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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1918
Page
5
Charles E. Leavitt failed to obtain a divorce from Gladys E. Leavitt after judges ruled his intent showed willingness for his wife to transgress. The Boston case cites Leavitt’s 1909 marriage to Gladys at Weymouth and his 1916 liaison with De Wolfe, whom Leavitt later discovered with his wife.
In London Jan 8 Field Marshal Haig asserts British efforts in Russia and Italy have not added lasting strength to the foe and that the destruction of the enemy's field forces is nearer. The official report covers Haig's spring and summer campaigns and runs 26 pages in the Official Gazette.
General Haig closes the year with praise for American participation in the war. He notes thousands of U S soldiers in France and a warm welcome from French and other English speaking troops. The plan for the year combined offensives on all fronts to support each other and weaken German strength.
Major General David Watson of the Canadian expeditionary forces was knighted by King George. He becomes Sir David and is decorated Knight Commander of the Bath of Roxbury. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant cemetery in Arlington.
When war began in 1914 he was known as Dave Watson proprietor of the Quebec Chronicle English daily and a lieutenant colonel in his militia. He joined the first contingent to sail and has served at the front, rising rapidly to colonel brigadier general and now major general commanding the Fourth Canadian Division. He has been mentioned in despatches for gallantry and is expected to become a full general before peace. He turns 49 on February 7 and is a native Quebecer who has lived there his whole life.
Leaders declare suffrage will win as Illinois California Maine Arizona and other states pledge support. Six holdouts remain Representatives Moores Littlepage Hull Lobeck Davis Meeker while the South remains absent. party leaders plan caucuses and press for federal amendment. Billy Sunday to open House session leading prayer and kickoff.
Resolutions urging President Wilson and Congress to back the national suffrage amendment were adopted unanimously at Faneuil Hall. The meeting featured notable suffragists like Margaret Foley and militant affiliates known for White House picketing, who faced fanfare and anticipated unrest.
The funeral of Frank F. Hammond owner and proprietor of the Arlington News Company was held yesterday at his late home 19 Orchard Terrace Arlington. A regular service was conducted by Rev Frederic Gin minister of the Arlington Fleet Parish. A Washington lodge Masonic service followed.
At the 55th annual Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture winter meeting Former Governor John Burke treasurer of the United States spoke on war loans. He urged farmers to raise extra large crops and use profits to make government loans in support of the war effort.
Burke argues Americans must endure wartime burdens and support allied nations until victory. He asserts that U S entry saved England and France from surrender, preventing mass unemployment and a potential Central Powers victory. He warns of German sea power and attacks on Boston New York and Washington without Allied victory. He downplays alarm over finances noting the country holds one third of...
The speaker touted the world’s gold and a healthy treasury, noting four billion dollars in allied credit spent in America. He urged Liberty bonds and thrift stamps over postal savings, warning of taxes if bonds are not bought and stressing national sacrifice. L G Robinson of the Federal Land Bank of Springfield proposed drafting youths over 14 and closing schools on March 1 rather than July 1.
Reported fighting in Europe shows little front activity with only artillery duels and raids. Germans briefly entered a British trench near Bulle court but were driven out, leaving prisoners. French positions repulsed in several small attacks while Italy faces heavy bombardments from Asiago to Piave with intense shelling of Austrian positions near Monte Asone.
Yale senior J Elliott Wooley, editor of the Yale Daily News, has enlisted in the 12th Field Artillery United States Army. His action leaves every Skull and Bones Society member at Yale in war service, with Charles Taft, son of the former president, also in the same regiment.
Elizabeth B. O Connell widow of Michael C. O Connell died in Somerville on January 8 aged 84 at 84 Benton Road. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A student bag found in a telephone booth at Scollay Square Tuesday evening at 6 pm should be returned to Tufts Medical School 416 Huntington Avenue or call Revere 482 M. Contents include books. A reward is offered.
A German submarine attacked the ship carrying Arthur J. Balfour on its return to England after his U S visit, but the submarine was destroyed by an American war vessel. The account comes in a letter to H P Wright from a Canadian resident who was a passenger on the Balfour liner.
The Baltic departed New York on August 27 after three days of zig zag sailing, reached Halifax and stayed eleven days. On September 4 it was joined by fourteen convoys from New York and three destroyers, and the voyage resumed.
A letter describes eight British men of war shadowing an American ship as it neared the English Channel on September 14. A warning from a British trawler led the American captain to turn, a shot missed, and a rival warship used smoke to approach a submarine which was then blown up by the British vessel.
The Second Company of Third Maine Infantry Militia Regiment in Portland chose officers tonight. Captain Peter Christiansen, first lieutenant Paul G. Clark, second lieutenant Jasper Hone were selected as the officer team for the unit being organized in the city.
Miss Blanche Rose and a Chicago interview promote a DIY hair darkening recipe. Mix half a pint of water with 1 oz bay rum a small box Bab o compound and 34 oz glycerine. Apply twice weekly until desired shade. claim to soften gloss reduce age appearance by 20 years.
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