Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1918

Page

7

Prominent Statesmen as Bearers at Funeral

Former President Roosevelt and other national and state leaders will serve as honorary pallbearers for Police Commissioner Stephen O'Meara. A large procession and church service at St Cecilia's mark the funeral, with active police bearers, numerous city officials, and a police escort of 48. Resolutions approving the death tribute were adopted by the Boston Police Relief Association.

Roosevelt Lodge McCall Peters Stephen O'Meara James H. Devlin, Jr O'Meara Beacon Street Back Bay Police Department John J. McGarry St. Cecilia’s David B. Ryan John J. Fletcher John T. Corcoran Patrick F. Flaherty John T. Clifford John F. Lyons Dana W. Fisher Peter A. McNeil Patrick J. Morrissey Edward J. Murphy Patrick F. King Joseph F. Hurley James McDevitt John Andrews James Laffey William J. Carey Patrick J. Meagher James Ji. Devlin, Jr Leo A. Rogers Timothy F. Manning Commissioner's Office John RB. McGarr Bureau of Criminal Investigation Ainsley ©. Armstrong Benedict Fitzgerald Edwin A. Supple John B. Blake Gerald Blake Holywood Cemetery Brookline Commissioner O'Meara Boston Police Relief Association City of Boston

United States Consulate at Antwerp Reopened

The United States consulate at Antwerp Belgium has been reopened with Henry Morgan formerly consul at Hamburg in charge. The State Department also announced that other consulates in Belgium are being reopened.

Washington United States Antwerp Belgium Henry Morgan Hamburg State Department

Red Cross Drives Ahead in Boston Campaign Opened by Parade

Residents in Ward 5 joined a nations parade ending at Faneuil Hall where Dr. Stockton Axson spoke. Major Beith will visit Boston for the New England drive with a public address at Hollis Street Theatre. The Red Cross campaign urges universal membership with music by the Fort Banks band and remarks from New England leaders.

Boston Ward 5 Red Cross Faneuil Hall Stockton Axson Wilson Ilan Hay Beith New England Allan Forbes Hollis Street Theatre Major Beith James Jackson New England Red Cross George A. Gaskill Lawrence Mercy Organization Foch

New England Red Cross Roll Call Sees 100 Percent Starts

Yesterdays efforts across New England show strong turnout for Red Cross Christmas Roll Call with Boston firms reporting full employee enrollment. Hillsboro New Hampshire led 100 percent participation with 2100 residents enrolled. State Street Trust and several Boston firms also listed 100 percent participation as more canvassing continues through Wednesday night. Major Tommy Murphy of the 101st Infantry sent in a one dollar membership and praise for the drive.

Robert Livermore New England Red Cross Boston Greater Boston Milk Street Hillsboro N. H State Street Trust Company John T. Robertson Company Gillette Safety Razor Company I. L. and J. C. Codman Company Boston Metropolitan Thomas F Tommy) Murphy 101St Infantry Fighting Ninth General Hospital No. 2 Fort McHenry Baltimore Murphy Dorothy Forbes Chandler Hovey George A. Kneeland Commonwealth Avenue Herbert Yerxa Marlboro Street Metropolitan Metropolitan Division Berkeley Street

Storrow Quits as Director of Commonwealth Fuel Office

Governor McCall accepted the resignation of James J. Storrow as full director of Massachusetts praising his service. Storrow will keep federal fuel administrator duties for New England under the Lever bill. The resignation follows the declared end of the emergency.

McCall James J. Storrow Commonwealth of

Ernie Shore to Receive Navy Commission Today

Ernie Shore star left hander of the champion Boston Red Sox will become Ensign Ernest Shore of the U S Navy this afternoon at 3 o'clock. He will receive his commission during the Officers' Material School graduation at Harvard after six months at the Cambridge school. It is believed he may join a cruise on a U S battleship before returning to spring training with his local club. AcGamson's Balsam is advertised.

Ernie Shore Boston Red Sox Ernest Shore United States Navy Harvard Cambridge Emery Uncle Sam

LIDAYS' FURLOUGHS AT DEVENS

Christmas leave plans announced at Devens Camp division HQ. Major General McCain authorizes long furloughs for large groups, with 40 percent leaving Dec 24 until the following Sunday and another 40 percent leaving on the last day of the year until the first Sunday in January. About 5000 men to arrive this week from across the country, including 1400 from Camp Abustis. Overseas personnel uncertain. Devens expects a good share of discharged men returning home. Private Charles Reinheimer of Company M, 36th Infantry, sentenced to a year at hard labor for AWOL and larceny. Private Amos W. Siddons, same regiment, six months hard labor for disobedience.

Devens McCain Abustis New New York Charles Reinheimer Company M 36Th Infantry Amos W. Siddons

Division field meet slated amid veteran emphasis and spectacle

The Plymouth Division announces a big field meet for next Wednesday morning featuring 19 events, mounted competitions, mule races, cannon and mortar demonstrations, and band contests. About 900 men and 35 officers from the 76th Division are discharged today, with more going to Camp Greene and other camps.

Plymouth

Hylan Urges Deportation Over Red Flag Propaganda

New York Mayor Hylan told police to review records of all arrested for red flag propaganda. He urged deportation for anyone unable to prove American citizenship.

New York Hylan

Man dies after 50 foot fall at Fulton Street building

Edward J. Evans aged 65 of 17 Locust Street Winthrop fell about 50 feet into an elevator well on the fifth floor of 52 Fulton Street North End yesterday afternoon. He died a few minutes after arrival at the Relief Hospital from injuries sustained.

Edward J. Evans Locust Street Winthrop Fulton Street North End

Pope May Break Vatican Restraint

Rome reports Pope Benedict may abandon a near fifty year custom and leave the Vatican grounds. Public circles say he could seek mediation with President Wilson to craft a reciprocal pact between the Quirinal and Vatican, avoiding any move to bring the issue to the peace conference.

Rome Benedict Vatican Pope Benedict Wilson Quirinal Popolo Romana

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief

A vintage advertisement urges readers to take Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses to end grippe misery and break up a severe cold. It claims to clear nasal passages stop discharge ease headache feverishness and sore throat with pleasant taste and no inconvenience. It warns against substitutes.

Pape Grippe

Also Mentioned on This Page

O’meara Eugene N. Foss Tleteher Ranney Boston Licensing Board Joseph Pellitier Charles A. de Courey Supreme Judicial Court Wilfred Bolster Municipal Court William D. Sohier Massachusetts Highway Commission Edwin A. Curtis Thomas Ryan Edwin A. Grozier Boston Post Robert Lincoln O’brien The Herald Charles J. Tayor Globe George Fred Williams Henry Harrison Proctor William F. Kenney Boston Public Library Edward C. Mansfield John T. Mahoney Catholic Union of Boston Edward A. McLaughlin Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board Patrick O'Loughlin John T. McNally W. A. Morrison Trust Boston Michael H. Crowley Otis I. Kimball Matthew J. Dailey Richard Fitzgerald John EE. Driscoll James F. Hickey Herbert W. Goodwin Charles T. Reardon Joseph Harriman Michael J. Goff Tinton E. Bowley James J. Watkins Daniel G. Murphy James P. Sullivan James P. Canney Hugh J. Lee Ross A. Perry Jeremiah F. Gallivan John J. Rooney Forrest F. Hall Thomas J.roode Robert KE. Grant Thomas C.vans George C. Garland U. S United Birthcollap CO Troy.n.y One Fatse Town Italy Amerca Tamson, Hubbard Company South Boston Trust Company Charles B. Burleigh Industrial Committee For Boston Major Murphy Storrow N. E AcGamson 76Th Division Kroonland 76Th Adams Wildcat Division France Camp Greene Guardian Make Rom the Red Cross Washington St Boylston and Essex Tunnel Osgood’s O$good Liberal Morris Ceven Haawn Reed Rockers Rocker Cretonne i Priscilla C. E. Osgoo
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication