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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
4
Immigration officials have rounded up about 30 anarchists facing deportation. Several are detained at Long Wharf, others out on bail. A general deportation is anticipated as steamships become available to carry passengers to Europe in small numbers.
Last evening at the Majestic Theatre the musical adaptation titled Leave It to Jane opened in this city. George Ade’s The College Widow, renowned for wit and satire, provides the source material and humor. The show blends clever character work with musical embellishment, reviving a popular stage classic for modern audiences.
Review notes the musical Leave It to Jane by Jerome Kern draws applause despite narrative interruptions. The production, familiar to other cities, pleases with music though some scenes were cut. Antonio Sado, 12, remained on the danger list after a Cambridge motorcycle accident on Concord avenue.
Samuel Berry aged 14 a news boy of 56 West Eagle Street East Boston died from injuries after a fist fight with 13 year old Clarence G Bolter of 19 Ramsey Street Roxbury Bolter surrendered to police at Station 9 and will appear in Juvenile Court for arraignment today.
Two Roxbury youths argued then fought near 773 Dudley street. Berry was struck in the stomach and died from asphyxia after being knocked unconscious. Police identified him as a East Boston High School pupil, age unknown, with a paper route. The other boy, Bolter, was released to his parents after questioning.
Edward Theodore Nolan a 14 year old pupil at Centre School Everett drowned yesterday at noon after breaking through thin ice on the old clay pit by the boulevard near Second Street Everett Two school mates attempted a rescue but also fell through yet were saved by two Dangel stationery plant employees whose timely actions averted a second tragedy The pit is about 60 feet deep
Twelve American torpedo boat destroyers sailed for home today from Queenstown. The British admiralty vessels signalled goodbye and all ships in the harbor sounded their sirens and whistles as the destroyers departed.
Mayor Peters returns after a rest and avoids statements or endorsements in the City Council race. He aims to show no slate and favors no candidate as seven contenders vie for three seats. Acting mayor Walter Collins, endorsed by the Good Government Association, leads a field with others claiming various local supports.
Edward Barker, arraigned as a fugitive, was held in $1000 by Judge Murray in Central Court yesterday to await arrival of officers from Maine. Barker, said to be an inmate of Lincoln County jail, Maine, escaped while working with trustees loading timber on a flat car a few days earlier.
Captain Benjamin Lipsner announced plans backed by wealthy investors to start the first aerial passenger and express lines in the United States. The service will begin May 15, 1919 with six planes at 110 mph, carrying 40 passengers or equivalent weight, and will include wireless telephony and modern appliances. Lipsner aims for a June 15 transatlantic flight using the Washington route, and a sea going plane is under construction for the journey.
Colonel Frank Tompkins reports the Band of the 301st will bring its flag home after sensational performances in Paris. The flag of Boston city, the regimental colors, and the Stars and Stripes were cheered to the echo in the streets of Paris.
Colonel Tompkins of the 110th Infantry, the sole colonel to lead into action in France, arrived home after suffering wounds and gassing. He bore three wound stripes and a War Department Distinguished Service Medal. He recalled the regiment’s destruction to fill other units, and praised the Boston band led by Lieutenant Stoesse that wowed Parisians.
Private Charles J. Bogan of A Company 104th Infantry was killed in action north of Verdun on Oct. 17 as word reached his parents Daniel and Nellie Bogan of 28 Queensberry Street. Born in Portland 26 years ago he attended Norwich Academy and St. Amselm's College. He served with A Company 8th Infantry at the Mexican border and went overseas when that regiment became the 104th. He worked as a paper salesman before the war and his father managed Lindale Paper Mills in North Adams.
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