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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
7
A World War I letter from a French cavalry officer to his American fiancée describes aid from a Scottish officer and a German soldier as they lay dying. The German medic and Briton aid, morphine injections, and shared contemplation of liberty reveal universal human mercy amid war.
Since the war began tattoo artists have decorated British soldiers and Belgians with flags and slogans such as Death to the Germans. Sailors ink crosses and family names as morale aids. The Y M C A erects huts at bases in France and England to provide winter quarters and social life, including Bramshott Common which will house 12 000 men in four huts costing 14000 dollars to build and 6000 for six months’ maintenance.
The Y M C A War Department reports sixty centers active in British forces and plans to extend work with Kitchener's army. The association follows the army into France Belgium India and Egypt as the new year begins with Y M C A jets in ten Indian cantonments.
The London Times halts puzzle and code advertisements in its want ads due to concerns they could relay messages to Germany. All London papers are sent to Germany uncensored while private mail is carefully scrutinized.
Paris Jan 11 reports a German aeroplane over Amiens was brought down by a French airman who engaged the intruder as it approached. The German machine crashed inside French lines and one German pilot was killed.
A World War era poem by Francis Carlin praises the Gael and Ireland tracing identity through sorrow and conflict. It references England, Ireland, and sacrifice in trenches and kitchens. It invokes Destiny, hope, and warnings amid calls for freedom and battle for a future morning.
Miss Katherine Coman longtime Wellesley College teacher and professor emeritus of economics and sociology died after a seven month illness. She joined Wellesley in 23d year after graduating from the University of Michigan and was a leading figure among women educators.
Oliver Hazard Perry 62 of 282 Nesmith Street Lowell grandson of Commodore Perry and former Middlesex Manufacturing treasurer died suddenly of heart failure yesterday afternoon in the office of attorney Frederick Chase in the Sears building. Medical Examiner Magrath ruled natural causes. Born June 15 1851 in Lawrence he lived in Andover as a youth and graduated from MIT in 1878. He worked at Middlesex Manufacturing rising to superintendent and treasurer before retiring in 1904. He is survived by his wife a son Oliver H. Perry and two daughters Mrs Baldwin of Staten Island and Mrs Cabot of Jersey City.
After nine years the police captured William Wilson in Charles Street Jail following a 1906 larceny case connected to the so called lemon game. Wilson faced four larceny counts and was recognized by Inspector Smith at Joy Street station. An old warrant was executed as part of the case. Turcott of Springfield wired money from Eliot Street pool room used in the scheme.
Brookline police and fire departments renew their demand for higher pay. A petition to Fire Commissioner Estabrook and Police Chief Corey asks that the raise be included in the March town meeting warrant. Police seek a $200 yearly increase matching Boston firemen.
Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley will attend the opening of Winthrop's New Empire Theatre on Shirley street near Ocean Spray station. New owners Dennis A. O’Neil and Charles L. Winston plan exclusive photo-plays and vaudeville from United Booking Offices. The 800-seat, fire-proof suburban venue is designed in elegant style by East Boston figures.
Harry P. Wilkinson 21 of Roxbury and Mary Burns 18 of Boston were arrested at their Dudley street address by Dudley Street police. Wilkinson was turned over to Waltham police for involvement in the ransacking of Edward P Cain’s home in Waltham last week. Burns was held in Boston on a warrant from her sister and charged with stealing about 12 dollars in clothing.
During a Malden wedding at Eastern Avenue Baptist Church the bald head of Edward H. Johnson triggered a disturbance as a man in the crowd struck him, cutting Johnson’s cheek. Johnson and Robert Jett sought police after the ceremony while the couple was finally married and the crowd moved to Deliberative Hall.
John Graham Brooks told Rotarians at the American House dinner that cooperation will succeed only in a limited portion of world business in his talk on Co operative Methods and Their Results. Other speakers included Arthur C. Farley of Farley Harvey & Co Edward J. Frost of William Filene's Sons Company and A W Holmes of Providence president of the Holmes Company jewelry mail order house.
Mr Brooks argues organization is essential to society and cooperative banks show few failures. Mr Farley defends the middleman, saying he remains needed as a link between producers and consumers and is persecuted by theorists. A W Holmes and Edward J Frost add observations on mail order business and retail profits.
Revere City Council held its first session in City Hall. Mayor Curtis announced appointments under the new charter including Charles T. Bradbury as chief of police and Carl C. Richmond as commissioner of public works. Board of Health members were named with terms of three two and one year. City auditor is Robert M. Copeland and Joseph G. Stowers becomes city almoner. Salaries not yet fixed. A recount tie for Ward 2 councilman between Jacob Mendoza and John J. Hurley triggered a potential special election.
Mayor Curley announced that Long Island Hospital will start four single story wings and a nurses home built in brick. The project, costing about 112000 dollars, had been delayed by a brick vs tile decision and now proceeds at once.
A Senate bill filed by Senator Sanford Bates of Boston would make parents liable for the actions of wayward or delinquent youths. The measure threatens fines or imprisonment if enacted.
The Rates bill would compel parents to discipline delinquent children or face a $50 fine or up to six months in jail. Senator Bates seeks a 12 hour deliberation rule for civil juries. A fur imitation ban, bachelor tax, and auto liability insurance are also proposed. Hobbs shifts ballot order by precinct, Clark proposes liquor delivery records, and Dwelly aims to cut gas prices to 75 cents per thousand cubic feet.
Buffalo Guarreirra 87 of 28 Charter street was seriously injured when an automobile mounted the sidewalk at 333 Fleet street and ran him down. He is at Haymarket Square Relief Hospital. Police seek the runaway chauffeur who fled the scene.
Daniel J. Kiley visited City Clerk James Donovan to obtain data for his appeal against the new ward lines adopted by the City Council. The lines took effect January 1, and Kiley, a former Common Council president and Lomasney forces leader, said he would take the case to the Supreme Court.
E Gerry Brown, removed from supervisor of loan agencies by Governor Walsh and council, charged that Walsh violated the State constitution by interfering with the executive branch. Brown says the governor exceeded his constitutional authority in removing him at his Brockton home last night.
Brown recounts a four hour session with the Governors Council before his removal. He recalls the governor asking whether to end the matter or hand evidence to the district attorney and asserts he urged sending it to DA. He hints at writing a strong letter to Governor Walsh and predicts a lively outcome before the case ends.
Washington January 11. Representative Hobson of Alabama introduces a resolution to form a five member American peace commission to study conditions affecting world peace and restore it. The plan authorizes the President to appoint the panel with at least two women and asks for $200000 in expenses.
A thief described as a handbag robber, active over six weeks in Malden Medford and Everett, entered a Medford home on Lambert street and stole a handbag containing $29 from a closet. He was frightened away during another attempted break.
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