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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
5
Morning casualty releases reveal a surprising drop of several thousand names nationwide from yesterday. Despite the overall decrease, the major casualty totals show a weaker showing compared to earlier releases.
A long list names Lt Archie D. McGee and numerous corporals, sergeants, and privates from Massachusetts and neighboring states listed as casualties or missing. Addresses span Boston to Portland and include figures from Dorchester, Lynn, Cambridge, Providence, and more, reflecting widespread enlistment. The roster covers multiple towns in ME, NH, VT, RI, and CT with many in New Bedford, Boston, and Worcester.
Daniel J Mc Carron of Somerville dies December 27 husband of Catherine A McNamara funeral December 30 from 41 Oak Street at 9 a.m. High Mass follows at St Joseph’s Church. Thomas J Morton Jr of Milton dies December 27 husband of Mary Murphy Morton funeral from 566 Eliot Street Milton private. Mary F P Sullivan of Somerville dies December 7 funeral December 30 from sister’s home on Dane Avenue at 8:15 a.m. Solemn Mass at St Joseph’s Church. Relatives and friends invited.
Public Service Commission members say rates will rise for day calls and fall at night under the Burleson plan effective January 21. The new schedule sets daytime rates at six and a half mills per mile to 8:30 pm, then halves to midnight and further to one fourth from midnight to early morning with station-to-station charges regardless of connection. William H. O'Brien and another commissioner discussed the changes by wire as O'Brien prepares to return to Boston for final figures.
Judge Murray declined jurisdiction in Central Court yesterday in the case of Harry Merrithew charged with assault with a loaded revolver and with assault and battery with a razor on Miss Margaret Duker at a Carver street South End house Monday night. He was held in $1000 for the grand jury. Merrithen, a former Camp Upton soldier, is said to have been infatuated with the girl, whose parents opposed it. Arrest was by Special Officer Thomas Ryan of LaGrange street station.
Washington December 27 Secretary of War Baker refused to consider Senator Weeks request for a report by General Pershing on the removal of Major General Clarence R Edwards commander of the 26th Division Brigadier General Charles H Cole and Colonel Edward L Logan of the 101st Regiment just before the armistice A Kerr acting adjutant general sent a letter to Weeks outlining the decision.
Secretary Baker declines Senator Weeks demand for information on officer removals. He states no injustice to the officers and adheres to his Dec 7 letter. Weeks may push a resolution to compel disclosure of facts regarding the removal of General Kidwards, General Cole, and Colonel Logan.
Samuel Cutler proprietor of a lodging house on Causeway street was found guilty on four counts of violation of the true name law when arraigned before Judge Murray in Central Court. A half sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation until June 25 on one count with the other three counts on file. Sergeaint Patrick F. Flaherty of the Joy street West End police station testified.
Henry Kk Fisher aged 74 of Winchester died suddenly in a business store at Main and North Bow streets while waiting for a car for Framingham. Medical Examiner William J Clark ruled death from apoplexy. He was a traveling piano tuner and former church organist in Boston and Wrentham. He leaves two daughters and three sons.
Tomorrow the Old North Church on Salem Street near Copp's Hill burying ground marks 195 years. The church famous for the lanterns guiding Paul Revere on the night of April 18, 1775 is also known as Christ Church. Rev. William H. Dewart serves as rector. Bishop Lawrence previously restored the interior and pews. Walter K. Watkins will discuss Boston history in a 10:45 observance, with a 3:30 Christmas community sing and a move of silver communion service to a new vault.
George W. Anderson, ex Massachusetts Board of Railroad Commissioners and later U S circuit judge, is confirmed by Judge Mayer as a trustee of the Boston & Maine railroad to fill Marcus I Knowlton’s vacancy. Trustees Frank P. Carpenter Henry B. Day James J. Doherty and Charles P. Hall nominated him.
George Lytton of Chicago, a major retail dealer in men garments, testifies in the packing house arbitration that a price recession is under way. Woolen jobbers are cutting prices, with suits rising from 20 to 22.50 25 dollars vs 50 dollar suits at 65 and shoes from 5 to 7.50.
Monaco prince submits a letter to press detailing years of talks with William II about Germany's future and the path to peace. He accuses the ex-emperor of yielding to military power while recalling yacht meetings, the Wilhelm II era, and calls for justice and restraint in Europe.
Mrs Mary R Tee wife of Major Christopher F Lee now en route home from France wounded died Thursday night of pneumonia at 72 Hancock Street Dorchester Funeral services set for tomorrow at 1 30 PM at St Peter's Church Meeting House Hill Interment delayed until Major Lee's return, body to be placed in a vault She was a longtime buyer for large stores and ran a suit shop on West Street A member of the 101st Infantry Auxiliary she helped the daisy drive for regimental members who went to France
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets as relief for colds with feverish headaches and body pains. Signature appears as BE. W. GROVE on the box. It claims there is only one Bromo Quin ine. The price is 30c.
The search for the six bandits who shot and robbed Frank R. Brown pay master at the Everett plant of the Gen-
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