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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
17
Guthrie once famed as McLean Kilties star becomes American. He signed his first papers on his 35th birthday and now practices law in Boston with James D. Colt at 25 State Street in the Exchange Building. He quips Canada is all right but Boston is better.
The Canadian frontier figure Colonel Guthrie became the first to enlist after war declaration in 1914, wiring his application to Sir Sam Hughes and joining the Black Watch. Wounded by shellfire in battle, he returned home, then recruited in Boston for 108 men called the McLean Kitties. He naturalized in Boston on June 30, near his 85th birthday, and plans to establish life in New England with his family while supporting British and Canadian recruiting efforts.
July 1 a new Council of Five was formed with Secretary Lansing, Pichon Balfour Tittoni and Makino. Pichon will preside. communications to the conference will go to expert commissions first to speed work and reduce discussion.
A Canadian attorney, returning from Fredericton New Brunswick, completes winding up affairs and prepares for permanent residence in Boston as an American citizen. He may practice law here under Massachusetts bar rules pending final naturalization papers, a process expected to take about five years. He has long practiced criminal and corporation law in Canada since 1908 and gained strong backing from New Brunswick's chief justice and Boston colleagues.
An advertisement features Mrs. F. A. Gaines of Steele Alabama praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Medicine for herself and her daughter. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. based in Lynn Massachusetts, citing forty years of experience.
Paris July 1 The Chamber of Deputies voted to post across France the speeches of Premier Clemenceau and Chamber President Paul Deschanel on the occasion of the peace treaty presentation to the Chamber yesterday.
The Paris peace council will appoint committees to draft the German treaty and reparations while outlining the Bulgarian frontier. Italy, via Foreign Minister Tittoni, insists all territory taken from Austria be settled in the Austrian treaty, signaling possible delays and reviving the Fiume issue. The Russian envoy Maklakoff will discuss Romanian boundaries and Bessarabia, amid pressure from Romania and the Soviet committee.
An airship exploded just after touching down at Camp Holabird at 12 30 PM causing a massive fire. About 60 people sought medical aid and around 20 were seriously burned. Crew included Lieutenant Learned navigation officer Commander William Wryerbach dirig tional pilot Ha Sign W Tyndall warrant officer B F Sherman Fist Class Machinist Keller and Radio Officer W Lynch. Passengers were Lieutenant Commander R D Quigley and Lieutenant A R Tilburne bury. Mrs Jeremiah Carroll of Cedar street Roxbury died Monday in New York..
Explosion of the C-8 dirigible near Camp Holabird causes flames and flying debris over the crowd. About 75 people, mostly women and children, are burned or injured. Officers unhurt. Shock and gas fumes fill the air. nearby homes suffer damage. Relief organized from the Holabird Hospital.
Funeral services will be held this morning at All Saints Church Rox.
St Louis July 1 members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers have been notified to resume handling business for Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies. The order, issued by E J Manion president, cancels the ban on commercial business that began June 12 during the nation wide strike of the Commercial Telegraphers Union of America.
Alfred W. Raymond aged 56 was found badly bruised at his Brockton home. The medical examiner noted deep head wounds but no blood or signs of a struggle. Raymond, a night worker, was last seen at noon by his wife and said he would go to bed. A police investigation was ordered to determine the cause of death.
The Boston Sunday Post Magazine features Margaret Cameron with a new Tangles tale titled The Pipes o Paix. Cameron’s witty prose promises more amusing twists and lighthearted observations in this stand out entry.
Death notices from South Boston Cambridge and Worcester list multiple July 1 obituaries. John Dennis of 712 East Seventh Street is noted as husband of the late Mary Dorgan Dennis with funeral to be announced. Edward Roche of Cambridge is described as beloved husband of the late Mary Roche and funeral details to be announced. Mar Sheehan of Worcester is noted with funeral from her sister’s residence in Watertown with time to be announced. Relatives and friends invited.
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