joined 5000 New Hampshire residents and war veterans to greet returning heroes in Boston. Gov Coolidge and Gov Bartlett led official contingents on Commonwealth avenue while mass crowds overflowed subways and rail hubs, with estimates of 200000 from South and North stations and vast transit strain beyond troops passing through.
Parade Viewers at State House Welcome Generals and Governors
A grandstand and parade route hosted a vast array of military and political figures from the nation and New England. Assistant Secretary Benedict Crowell led army observers, with high ranking officers including Henry P. McCain and Beaumont B. Buck, while Navy representatives led by Caperton and Wood also attended. Governors from Maine to Connecticut, followed by their staffs and adjutants, plus numerous U.S. senators, former governors, port officials, and state leaders, joined the collective reception. The Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire contingents included adjutants general, colonels, majors, and multiple mayors and dignitaries in a sprawling official party.
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Benedict Crowell
Army
Henry P. McCain
Beaumont B. Buck
United States Navy
Caperton
Pacific Fleet
Spencer S. Wood
C. J. Bousch
Cox
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
David I. Walsh
John W. Weeks
Samuel W. McCall
Eugene N. Foss
Edmund Billings
Joseph A. Maynard
Thomas J. Boynton
Boston
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Henry C. Atwill
Charles L. Burrill
Alonzo B. Cook
Vermont
Clemens
Herbert D. Johnson
W. ©. Cooley
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L. A. Taylor
EK. W. Gibson
H. E. Sheldon
H. N. Eastman
John N. Thomas
H. E. Dyer
Rutland
J. E. Weeks
Middlebury
Walter C. Fenton
H. E. Good
Richard Kinsella
Hartford
David KE. Fitzgerald
New Haven
de Wilson
Bridgeport
George F. Quigley
New Britain
H. G. Ellis
Torrington
Sunderland
Waterbury
Dutton
Bristol
Record Day of Holiday Rail Travel Across New England
New England railroads reported their biggest holiday travel day since 1898 9 with Boston as the hub. Officials cited 200 to 300 percent above normal traffic as trains sleepers and extra subway service carried crowds from Connecticut Rhode Island Maine and other states into Boston. The Boylston Street subway and Park Street stations faced heavy demand as cars to Brookline Brighton and Newton filled rapidly.
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Central Station
Cambridge
Arlington
Quincy
Boylston
Boston
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Maine
New England
Knights Templars
Robert Hl. Newcomb
Boston & Maine Rairoad
Howard A. Moulton
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Subway and Tunnel
Boylston Street
Brookline
Brighton
Newton
Congressman Greene Injured at State House Steps
Congressman William S. Greene of Fall River was seriously injured on the front steps of the State House as the parade of the 26th Division was about to start. He was treated at the surgeon-general's office and then moved to Brooks Hospital, Brookline, where he rested comfortably. A relative cited a fainting attack as the cause, noting similar incidents in the past.
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William S. Greene
Fall River
State House
Brooks Hospital
Brookline
Parade of War, Park Street Church to Tremont Street
As the parade moves along Tremont Street from Park Street, troops recall a two hour march time with spectators commenting on a mustached fellow. Major Hanson of the 101st Machine Gun outfit demonstrates horsemanship as an orange peel nearly unseats him. Fruit on the street causes slips but no injuries. Buglers perform tricks as a lieutenant leads the 102d Machine Gun Battalion Band. Wind wields tin helmets, while Battery E soldiers wear polished headgear and carry helmets painted with battles.
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Tremont Street
Major Hanson
101St Machine Gun Outfit
Soldiers guard U S Embassy in Rome
Ambassador Page reported to the department that the American embassy was guarded by Italian soldiers. He gave no details of the situation in Rome.
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Paraded troops at Camp Devens fear colds threaten illness
Medical officers at Camp Devens report many soldiers from the 101st Infantry 101st Engineers and 102d Infantry who arrived for a Boston parade are suffering pneumonia and influenza after being chilled in line. They seek treatment to break up the colds.
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Camp Devens
Boston
101St Infantry
101St Engineers
102D Infantry
NY division praises Boston parade boosts morale after overseas service
sickness among engineers exceeds other units as rain soaked trips to Boston influence health conditions. medical staff launch vigorous care to avert an epidemic while soldiers, tired yet jubilant, praise the Boston reception. morale rises over 90 percent as many previously disgruntled men feel New England affection.
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First Corps
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Worcester
Boston & Maine
Front Street
Charlestown
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Fire Under Elks' Stand Causes No Panic Parade
Firemen quickly controlled a blaze under the Elks' stand on Boylston street during the parade. Smoke streamed from the ends and seats, but spectators stayed calm as officials assured no danger or evacuation was necessary.
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Elks
Boylston Street
Pickpocket roundup by Boston police at parade
The Boston police inspectors nabbed 25 suspected pickpockets during yesterday’s parade. Two were caught in the act and slated for arraignment today. More than half were detained before the crowd swelled, with others picked up at major parade points among New York and other visitors.
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Boston Police Department
New York
American Seamen Clash With Scotch Police in Inverness
American seamen engaged in mine sweeping clashed with Inverness police near the Town Hall. The two hour disturbance saw pickets backing sailors, a constable head injured, fights between Americans and civilians, shopkeepers shuttering stores, and several arrests.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Inverness
Scotland
Wounded Appeal to Edwards at St Mark's Club
Major General Clarence R. Edwards spoke to 2700 at Dorchester High School praising the 26th Division. He noted wounded soldiers hid their wounds with smiles, expressing gratitude for their bravery and sacrifices.
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Clarence R. Edwards
St. Mark’s Catholic Club
Dorchester High School
Return of soldiers honored at club assembly
General Edwards led a long ovation as he entered the hall for a first general assembly by the club honoring returning soldiers. Brigadier General Cold, Congressman Gallivan, State Senator Winchester, Captain Farrell, Rev Daley and Major Mains spoke while Congressman Fitzgerald presided. Chaplain Farrell praised the 26th Division morale and the home front support. General Cole credited the enlisted men for victory and announced 12 club members had died and 375 men answered the call. Dances and whist followed the speeches, with Kenney and Mrs Welch chairing arrangements.
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Charles H. Cold
James A. Gallivan
Charles A. Winchester
Aptain Wiliam J. Farrell
John Daley
St. Marks
Mains
John F. Fitzgerald
Farrell
Cole
William DP. Kenney
P. J. Welch
Woman Found in Street Near Arlington Heights Dies
An unidentified woman, about 60 to 65, was found unconscious with a fractured skull in the street at Arlington Heights and died at Symmes Arlington Hospital. A taxi passing nearby earlier led investigators to consider a hit and run, but doctors believe the fracture may result from a fall. The taxi driver and a nurse passenger recall no collision, and no identification was found in her belongings.
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Symmes Arlington Hospital
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