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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1917

Page

11

Porte in airplane scandal London

Wing Commander John C Porte of the royal Navy air service appeared at Bow Street police court with William August Cassoon to answer charges of conspiring to contravene the prevention of corruption act of 1908. The case was adjourned with Seeley not appearing. Porte was released in his own recognisance and Cassoon on bail.

London John C. Porte Royal Navy Air Service Bow Street William August Cassoon Cassoon Lyman H. Seeley Curtiss Aeroplane Company Forte

Admiralty Probe Details Large Curtiss Contracts

The attorney general stated Commander Porte received about £48000 from contracts between the admiralty and the Curtiss Aeroplane Company. He noted an inquiry revealed Porte transferred his Curtiss interests to Mr Cassoon, while a verbal agreement paid Seeley a 15 percent commission. Admiralty contracts totaled $11,000,000 for a year. Seeley is believed to be in the United States. Porte fell ill during proceedings.

Commander Porte Admiralty Curtiss Aeroplane Company United States Curtiss Company Cassoon Seeley Porte

Remand of Cassoon in Corruption Conspiracy Case

London despatch July 2 reports Cassoon remanded on a conspiracy charge with Commander Porte and Mr Seeley to evade the corruption act. The case concerns alleged corrupt payments related to contracts between the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty and the Curtiss Aeroplane Company. Rochester despatch denies Seeley any payments from Porte or Curtiss.

London Cassoon Porte Seeley Lords Commissioners of Admiralty Curtiss Aeroplane Company Rochester N. Y Curtiss Company

German Leaders Back Austria in July 5 War Council

The article reports Germany knew of Austria's ultimatum fourteen hours before delivery and allegedly supported Austria's plans. It cites claims of a Potsdam war council with Moltke Falkenhayn Tirpitz Bethmann-Hollweg and the crown prince, and Emperor William's later refusal of mediation after swords were laid down in protest.

Zimmermann Germany Austria Cohn Reichstag Potsdam Europe von Moltke Falkenhayn Tirpitz Bethmann- Hollweg

Cohn Accused in Potsdam Conference Revelations Probe

Amsterdam reports Deutsche Tageszeitung calls for prosecuting Dr. Cohn Socialist deputy for alleged disclosures about the Potsdam July 1914 crown council. The Times claimed a conference with Emperor William present proposed war, while Wolff agency denies the statement as invention.

Amsterdam Deutsche Tageszeitung Cohn Reischtag Potsdam London Times Stockholm William Germany Austria- Tuungary Wolff Bureau Berlin Times

Marriages and Obituary Notices From Boston Area

A page lists several marriages, including Craiger-Griswold and Gifford-Cronin, with dates in 1917, plus numerous funeral notices for residents of Boston area towns. The list names spouses, locations, and service details, along with family references and funeral times.

Death Notice for Sir Norman Q. Stewart

Coeur de Lion Commandery K T reports the death of Sir Norman Q Stewart on August 3. Funeral is set for Sunday August 5 at 2 p m from his residence 64 School Street Everett. Leonhard Baer Commander and Wm Barber Recorder sign the notice.

Death notices from fraternal orders announce two brothers

Clan Sutherland 191 O S C reports the death of William E. Murray with funeral at 34 Coolidge Road Allston on Aug 4 at 2 pm and requests attendance. Mt Pleasant Court No 20 M O C O F notes the death of Michael J. Quinn and calls members to meet at 30 Sedgwick Street Jamaica Plain on Saturday at 8 pm.

Palmstrom Sven Palmstrom Nordling’s Chapel Tremont St Poston Scandinavian Mechanical Society Swedish Benefit Society of Philadelphia Phillips James Phillips Mary C. Vincent Charles St St. Joseph’s Chambers St Poole West Medford Artemas Poole Jerome St Preston Fort Plain Roger P. Preston Clarence R Mary Preble Preston Ridgemont St Allston Mass Quinn Jamaica Plain Michael J. Quinn Mary A. Craven Sedgewick St Cambridge Cemetery Swenson Medford Hanna Nils Swenson Medford St Emerald St Boston Tiews Dorchester Frederick Anna Tiews Tugman Watertown John Stack Tugman James J Catherine A. Donovan Tugman Forest St Clan Sutherland William E. Murray Coolidge Road WM. Carlyle MT. Pleasant Court NO Sedgwick St John J. O'Brien C. R Garrett H. Keefd Ers Crescent Star Gardner Way City Point Castle Island Golden Harrison Ave City Rowe's Wharf Roxbury Moreland St Haverhill

Anniversary High Mass for Annie MacGurty in St Hugh's

In loving memory of our cousin Annie MacGurty who died August 3 1916 an anniversary high mass was celebrated in St Hugh's Church on August 8 1917 at 7 30 by cousins James and Margaretta Duffy.

Annie MacGurty St. Hugh's Church James and Margarer Duffy

In Memoriam Daniel Jones and Susan Maria Mellen

In loving memory messages dated August 4 with family tributes. This notice records deaths in 1911 and 1912 and shows surviving wife, husband, and children honoring their relatives. The brief lines reflect a common obituary style from the period and preserve the individuals named in the notices.

Daniel Jones Susan Maria Mellen

Brothers Accepted for Citizen Army in Cambridge

Two Cambridge brothers James and John Normile passed all physical tests for the drafted army in District 2 Cambridge yesterday. Both waived exemptions and become potential soldiers for the citizen army. James, a musician and Normile Orchestra proprietor, and John, a salesman, live with their parents at 32 Suffolk Street. The father thanked the nation but said the family faces a difficult homefront change.

Cambridge Citizen Army James John Normile Suffolk Street Timothy Normile Normile Orchestra Post

Waterfront Calendar Notes From War Era

A fragmented water front calendar item lists date August 4 during wartime with tide data and celestial cues. It includes tide height 10 feet 4 inches in the morning and mentions full moons on August 3 and September 1 along with evening star Venus and morning stars Mars, Jupiter, Saturn.

Europe United States Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn

Police Neglect Duty Highlighted in Ruth Cruger Case

New York grand jury finds lack of cooperation between uniformed police and the detective bureau in the Ruth Cruger case. It cites inadequate supervision of detective work and indicts Lieutenant Alonzo Cropper for neglect of duty with $1000 bail set. A continuation of the inquiry is recommended.

New York Uniformed Detective Bureau New York City Grand Jury Ruth Cruger Alfredo Cocchi Alonzo Coorer Fourth Branch Cruger Cropper Graina

Weather and port news with fish pier arrivals and rail inspection

Temperatures across several cities are listed for eight PM with values from 50s to mid 80s in cities including Los Angeles Montreal and Seattle. Two groundfish schooners arrived at the fish pier along with swordfish and mackerel deliveries. Haddock cod pollock mackerel and swordfish prices are given. Groundfish arrivals included R Russell Morning Star and H Thomas among others. Chief Radio Inspector Terrell and Arthur Batcheller reviewed a South Boston radio plant with government equipment. The steamer Ontario aided Berkshire which had a fire and towed it toward New York harbor with ownership noted by Merchant and Miners Transportation Co.

Haddock R. Russell Morning Star H. Thomas E. McNichol Terrell Government Service Washington Arthur Batcheller New England Boston Ontario Berkshire New York Harbor Merchant & Miners’ Transportation Company

Baptist church schedule features sermons and events

Multiple Boston area churches announce Sunday programs. Revivals and sermons include Robert MacArthur at Tremont Temple on Becoming Partakers of the Christ and a Russia life series, plus sessions at Warren Avenue, Dorchester, Union Square Somerville, Dudley Street, and Christadelphian lecture at Franklin Union. Services begin 10:30 a.m. with evening talks and special music noted.

Baptist First Baptist Church Dorchester Ashmont and Adams Sts Wallace CC. Sampson the Devil Union Square Baptist Church Walnut Street Somerville Alban H. Echeene New York Dudley Street Baptist Church George R. Stair Groner D. D Waco Texas Stewart Hall Tremont Street Jennie Young Young Boston Church OF Higher Spiritualism Pearl St J. E. Armstrong Adele C. Williams Tremont St City

Faith Services and Clergy Schedules Across Boston Churches

A composite notice lists Sunday services at churches including Christian Science Mother Church in Boston, Congregational Church with Rev Ernest Guthrie and Rev Samuel Loomis, Old South Church with Rev Albert Dunning, and Cathedral of St Paul with Rev EK T Sullivan. Also Advent and Lutheran services noted with times and ministers. includes memorial for Harman Lane Craig Verdun.

Conheeney Roxbury James John Maria Conheeney Ford Downfy William Michael Bridget Downey Sullivan Union Park St Drennan Everett Margaret Alexander Drennan Lynch Central Ave Church of the Immaculate Conception Kempston Somerville Elizabeth Kempston Cambridge M. Degrave Boston Ave Kelley Boston Edward Kelley Mary Kelley Falcon St Sacred Heart Church Congregational Union Congregational Church Columbus Avenue West Newton Street Ernest Graham Guthrie Rvice France Samuel Lane Loomis Old South Church Copley Square Albert E. Dunning Episcopal the Cathedral Church OF 8St. Paul Ek.t. Sullivan

Presbyterian church services announced in Cambridge

The Presbyterian First Reformed Church on Antrim Street Cambridge invites all to attend preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m by Rev W J Sanderson of York New York All are welcome

Craiger—Griswold Floyd Leach Beatrice Walworth Cornelia Griswell Sherman Montrose Craiger United States Reserves Allavsen Boston Fredrick John Mary Allarkey Tighe Bremen St Antonson Cambridge Hilna Hjalmar Antonson Lawn St Roxbury Mordling Chapel Tremont St Balfour Norwood Thomas Balfour Guild St Burke John Burke Louis Laforet Francis St Waltham St. Mary’s Church Calvary Cemetery Edward A Mary Burke Mission Oady Dorchester Hannah M Josephine Joseph B. Cady Geneva Ave St. Hugh's Church Clague Charlotte Daniel Clague Nee Clucas Meridian St Presbyterian First Reformed Presbyterian Church Antrim Street W. J. Sanderson York, N. Y Swedenborgian Church OF the

Spiritualist and church notices from Boston area

Salvation Army Boston groups announce multiple daily meetings at Bowdoin Street and Alden Street locations. Swedenborgian and Unitarian services listed with guest preachers and summer union arrangements. Various New Thought and Metaphysical gatherings on Sunday in multiple venues. readers encouraged to attend.

Salvation Army Boston Bowdoin Square Corps Alden St W. A. Antrim T. A. Burke

Proposals for Massachusetts nurses home bids announced

Massachusetts Commission on Mental Diseases invites bids for erection heating ventilation plumbing and electrical wiring of a nurses home at Boston State Hospital plans seen with Kendall Taylor & Co. Bids due 2 p m August at State House Room 86 Boston. Sealed proposals also called for six magazine storehouses at naval depots Hinghem Lake Denmark Fort Mifflin St Juliens Creek with drawings available. War Department invites triplicate bids for fuel forage straw mineral oil and gasoline for Ayer Massachusetts due August 14 1917.

Commonwealth OF Massachusetts — Commission On Mental Diseases Massachusetts Commission On Mental Diseases West Group Boston State Hospital Boston Mass Kendall, Taylor & Co Federal St State House Ae Se Commission Commonwealth GEO M. Kline M. D St. Juliens Creek Bureau Navy Yards New York N. Y Philadelphia Norfolk RF. R. Sarris WAR Department Ayer Huntington Ave

Steamer Everett Delayed by Enemy Alien Crew Ruling

The Everett faced a sailing delay yesterday due to a ruling prohibiting enemy aliens in the crew of an American vessel. Two German firemen were discharged before departure as the ship prepared to sail.

Everett

Two Rallies for Knights War Fund In Boston Tonight

James E. Hayes Council of the Knights of Columbus announces two fund raising rallies for the $1,000,000 war fund. Mayors Curley and other speakers will address crowds at Bowdoin and Hamilton streets and at Adams Street and Dorchester Avenue, each preceded by a band concert and a chance to contribute.

James E. Hayes Council, R. of C Knights of Columbus Bowdoin Hamilton Streets Adams Street Dorchester Avenue Curley

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