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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

8

Post Santa Fund Seeks Help As Appeals Flood in

Boston Post appeals for charity donations to fund a large Post Santa drive aiding widows, fatherless families, and poor children. Readers are urged to give small amounts to buy toys and essentials, with every penny used for gifts and delivery.

Post Santa Santa Claus Boston Post Boston Mass Charlie Post Santa Elizabeth Peter

Help Wanted for Boston Post Santa Claus Aid Drive

Public appeal solicits gifts for needy children as war's horrors fade from memory. Donations urged to Boston Post Santa Claus offices in Washington and Federal streets, with checks payable to Boston Post Santa Claus.

Santa Claus Santa Washington Street Federal Street Boston Mass

McCarten to be Tried in New York for Passport Fraud

Dr Patrick McCarten, dubbed ambassador to the United States of the Irish Republic, was brought from Halifax to New York and will be arraigned in U S District Court on charges of fraudulently obtaining a sea man's passport. He had worked with Sinn Fein leader Liam Mellowes, who was arrested while attempting to depart.

York Patrick McCarten United States Halifax United States District Court McCarten Liam Mellowes Sinn Fein

Sheriff Clif ford Mann Resigns From Windham County Post

Brattleboro Vermont December 19 Sheriff Clifford Mann resigns after a two year term stating his $800 yearly salary plus fees cannot cover expenses. He asks to be relieved January 1 and plans to seek other work. Governor Graham will receive the resignation.

Brattleboro Clifford &. Mann Graham Windham County

Plan gift of savings in stamps for Christmas

War savings certificates will be distributed by numerous Massachusetts industrial firms in place of turkeys at Christmas. The Norton Company of Worcester ordered 2000 of the $5 stamps, costing $4.12 each with a maturity value of $5 in 1923.

Massachusetts Norton Company of Worcester

Massachusetts War Savings Drive Reaches Milestone Milestones

Nearly 500000 dollars in war savings certificates and thrift stamps have been distributed in Massachusetts with about 300000 dollars moving from the Boston Federal Reserve Bank to banks, trust firms and large industries. Boston post office sales total 63608 dollars. Employers distribute stamps to educate workers on saving and supporting the war effort, with 140000 employees already furnished cards and stamps. School superintendents statewide will circulate thrift cards to teach children the value of small savings for victory.

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Medford man named state librarian by governor

Medford resident Lawrence Boyd Evans was appointed state librarian yesterday by Governor McCall to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Foster W. Stearns. Evans had served six months as a member of the state library board.

Medford McCall Foster W. Stearns Lawrence Boyd Evans

State Librarian Appointed to Fill Stearns Vacancy

The commission that aided the constitutional convention and advised committees was named State librarian by Governor McCall pending Executive Council confirmation. The role replaces Foster W. Stearns, who resigned to join the military. Evans, born 1870 in Radnor Ohio, is a Chicago and Michigan alumnus and Tufts history former professor with writings on Washington and constitutional law.

McCall Executive Council Foster W. Stearns Mr. Evans Radnor Chicago Michigan Tufts Washington

Lifer Commuted After Pardons Board Review

The Executive Council yesterday commuted the life sentence of George F. Gilmore from life to a minimum of 14 years for the 1908 robbery of a Somerville drug store and assault on proprietor Charles E. Bushay, which led to Bushay's death.

Advisory Board of Pardons Executive Council George F. Gilmore Somerville Charles E. Bushay

French Transport Chateau Renault Sunk in Mediterranean

The old French cruiser Chateau Renault used as a transport was torpedoed and sunk in the Mediterranean on December 14. The submarine that attacked her was later destroyed. All passengers were saved while ten crew members were lost.

Chateau Renault Mediterranean

Haig to Make Changes in Headquarters Staff

The Times reports Field Marshal Haig commander in chief of British forces in France is making important changes in his headquarters staff which had remained largely unchanged since he took command in the role.

London Field Marshal Haig France the Times Supreme Command

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