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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1917

Page

9

Reventlow Nephew Desertion Reported From Zurich

Despatch to Journal des Debats notes Count Rolf von Reventlow, nephew of the Pan Germanist, deserting after joining Baden regiments at the war’s start. His mother readied a two week leave in Berlin and took him to Lake Constance, where a motor boat carried them into Swiss territory amid German posts fire.

Paris Journal Des Debats Zurich Rolf von Reventlow Count von Reventlow Deutsche Tages Zeitung Locarno Switzerland Baden Berlin Lake Constance

Father Justin Named Passionist Provincial Leader

The Very Rev. Father Justin, C. P., longtime canonical superior of Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brigh ton and organizer of its church, has been elected for three years as provincial of the Eastern province of Passionist Fathers. The election occurred at the chapter of St. Paul of the Cross in the Eastern province.

Justin, C. P Blessed Gabriel Brighton St. Paul of the Cross

Earl Grey Dies After Long Illness

London August 29 Earl Grey former governor general of Canada died at 6 o clock this morning at Howick House Northumberland after a long illness Funeral will be held at Howick on Saturday with a memorial service in London

London

Wilson Endorses New York Woman Suffrage Campaign

President Wilson sends a letter praising the growing New York suffrage sentiment and urging a statewide conference in Saratoga to push for a constitutional amendment. James W. Gerard telegrams also endorsed the suffrage effort read at the New York State Woman Suffrage party meeting.

Saratoga N. Y Wilson James W. Gerard Germany New York State New York

New Jersey Man to Head Foresters

Philip J. Schotland of Newark N J was elected chief ranger at the Foresters of America biennial session in Portland Missouri Atlantic City was named as next convention site Other officers include Sub chief Ranger George P Sullivan treasurer P J O Keefe secretary P M Donnelly recording secretary P J Kennedy lecturer Max Kohn medical examiner George Sinnamon trustees Joseph F Schlotterer Hulbert T Crowe Henry F Owen Charles Barth Leo Schmidt resolutions pledged the organization s support of President Wilson in the war effort.

Portland Philip J. Schotland Newark N. J Supreme Court Max Kohn New York George Sinnamon Philadelphia Joseph F. Schlotterer Hulbert T. Crowe Detroit Henry F. Owen Charles Barth Spokane Leo Schmidt Wilson

Carpenter Appeal Boy May Be For Funds Return

In Concord on August 29 Judge Sawyer planned to rule whether Ralph G. Carpenter Jr. may return to Kimball public school for fall term beginning September 4 and live with his mother Marguerite Paul Carpenter of Boston. Separate item reports the Ninth Regiment Associates raising a fund to aid the 101st Infantry with a goal of 50,000 dollars, 17,000 already on hand, and five 1,000-dollar pledges. Contributions are sought via Joseph H. O’Neill of the Federal Trust Company, Boston.

Concord N. H William H. Sawyer Superior Court Ralph G. Carpenter, Jr Kimball Public School Marguerite Paul Carpenter Boston Pearl Street Kivel Ralph G. Carpenter Wolfeboro Logan Joseph H. O'Neill Federal Trust Company Devonshire Street Ninth Regiment Infantry N. G 101St U. S. A France Ninth Regiment Edward L. Logan Old ‘Fighting Ninth One Hundred and First Infantry Joseph H. O'Neil Ninth Regt N.G U.S. A James J. Phelan Joseph H. O’neil John C. Heyer Hugh Bancroft William H. Dooley Henry B. Endicott George H. Lyman P. A. O'Connell A.C. Ratshesky P. J. O'Keefe Major Carpenter Michael J. Sughrue Nathaniel E. Martin New Hampshire

Custody Battle Continues in Carpenter Case

Final custody of the 10 year old is undetermined as a Magnolia Mass. hotel separation and multiple lawsuits unfold since the father's divorce libel filed Sept 15 1915. Mrs Carpenter faces alienation of affections actions in Boston and against her husband and father in law while witnesses urge return to Concord for school.

Supreme Magnolia

Protest Meet on Boston Common Demands Justice

A mass meeting on Boston Common Sunday at 4 p m protests the continued imprisonment of Mrs Rena Mooney the San Francisco music teacher acquitted of murder in the 1916 bomb deaths and opposes Governor Whitman s extradition papers for anarchist Alexander Berkman. Organized by United Hebrew Trades Boston Amalgamated Clothing Workers Socialist party and Workingmen s Circle.

Boston Common Rena Mooney San Francisco Whitman New York State Alexander Berkman United Hebrew Trades of Boston Amalgamated Clothing Workers The Socialist Party Workingmen’s Circle

Public meeting on coal prices in Boston discussed

A 4 PM meeting at 73 Tremont Street hosted by James J. Irwin aims to organize a coal consumers club through cooperative buying. Officials indicated the FTC report on coal regulation had not yet arrived but was being requested and expected today.

James J. Irwin Tremont Street Boston Coal Consumers’ Club Attwill Federal Trade Commission

Young Marshfield farmer tops cucumber prize at age 15

Frederick A. W. Wood Jr. of Marshfield, one of the youngest to win the cucumber honor, sent a specimen weighing just over three pounds and thirteen inches long to the Fast Vegetable Editor.

Frederick A. W. Wood, Jr Marshfield

Peace council seeks speedy lasting peace in democracy era

At the Boston branch public meeting in Pilgrim Hall chair man Roewer declares the council aims for early democratic world peace aligned with new Russia. Speakers include Rev H W Pinkham Rev G G Mills and James Oneal. A protest was passed against Minnesota Governor Burnquist’s prohibition of a national council conference in Minneapolis.

Boston People’s Council of America For Democracy and Peace Pilgrim Hall George E. Roewer, Jr New Russia International Organization For United States H. W. Pinkham Melrose G. G

North Dakota Opens Doors for Peace Conference

The People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace announced the Fargo conference will open Saturday after Governor Frazier accepted the invitation. A New York delegation will travel by special train, while some council members pressed to convene in Fargo and then move to Minneapolis.

New York People’s Council of America For Democracy and Peace Frazier Fargo N. D Council North Dakota Organization Minneapolis

Italians Start New Drive Against Austria

Italian forces push on the Alpine front with Caproni bombers dropping thousands of kilograms of ordnance on Austrian batteries near Gorizia and Stelvio. Italians report gains amid continued heavy artillery duels and patrol actions as Russia’s eastern front shows ongoing disaffection and retreat.

Austria Caproni Gorizia Panavizza Corso Stelvio Trentino Zebran Vally Galicia Bukowina Rumania Bessarabia Moldavia Fokshani Berlin Sereth Bukovina Danube France Belgium Verdun Aisne Bainsizza Carso

McNeil Corporation Files Voluntary Bankruptcy

The McNeil Corporation of Everett manufacturers of sashes and blinds filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in U S District Court. Liabilities total 75150 dollars and assets are estimated at 29700 dollars.

McNeil Corporation of Everett United States District Court

MGR Kennedy Dies in Rome Headline

MGR Thomas F Kennedy rector of the American College in Rome has died after a long illness. He became ill in 1914 and gradually declined. in May last year Pope Benedict appointed Charles A O H ern as coadjutor with right to succeed. Kennedy was a Pennsylvania native and led the college since 190L.

Rome Mgr Thomas F. Kennedy American College In Monsignor Kennedy Pope Benedict Mer. Charles A. O’hern Mar. Kennedy

Christmas Plans for Soldiers and Sailors

The Woman's Auxiliary Massachusetts Department of the Navy League announces plans to send thousands of cheerful gift bags to sailors marines and soldiers for Christmas. Each bag will contain useful items tied with tissue and ribbons and addressed from New England home folk, with other states expected to join the effort.

United States Woman's Auxiliary Massachusetts Department of the Navy League New England

Striking Workers Demand 10 Percent Pay Rise at Woods Plant

More than 250 employees at the 8. A Woods Machine and Tool Company on Camrell Street South Boston walked off the job yesterday afternoon seeking a ten percent wage increase.

8. A Woods Machine & Tool Company Camrell Street South Boston

Let a Real Host Escort You to California

Burlington Personally Conducted tours promise daylight sightseeing from Denver to California with guides, comfortable Pullman sleeping cars, and no extra charge. Alex Stocks, New England Pass. Agent, Boston, invites readers to request an illustrated folder with maps and trip details.

California Burlington Alex Stocks New England Washington St Boston

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