Meins withdraws from eighth district race backs Swig
Former Representative Walter R. Meins of Roxbury withdrew from the Republican nomination contest for State Senator in the eighth district and endorsed Representative Simon Swig at a Roslindale rally. Meins sent a letter to rally chair Arthur W. Joslin due to illness. the venue at Gorman's New Theatre was packed with supporters and notable speakers in attendance.
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Walter R. Meins
Roxbury
Simon Swig
Gorman
New Theatre
South
Washington Streets
Roslindale
Meins
Arthur W. Joslin
Swig
Bates
Robert O. Harris
Nathan A. Heller
Joseph Belcher
Randolph
John Grauman
A.A. Rideout
Charles Fleischer
Fitz-Randolph
Nantucket
New England Casualties Light in Army and Marine Lists
New England casualties were light again yesterday with 10 unreported names among 108 listed. No New Englander in the 26th Division was killed or wounded, while most mentioned were regular army members.
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New England
New
New England Casualties Reach 26th Division Report
The casualty lists show several Greater Boston men among the 26th Division with one missing, two severely wounded including Major Daniel F. Maguire, and Private Joseph J Breton killed in action. Other names include Private Hyman Wolfe of Chelsea and Sergeant Alcide N St John who died of wounds. Jacques Magee, Bowdoin coach, severely wounded in France.
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New
New England
Joseph J. Breton
Holyoke
L Company
23D Infantry
Hyman Wolfe
Simon Wolfe
Auburn Street
Chelsea
M Comespany
Young Wolfe
Boston
Syracuse
N. Y
Williams Grammar School
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company
Charlestown
Daniel F. Maguire
East Boston Relief Hospital
Medical Corps
United States
Major Maguire
South Boston
Bigelow Grammar School
Boston Latin School
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
Alcide N. St. John
United States Marines
War Department
Sergeant St. John
Marines
Canada
John “Jack” Magee
Bowdoin College
Powder Point
France
Magee
National War Work Council
Paris
Pawtucket
R. L
New England Boys on Casualty List
War casualty notice lists several New England servicemen with their units and statuses. Included are killed in action Sgt Alcide N St John and Maj Daniel F McGuire, wounded Maj McGuire, missing Hyman Wolfe, and prisoners Frederick R Hyde Herdman McDermott and Edward J McGrath. Local residents named from Holyoke Chicopee Falls Dorchester East Boston Chelsea Middletown New Haven New Bedford and Brunswick.
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Daniel F. McGuire
Dorchester
Boston
U. S. Med. Corps
Paul M. Balduga
Easthampton
B Co
Joseph B. Freedman
Barton St
West End
John
Jack
1000 Austrians Captured in Albania In Offensives
An official Rome despatch to the Italian embassy says Italian and French troops in Albania have captured 100 prisoners, including 50 officers, several airplanes, and substantial war material, as their offensive continues.
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Washington
Rome
Albania
Day Nation Move Seeks Strike of Wine Reference
Prohibition advocates push to strike language prohibiting sale and craft rules on intoxicating liquors after 1921 while pending in the Senate. The motion to strike faces a vote tomorrow amid expectations of final approval within days barring other legislation. Senate debate centers on whether the amendment constitutes general legislation attached to an appropriation.
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California
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
Prohibition
Ashurst
Bankhead
Beckham
Benet
Chamberlain
Fletcher
Henderson
Kendrick
McKellar
Myers
Nugent
Overman
Fittman
Shafroth
Sheppard
Shields
Smith
South Carolina
Thompson
Trammell
Vardaman
Walsh
Borah
Colt
Curtis
Fernald
Hale
Jones
Washington
Kenyon
Lenroot
Nelson
Norris
Poindexter
Sherman
Michigan
Sterling
Sutherland
Senator Saulsbury Rules on Special Appropriation Debate
During the debate on a special appropriation measure Senator Saulsbury interrupted to state that further discussion was unnecessary as he had reached a decision and announced the ruling.
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Saulsbury
Boston Freezes Coal for General Heating Orders
Boston faces a federal order forbidding coal use for general heating amid a looming supply shortage. The announcement warns the ban could last until December 1, urging households to buy wood now to avoid hardship and to prepare furnaces should coal restrictions continue.
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Boston
Federal Fuel Committee of
James J. Storrow
New England
Grand Trunk Lines Appointments Made
Portland Maine July 10 Appointments for Grand Trunk lines in New England announced by general manager L G Coleman and approved by district and regional directors. Named are G L Nelson traffic manager A B Plant general auditor and freight claims agent J H Edward paymaster H P Sweetser general solicitor J W Farrell superintendent J Hay master mechanic BE W Williams chief clerk and superintendent of car and time service.
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Portland
Grand Trunk Lines
New England
L. G. Coleman
G. L. Nelson
A. B. Plant
J. H. Edward
H. P. Sweetser
J. W. Farrell
J. Hay
BE. W. Williams
Italians Make Further Advances in Albania
The article notes rapid advance by Italian and French forces in Albania with potential outflanking on the Aus tro-Bulgar line east of Lake Ochrida. It mentions possible offensives in Macedonia, pressure on Saloniki front, and British, French, and American actions along the Western and Italian fronts, including Austrian setbacks in the Brenta valley and Asiago plateau.
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Lake Ochrida
Saloniki
Albania
Macedonia
Italy
France
Bac
Retz Forest
Marne
Aisne
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Brenta
Asiago
American Aviator Buckley Escapes German Captivity
Corporal Everett Buckley of Kilburne Tl an aviator in the Lafayette flying corps escaped from Germany after being captured at Verdun. A Zurich despatch to Le Journal says he reached Switzerland Tuesday morning. Buckley disappeared last September and was later known to be wounded and a prisoner.
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Germany
Paris
Everett Buckley
Kilburne
Verdun
Zurich
le Journal
Switzerland
Buckley
Lafayette Flying Corps
Boston to Observe Bastille Day with Public Assembly
Boston plans an elaborate Bastille Day observance at Symphony Hall Sunday night. Addison L Winship says the hall is donated and funds cover all costs with no admission. Speakers include Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Stephanie Lauranne, under Harvard President Lowell. Miss Irene Boucher will sing Verdun on ne passe pas.
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Boston
France
Alexander Whiteside
Addison L. Winship
Symphony Hall
Lowell
Harvard
Henry Cabot Lodge
Stephanie Laureanne
French High Commission
United States
Irene Boucher
Brockton
Italians Press Advance in Albania as Osum River Fights Continue
The war office announced that Italian troops advancing in Albania have pushed forward. Enemy forces were repelled on both banks of the Osum River in yesterday’s action.
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Rome
Albania
War Office
Osum River
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Jack’’ Magee
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M Co
Frederick R. Hyde
Chester
Mach. Gun Co
Burnett A. Herdman
High St
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Inf
Michael J. McDermott
Rossette St
New Haven
D Co
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