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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
15
Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood warns that rumors of German submarines off New England are unfounded and may harm coal shipments. He notes the First Naval District maintains tight coast watch and urges newspapers to refrain from spreading unconfirmed reports that could slow coastwise shipping and hurt industry.
Washington dispatch reports Liberia will not fortify Monrovia without sufficient force to deter attacks. France and the United States offered coast defence guns and equipment but were declined as the republic seeks strong protection before becoming a fortified port.
Washington June 14 The government filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to rehear the dissolution suit against United Shoe Machinery Company after the court recently ruled in the company's favor. The petition for permission to file was requested on June 10, the term's last decision day.
Peru through its military forces has taken possession of German ships interned at Callao amid diplomatic break with Berlin since last October. The session of the Chamber of Deputies focused on national defense and urged immediate military preparations.
Anthony Graham Carroll of 327 Huntington Avenue, an 11 year old prize winner, was the youngest graduate of St Joseph's Academy Wellesley Hills. He received a gold medal and $10 in gold at graduation and will enter Boston College High School likely in the Jesuit program. His father was the late Henry A Carroll of Stone and Webster and his uncle is Stephen A Mulcahy 8J.
Dr. Ernest V. Scribner, 63, long time superintendent of Worcester State Hospital and renowned alienist in mental diseases for 87 years, died today after a five week illness at the hospital.
To meet rising government demand for dentists in war work Tufts College Dental School announces a summer extension course starting June 24. The program covers anatomy oral surgery pathology bacteriology histology hygiene physical diagnosis ceramics root canal technique and pyorrhea.
The Right Rev. Irving P. Johnson will preach at St Paul Cathedral in morning and evening services. Frederick Steenstra to preach at St Chrysostom’s noonday service. Brotherhood of St Andrew to hold convention at Northfield in August. Calvin G. Page to provide attendance information. Episcopal Theological School Cambridge hosts church work conference June 21 to July 6. Marion Ward collecting registration forms at 415 Beacon Street. Lt. H. Carlson to attend Pilgrim Class banquet at Boston City Club. Rev. Axel Sporrong to be present. First Congregational Chelsea plans a June 18 dinner trip to Marblehead Adams House. Rev. George W. Owen to speak on The War in the Air and Its Lessons of Life at Hyde Park church tomorrow night.
The Blue Devils of France in dark blue uniforms and tam o shanters marched victoriously through Boston, each adorned with the Croix de Guerre, inspiring crowds on Boston Common and boosting War Savings Stamp sales at Faneuil Hall, the Chamber of Commerce, and Mechanics Building.
Boston hosts a day of events for Blue Devils Day Flag Day and War Savings Day. French veterans arrival at Faneuil Hall is marked by a marine escort and a luncheon at the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. A War Savings meeting at the Chamber of Commerce features speakers and a marching sequence to Boston Common and a City Club dinner.
Thousands in Mechanics Building last night cheered the Blue Devils of France and pledged to finance the war effort. A crowd of Boston residents signed pledges to buy War Savings Stamps, with Lt. Albert LeMoal praising the outpouring as stronger than anywhere seen on the tour.
Lieutenant Albert Le Moal leader of the Blue Devils had wallet containing 2071 dollars. Boston police recovered it. He recalled placing it in his pocket after leaving Baltimore last Wednesday and reported losing it on the journey. Inspector Haggerty found the wallet with 1500 dollars in fifty dollar bills and other cash behind the upper berth in the private car in South Boston yards carrying the Frenchmen to the city.
Robert F. Herrick led last night's demonstration as locals pledged to buy War Savings stamps. Sergeant William Wellman urged urgency, warning the war could last years and urging men to join or support the effort while wives work abroad and at home. MattBrush asked for participation and received a full response.
Metropolitan Park Patrolman William F. Long of 55 Monadnock Street Dorchester is in City Hospital with a revolver bullet wound in his right forearm caused by his own weapon. X ray photographs to locate the bullet will be taken this morning. Long says the revolver fell from a shelf in the kitchen and discharged yesterday.
The state agency lists set retail prices for vegetables fruits and dairy with ranges for bunches heads and pints and quarts. Entries include Grapefruit Lemons Cantaloupes Strawberries Watermelons and Dairy Products with varied per unit and per pound pricing.
Sir Arthur Fell says a Channel Tunnel project will be pursued after the war. He outlines a railway from London to Constantinople with gauge continuity and envisions future extensions to Calcutta, Cape Town, and Pekin.
Senate debate centers on a conference report for the post office appropriation bill. Senator Lodge reads Weeks letter denying a personal interest in pneumatic mail tube purchases and denounces the charge as slander. Democratic Leader Martin backs Lodge as the chamber insists on the Senate amendment and returns the bill to conference.
Washington reports that income and excess profits taxes are due by tomorrow night but a law provision allows delaying payment until June 15 without a 5 percent penalty or 1 percent monthly interest. Taxes are to be paid on June 15 or ten days after demand notice is issued.
Miss Lulu Greeley 46 Wheatland avenue Dorchester long time assistant secretary of the Republican city committee plans a June wedding to James McDonough brother of Colonel M J McDonough Dorchester. Miss Greeley daughter of Patrolman Michael J Greeley a popular South Boston officer both have long ties to South Boston and Dorchester.
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