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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1917

Page

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Americans Die Like Heroes in Camerai Battle

The American airman, a fugitive for 72 days in Germany after escaping, died as a hero in the Camerai battle.

Germany

Lieutenant Windeler Dies in Action in World War I

London reports Lieutenant Herbert W. Windeler of the Grenadier Guards killed in action on November 28. He was a son of G. Herbert Windeler of Boston and lived at 65 Bay State Road Back Bay. He is survived by his parents and sister Miss L Maud Windeler.

London Herbert W. Windeler Grenadier Guards G. Herbert Windeler Boston Bay State Road Back Bay United States Mr. Windeler France Lieutenant Windeler L. Maud Windeler

Federal Milk Commission Formed For Boston Area

Washington December 3 A federal milk commission for the territory supplying Boston was announced by the food administration. George F Morris of Lancaster NH heads the panel. Producers and distributors agreed no price increase to consumers while the inquiry proceeds in Boston.

Washington Federal Milk Commission Boston The Food Administration George F. Morris Lancaster N. H

Rumania Rumored to Seek Armistice Talks

Berlin dispatch in a Dutch paper reports that the Rumanians have formed Berlin and Vienna governments on armistice conditions and peace parley terms. The claim cites the Reichstag committee's hurried closing as supporting evidence for the rumor.

Amsterdam Dusseldorf Anzeiger Berlin Reichstag Vienna

Tribute to American engineers under German attack in France

An official French government communique praises the gallant conduct of American engineers in France who were caught in the German encircling attack on British lines near Cambrai. The report continues on page 2 fourth column.

Washington France Cambrai

Million Dollar Fire Tears Through Morse Drydock Complex

Four large buildings at Morse Drydock & Repair Company on the South Brooklyn waterfront were destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of $1,000,000. The origin is unknown but U S soldiers on duty report the blaze began suddenly in the carpenter shop where hundreds worked and spread rapidly to other structures. The Morse company handled large government orders.

New York Morse Drydock & Repair Company Brooklyn United States Morse Company

Germany Loses Last Colony in East Africa

London reports from December 3 that Germany has lost its last colony as British forces declare the East Africa territory cleared of the enemy.

London Germany East Africa

Varney Murder Trial Jury Completed at Dedham Court

The jury for Harriet A. Varney, charged with murdering Mrs. Pauline C. Keyes of Brookline, was completed at 5 26 o'clock last night as the Norfolk County Superior Court session opened in Dedham.

Harriet A. Varney Pauline C. Keyes Brookline Norfolk County Dedham

Wrecked Womanhood Question Faces Nation

The War Work Council of the YWCA asks what will happen to hundreds of thousands of girls and women now in war supply factories and in war camp communities lacking housing and facing moral and health dangers.

War Work Council

Guard May Be Called Out Today on Boston Waterfront

The Massachusetts State Guard stands ready for duty on Boston's water front awaiting United States Marshal Mitchell to determine the number of troops required. Mitchell will tour the waterfront with Colonel Robert L. Howze and Adjutant-General representatives to decide guard placement at key terminals.

Massachusetts State Guard Boston United States Mitchell Robert L. Howze Department of the Northeast Adjutant-General

Germans Thrown Back After Fierce Attacks Near Cambrai

Allied forces report repelling German assaults near Cambrai as Allied troops push to seize strategic positions. Casualties and battlefield maneuvers are described with emphasis on renewed advances and defensive efforts along the front.

British Race Fail in Italy and Brest Litovsk Armistice

German offensive in Italy stalls as armistice demanded by the Bolshevik government at Petrograd takes effect on the Russian front. Berlin accepts Lenine and Trotzky proposals from Brest Litovsk conference and orders halt to fighting and air activity. Petrograd chaos grows as US deepens involvement to keep Russia allied.

Bolesheviki Petrograd Berlin Lenine Trotzky Brest- Litovsk United States Russia Major Perth Francis Judson Mili

Boston to Deploy State Guard for Waterfront Security

A conference spurred plans for limited national guard support at two or three key shipping and export depots. U S Marshal Mitchell will decide troop needs, with Governor McCall agreeing to guard help and dock owners plus Boston police handling remaining areas.

Jessere F Stevens William C. Rogers United States Mitchell McCall State Guard Johnston Department of the Northeast Stevens Massachusetts Rogers Boston

Explosives Seized in Dublin Linked to Countess Markievicz Group

Dublin reports say police seized a large quantity of explosives shipped to Ireland from Scotland. The cache was hidden in a portmanteau carried by two boys described as Countess Markievicz’s supporters who had landed at Belfast earlier. An arrest was made in Glasgow.

Dublin The Evening Mail Ireland Scotland Countess Markievicz Belfast Sinn Ardrossan Glasgow Markievicz

Daniels urges larger Naval Academy class for Congress seats

Secretary Daniels told Congress that each member should be allowed to appoint five midshipmen to the Naval Academy instead of three, recommending an enlargement of next year's class.

Washington Congress Naval Academy Daniels

Catch Cold Yesterday Begin Today with Father John’s Medicine

A historic ad promotes Father John’s Medicine as safe for all ages to treat colds and flu symptoms. The copy urges immediate use to prevent illness spread and features family oriented health claims.

John

Today’s Anniversaries and Historic Sinks

The item lists major dates: the Siege of Quebec began in 1775 and the first report of Britain's battleship Audacious sinking in 1914. It marks these milestones as notable historical anniversaries.

Quebec

Boston Area Weather Forecast Details

Cloudy conditions in Boston and nearby areas Tuesday with some partial sunshine. Wednesday looks fair with moderate northerly winds. Washington reports northern New England fair and not as cold Tuesday and Wednesday, with Southern New England also fair on both days.

Boston Vicinity Washington New England

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