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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
Governor McCall may be asked to order an investigation into the State Hospital for the Insane at North Grafton after the death of inmate Thomas F. Kedian. He was killed by a fellow patient and his mother, living at 27 Belvidere Street, has retained lawyers.
Mrs. Kedian describes her son’s fatal assault in a mental ward where another inmate kicked him in the head and stamped on his face. The death, attributed to a fractured skull, occurred after she found him dying beside his bed and stayed 15 hours at his side. The case is reviewed by the State Commission on Mental Diseases for Major Walsh.
Viscount Ishii the special ambassador and head of Japan's mission to the United States presented his credentials to President Wilson. He carried an autograph letter from the Emperor congratulating the United States on its decision to enter the war against Germany.
Viscount Ishii and his delegation attended a White House state dinner as the ambassador's talks in Washington closed a day of formal courtesy. Secretary Lansing and other officials hosted meetings with Major-General Sugano and Vice-Admiral Takeshita, with future Capitol calls planned.
Timothy J. Driscoll aged 20 of Newton tripped over a rope on a small platform 80 feet above at East Boston’s National docks and fell to the dock bottom. He suffered a severe scalp wound and abrasions and was treated at Fast Boston Relief Hospital.
Winnisimmer of Chelsea won first prize with 234 feet 234 inches. Brockton’s Protection took second at 229 feet 91 4 inches and Oko of Marblehead placed third at 229 feet 21 2 inches. Prizes were 200 150 and 25 dollars. The parade at City Hall was led by Mayor Curley with 27 tuls competing for judges from Marblehead East Boston Brockton Providence and Chelsea.
Several hundred Portsmouth navy yard employees joined the Philadelphia yard in pledging loyal cooperation to the war effort. The Portsmouth group, part of the Navy Yard Improvement Association, represents a majority of the 2300 civilian workers. The move follows rumors of a strike in the New York yard and mirrors actions led by Philadelphia workers.
Lizzie Quinn aged 60 wife of former Representative Martin Quinn of Lynn collapsed in Central square while shopping and died of heart disease on the way to Lynn Hospital. She resided at 47 Hillside avenue Swampscott and is survived by her husband and two children.
Lieutenant John J. Lynch of the Royal Flying Corps claimed seven German aircraft in the Somme battle and shot down two solo. He now enjoys a furlough at the home of his uncle Patrolman John J. O'Leary in Malden. Lynch earlier served as a U.S. Cavalryman on the Philippines and along the Mexican border and began his career as a cub reporter for the New York Journal.
Ten Americans left Canada with Lynch at the war’s start, two believed prisoners in Germany and the rest missing after aerial battles. He recalls a Zeppelin raid on London, argues Zeppelins will fade against Allied tactics, and recounts fending off seven German planes at the Somme. His actions earned despatch recognition and a lieutenant rank.
Miss Bertha Bigelow Kent of Concord married Second Lieutenant Walter Andrew Upham of Concord in a military wedding at the bride’s home on 99 Main street. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dwight W. Hadley using the double ring service.
An unidentified 14 year old boy riding a new bicycle on South Main street Reading was crushed by the rear wheel of a large auto truck belonging to St Clair Refining Company of Andover. He died within minutes at Dr W J Browns office. The driver Ernest Stein said he did not know a boy was riding beside the truck until after the accident. He felt a sensation indicating a body under the wheel and found the boy and bicycle in the truck’s wake. The boy was traveling from Stoneham toward Reading and appeared to have been touring Middlesex Fells carrying a map. He wore blue serge knickerbockers blue stockings black shoes a blue outing blouse gray sweater and a black rub ber storm hat plus a pepper and salt overcoat.
Last night officials announced the entire 26th Division is organized and mobilizing in three large camps. By tomorrow evening mobilization from the Maine Canada border to Long Island Sound will be completed in these camps somewhere in New England.
General Edwards says within three days the Yankee division will be equipped for fighting service making it the first full force under the new regulations. New England would be the first division ready for transport to training camps or transatlantic ports, possibly heading for France. The 102d Regiment under Brigadier-General Trauth and Colonel Isbell leads a parade with governors invited to attend. the 103d Regiment of Brigadier-General Cole’s 52d Brigade will be reviewed by Maine and New Hampshire governors after dedication exercises. Movement orders for training camps or overseas travel are not yet issued, and details of railroad mobilization remain secret.
Governor McCall announced an enlarged primary campaign committee adding George von L Meyer Joseph Walker William A L Bazeley Edmond Cote Lovell Johnson John Goss and Leonard Chace to the original members from Monson North Easton Boston Winchester Worcester Newburyport Medford Milton Fall River Fall River. He said the committee would grow further as the war effort continues to occupy most of his time.
The Texas House adopted by 82 to 51 a resolution to present Senate articles of impeachment against Governor James E. Ferguson. A nine member committee was named to draft the articles and report them as first business tomorrow after investigation of 13 charges filed by Speaker F. O. Fuller.
Legislative leaders expect articles of impeachment to pass the House tonight and proceed to the Senate quickly. If signed tomorrow, Governor Ferguson would be suspended and Lieutenant Governor William P. Hobby would serve pending Senate action.
Canadian troops attacked before dawn near the Green Crassier south of Lens as part of a reinforced push that tightened the British line around the city. The slag heap buffers German defenses with inundated ground and heavy machine gun positions complicating assaults.
Peru signals break with Germany as President asks Congress for actions and Peruvian waters may open to U S warships. State Department releases text via American minister amid reports of a German prize court ruling in a sinking dispute.
Copenhagen report notes German casualty lists may no longer be sent out of Germany, marking a shift in wartime information control and casualty reporting.
T Norman Dean of Ontario urged adopting Canadian war injury treatment for industry. Delegates inspected Boston factories for accident prevention devices and sanitation systems and planned to elect officers this morning.
Long Tai, a Chinese seaman aboard the steamer City of Lahore at Commonwealth pier, South Boston, tripped over a hatchway cover and struck his head on a spar before falling into the water. Rescued by Chief Officer William J. Murray and sailor Ah Sing, he remained unconscious with a fractured skull and internal injuries at City Hospital.
Ogdensburg ad recounts Dan McLean's two year struggle with constipation and headaches. He credits Fruitatives with restoring appetite and energy, noting improved well being after using the product. Available at dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, trial size, 25.
Try To Have This Beautiful Hair. Cuticura promises scalp treatment at night with Ointment and a morning shampoo with Soap. Repeats in two weeks. Soap and Ointment priced 25c and 50c. Free sample offer via post-card to Cuticura Dept 66 Boston.
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