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.
04 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
1
The American airman, a fugitive for 72 days in Germany after escaping, died as a hero in the Camerai battle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London reports from December 3 that Germany has lost its last colony as British forces declare the East Africa territory cleared of the enemy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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