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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
12
Paris Aug 27 American officers ordered stricter uniforms in Europe banning canes in trenches and mandating service hats boots coats and Sam Browne belts with allowance for white shirts at high commands. Pistol belts worn in trenches and saluting rights stressed along with shop repairs and footwear rules.
Charles Reed of Kinco Maine arrived in Boston for a short vacation and was robbed of 45 by two well dressed men posing as Harvard guides. They befriended him at Boston Common and Cambridge sights, then left after declining payment before Reed noticed the missing money.
William D P Murphy of 388 Centre Street Malden sues the city for damages claiming heat from the Malden city incinerator burned his potato crop. His garden lies beside the Centre Street facility and he seeks reimbursement for crop loss and some planting labor, amount unspecified.
A Houston City Council resolution provides for four investigations into the killing of 17 people during a riot by 100 Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry. Probes target police conduct, civilian aiding roles, liquor in the camp, and federal inquiries. Major-General George Bell Jr indicated Washington had telegrammed about the Eighth Regiment Illinois Infantry, a Negro unit, arriving as planned.
Major Patrick F. O Keefe was elected chairman of the Boston Public Safety Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation ofRear Admiral Francis T. Bowles who was called to Washington for service on the Federal Shipping Board. O Keefe heads the P F O Keefe Advertising Agency and has long been active in Boston business and public affairs.
Worcester updates report two children in critical condition after separate household accidents. Stephen Badanovitch, 5, suffered severe scalds when boiling water spilled during laundry chores. Estella Bruno vitch, 4 months, ingested blueing while her mother washed clothes.
David P. Brown 72 of 10 Valley Street Worcester was killed crossing Maine Street in front of the post office when hit by an auto truck owned by the American Express Company.
An inexpensive lemon skin lotion blends two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to yield a quarter pint. The preparation cleanses blemishes like freckles and tan, softens lines, and can be stored for months if strained well and kept clean.
French troops attacked between Marmont farm and La Chaume wood and pushed forward about 100 yards, taking nearly 1000 prisoners. The action extended south of Beaumont heights toward Beaumont village despite strong German counterattacks and heavy artillery fire.
The Italian war office likely hides exact aims as Tolmino operations progress toward the sea. In France, German counter attacks fail to erode Petain’s gains with over 1100 prisoners. British front sees mainly trench raids amid artillery duels. Russian positions near Jacobstadt captured. Rumanians hold ground near Soveia. Mackensen’s forces stall on the Foksham sector.
Ottawa reports heavy fighting on the Canadian front with a weekly casualty total over 1000. The noon list lists 2827 total. 19 killed in action and 33 died of wounds.
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine minister to Germany expects a reply within 48 hours to Argentina's demands over submarine attacks on Argentine vessels, a cable from the foreign office shows.
Washington reports from the War Department indicate French railroads are in excellent condition after three years of war. American engineers in Europe have found no evidence supporting rumors of deteriorated French transport. Secretary Baker says American railway regiments will work on military lines. French or British engineers may be reassigned to support American bases as forces grow.
Washington Aug 27 The Navy Department announced the first American naval flier killed at the French front George Herbert Manley machinist mate in the Naval Aeronautical Corps died in an airplane accident The son of Herbert Manley of Maplewood New Jersey
The Dutch Minister of Agriculture orders the bread ration reduced to 2800 grammes per person for 11 days after September 2. This follows earlier reductions from seven to nine days as scarcity grows, with tickets issued for main ration periods.
Miss Jennie F. Conant of the Boston Mycological Club demonstrates edible mushrooms at Horticultural Hall. She touts Polyphorus Sulphurens as a lobster substitute when prepared a la Newburg, noting detailed caution to avoid toxic species. Over 75 varieties were shown, many edible and adaptable to different preparations.
A government supervised fumigation plant will be built in New Bedford as the first of its kind in the United States to sterilize waste from Egyptian cotton. Previously waste had to be burned to prevent pink bollworm spread. The federal horticultural board will inspect and approve the plant before operation.
The Belgian War Mission visited the Military Academy at West Point for a cadet review and tour of key post sites. They lunched in the officers mess and then returned to New York after the review.
Thirty Germans were arrested near Tripp in Hutchinson County for alleged espionage act violations. They were brought to Yankton and charged with signing petitions to Governor Norbeck protesting the draft and war. All had previous arrests and were bound over to federal court.
Major General Pershing orders a general purchasing board in Paris with a chief purchasing agent at the head. The agent coordinates allied and American purchasing, with supply department chiefs, Red Cross and YMCA officers to report. The senior officers form a board under the agent to review proposed purchases.
Reports from Buenos Aires on August 27 claim Captain Franz von Papen, former German military attache in Washington, leads German spy activities in the region. Independent witnesses say they have seen von Papen with German propagandists and have informed the British consul.
An American steamship once under the Austrian flag and seized at the outbreak of war returned from Archangel after a 58 day round trip. Shipments men call it one of the quickest trips to and from the Russian port.
Government forest service employees purchased a Red Cross ambulance and kitchen trailer for the American Lumberjack Regiment Tenth Engineers now training in Washington. The unit will go to France to aid lumber production for American aircraft.
New York August 27 The Board of City Magistrates discussed prosecuting soap box orators amid street disorders. They affirmed disorderly conduct laws cover the issue and said charged individuals will be dealt with by the magistrates when police present proper evidence.
Chief Magistrate William McAdoo rejects abridging free speech but warns against public harangues in war time. He foresees daily casualty lists and resentful citizens, urging limits on inflammatory remarks in public places to prevent disorder. He states speakers should use a paid public hall for overtly seditious or treasonous views.
A man identified as LaValle opened fire at the Sarnie home in the West End injuring Miss Cristoforo, Mrs. Sarnie, and Frank Rappallo. Patrolman Foley chased LaValle to Cambridge Street, where he was seized. Rappallo received a blood transfusion and surgery was planned to save his life.
The Federation of Catholic Societies approved the organization of the Catholic National War Council in Kansas City. Monsignor M. J. Splaine of Boston, representing Cardinal O Connell, was authorized to report the approval at the committee council meeting in Washington next Monday.
Monsignor Splaine outlined the National Catholic War Council aims to coordinate unify and promote Catholic activities for soldiers at home and abroad. The council will cooperate with non Catholic groups for the common good and safeguard the moral welfare of about 400000 Catholic soldiers amid the 1000000 new enlistments. The Knights of Columbus assist by creating cantonment centers and sending chaplains, with endoresement from the council.
The city will employ 107 laborers directly for 60 days in the sanitary and street cleaning service after Curley found contractors may underpay workers by deducting a wage percentage. City contracts require $3 per day, and the order aims to enforce the rate.
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