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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
12
The feature outlines the subject's early hardships his stubborn pursuit of higher education and honors his experiences as a ball player and his service to city state and nation illustrated by his notable career.
After 12 rounds of furious milling in Boston the featured welterweight bout ends with Eddie Shevlin of the United States Navy still holding the New England welterweight title.
Frankie Mack of Beachmont staged a remarkable comeback to push navy favorite Shevlin to a 12 round draw. The bout featured relentless exchanges with Mack earning late control while Shevlin surged in rounds 11 and 12. Preliminary results saw Bell over Skee and Reed over Lyons, with Henry defeating Kenney in eight.
Marlboro boxing card at St Jean's Hall ends with a no contest main bout after Joe White fails to appear and Eddie Flynn fills in. Other bouts see Tom Powers stop Billy Fitzmorris before the second round and Edward McKeon force James Burke to bow out in the fifth.
Tommy Robson of Malden defeated Italian Joe Gans of New York with a decisive sixth round knockout in Thornton Rhode Island. The bout, scheduled for twelve rounds, saw Robson dominate through five rounds before landing a decisive right hand to end the match.
Washington December 14 Economies in the retail distribution and sale of automobiles will be discussed here Wednesday by A W Shaw chairman of the Commercial Economy Board and representatives of the various associations of automobile dealers. Retail agencies throughout the country are estimated to have an investment value of 600000000 and elimination of useless overhead expense is expected to effect a very large saving in their operating cost.
Representative Liller of Washington described his observations from unofficial tours of European battlefronts in a House address. He recounted conditions and events witnessed on the front as part of a congressional delegation.
The Academy of the Assumption at Wellesley Hills presents a Christmas mystery play this afternoon at 8 30 to raise funds for Halifax disaster victims. Mt St Vincent mother house was destroyed though all 60 sisters and pupils escaped injury. Proceeds aim to aid rebuilding efforts.
Nathalie King of Allston is believed to have killed herself on the eve of her 21st birthday, driven by inability to live in her accustomed style and need to earn a living. She grew up in wealth as the granddaughter of Emma C. King, widow of John King, once a King Bridge Company leader.
Weston police and District Attorney Tufts pursue gaps in the case of Nathalie King who died at Waltham Hospital after stumbling at Francis A. Foster’s Weston residence. Medical Examiner West delays verdict as State police’s Silas P. Smith collaborates with town officials. The victim, living with her grandmother at 1287 Commonwealth Ave Allston, reportedly cried for a doctor after the wound and death appeared imminent.
The telegram to Chairman Henry B. Endicott of the Massachusetts Halifax relief committee thanks Endicott for prompt action and magnificent service aiding Halifax and Canada, from W. J. Hanna, Canada’s Food Controller.
List of victims identified at the Chebucto Mortuary Halifax Nova Scotia includes Mary H Guess Helena Guess Shea Ceccona Matteo Charles Shortt Margaret Keddy Percy Duggan Mrs Mary Ann Duggan Miss Eileen Duggan Burton McPhee Edward Foran William Henneberry Fred Batley Mrs Nora Bates James Robinson Pentleon Lemieux Alfred Lovett Hugh Hendry John Whalen Norman W Andrews William Marshall Alfred Cole Irene Deakine Mrs Annie Marshall Cyril BR Cann Elizabeth Brodle John Roynane Charles Vaughan Francis Wilson Mrs B Underwood Walter Pirie Sadie Pirie Minnie HB Hartlin Mrs Isabel Maldrie Alexander Bond Joseph Hinch Pius Walsh William Finch Fred Cosman Mrs Esther Dean Thomas Dilman Margaret Hyland Newton Harvey Gerald M Doody Robert Neary Howson David Howe Mildred M Howe Mrs Mildred Howe Lieutenant Harold Balcom Clem Fraser Joseph Holland Joseph Wier Private G Keeble B PF Day Francis Burgess David Orr Mrs Osborne Wallace P J Collins John Harley Ira Hubley Mrs Annie Thout Private A Roscoe
Six hundred navy stoves from Portsmouth Navy Yard were accepted by the Halifax relief committee and shipped in special express cars. Additional supplies are ready for dispatch from the Navy Department. Yard employees have contributed 1080 to the Halifax Relief Fund.
Captain Fritz Joubert Duquesne described as a German spy adventurer and soldier of fortune with a Managua consul recommendation and a British officer uniform was held in $50,000 bail tonight by Judge Crain in general sessions.
The prisoner known as Captain Claude Stoughton and Frederick Fredericks is charged with submitting false proof for a fire insurance claim and is said to be linked to enemies of the country. Duquesne was arrested December 8 by the Neutrality Squad. a document praising Fritz Duquesne and a British army captain’s uniform were found, with claims he posed as an officer of the Australian Light Horse cavalry and had recently returned from the front.
Chicago officials report the major leagues will not reduce seasons or rosters next year. The 1918 season opens April 16 with a 154 game schedule, tax plans on bleachers and free admissions, and a new shared World Series purse under consideration.
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