Missing hub flier prisoner in Verdun battle report
American aviators in the Verdun theater mourn Corporal Harold Willis of Boston missing after a crash behind German lines. The squadron escorted bombardment groups and noted German airmen using incendiaries. Walter Lovell and Walter S. Rhene shot down enemy planes. Andrew Campbell and James Doolittle earned French War Crosses. Doolittle also nominated for British medal. several pilots wounded.
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France
Associated Press
Verdun
Harold Willis
Boston
Willis
Walter Lovell
Lafayette
Walter S. Rhene
Andrew C. Campbell
James R. Doolittle
Doolittle
Stephen Bigelow
Caleb Coateworth
Buffalo
Old Time Fire Fighters Day Parade in Boston
From New England 3000 members of the Veteran Firemen's League arrive in Boston for a parade through main streets and a hand tub playout near the Common. Local prizes total 1000 dollars for the strongest stream and 30 plus old-time brigades join the event led by District Chief Edward J. Shallow.
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New England
Boston
Edward J. Shallow
Boston Fire Department
Park Square
Eliot Street
Washington Street
School
Beacon
Boston Common
Boston Department
Curley
City Hall
William H. Hathaway
Gloucester
John J. Stevens
League
George Hunt
Providence
Edward Brown
Marblehead
James H. Walker
Lowell
Shallow
Liquor and Accidents Discussed at State House Meeting
Discussion on alcoholism impact in industrial accidents featured in papers at the International Association of Accident Boards session at the State House. Dr J W Brickley cited that over 40 percent of adults who died at Haymarket Square Relief Station in four years had been drinking. He questioned prohibition practicality but urged public education and support for victims toward recovery.
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International Association of Accident Boards
State House
J. W. Brickley
Haymarket Square
Brickley
Harvest Festival at Ss Peter and Paul Parish
The harvest party at Ss Peter and Paul Church in South Boston drew over 1000 parishioners to the parochial school grounds on Broadway yesterday afternoon and evening. Pastor Rev. James A. O Rourke led the event with assistants Rev Fathers Grant O Connor and Fitzsimmons, who were warmly greeted by attendees.
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SS. Peter and Paul's Parish
South Boston
Lower Broadway
James A. O'Rourke
Fathers Grant
O’connor
Fitzsimmons
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Indus
O'Keeffe
Mons
Lic
Florida
Bacons
J. J. Clark
Washington and Essex
Charles G. Bancroft
Madras
Campbell’s
Lux
Aks Beer
Mary Jane
Lisle
Ent
Philippe & Canaud
Silks
Floor
Summer Street
Bargain
Swift
Pride
Weenspell
Women’s Union
Alk Ainsa
Cretonne
Ewe
Gabardine
P. K
Palm Beach
Smart Norfolk
Billie Burke
Hong Kong
Eeae
Repps Plain
Berlin
Eners
Pance
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