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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
18
Crews of the Rhodora and Joseph P Mesquita, shipwrecked about 150 miles north of Halifax, arrived safely in Halifax. All hands survived and plan to sail to Boston aboard the Calvin Austin tomorrow.
The Rhodora led by Captain George Marr with 17 men anchored at Hawkesbury after days of heavy seas. The two master schooner was beached on a marine railway near Hawkesbury. all crew saved despite near wrecks on the rocks. Captain Joseph Cash of Gloucester reported the Joseph T Mesquita with 21 men faced two gales and a third before running ashore at Whitehead, about 125 miles north of Halifax. crew escaped danger aboard the Calvin Austin.
A Boston reader question column explains how to seek legal guidance for draft rules. It covers who can enlist or be exempt, where to apply, and how changes in age or residence affect registration and questionnaires.
Camp Deven s reports winter weather crippling New England's national army as troops battle from midnight through morning to retake ground, with every man in the division engaged.
Tonight about one tenth of the area buried under General Snow and his army of flakes had been regained. A foot of snow fell on the level with a stiff wind creating drifts that left roads impassable and barracks entrances buried. Rifle pits, trenches, and drill grounds were filled and even the barracks felt the sift. Camp Devens and surrounding country remained heavily snow bound as night fell.
Soldiers battled 8 to 10 foot drifts at the camp and along roads as ships of men shoveled paths and drilled in snow. A cook, Thomas Terrio of Sherman Station Maine, died at the base hospital from peritonitis after trench duty and an underground medical effort. A water shortage caused a two hour low pressure as showers were halted. Newly appointed Plattsburgers begin reporting to divisional headquarters for assignment.
Washington December 14 The War Trade Board eased export and import restrictions on wool to conserve American supplies and curb price increases which have jumped around 200 percent.
The board barred wool shipments unless the army or navy needs it. Importers must sign agreements to sell only to manufacturers and grant the government an option to buy all imported wool 5 percent below the prior July price. The aim is to reduce inflation and clarify the market despite U S price surges.
D W O Brien of Wayland a graduate of the Massachusetts Agricultural College and an instructor in Leominster High School and the Boston school department has been appointed farm labor agent by the United States Department of Agriculture. His headquarters will be at the State board of Agriculture.
Everett R Moore held for the grand jury after pleading guilty to breaking and entering the Howard & Caldwell store and carrying a loaded revolver. He claims Atlantic voyages and submarine-sunk ships, but Judge Reed did not accept these claims and rejected his war experiences.
Calais Met Dec 14 A wage increase of 1 a week for female employees at the Paper Bag Mill in Grand Lake Woodland was announced. It is the third raise this year bringing pay to 10 a week.
David C. Lovemoney locally known optometrist dies in his Cliftwood street garage after a fire breaks out while he was working on his auto. Mrs. Lovemoney heard an explosion and could not enter as flames engulfed the structure. Fire officials differ on cause with theories of kerosene ignition versus pilot light flame catching clothing and fumes.
The House prepared for a recess from December 18 to January 3, aligning with the parliamentary schedule. Leaders indicated continued business as needed during the break.
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