Vedic Brings 2300 Troops to Boston Dockside
The Vedic with 2303 aboard including over 1000 colored men from Texas and South Carolina docked at South Boston army base before 8 am and entrained for Camp Devens by 9:30. The 587th and 634th Engineer Battalions, both composed largely of colored soldiers, built roads in Argonne under fire. Casual officers and units from New England and the South gathered at the pier, with officers returning from Chaumont and Coblenz. promotions, medals, and reunions noted among the crowd. The transport Mongolia also nears Boston Light with 151 officers, 4488 enlisted men, and 39 nurses.
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Texas
South Carolina
White Star Stemer
Army
South Boston
Washington
Camp Devens
Vedic
Brest
Liverpool
Argonne
Neu- Villy-Warrennes
R. G. Gil
Central
South America
Camp Jackson
S. C
Star Thayer
Iowa
W. E. de Sombre
California
France
Winchester
England
New England
Robert M. Johnston
Craigie Street
Cambridge
Sidney B. Williams
T. A. Kyner
Kansas City
Medical Corps
Boston
Joseph H. E. Johnson
Naugatuck
Conn
C. D. Foote
New Haven
Tours
Fred A. Sicard
Fitchburg
76Th
Bessie
William ©. Tufts
29Th Engineers
First Army Corps
First Army
Washington, D. C
Matthew W. Clair
Bedford
40Th Aero Squadron
Air Service
Virginia
Third Corps Artillery Park
313Th Motor Transport Company
Mongolia
Three Ships Due in Boston With 3000 Officers and Men
More than 3000 officers and enlisted men from the American Expeditionary Force land in Boston shortly after 7 AM as the battleship Virginia and cruiser Huntington, both crippled, dock at South Boston army supply base. The Virginia arrives with only one engine running after a port shaft fracture, while the Huntington has lost its port propeller at sea. The Monitor will ferry welfare groups and relatives to meet the ships, departing from Eastern Avenue wharf at 6:39 AM.
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American Expeditionary Force
Boston
Virginia
Huntington
Army
South
Monitor
President Roads
Fastern Avenue
Grounds Open for Worsted Mill Employees in Newton
The Bemis section grounds donated to United States Worsted Company workers were officially opened with a baseball game. General Manager Samuel Hyslop of Saxony mills received a floral tribute and a framed testimonial from employees. Joseph Murphy chaired the event. The Saxony team lost to Silesia 9 to 3.
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Bemis
Newton
United States Worsted
Samuel Hyslop
Saxony Mills
United States
Joseph Murphy
Silesia Mills
One Hundred Guards Keep Boston Federal Buildings Tight
Guards and federal officers blocked access to the Boston post office, sub treas ury, customs house and related buildings to deter Reds. Passes were required, scrutiny was strict, and entry to upper floors was halted without proper authorization. Jurists and officials faced delays but were eventually identified and allowed through. Expect crowded lobbies today as more without passes seek entry.
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Boston
Pearson
Milk Street
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
United States
Custom House
Federal Building
Prize Condensed Oliver Twist Wins $100 Award
The Post resumes its Condensed Novels with Oliver Twist by Dickens printed tomorrow. Rev. Howard LaField, formerly dean at St John’s Military Academy, wins $100 prize for the condensation. He has taught languages and served as chaplain and dean, with ties to Bridgeport and New Haven churches.
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Post
Sunday Post
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
Howard LaField
St. John’s Military Academy
Foundling
Artful Dodger
Nancy
Bill Sikes
Agin
Rev
Bridgeport
Conn
City
Yale
University of the South
Nashotah Theological Seminary
Racine College
Nashotah Seminary
Wisconsin
Bridgeport High School
Boston Man III in New South Wales
Advices in this city report Thomas Roberts of 46 Melrose Street South End signed as cook for the British schooner Speedway before her December departure for Australian ports is dangerously ill in a Sydney hospital. His family was notified by Cunard line officials. The Speedway reached Sydney May 27 and was six weeks overdue, prompting fears of her fate.
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Cunard Line
Thomas Roberts
Melrose Street
South End
Cook
Speedway
Sydney
SANE FOURTH IN BROOKLINE
Brookline held a safe and sane Fourth with band concerts, ball games at Cypress street playgrounds, a patriotic pageant, and swimming races at Boylston street reservoir. The 220 yard New England A A U championship was won by R Muir of the Brookline Swimming Club with teammates A E Church and G Alger second and third. time 8 minutes 6 seconds. A band concert and moving pictures followed, and a Red Cross fundraiser dance occurred in the gym.
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Brookline
Cypress Street
Boylston Street
New England A. A. U
R. Muir
Brookline Swimming Club
A. E. Church
G. Alger
Muir
Red Cross
Firebug Suspects Fire Set on Freight Car
Waltham watchers report youths from the city attempted arson on a freight car near the Waltham Watch Tool Company on Elm street. A watchman, Arthur L. Gray, says he fired after orders were ignored. Edward McDonald, 17, of 50 Calvary street, was shot in the right thigh and survived. Gray is jailed on assault with a dangerous weapon, bail set at $2000.
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Waltham
Waltham Watch Tool Company
Elm Street
Waltham Hospital
Arthur L. Gray
Edward McDonald
Calvary Street
Fishermen strike sparks talk of leaving Boston
Rumors circulate that major fishing firms may quit Boston after the long-threatened strike becomes reality. None admit plans to depart the city, though Boston has long been the leading fish center in the country.
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Boston
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Waltham Watchman
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