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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
7
Beechers Falls Vermont June 6 A man and a woman who gave the name Bennett were arrested for attempting to collect Red Cross funds in Pittsburg New Hampshire. They appeared without papers and claimed to be sent by the Concord New Hampshire office. A federal officer will take charge of the case tomorrow.
Washington appeal for front line packets issued to support trench surgery. Mrs RM Saltonstall heads the surgical dressings department while John L Grandin directs operations at 1000 Washington Street. 60 more women volunteers are needed to meet the order.
The War Department lists 16 New England casualties among 110 total on May 30, with heroes such as Captain Harry A. Bullock of Cambridge killed by an aerial bomb. Reports detail losses in the 102d Regiment at Leicheprey, wounded and missing soldiers, and survivors from Boston, Cambridge, Providence, and North End communities.
The June army casualty list totals 110 names: 39 killed in action 18 died of wounds 3 died by accident 6 died of disease 47 wounded severely 2 missing in action Officers among those killed include Colonel Bertram T. Clayton Captain Harry A Bullock and Lieutenant Richard Mortimer Jr Lieut Frederick Westphal severely wounded and Sergeant Benjamin Byrd listed as prisoner Also named are numerous soldiers from states like Iowa New York Massachusetts and more with home towns and units noted in the long roster.
Advertisement notes Wolf's My Clothier at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets. It promises same styles as Tremont or Boylston streets but at much lower prices, urging shoppers to save money on clothing.
The article highlights Thayer born in Bridgeport son of Mrs Charles L Holmes who lied about his age to enlist in New York City in August 1914 at 15. He served in France since July 19 1917 and fired one of the first American guns. He also saw action on the Mexican border and has a brother First Sergeant Albert W Thayer serving in Camp Upton.
Paris dispatch reports that ninety per cent of American soldiers wounded at Cantigny are expected to recover. Surgeons of the American Army Medical Corps say wounded were evacuated promptly and brought to hospitals near Paris from Cantigny and Veuilly Wood.
Paris reports a grand model German bomber with four engines was downed the night of June 12 near Nantes Haudouin. Eight crew members were captured and taken prisoner.
A wartime casualty list names New England servicemen. Capt Harry A Bullock of Cambridge heads the entry with units across the Regular Army and 1st Army Corps. Died of disease Lt Frederick Westphal and others are noted with home towns in Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts and milder injuries and missing status recorded for several.
Washington June 5. The Adjutant General's office explains delays in notifying relatives of soldiers wounded in France. General Pershing may withhold casualty lists until they have no value for the enemy. Telegrams reach relatives within 24 hours when possible, but published lists appear days later. Delays result from clerical errors name confirmation by cable incorrect addresses or family removals.
An official announces at Versailles that Great Britain France and Italy endorsed a United Independent Polish State with free access to the sea as a condition for lasting peace. Allies also note the American secretary of state's sympathy for Czech and Yugoslav aspirations.
Two men were injured, one severely, after an auto truck owned by Charles Cook crashed into a street near Fifth Street. Cook and passenger Sylvester Hodges were thrown to the ground and rushed to Carney Hospital. The Cook truck swerved onto the sidewalk and overturned.
The will of Donald R. Deloriea of Cambridge, who killed himself at his Marblehead summer home, was filed at the Mast Cambridge Probate Court. About 31700 is left to Miss Helen Parker of Marblehead, his fiancée.
B W Trafford thanks the New England newspapers for their cooperation in the Second War Fund drive of 1918. He notes the campaign aimed to raise part of a hundred million dollars and to educate the public on the war’s significance and needs.
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