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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
2
Congressman Gallivan denounces an opponent’s rally invitations where ladies are invited. He warns attendees to bring gas masks, criticizing the opponent’s rhetoric and attire as he views the visits to the 12th district as slumming expeditions.
A described strategy shows a candidate presenting himself in a relaxed, unpolished manner to appeal to voters, signaling that meticulous clothing choices are secondary to outreach and persuasion during the campaign.
Camp Devens Captain George Hoban denies accusations of improper conduct raised by military police. A 17 year old Lunenburg girl, Charlottes Scheurman, who was with the former All-American football star when arrested near Whalum Park, was placed on probation on investigators’ recommendation. Bond set at 500 dollars was revoked after Hoban reported inability to raise the amount and agreed to appear in court.
John E. Wilkins, 61, a veteran New Haven railroad freight conductor and Readville resident, killed his wife at their home 1919 Hyde Park Avenue then fatally shot himself after frequent quarrels over her attractiveness and youth.
Mrs Wilkins and Mr Wilkins were found dead in the lower apartment of the Hyde Park house with throats cut. George L. Casey, a Bay State railway conductor in the upper flat, alerted by loud arguments and 7 am no show for work. Casey and Sadie Shaw, Wilkins daughter, discovered the bodies after a call and search.
Herman Kuengel and Albert Kischer, Germans from Lawrence, were taken to East Cambridge jail by a deputy marshal after being nabbed in Clinton while examining Wachusett dam views and the Lancaster mills. Kischer reportedly never registered as an enemy alien. Kuengel, registered in Akron, Ohio, left without required permission.
Emil Lindell a Swede at the Boston Albany roundhouse in Pittsfield was arrested by bartender Harry Conway for disrespectful remarks about the flag. In District Court Lindell admitted heavy intoxication and said he highly respects the flag, and he was fined $10 for drunkenness.
Bells rang at 9 as crowds from towns and villages joined in singing The Star Spangled Banner. The nation united in song for liberty and patriotism in a new England tribute.
Ten thousand residents and hundreds of children joined a nine o clock national anthem across Massachusetts in homes parks and plants. Beatrice Mauret led the bugle call and a Girl Scouts color guard stood beside flag bearers as bells and harbor whistles rang. The crowd sang Oh Say Can You See in a display of war spirit with Red Cross lights and patriotic scenes shown afterward.
J Randolph Coolidge Jr former Boston Chamber of Commerce president is named New England regional chairman of the highways transport committee of the Council of Defence. The New England region covers all states except Connecticut with headquarters at the Massachusetts State House in Public Safety rooms.
The will of iron dealer Joan Henry Cunningham requires a grandson to change his name to John Henry Cunningham within 60 days to continue the surname and fortune. If another grandson is named Thomas Cunningham for a rich uncle, he receives only 500 dollars.
The will left a $15,000 trust for each of two grandsons. John Ingersoll Cunningham must rename to John Henry Cunningham within 60 days to keep his share. a second grandson named Thomas or abbreviation receives only $100. Theresa von den H. Ingersoll Cunningham explains the arrangement to a reporter in Brookline.
Washington reports Ambassador Walter Hines Page to Great Britain since 1913 has resigned due to ill health. President Wilson accepted the resignation. Page had endured months of strain from war work and took a two month vacation before returning to London. He and Mrs. Page plan to return to the United States.
Organized labor plans massive Labor Day demonstrations on Aug 31 under the slogan Win the War for Freedom. About 700 cities will host parades and pageants with federal state and municipal officials addressing crowds. In New York 100000 trade unionists will march with infantry and aviators from Mineola taking part and speakers include Secretary Wilson Attorney General Gregory and George Creel. Minneapolis Cleveland Chicago and other cities schedule large processions. Newburg New York to feature the launch of a large ship.
Emma E Burgess from Melrose Highlands thanks the Post for condemning a small group of suffragettes in Washington aiming for notoriety during the push for the Susan B Anthony amendment. She notes long service with the Anthony sisters and says such action should meet the same legal penalties as men.
About 90 members of the United Order of American Men gathered in Providence for the 78th annual convention. Nelson W. Street of the Providence Retail Merchants' division welcomed the group, and National Councillor Edwin S. Burlingham presided. Sessions focused on routine business with officer elections set for Thursday.
A four and a half inch grenade like bomb with a time clock cap was unearthed by Park Superintendent Hugh Trainor in soft ground at Ingleside Park near Winthrop Centre. Lieutenant Frank Douglas and Captain Stowell examined it deeming it Civil War era. Investigators seek how it ended up there.
Copenhagen dispatch says Germany will compensate Norway if ships were sunk without warning outside the danger zone. Norwegian papers urge that compensation cannot cover lives or ships, and demand German ships for Norwegian losses and pay to seamen families.
Frederick W. Montgomery was found guilty of operating a car while under the influence and was fined $105 for drunkenness and $1 for operating the car during that condition in Malden District Court yesterday morning.
Letter from W C Toomey of Arlington Mass and a Cambridge family recounts improved hearing after Osmo-Chemic treatment. Narratives claim normal hearing after examination and relief from headaches insomnia and nasal catarrh with the therapy.
A reader recounts severe stomach trouble followed by a collapse from gas. After a druggist treated a head wound, use of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy allegedly removed ca tar rh al mucus and inflammation, ending prior symptoms with one dose, promoted by Liggett Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
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