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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
3
Private Walter H. Shattuck of 8 Ferry Street Haverhill returns to Camp Devens tonight after escaping last night from the guard house. A patriotic mother's plea prompted the voluntary surrender as state police and plainclothes officers patrolled the area for miles.
Private Shattuck of Company A 302d Machine Gun Battalion escaped from guard oversight during a latrine break and slipped out with escort. A 30‑man MP detail searched New England. he returned after a sobbing call from his mother. The report also covers court martial of Spencer Heiges for sugar theft and several unit promotions.
Clarence Boyington and Paul Aloysius Manning both Americans along with William Lucas and Arthur Tilly were held without bail in Bow Street on a charge of attempting to cause disaffection among the civil population. They allegedly distributed inflammatory leaflets during a meeting of the Engineers' Society in London. Boyington and Manning were arrested at the Communist Club.
The body of Mrs. Mary E. Strapp, killed by a defective gas radiator at 36 Appleton street, was claimed by her father Evangelist Coutu, with funeral planned from 99 Union Park street. She leaves a 14 year old daughter Mary D. The Vernons and their 14 year old son Fred remain at the southern mortuary awaiting Nova Scotia relatives.
The Soldiers' Information Bureau, with three members named, is appointed by Governor McCall to assist veterans and manage army related matters in Paris as reported on the continuation of the page.
The Johnson removal hearing in Charleston West Virginia continues with final arguments due next Thursday. A government witness Walter Halaahan and former Governor Hatfield figures will be addressed as officials decide Johnson’s possible return to West Virginia.
The Middlesex School hockey team from Concord travels to Southboro for its lone season game against St. Mark's School. The outcome will influence the private school championship standings and the title race.
Frank J. Carens, treasurer, reports contributions to the Reiser Fund totaling various amounts from multiple named donors including Arthus Wi Clark George I. Cohen Joseph Seminara Mrs Edwin Morey and others totaling 572.7 in acknowledged receipts and requests continued donations to support the fund.
The Boston committee on metropolitan affairs heard Assistant Corporation Counsel Adams state that Mayor Peters opposed Curleys bill to authorize a $400 000 loan for sewage works on the Charles River. The measure would allow city borrowing to fund the sewer construction this year.
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