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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
2
War Department to erect special buildings at Camp Devens Massachusetts Lewis Washington Funston Kansas Meade Kansas for instruction of non commissioned officers when bad weather stops field work. Similar buildings will be provided later at other camps.
Baltimore papers the News Star and Evening Sun announce a price increase from one to two cents citing rising costs of white paper and overhead.
Advertisement promoting Cardiani a heart remedy claiming to fix palpitations and poor circulation. It offers a free 50 cent bottle by sending six cents and the form to The Cardiani Co. East Hampton Conn. Includes claims of safety no habit forming drugs and quick symptom relief for heat related cases.
Only 24 New England names appeared in the two official lists of casualties, totaling 364, issued by the War Department yesterday. Of the 100 reported killed in action, 10 were New Englanders and 14 of the new New England casualties had not been previously listed in the Post.
A July cross mobilization veteran from Marlboro Private Wallace A. Parmenter of B Company 302d Engineers is listed killed in action on August 17, as families receive a telegram. Meanwhile Captain Charles P. La Due of Waterbury has both cabled and written since his death report on July 24. Private Clark A. Goudie of Lisbon New Hampshire has written home several times.
The text notes death from disease said to have occurred since June 2, but provides no other identifying details or context.
Reports list several local servicemen killed or missing in action. Private Frank A. Bilotta of E Company 325th Infantry died of wounds suffered June 28 after June 39 incident. Corporal Thomas Joseph Burke of H Company 47th Infantry died of wounds August 9. Corporal Louis S. Bangs of B Company 101st Infantry reported killed July 23. Private Bert B. Wandahl of I Company 28th Infantry killed August 10. Private Clark A. Goudie’s death reports in doubt due to a July 26 letter. Private James M. Morrison of F Company 39th Infantry reported died August 10 amid confusion with John Morrison. Mrs. Charles P. La Due's husband Lieutenant La Due is alleged wounded alive after July 24 death report. multiple background details include birthplaces, schooling, and residences.
The ad targets young married couples, promising to remove the cold, cheerless dwelling by supplying complete home outfits at low prices with simple credit terms. No cash is needed upfront and delivery is available on a small down payment with balance due later.
Casualty list names soldiers from New England towns with statuses including killed in action died of wounds and wounded reports. Entries cover Elm Street Charlestown Winooski Cornwall Pittsfield Concord and Boston among others with units such as 101st 29th and 9th Inf and engineers.
The record lists Pt. Leo E. Caron at 62 Wall Street Worcester and Pt. Edward W. Shea at 60 Merrick Street Worcester along with L Co 10st Inf and G Co 101st Inf and another resident Pt. Lester H. Giles at 74 Lake Street Melrose. The terse entry notes service associations without additional context or action.
The notice lists Pt. Alexis Galanis 17 Margin Street Hyde Park and Leroy Olson 71 Howard Street Yvaunton with an unknown recipient at the address. It shows a military unit reference F Co 9th Inf and a postal note.
Relatives of soldiers notified by letter or War Department release report names not on official press lists. The unverified roster includes soldiers from multiple companies and regiments with home towns across Maine and New England, listing ranks and units such as Inf and Mach Gun battalions.
A list of wounded soldiers includes Pt. Thomas J. Reilly Concord. Pt. James H. McCarthy North Cambridge. Corp. John L. Quirk Medford. Pt. Henry A. McShane Dorchester. Pt. Patrick Lundy Charlestown. Lt. Oliver Hammond Fair Haven Conn. Corp. John Oakes Wellesley. Pt. Joseph M. Burke Waltham. Pt. Edward Lillebach Waltham. Pt. George A. Lundy Charlestown. Pt. Joseph Ramponi Wellesley. Pt. Sansuianna Lardo North Adams. with units such as 104th Inf and 108th Inf.
Private Charles Castner Lilly of K Company 39th Infantry was killed in action. He enlisted April 1918, a Wolfeboro Academy graduate 1905 and Harvard College 1910.
The Russell Club executive committee reports over 300 Boston firemen may strike if pay remains unchanged. They plan to invite John C Spellacy to represent firefighter interests after months of wage demands without success.
Theodore Roosevelt urged accelerating the war effort and preparing for postwar defense and social issues in a Springfield speech marking Illinois admission to statehood. He spoke at the centennial celebration, calling for readiness to face peace and its industrial challenges.
A speaker urges absolute Americanism to unite the nation and speed up the war. He warns against pacifists and internationalists, argues for universal military training, and insists on a total victory plan while preparing for postwar social and industrial challenges.
The first day for sugar for canning applications under new Food Administration rules drew a rush at the State House. Applicants were urged to apply through county administrators or their assistants in each city and town, with Suffolk county cards available at 599 Mason Street.
In French waters on August 22 Dale Vern Campbell of Portland Oregon and Lester Achan Barnett of Mount Pleasant Tennessee, navy quartermasters, died in a seaplane crash. The Navy Department also announced the loss of a naval seaplane with three crew members, including Ensign Donald C. Pero, in a collision off Fire Island. Pero, 22, was son of Mr and Mrs George F Pero of Springfield Massachusetts and had enlisted in naval aviation while a first year student at MIT.
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