Large New England Junior Red Cross enrollment reaches 236665
The Junior Red Cross drive adds 13800 students to reach a total of 236665, about one fifth of the New England region's school population. Plymouth reports all schools enrolled. private schools lead with 34 percent, parochial 23, public 18. Massachusetts tops at 27 percent, Rhode Island 17, Maine over 4. The 1st district is expected to resume tomorrow as schools reopen.
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Red Cross
New England
Plymouth
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Maine
Manster Trial Date Set for Murder Charge
The trial of Harry R. Manster charged with shooting Officer Joseph C. Reiser on January 20 was set for March 25. Manster requested a two week delay for case preparation. Judge Sanderson offered counsel if he could not afford an attorney and allowed potential further time if needed.
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Harry R. Manster
Joseph C. Reiser
Manster
Sanderson
U S Navy Plans 16 Inch Guns for Future Battleships
The War Department disclosed that future U S battleships will carry 16 inch guns of 45 and 50 calibre length. American built ordnance of 10, 12 and 14 inch rifles is already in service on western front sectors held by American forces and on the Italian front.
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Washington
United States Navy
War Department
Italy
Heavy American Guns Help Break German Trenches in Europe
Reports from France and Italy describe American artillery, including 14 inch rifles of 45 and 50 calibre and 12 inch rifles with 35 000 yard ranges, mounted on carriages along the American sector. Observers praise the firepower and accuracy surpassing British weapons in some cases.
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France
Italy
Europe
Pershing
United States
War Department
PLAN CLOSER COOPERATION BETWEEN FOOD AND RAILROAD AGENCIES
Washington report on February 2 says Director-General McAdoo and Food Administrator Hoover outlined a plan for joint action. Hoover will appoint a committee of traffic and food specialists to coordinate with railroad leaders to speed food shipments. McAdoo named Carl R. Gray Edward Chambers C. E. Spens and C. N. Kendall to represent the railroad in future food shipment talks.
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Washington
McAdoo
Hoover
Railroad Administration
Carl R. Gray
Edward Chambers
C. E. Spens
The
Food Administration
C. N. Kendall
Mr. Hoover
Mayor surprised by Franklin Park personnel changes
Mayor Peters learned that Anthony MacNealley the Franklin Park Zoo curator was discharged mid month while Luke Doogue clerk and William F Conklin foreman of mechanics were suspended. Foreman John McKernan was transferred to the city outskirts and Harry Shaw was temporarily appointed to the Common position. Captain John H Dillon ordered the actions and the Mayor asked him for reasons.
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Peters
Anthony MacNealley
Franklin Park Zoo
Luke Doogue
William F. Conklin
Franklin Park
John McKernan
Harry Shaw
John H. Dillon
Park and Recreation Department
Five Deaths in Airplane Accidents Reported
General Pershing reported to the War Department the deaths of a lieutenant and four cadets from airplane accidents. The fallen are Lieutenant Leland J. Hagadorn of Orleans New York and Cadets Clark B. Nichol Philadelphia J. E. Stillman New York Donald E. Carlton Providence Rhode Island and Arthur H. Wilson Philadelphia. No accident details were provided.
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Washington
War Department
Pershing
Leland J. Hagadorn
Orleans
N. Y
Clark B. Nichol
Philadelphia
J. E. Stillman
New York
Donald E. Carlton
Providence
R. I
Arthur H. Wilson
Losses Reported Among U S Troops From Actions
General Pershing announced multiple KIA and wounded among American forces. Private Ralph R. Spaulding of Madison Maine was killed February 13. Two privates wounded February 19 and one slightly February 23. Severely wounded Frank Fuss of Esterville Iowa and Chester A. Hunt of Rolling Prairie Indiana. Paul Crabtree of Portsmouth Ohio died of wounds from November 21. Lieutenant Thomas W. McCoy of Elkhart Indiana died from grenade wounds. Private George G. Clarke of Holyoke Massachusetts died from accidental gunshot wounds. Private Charles A. Johnson of Moreley Col. drowned accidentally.
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Ralph R. Spaulding
Madison
Frank Fuss
Esterville
Chester A. Hunt
Rolling Prairie
Ind
Paul Crabtree
Portsmouth
Ohio
Thomas W. McCoy
Elkhart
George G. Clarke
Holyoke
Mass
Charles A. Johnson
Moreley
Col
Spaulding Soldier Killed in Action in France
Private Ralph R. Spaulding of Madison and native of Emden Maine was reported killed in action in France. He enlisted in Skowhegan in the old Second Maine Infantry, now part of the 103d Infantry, and had two brothers two sisters and a sister in Fairfield.
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Portland
Ralph R. Spaulding
Madison
France
Emden
Fairfield
Skowhegan
Second Maine Infantry
103D Infantry
Lutheran War Fund Extended to March 5
To the Editor of the Post, the Lutherans in Greater Boston could not be canvassed in time for the Soldiers and Sailors' fund drive, so the appeal is extended to March 5. The note requests wider participation from the Lutheran community in Boston.
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Greater
Boston
Bolandine hair growth cure promises rapid results
An advertisement touts Bolandine as a miracle hair growth product claiming to regrow hair in 30 days and restore natural color in 10 to 14 days. It urges Boston Post readers to cut out a coupon for free information and samples by mail.
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George
Borandine
Boston Post
Cuticura Heals Severe Facial Pimples, 1917 Letter
Miss Mary Struthers of Beachmont Massachusetts reports pimples from perfumed soap were severe and disfiguring. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing after using two boxes and two cakes of soap. Free samples offered by mail from Boston department H. Prices 25c for Soap 26c and 50c for Ointment.
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Miss Mary Struthers
Cross St
Beachmont
Mass
War Fund Drive Deadline Extended in Cambridge Area
State chairman Rev. L. Blom tren of Springfield extends the drive to Tuesday March 5. Final reports to city chairman Dr. C. M. Casselberry at Swedish Augustana Church Cambridge on March 6 at 8 p m. St. Mark's Roxbury leads, with Brockton Cambridge East Boston Lutheran churches close behind. other towns seek to catch up. signed Co. M. Casselberry city chairman 1075 Boylston Street Boston.
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Brockton
Cambridge
Permits Issued For Barred Zone Access Declared
United States Marshal Mitchell issued over 6000 passports to barred zones in Massachusetts for legitimate business beyond a deadline. More than 50,000 permits will be issued, each in triplicate with photos on the card. Possession by unauthorized persons leads to arrest. records kept at marshal's office.
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United States
Mitchell
Massachusetts
Community volunteers assemble 5117 comfort bags for soldiers
Mrs. George Derby chairs the comfort kits committee as material is cut and distributed to chapter branches. Workers at headquarters prepare the property bags to be sent to Washington for soldiers and sailors.
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Washington
George Derby
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