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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1918

Page

4

Casualty List Highlights New England Losses in War Front

The war department list shows six New England casualties from four National Guard infantry regiments on the western front. Private William C. Sweeney of South Boston was killed April 14, 1918, with a memorial Mass set for St. Vincent’s Church. Also noted: Private Stanley Woodburn, formerly of Boston, killed in action in France on April 29, and Arthur J. Phillips, Waretown, slightly wounded in the right arm while serving with the Y M C A in France.

War Department New England New England National Guard 101St 102D 103D 104Th William Charles Sweeney East Third Street Boston Charles E. Speer L Company Ninth Infantry Sweeney St. Vincent's Church West Third Streets South Boston Stanley Woodburn Kk. Ll. A F. Woodburn Rappart Road Seacombe Charles Bradley Woodburn Royal Sussex Regiment Arthur J. Phillips Watertown Boston Transcript France

Private Victor Tuttle Killed in Action

Private Victor Tuttle of Newport Maine was killed in action. Private John L. Lindsey of West End, a member of I Company 101st Infantry, who had suffered heavy losses in April, has died.

Victor Tuttle Newport West End John L. Lindsey I Company 101St Infantry

Westfield Sentries Report on Wounded and Fallen Soldiers

Telegram from Y M C A headquarters in Paris lists Westfield youth in K Company 10th Infantry severely wounded. Other local families learn Private John I Lindsey of 101st Infantry died June 4 from May 31 wounds. Private Albert J LaRose of 16th Infantry wounded June 1. Private Wadislaus Zywocinski of 102d Infantry severely wounded. Names, ages and hometowns provided.

Westfield K Company 10Th Infantry

Marines' Losses Captain McCoy Killed in Action

Two New England casualties are reported as Captain James McCoy of Fall River is killed in action and a Charlestown youth dies of wounds. The brief item notes additional fallen marines from the region.

New England Boys on Casualty List

The casualty list reports Pt Victor Tuttle of Newport Missouri in the 103d Infantry killed in action died from wounds. Also Pt John L Lindsey of 60 Lowell Street Boston in the 101st Infantry severely wounded. Pt Wadislaus Zywocinski of Middletown Connecticut in the 102d Infantry wounded degree undetermined. Pt Albert J LaRose of Northampton Massachusetts 39 Holyoke Street in the 104th Infantry wounded.

101St Infantry Montdidier War Department John F. Lindsey Lowell Street West End I Company Lindsey Albert J. LaRose 16Th Infantry S. A. LaRose Holyoke Street Northampton Sarsfield Guards Connecticut C Company 102D Infantry Wadislaus Zywocinski South Street Middletown

Ensign Perry among Marines noted in new northwest push

The report lists Ensign Lloyd A. Perry of Pittsfield killed in a plane accident and Captain James McCoy of Fall River killed in action. It records Private Victor J. Roska of Charlestown dying of wounds on June 5, and lists numerous Marines from various states noted as killed or wounded in action and in service during the Chateau Thierry region fighting.

Marine Corps Syracuse Chateau Thierry Virgin Islands Vera Cruz Victor J. Roska Gray Street Charlestown Roska Everett

Casualty List Details 130 Names From War Front

Washington June 11 The army casualty list shows 130 names including 26 killed in action 8 died of wounds 3 died of accident and other causes 7 died of disease 48 wounded severely and 43 wounded degree undetermined Read across ranks from Corporal Elmer B Dommel to Emory C Smith with many locations such as Lancaster Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn among others listed for service in the war effort.

Washington

A Step in the Right Direction Ad at Wolf's Clothier

An advertisement announces Wolf's, "My Clothier," on Hanover and Portland streets near Washington St offering savings on wearing apparel. The brief notice emphasizes a practical fashion choice and local shopping appeal.

Wolf’s Hanover Portland Washington St

Marines List Ten Casualties In Action And Wounds

The Marine Corps released a casualty list naming ten uniformed personnel. Seven were killed in action and three died of wounds received in action. Captain James McCoy of Fall River Massachusetts is listed among the dead. Other linked names include Gunnery Sergeants Wertz and Krauz and Privates Snow Hunt Bateman Collins Roska Bierce Meralk, with addresses across Pennsylvania Michigan New Jersey Massachusetts Idaho Wisconsin and Idaho.

Washington Marine Corps James McCoy Buffington Street Fall River Mass James Clair Wertz Burnham Penn Frank Hamilton Snow Anniston Ala Lea Wesley Hunt Tyre Mich Robert Bateman Decatur Plainville Henry Kirchner Mine Brook Road Bernardsville N. J John Meralk Collins

Doctor's Auto Hits and Kills Child in Belfast

A 3-year-old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Dodge of East Belfast, was struck and killed by a car driven by Dr. E A Wilson in Belfast Maine. Witnesses say the driver did everything possible to avoid the accident which occurred tonight.

Belfast Fred A. Dodge East Belfast E.A. Wilson

War Savings and Summer Goods Promoted at Local Shops

The notice urges participation in War Savings Stamps as a significant wartime effort. It highlights the Toy Shop’s summer toys for healthy play, Reinald Werrenrath’s patriotic songs on the June Victor list, brighter bathing clothes, attractive swimsuits, and a sale of Black and White Silks from imported Hakutai. It also notes Food Administration guidance to use more corn, wheat restrictions, travel recommendations, and a travel bureau offering hotel and resort suggestions.

Food Administration

Harriman Repeats as Boston Chamber President in 1918

Henry S. Harriman was re-elected president of the Boston Chamber of Commerce by the board of directors. New officers named include John R. Macomber as first vice president and George R. Nutter as second vice president, with Edward J. Frost as treasurer and James A. McKibben as secretary. The executive committee for 1918 1919 includes Remick Fay Bullock Kendall Frost Nutter and Macomber. Harriman first joined the chamber in 1915 as second vice president and has since served as vice president and president.

Henry S. Harriman Boston Chamber of Commerce Chamber John R. Macomber Harris, Forbes & Co., Inc George R. Nutter Dunbar, Nutter & McClennen Edward J. Frost William Filene’s Sons Company James A. McKibben Frank W. Remick Frederic H. Fay Charles J. Bullock Henry P. Kendall Henry I. Harriman Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Dresser Describes a Cheap Fireless Cooker

Mrs. Horatio W. Dresser demonstrates an inexpensive fireless cooking device at the National Civic Federation House on Boston Common, using a 60 pound butter firkin and simple materials to create heat retention. The unit costs about 20 cents in total, including 10 cents for the firkin parts and 114 yards of cotton cloth, with step by step assembly using newspapers sawdust cardboard and excelsior.

National Civic Federation Boston Common Horatio W. Dresser

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