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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
10
T P O Connor reports from London on American troops and Wilson’s aid, Lloyd George’s dominance, Liberal splits, Labor gains, and the Irish question. He notes potential postwar elections, Ireland home rule, Sinn Fein, and shifting fortunes as food and morale improve with American help.
A testimonial touts Father John's Medicine as a pure wholesome food remedy. The volunteer statement says the author weighed under 100 pounds years ago and now weighs 140 after using the product, praising its health benefits and noting a request for name and address to be provided on request.
The Minimum Wage Commission holds a public meeting at 8 o clock in the hearing room of the Public Service Commission at 1 Beacon Street to nominate members for a wage board for girls and women in wholesale millinery. Commissioner Mabel Gillespie will speak. The board will have three workers and three employers after a commission study found many wages too low.
After 18 months of service in France Major William H. Hingston Catholic chaplain of the Canadian army travels to Boston on a 10 day speaking tour to urge young Irish Canadian Catholics in New England to enlist and refill overseas ranks.
Major Hingston of the Society of Jesus describes witnessing American troops welcomed in London and Paris. He cites soldiers' view of the war as a matter of principle and recalls a young American killed after refusing to disclose troop dispositions. corroborated by fellow prisoners. He will visit the British-Canadian Recruiting Mission at 44 Bromfield Street.
Miss Beatrice Murphy 22 daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Murphy of 193 Merrimac Street Lowell fell from a raft into the Merrimack River at Tyngsboro while boarding a motor launch on her way to the Young Women’s Christian Association camp. Her body was recovered about an hour later.
German bombing squadrons were active over the last two days with raids on Rouen killing six and wounding five. Havre saw no casualties or damage, Vernon suffered only material loss, and Calais received about 650 heavy bombs after warnings at Dun kirk.
New Hampshire officials tracked a recently made forest trail to the rear of William K. Deans barn as they investigate the murder of the 67 year old farmer. The missing 14 quart milk pail remains a central puzzle amid searches and ongoing questioning.
Wellington and Deputy Sheriff Emerson examined a trail of broken twigs and disturbed stones dated four days to a week old. They believe the marks indicate someone traveled the Dean estate road recently as investigators question if the killer is familiar with the area. Attorney General Young and County Solicitor Pickard consider the killing of a Cheshire county citizen the work of an intruder.
Henniker New Hampshire prepares for the town's 150th anniversary tomorrow. Founded in 1768 by the name given by Governor Wentworth in honor of John Henniker a London merchant. The town notes its unique name status as the only one of its kind in the country.
Cardinal O'Connell and many priests hosted a reception for the Catholic Truth Guild on Boston Common after their transcontinental San Francisco journey. Secretary David Goldstein, officials, and the van of faith received warm applause, with sales of Father Martin's book and praise for the mission to link faith and patriotism.
Between Sept 1 1917 and June 20 1918 the American Red Cross distributed 65,875,000 knitted garments to the army and navy and sent 870,000 knitted articles to France and Italy for soldiers sailors and civilians. The War Industries Board asks knitters to obtain wool through the Red Cross. The society has 1 400 000 pounds of yarn on hand and expects more in coming months to aid soldiers and sailors.
Congress resumes after summer recess as House ends its three day vacation and Senate talks extend to Aug 26. Leaders plan to tackle the manpower bill expanding draft ages to 18 to 45, aiming to begin work next Thursday.
An automobile owned by Catherine Finnegan of 88 Paris street East Boston and driven by George Quinn of 50 Maverick street East Boston overturned while ascending Walnut street hill Somerville yesterday afternoon. None of the passengers were injured.
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