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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
The piece exalts United States Marines from the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli praising their role as guards and fighters. It asserts Marines are the nation’s finest and will defend the flag under all skies from dawn to setting sun.
Jeremiah O Leary and six others charged in New York with treason and espionage plots aiding Germany. Indictments detail bomb, propaganda, and fund-raising schemes linked to Madame de Victorica Rodiger and other alleged spies. Some defendants pleaded not guilty. O Leary and Ryan at large.
The Brookline street bridge at Cottage Farm Brighton over the Boston and Albany railroad and the Charles River will close to vehicle traffic from 6 am today until 6 am Monday June 19. The Public Works Department announced the closure to repair roadway approaches on Commonwealth Avenue leading to the bridge.
A Berlin war food secretary warns at a Dresden meeting that potatoes will not last to the next harvest and prospects for meat and fats are worse than at the start of the year. He says there is no rosy outlook ahead.
Frank W. Woolworth, noted owner of the Woolworth building and a large chain, applied for a court ordered committee to manage the person and property of his wife Jennie. Justice Pendleton appointed Phoenix Ingraham to inquire into the necessity of guardianship for Mrs. Woolworth, 65, who lives with her husband at 990 Fifth Avenue and has reportedly been unable to manage her affairs for two years.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Ellen Tufts daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Tufts 13 Gloucester street and Lieutenant John Lavelle son of Mr and Mrs John W Lavelle Marlboro street. Lavelle serves with the American aviation corps in England. Tufts is a Nahant summer resident and Sew ing Circle debutante two years ago.
Concord reports Lieutenant Lynn H. Harriman, listed as dead from wounds, the first war casualty from Warner. Born 1892, he served with the New Hampshire National Guard, fought on the Mexican border, trained draftees at Camp Devens, sailed for France, and earned the Distinguished Service Cross after leading a platoon under heavy attack. He was a Boston and Maine locomotive engineer. his wife, child, mother, and brother were in Monument, Colorado.
The port of Portland Maine was suddenly closed and then reopened a few hours later. The steamship Ransom B Fuller was halted by a coast guard boat off Cape Elizabeth and ordered back to the dock while a departing schooner was turned back. After the scare subsided the ban was lifted and Fuller allowed to proceed.
New York June 7 The American steamship Argonaut a freighter of 4634 tons gross register formerly the German steamship Albinglia was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Scilly Islands on June 5, according to a cable from the Geer Steamship Company.
Miss Caroline D Higgins, San Juan High School educational executive, spent 40 hours without food or water in an open boat after the steam ship Carolina was sunk by a German submarine. She arrived at her Arlington home in near exhaustion.
A French armed merchant ship arrived at the port today after reporting an encounter with a German submarine off the Virginia Capes. Details remain scarce but the clash occurred shortly outside the capes and the ship’s damage is not known.
Eight passengers and five crew members remain missing after the steamship Carolina was sunk off the coast by a German submarine. Company officials say they are not presumed dead until all hope is abandoned.
The Vinland was sunk nine hours after the British steamer Harpathian was torpedoed 35 miles from the Virginia coast. News of enemy raider operations had been silent since the Harpathian's crew landed yesterday near Cape May.
Nineteen crewmen of the Norwegian steamer Vinland were landed at Cape May New Jersey by a torpedo boat destroyer after the vessel was struck and sunk by a German submarine off the New Jersey coast about 46 miles from Cape May. Swedes and Norwegians aboard spoke little English and said the Vinland, built in 1906 at Bergen, was northbound with a cargo of sugar.
Washington reports naval officials warn German submarines will continue to menace U.S. coasts. A planned campaign combining offense and defense is under way. Senator Swanson cites 60 percent of German submarines destroyed, though exact figures remain undisclosed.
Fred Eustern, former seaman of the Hauppauge sunk in the raid, describes life aboard the U-18. He says the German crew treated them but forced 76 prisoners to grease and load huge torpedoes for use against their own ships. Other witnesses name U-37 and U-151 among the raiders.
At Devens June 7 the 76th Division's planned retreat in the Still River maneuver was canceled at the last minute, officially due to rain. Officers and men note their training under French and English guidance, with open-field marches ahead. The camp continues building a new division, possibly the 94th, as second lieutenants advance and artillery staffing worries loom. A grenade-field demonstration led by Lt Thierry Mallet closed the staff school session.
Infantry under Colonel Herron and Colonel Tompkins may depart from camp for an extended period as the staff school closes. Cardinal O Connell will visit on June 16 to confirm over 100 soldiers at the camp. A solemn high mass will be held at the Knights of Columbus main building field altar.
Managers post forfeits for a 12 round bout at Douglas A C Chelsea featuring Young Terry McGovern and Jimmy Sacco. Local clubs seek Patsy Cline vs Mel Coogan and Jeff Smith vs Lee Anderson. Armory A A Jersey City to stage Levinsky vs Weinert with light dimming contingency.
Wilbur E. Mallalieu of New York, head of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, told the National Editorial Association in Hot Springs that the fire menace blocks war efficiency. He stated fifteen hundred fires daily in the United States aid the Kaiser by destroying food and war materials.
The Harvard Crimson, Harvard's daily, announces a suspension until the college reopens in September because most of its editorial staff are enrolled elsewhere this year. The paper normally runs until Commencement Day, but staff shortages prompted the halt.
Next Tuesday will be Bat and Ball Fund Day at Braves Field with 25 percent of receipts donated to Clark Griffiths Washington Americans fund. The money funds baseball gear for soldiers at the front and in training camps.
Arrangements for Tuesday include a concert by the West Field Artillery Band from Camp Devens. The 60 strong band will perform an hour before kickoff, with officers attending and Lt. R. C. Deming to receive six baseball outfits for Camp Devens teams. A large share of receipts will go to the fund, with players collecting from spectators during a pause in play.
Goula of Woonsocket and West of Holyoke battled to a ten round draw in the final bout of the all star tournament at the Commercial A C last night. West pressed late, Goula rallied with lefts in the final rounds. Earlier, Billy Woods of Manchester defeated Dan McCormack of East Boston in ten rounds. Panama Joe Gans beat Al Thomas in the first ten rounder, a one sided bout. Young Donahue stopped Buddy Dolan in two rounds.
Quincy's machine gun unit of the 14th Infantry leaves the city for a three day hike along the south shore. Captain P A Horton will command the force as it drills in guard mount skirmish and camp duties. The move aims to simulate campaign conditions and boost preparedness with tents provisions and full equipment.
New York defeats Boston six matches to three to advance to a match with Philadelphia for the George M Church cup. Notable singles saw N W Niles of Boston beat T R Pell of New York. Doubles results included Johnston Wright and Niles Bretz and Pell Mahan.
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