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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
19
The British report seven enemy aircraft destroyed and six driven down out of control on July 10 with four of their planes missing. Heavy showers hindered aerial observation but 19 tons of bombs were dropped on various targets. night flying was prevented by rain.
New Englanders in the 26th Division have not taken part in major battles recently amid a buildup for the German drive. Casualties reported total 103 with only two killed in action including Private Gordon K. MacKenzie of Concord Junction. Several New England ambulance drivers and medics were listed as missing or wounded. Private Ralph H. Lasser of Dorchester and Private Harvey K. James of Bristol, Conn., are named among the fallen and missing.
Pt Ralph H Lasser 18 Longfellow St Dorchester E Co 101st Inf Pt Edmond J Labonte York Beach Me USMC Pt Gilbert Bedard 4 Fairmount Pt Fitchburg D Co 104th Inf Pt Leon Edward Foster 24 Congress St Fitchburg Holyers Co 102d Inf Not officially reported Died of Wounds Pt Gordon K MacKenzie Concord Section 626 American Ambulance Service Severely Wounded Corp Thomas P Conroy Corinth Me Pt William C Fox Auburn B Co 9th US Inf Pt Alexander C Grenier 260 Washington St Salem 9th US Pt James J Kelly Dorchester 9th US Inf Pt James C Peterson 368 Meridian St East Boston Mistake in address Pt Antonio J Poirier Van Buren Me Pt Patrick J Doyle Wakefield 582 CC MISSING IN ACTION Pt James W Hope 1052 State St Bridgeport Conn University of Pennsylvania Ambulance Unit Pt Harry K James 123 High St Bristol R I American Ambulance Unit Pt Fred Sweetland 8 Pond St Pawtucket R I C Co 7th U S Previously Reported Missing Corp E Joseph Curtin 12 Collins St Roxbury A Co 101st Inf
Indications are that shoe manufacturers affected by the Allied Shoe Workers' Union walk-out may close their factories after wage demands of 20 to 35 percent went unmet. A canvass is underway to confirm the course. 103 workers left the city yesterday seeking employment elsewhere. Louis N. Perry of the union says operatives are not going to Lynn but to other places.
Louis P. Mutty, chief quartermaster in naval aviation, died in a seaplane crash in Miami Florida. A MIT flying student and former Port Townsend Washington resident, he reportedly sustained a skull fracture. He was a graduate of Washington State College.
The Boston Post notes its no return policy since March 17 1917 and asks readers to place advanced orders with news dealers to help gauge demand and ensure regular receipt of posts.
Parts of a human body bearing evidence of an attempt to destroy identification were found on the west shore of Taunton River in Fall River. Bones were cut, hair shaved, and investigators planned to drag the river bottom with grappling irons. No missing persons report had been made locally.
Amsterdam reports on international protests as the German actions in Finland draw widespread condemnation. Officials and observers condemn abuses and call for restraint amid escalating tensions.
Vienna reports an official statement saying Austrian troops have organized a new defensive line in Albania. A French company advancing in the Devoli valley was repulsed.
Henry B. Endicott, acting as arbitrator, announces a 23 percent general wage increase on a nine hour basis for 360 Pittsfield trolleymen and conductors and Berkshire Street Railway Company workers. The award, dated June 1, raises maximum daily pay to 3.87 dollars for three year men from 3.15, and affects about 360 men.
President Wilson vetoed the congressional resolution that extended the period for the railroad administration to relinquish lines not desired in the federal system. The veto signals a clash over control of rail lines and federal oversight.
An advertisement offers Othine double strength to remove freckles with a money back guarantee. The ad targets freckled individuals and urges purchasing from a druggist, claiming visible results after a few applications and noting refunds if the treatment fails.
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