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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1918

Page

3

Catholic priests of Boston diocese named chaplains

Several Catholic priests in the Boston diocese have been commissioned as chaplains with the rank of first lieutenant. Cardinal OConnor met Chaplains Francis B. Doherty and Lyman Rollins in Boston on a mission sent by General Pershing to recruit chaplains, and the recent enlistments reflect strong cardinal support.

Boston Cardinal O’connell Francis B. Doherty Lyman Rollins General Pershing

Six priests named war chaplains amid army needs

The War Department announces six recent priests as chaplains including Rev. John F. Monahan Marblehead Rev. William J. Lillis Melrose and Rev. Frederick J. Allchin Dorchester. Other appointees are Rev. Michael Jessup S J Rev. Charles A. Donahue and Rev. Peter J. Donaghue.

War Department John F. Monahan Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea Marblehead William J. Lillis Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation Melrose Frederick J. Allchin St. Paul's Church Dorchester Michael Jessup S. J Boston College Church of the Immaculate Charles A. Donahue St. the Peter J. Donaghue St. Peter's Church Cambridge Father Jessup Father Allchin West Roxbury St. Paul's Anderson Peter C. Quinn

Telegrams Sent by Train Indicted in Federal Case

New York July 26 The Western Union Telegraph Company was indicted by a federal grand jury for transmitting messages by train. Two bills accuse violation of laws against private express carriage of letters on routes linking New York with Boston Philadelphia New York Washington and New York Baltimore. Evidence shows 346 417 messages carried Aug 2 1917 to June 15 1918. Conviction could bring fines totaling 17 320 850.

New York Western Union Telegraph Company Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore

Indictment of 21 in U S beef theft scheme

Twenty one individuals were indicted in New York on charges of stealing beef consigned to the United States army. One suspect, Isador Frank, a meat dealer, remained at large as others were jailed on bail ranging from 1000 to 10000 dollars. The scheme allegedly ran April 29 to May 24 with foremen receipt manipulation to skim surplus beef for sale at profit.

New York Federal Grand Jary United States Army Isador Frank Frank E. Paul Vaselli United States Vaselli

Kerensky Won’t Visit U S According to Temps

Paris July 26 The Temps reports Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier will not travel to the United States as he had planned.

Paris The Temps Alexander Kerensky United States

The Kaiser as I Knew Him for Fourteen Years

The Kaiser as I Knew Him for Fourteen Years recounts experiences of an American dentist in Berlin from 1904 to 1918. The narrative covers the Kaiser’s autographs charity gift, travel habits, chauffeur hire, rail and auto use, court humor, language skills, art taste, and his detailed knowledge across topics. It notes his disdain for American wealth, preference for realists in drama, and loyalty to military strength amid world events.

Berlin United States Germany Reichstag Kaiser Weber British Museum Edward Berlin Royal Opera England Empire Allee Tiergarten

Copyright Notice for 1918 McClure Syndicate

Notice states copyright held by McClure Newspaper Syndicate for 1918 and mentions continuation tomorrow in the Sun day Post and another daily ost. The text references future publication and rights attribution.

McClure McClure Newspaper Sunday Post Ost

Anti Air Guns Move to Boston Common Site

Boston's anti-aircraft guns will be placed on Boston Common near the playground center instead of the Public Garden. General Crozier and General Black urged the shift during a visit to Mayor Peters who approved the plan and directed Park Commissioner Shea to assist. Construction of concrete emplacements will begin at once.

Boston Boston Common General Crozier Department of the Northeast General Black Washington Peters Shea

Long Island Court Fight Delays Mayor’s Action

Mayor Peters said he would take no action in the Long Island dispute until the courts rule on Dr. Charles E. Donlan. Donlan remains in his post as superintendent of the municipal hospital and almshouse while trustees demand his departure.

Peters Long Island Charles E. Donlan Donlan Dr. Donlan

New York Corporal Doolittle Killed in Buffalo Air Crash

Corporal James Ralph Doolittle of New York was killed today in an Buffalo aircraft accident. He previously served with the Lafayette Escadrille on the western front and earned 13 wounds in combat. He was cited in French orders and awarded the Croix de Guerre and the British Military Cross by King George for gallantry and skill.

New York James Ralph Doolittle Buffalo Lafayette Escadrille King George

Corporal Doolittle's Wartime Service and Teaching Posts

Born in Chicago 24 years ago Corporal Doolittle studied at Columbia and Harvard. In 1916 he served in France with the American Ambulance later joined the Foreign Legion and was assigned to the French air forces. Returning to America last fall he worked as instructor and tester at Minola San Antonio Gertsner Field La Dayton O and Buffalo.

Chicago Doolittle Columbia Harvard France American Ambulance Foreign Legion America Mineola San Antonio Gertsner Field Dayton, O Buffalo

German Attempts at Colonial Lands Spark South Chile Riots

An Argentina government probe links the Buenos Ayres frontier clash near Lake Buenos Aires to German efforts to seize southern Chilean lands. About 300 colonists fought Chilean troops after German von Flack forcibly took property, prompting Argentine cavalry to rush to the area.

Buenos Ayres Argentina Chili Lake von Flack

To Bring Hub Seaman's Body Home for Burial

The body of John Francis Davis a second class seaman aboard the Albany died Tuesday and will be brought to Boston for burial. His mother Mrs Annie L McKeown of East Boston sought Navy permission to bury him in the family plot with help from Representative John B Cashman and Congressman Tague. A naval delegation may attend the funeral services.

John Francis Davis Albany Boston Annie L. McKeown Webster Street East Navy Department John B. Cashman Fast Boston Tague

Roosevelt and Geddes Inspect Irish Naval Establishments

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D Roosevelt and Sir Eric Geddes the first lord of the British Admiralty visited the south of Ireland to inspect naval establishments under Admiral Sir Lewis Bayly.

London Franklin _p. Roosevelt Eric Geddes Ireland Lewis Bayly

New York Police and Firemen Minimum Pay Set at 1200

The New York Board of Aldermen approved the Board of Estimate’s recommendation to raise the minimum salary for policemen and firemen to $1200, effective immediately for the lower grades.

N. Y New York Board of Aldermen Board of Estimate

Son Killed Father Steps In For Service

Arthur E. Wellington spoke after his son, who enlisted in September 1916, was killed at the Somme. The grieving father, a New York newspaper man, said it is up to him to take his son's place and he was accepted to join a Nova Scotia regiment tonight.

New York Arthur E. Wellington Wellington the Sommie Nova Scotia

Splendid suits offered in a large group sale

You will be delighted and surprised by these splendid suits on display in a big group at 15.75 dollars. The ad emphasizes the striking value and broad selection available to buyers.

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