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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
7
Seven Hartford soldiers of the 303d Machine Gun Battalion returned to Devens Camp and were assigned to fatigue duty before their court martial for being absent without leave. Ten more from the same battalion were arrested in Hartford and will be brought back under guard.
A mix of 120 men were granted Yuletide leave and 17 returned to face possible punishment for absence. Officials plan to strip stripes and add a black mark to the service records of those who left without authorization. Fatigue duty awaits the 17 as tribunals are set. Meanwhile Camp Devens received about twenty five tons of mail and gifts from Boston Worcester Greenfield and other points, signaling a brisk Christmas.
Captain David T. Remington aged 71 a Civil War veteran and former sergeant at arms in the State House died at his Springfield home after a long illness. He had been seriously ill for about six months and had retired from public service.
Mr. Remington born in Plainfield January 5 1846 served in the 31st Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War losing two wounds but returning to duty. He later worked as Senate messenger bookkeeper and sergeant at arms retiring in 1911. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs J Dale Outhuse of West Springfield.
Officers of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on the B and A system said at 694 Washington Street that published reports of Eugene H. Murphy’s discharge were incorrect. They stated Murphy was discharged after settling his obligations, and the union would not press further charges.
George Argall, a public conveyance driver, was shot and possibly fatally wounded near Diorite west of Marquette. He was robbed of $2000, the payroll of a Diorite company, as mail bags were rifled in the same incident.
Washington December 21 Rear Admiral Griffin was nominated by President Wilson to continue as chief of the Navy Bureau of Steam Engineering. The move bucks standard practice but wartime needs override precedents, the White House said.
Dog lovers owners and humane societies in Massachusetts express intense opposition to a preliminary draft from a special committee studying a new dog law. Strong plans resist the bill when it reaches the Legislature.
Citizens and dog clubs in Massachusetts mobilize against a proposed act to regulate dogs feared to kill sheep. Opponents argue climate and urban dogs are unfairly targeted, while officials promise revisions amid heated public letters and protests from dog lovers and rescue groups.
A proposed dog bill urges confinement of dogs from sunset to two hours after sunrise for nine months unless with owner. Individuals may kill any dog seen at large or chasing domestic animals. officers may kill on sight. License fee rises to five dollars for males and six for females. The measure targets both city and sheep districts to protect livestock.
Berlin reports seven Italian attacks against Austro German positions near Monte Asolone were repulsed. Italian efforts to advance at other northern front points also failed with heavy losses. Attacks targeted Monte Pertica and Monte Solarolo with continued artillery battles overnight.
La Patria Degli Italiani comments on Argentina's government publication of secret diplomatic telegrams from Count von Luxburg, the former German minister, asserting disbelief at denials and accusing authorities of obfuscation.
The piece reviews a political flare over the Toro note and von Luxburg's claims, noting alleged government discrepancies between today’s statements and last months’ actions. It cites Aug. 28 ship-clearance blocks, October proclamations of friendship with Spain and Japan, and hidden powers of Fernando Saguier. It also notes William H. Allison’s appointment as port steward for Cunard in New York.
The Federal Trade Commission cited J. Ogden Armour as aiding I. H. Prince of Boston to control the Chicago Junction Railways and Union Stock Yards Company, then transferring to the Chicago Stock Yards Company. Evidence shows large dividends to insiders via clerks and bookkeepers, with multiple $17,500 to $25,000 quarterly payments and checks routed to Boston banks.
Wadden and Croll testified that Mr Armour was connected to the Chicago Stockyards Company while efforts to show wider packer interest met limited success. Heney will press the probe on packer control of cattle marketing and meat distribution. Armour held 15 520 shares via bearer warrants and moved stock to Armour and Company for benefit of eight relatives. Details emerged on Armour and Prince gaining control of Junction Railways Company as a prerequisite to the new venture.
Arlington Sunday school children at the first Universalist Church gave gifts to guests from Morgan Memorial Boston. Twenty five children attended and were showered with presents by local youngsters in the annual Christmas party.
Ad claims a laxative tablet removes the cause of colds with bromide quinine. Box bears signature E W. Grovde. Price 30 cents.
General orders issued today bar all alcoholic beverages except light wines and beers for American expeditionary forces in France. Extraordinary measures aim to ensure sobriety and high moral standards, with officers held strictly accountable for full compliance.
Commanding officers will restrict liquor sales and designate off limit drinking places. Soldiers may not buy or receive hard liquor or gifts of alcohol, and officers must enforce closures for immoral sites. Authorities will report non licensed venues and place off limits zones at ports and postings to protect troops.
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