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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1917

Page

9

Medical students free exemption efforts widen nationwide

Medical authorities in Boston, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland, St. Louis, Syracuse and Charlottesville join Mayor Mitchel's National Defence committee to seek temporary exemption for medical students and hospital internes drafted for the army. Syracuse University Dean Heffron appeals to Senator George E. Chamberlain who says the act will be operated to utilize drafted medical personnel effectively, else the system may be impaired.

New York Boston Baltimore Cincinnati Cleveland St. Louis Syracuse Charlottesville Mitchel National Defence Dean Heffron Syracuse University George E. Chamberlain Senate Committee On

Allied purchasing commission to handle Allied buys in U S

Washington August 24 1917 Secretary McAdoo announced the creation of an allied purchasing commission of three American officials to manage all British French and Russian government purchases in the United States. The commission will include Bernard M Baruch Robert S Lovett and Robert S Brookings all War Industries Board members.

Washington Allied Purchasing Commission United States McAdoo Great Britain France Russia Bernard M. Baruch Robert S. Lovett Robert S. Brookings War Industries Board

Pickets Face Fine or Jail in Washington Action

Six women banner bearers arrested in front of the White House were fined $25 or jailed by the police court. They posted $100 bonds while awaiting a motion for a new trial with counsel Matthews and O'Brien.

Washington White House Matthews&. O’brien Falmouth Mass Charles H. Robb District of Columbia Court of Appeals Canobie Lake Chapin Farm Agency Ota Booth Sunset Judge Lake Front Alton Bay Station Old South Boston COSBY Piazza Brookline Coolidge Corner

Lawmakers Off to War at Plattsburg Training Camp

The constitutional convention paused for a eulogy to members headed to the officers' training camp at Plattsburg. Resolutions of good wishes were adopted. Attendees include Ellis Springfield Howard Reading Mc Caffrey Boston Marshall Worcester and Murphy Chelsea. The debate on initiative and referendum resumes Monday after Ex Senator Horgan alleged leaders were elected by special interests.

Plattsburg Ellis Springfield Howard Reading McCaffrey Boston Marshall Worcester Murphy Chelsea Horgan House Senate

Postal Job Security Question Raises Army Conscriptions

Congressman Tague from the committee on post offices and post roads asked Postmaster-General Burleson yesterday to guarantee job security and ratings for postal employees sent to the front. He queries whether military service bars appointment or advancement, urging a remedy by Burleson or a special act of Congress if needed.

Tague Committee On Postoffice and Post Roads Burleson Postoffice National Army Congress

Drafted Men May Be Fliers

Instructions from Washington to the aeronautical officer of the Department of the Northeast state that men summoned under the selective draft may be examined for aviation service. If their number is posted by the local draft board they will not be enlisted, but after assignment to the cantonment they may apply for transfer to the aviation section of the signal corps if they pass a successful physical examination.

Washington Department of the Northeast Selective Draft Board Aviation Section Signal Corps Net Seise Moore & Thompson Paper Company Bellows Falls Woodsmen Great Northern Paper Co Maine Harry Burr U. S Wurf's Portland St Colin M’'Ritchip P. M Hobb

Newport Tragedy: Man Drowns Saving Woman

Roger McClafferty recently arrived from Philadelphia drown while trying to save Miss Catherine Norton in Newport Rhode Island. Norton was rescued by Larry Tailor and Jeremiah K Sullivan of the city. McClafferty was 36 years old.

Newport R. I Roger McClafferty Philadelphia Todass Miss Catherine Norton Miss Norton Larry Tailor Jeremish K Gullivan McClafferty

Death notices and naval calendar from Charlestown area

Sir Knights of Coeur de Lion Commandery announce the death of Sir Stephen Baldrey on Aug. 23 with a funeral set for Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at 1 Highland Park Cambridge. In memoriam items honor Hugh Lea James Cummings Timothy Donovan and Charles Archibald with anniversary notices and prayers. The Waterfront Calendar notes war dates tides and celestial events for Aug. 25 1921.

Hugh Lea Timothy Donovan Monument Ave Charlestown St. Mary's Church Annie Donovan Europe United States Venus Jupiter Saturn Mars

Obituaries and funeral notices from multiple cities

Obituaries list numerous bereavements and funeral details across Roxbury Malden East Boston Randolph Dorchester Wakefield Cambridge Hingham Waldoboro Mattapan Chelsea Melrose Chelsea and nearby areas. Entries give names ages residences service times churches cemeteries and invited relatives and friends.

Dillingham Dorchester Elizabeth John Dillingham Boston Thetford Farland Wakefield Norris F. Farland Woodlawn Ave Melrose Highlands Evan Hendry Thuretay Christina Join Hendry Cambridge Cambridge Cemetery M'Carthy Chelsea Edith John J May BH. Mc Carthy Sagamore Ava Partridge Hingham Warrier A. M. Partridge Mra. B. T Station 7 Mulvey St Weymouth Maas Silveira Mary Henry M. Silveira Fresh Pond Parkway St. Anthony's Church Swett Soldiers’ Home Frank Swett Bucksport Thompson Melrose Christopher BR. Thompson First Methodist Episcopal Church Main St

LANDSMAN SENT TO PSYCH HOSPITAL AFTER STATE HOUSE TRY

Philip Gurden 28 of Dorchester attempted to take possession of the State House claiming divine direction. Armed with a screwdriver he charged past guards at Beacon street entrance, struggled with officers, and was overpowered by patrolman Kendrick and others. He was taken to the Psychopathic Hospital for evaluation.

State House Philip Gurden Erie Gurden Psycopathic Hospital

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