Dorchester Ward 18 forms legal advisory board for draft work
Attorney Peter F. McCarty of Dorchester named chairman of Ward 18 legal advisory board to assist registrants with questionnaire forms and ease local draft operations. Over 20 lawyers join, headquarters at Court House Field's Corner, with many associates named including Walter F. Frederick and James J. Moynihan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. McCarty
Dorchester
Ward 18
Wilson
Court House
Ield’s Corner
McCarty
Dartmouth
Harvard Law School
Walter F. Frederick
Supreme Judicial Court
Francis J. Tuttle
Dorchester Court
Henry D. Crowley
James J. Moynihan
Walter A. Bule
Harry N. Guterman
Peter J. Donaghue
Henrys. Pickford
Ayer Camp Soldier Arrested in Maine
Walter Worden of Company G 301st Infantry at Camp Devens was arrested in Portland Maine and sent back for court martial on desertion charges. He was formerly employed at a local hotel before being drafted in Massachusetts.
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Portland
Walter Worden
301St Infantry
Camp Devens
Ayer Cantonment
Worden
Massachusetts
War Service Auxiliary Aiding Tech Men in Service
Mrs. A J George leads Technology War Service Auxiliary helping 1500 Tech men in service with books comfort bags and mail via Paris bureau to speed notices. Christmas boxes and greeting cards planned to bring personal touch and coordinate with Red Cross New England division efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Technology
Post
A. J. George
War Service Auxiliary of Technology
Edward Cunningham
Central Committee
William T. Sedgwick
Evelyn Walker
Technology
Mises F. R. Porter
Ruth Nye
Women on the Battlefield Benefit from Dr. Pierces Remedy
Advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as an alcohol free herbal tonic aiding women with back ache nervousness and other ills. Claims thousands healed and urges readers to write for a trial tablet package by sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Thanks to the Post for Y M C A Red Triangle Drive
James Logan chairman New England Executive Committee thanks Worcester newspaper for substantial space and editorial support during the Red Triangle Fund drive. He notes the publicity aided the campaign and expresses gratitude to the paper, the committee, and the soldiers in the army and navy. December 3, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir
New England Executive Committee
National War Work Council
Red Triangle Fund
Army
Navy
James Logan
Worcester
Mass
Congress to Debate War on Austria-Hungary
A joint resolution seeking a formal declaration of war against Austria-Hungary was introduced in the House and approved by the Foreign Affairs Committee. It sets the state of war from today at noon and will go to full House debate on Friday with Senate action expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
State Department
United States
House
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
War Declaration On Austria Approved By House and Senate
The resolution authorizes and directs U S military action against Austria Hungary and pledges all national resources to victory. It marks the formal entry of the United States into war with Austria Hungary since December 5 1917, with the President empowered to employ naval and military forces. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will review the measure and report to the Senate as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
House Committee
United States of America
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Congress of the United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
House
War Work Council drive opens with large Symphony Hall crowd
A mass meeting at Symphony Hall drew about 5000 attendees for the War Work Council YWCA drive to raise funds toward a $4 million goal. The event featured speeches by Mrs Nathaniel Thayer Miss Margaret Slattery and Brigadier General William Weigel. The Hostess House was unveiled and initial contributions topped $105 429 in two hours with Mrs F B Sayre among regional representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
War Work Council
Symphony Hall
Nathaniel Thayer
Margaret Slattery
William Weigel
Ayer
F. B. Sayre
Wilson
German Cruiser Botnia Blown Up Off Amager Coast
Reports from Dragoer say the German auxiliary cruiser Botnia collided with a German mine field near Amager and sank. The number of casualties is unknown as survivors refuse details. The Botnia, formerly a Russian ship, was captured by Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Dragoer
Amager
Botnia
Bosnia
J J Leonard Speaks at Roxbury Rallies
Joseph J. Leonard of Jamaica Plain spoke at rallies in Roxbury last evening in support of his City Council candidacy. He noted hearty support across West Roxbury and praised his work on the city charter and civic reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Leonard
Jamaica Plain
Roxbury
Leonard
West Roxbury
Good Government Association
Duncans Brought Here For Hearing
Mr and Mrs Robert Duncan arrested in Burlington Vermont on the charge of using the malls in a unique scheme to defraud were brought here last night in charge of a deputy United States marshal and will be arraigned before United States Commissioner Hayes this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Duncan
Burlington
United States
Hayes
Seventeen Ships Sunk by Submarines Details
One vessel over 1600 tons and four fishing boats also were sunk in the submarine action. The report lists seventeen ships lost with enemy subs, indicating a significant naval engagement.
Shipping losses fall week to week but tonnage steady
The prior week saw 14 merchantmen of 10 tons or more and seven under that tonnage sunk by mine or submarine. Although four fewer vessels were sunk overall, two more large ships were lost, keeping the two week tonnage about the same.
Death Notice Ellen F Barry
Ellen F Barry daughter of Ellen and the late Michael Barry died in Chestnut Hill on December 5 Funeral from 1244 Boylston St Friday December 7 at 8:30 a.m. Services at St Lawrence Church at 9:30 Relatives and friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Chestnut Hill
Ellen F
Ellen
Michael Barry
Boylston St
St. Lawrence's Church
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