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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
5
A series of first person World War narratives by members of New England's division will be continued daily in The Daily and Sunday Post, sharing actual personal experiences from the war.
Private John O Neil of H Company 101st Infantry recalls the Saint Mihiel battle beginning October 1. He describes heavy fighting, losses of Lt Ralph Donnelly and several men, his own wound in the right leg, and the courage shown by Albert Scott who saved others at Chateau Thierry and gave his life.
Dutch ships taken by the United States and operated by the Shipping Board will be unconditionally returned to Holland as they reach American ports after their current voyage. The War Trade Board and Shipping Board announced the agreement. Seized March 4, the 87 vessels totaling 539000 dead weight tons saw several lost to enemy action or storms.
Boston Jewish communities raised funds for a new Beth Israel Hospital with drive totals near 100000 after a Sunday solicitation. Rabbis and leaders urged generous support at Ohel Jacob Synagogue and other congregations across Greater Boston to ensure a hospital maintained by the Jewish community with dignity for Jew and Gentile alike.
Four men arrested by Inspectors Burke and Alexander in the Essex Street station tunnel are identified as James J. Harmon John Devine Anthony Garriff and Joseph Bruno. Harmon and Devine face attempted larceny charges against R H Whitman of Andover while Bruno remains jailed on a $5000 bail in a separate larceny case involving John Roble of Chelsea in the East Boston tunnel on May 9 1918.
A reader endorses Mayor Peters' annexation plan and argues Cambridge would gain from becoming part of Boston. The letter highlights potential commercial and regional benefits of a unified city across nearby towns.
Arthur R. Henderson argues Cambridge benefits from proximity to Boston but would gain under annexation. He notes Cambridge finances large bridges, water assets, and streets benefiting Boston, while exempted property raises tax burdens. He urges voters to consider annexation for overall community advantage. January 3.
The Boston Elevated railway alters the limited car service on the Massachusetts avenue line between Arlington Heights and Harvard square Cambridge. Express runs between Harvard square and North Cambridge with a single stop at Porter square. Passengers must transfer at North Cambridge for local service if leaving or boarding between Arlington Heights and the express stops.
George McDermott former Draft Appeal Board member told St Marys Catholic Association in Cambridge that riches hindered those seeking to dodge military service. He argued wealth blocked avoidance and spoke at Prospect street hall.
The Rev. Martin Stoddard Howard died after a short illness in Wilbraham. He served 61 years as pastor and pastor emeritus of the Wilbraham Congregational Church, arriving in 1868. His church burned twice during his tenure, the second fire prompting his resignation in 1911. Born in Milford, he studied at Mt. Holyoke Seminary and Amherst College, and was a well known Congregationalist figure in the state.
Major Carroll J. Swan of the 101st engineers praised American soldiers as the best in the world and urged disbelief of immoral soldier stories. He cited a 1918 stat showing social disease at 1/19 of 1 percent and spoke of unity with French troops despite differences in methods and language.
Police recovered items left in an alley near 132 Federal Street home of A S Morse hardware dealer after two night breaks. Officers found flash lights a small car clock and a jimmy with entry via cut wire screen and broken window. Inventory will reveal total stolen goods.
Central Court to hear Special Officers Chaisson and Ferrari charges against Herbert P. Rose George Roberts and Clara Detert for alleged larceny of 500 dollars and a gold watch from Russell Brier of Gardiner Maine. The trio were caught in a taxi near a downtown hotel after midnight authorities recovered the watch from the girl and about 237 dollars from the men.
Dorchester District police believe a fresh clue will lead to an arrest today in the Franklin Park Theatre hold-up where William C. Nixon was robbed of 250 dollars. Nixon could not identify any suspects from yesterday's arrests, and investigators note the bungled crime suggests amateurs, not seasoned bandits.
Lieutenant-Commander Thomas Mott Osborne stated that over 18 percent of disciplined sailors at Portsmouth naval prison were cured and returned to service in 18 months. He criticized Prussian-style punishment and warned prisons breed crime, while Major Carl P. Dennett highlighted Red Cross work with POWs in Germany and American treatment of German prisoners.
John J Harmon 25 and John Devine 26 were found with five cars in Adams Square in the small hours of Sunday. They face Central Court this morning charged with attempted larceny from persons. Police call them known delinquent records.
The Cambridge Community Forum meets this evening at Browne Nichols Hall Cambridge to discuss Labor at the Peace Conference. Rev W Harris Crooke will be the speaker presenting the main address.
A letter from Miss G I Baird of Allston Massachusetts describes a two year illness with stomach worms and poor digestion. After trying four doctors she found relief with three doses of Dr True’s Elixir the Family Laxative and Worm Expeller.
A gown shop displays long rows of all black dresses. Many are bought for mourning, while others prefer black for its tailored, stylish look. Prices start at 29.75 dollars.
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