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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1918

Page

2

Automobile coats and fabrics described in odd mix

A brief notice notes coats for automobiles made of rub Betised silk or leather linen with plain tweed, listing material types and textures in a fashion or trade context.

First D S C Award Here for William B Meyering

Washington July 10 War Department issues a general order awarding the distinguished service cross to First Lieutenant William B Meyering of the 234 Infantry for leading a platoon under heavy fire on April 6 1918 He was wounded and lost his right hand but refused aid to ensure the outcome of the attack inspiring his men to hold the line

Washington War Department William B. D.meyering

Dedication at Hough's Neck for Blessed Sacrament Church

Callinal O Connell will dedicate the new church at Houghs Neck with a cardinal presiding. A low mass at 11 o clock will be celebrated by Rev. Mark E Madden. After the mass the cardinal will confirm classes of boys and girls, first confirmation in the church.

Callinal O'Connell Hough’s Neck Mark E. Madden

Henry H Hall Given U S Guards Major Rank

Henry H Hall of West Street Arlington Heights receives a commission as major in the United States Guard. He is assigned to command the Seventh Battalion forming at Fort Adams Newport to guard shipyards along the southern New England coast.

Henry H. Hall U. S. Guards United States Guard West Street Arlington Heights Fort Adams Newport New B England

Celebrate Bastile Day at Devens Camp July 14

Devens Camp plans Bastile Day observances with a French High Commission speaker, special dinner, and an open air address in the amphitheatre or Y M C A auditorium. About 100 members of the 201st Engineers trained in pontoon bridge building as eight pontoon boats were placed on Robbins Pond. Captain A W Waldron leads the instruction and Sergeant Michael Mahoney, veteran of 27 years, has transferred from West Point to the 424d Company.

Devens Bastile French High Commission Depot Brigade Knights of *Columbus 201St Robbins Pond A. W. Waldron D Company Michael Mahoney Regular Army 424D Company West Point Ordnance Department Mahoney

Dr Ethel Grant Goes to France as Red Cross Dentist

Dr. Ethel E. Grant of Reading sails for France to serve as a Red Cross dentist. She is noted locally for a wide practice and sacrifices her successful Reading career to aid Uncle Sam.

Ethel E. Grant Reading France Red Cross

Car Men Union Meets with President Brush Over Wages

Representatives of the Boston Car men's Union conferred with President Matthew Brush of the Boston Elevated about a wage increase. No trustees attended first meeting and a second conference was set for today as no agreement was reached.

Ensign Perry Known for Heroic Act in French Seaplane Crash

Ensign Lloyd A. Perry of Pittsfield died April 11 in a seaplane crash at a French training base while saving observer Arthur J. Hamilton from death. Hamilton, hospitalized in France, reported Perry kept him from dying as the crash occurred. Details remain scarce, per a report to Pittsfield via Lieutenant Barrett.

Pittsfield Lloyd A. Perry France Arthur J.hamilton Hamilton Mr. Hamilton Ensign Perry West Barrett Arthur J. Hamilton

Nurse Anne Ryan Heads to France for Red Cross Service

Haverhill girl Miss Anne Ryan has enlisted again in the Red Cross and is bound for France. A Boston City Hospital graduate, she previously served during the Halifax disaster last winter and had been nursing in Boston and nearby areas.

Anne Ryan Haverhill Red Cross France Halifax Miss Ryan Boston City Hospital Boston

Income Tax Refund for Police and Firemen

Policemen and firemen who paid income taxes on retirement allowances or pensions may apply for a refund before December 31. The tax commissioner's office outlines eligibility and notes a special act exempting these incomes from future taxation.

Tax Commissioner’s Office

Reformatory Sentence for Wilson for Express Company Theft

In Superior Court Thornton G Wilson pleaded guilty to stealing 30000 from Adams Express Company. Judge Quinn sentenced him to Concord reformatory for riotous living after spending the money on dining with actresses and costly gifts. District Attorney Pelletier joined in the recommendation.

Superior Criminal Court Thornton G. Wilson Adams Express Company Quinn Concord Reformatory Wilson

Jewish Refugees on Way to United States

One hundred fifty Jewish women and children, refugees from the far eastern war zone, are en route from Yokohama to the United States. They will be cared for by relatives and friends in various parts of the country. Two hundred more refugees remain at the society's shelter in Yokohama.

Far Eastern War Zone Yokohama United States The Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America

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