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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
4
More than 1200 Red Cross workers from the recent drive will meet at the Chamber of Commerce at 2 30 this afternoon to map strategies for boosting the War Savings campaign in the state toward a successful finish.
Symphony Hall offers a Sunday night pop concert with an orchestra of 75. Admission will be stamps at regular seat prices. Robert Weeks directs arrangements as volunteers, including players ushers ticket sellers, aim to fill the hall. Red Cross workers seek 6000 pledges of 1000 dollars each by month end.
The programme lists marches overtures and operatic excerpts including Fairest of the Fair Sousa Overture Pique Dame Morning Journals Strauss Fantasia Mefistofele Prelude Lohengrin Le Cid Narcissus Pathetic Symphony The Star Spangled Banner The Fortune Love's Dream Entrance of the Gladiators and more performed by various composers and artists.
Howard Elton Leighton of the MacLean Kitties was officially reported dead but returned home yesterday to the surprise of his Pembroke family.
Private Howard Elton Leighton of the MacLean Kitties was reported lost and buried in a wartime cemetery after a severe wound near St. Quentin on March 27. He revived in a field hospital, sending joy to his sister Mrs. William C. Jones and his wife and four children at Brockton. He will soon depart for Canada for treatment of shell shock and gassing effects.
At the Maine Department G A R encampment in Augusta veterans approve the President's war effort and pledge greetings to troops at the front. Fred A. Motley of Portland is named Commander and O. O. Stetson of Augusta Senior Vice-Commander. Henry E. Merriman of Gardiner elected delegate-at-large to the national convention in Portland, Oregon, in August.
Foreword notes an American author who enlisted with France at the outbreak of World War I in 1914 and later joined the famed Lafayette Escadrille. The piece traces the author’s path from initial enlistment to the celebrated aerial unit.
A WWI airman recalls rapid attacks decisive in seconds, altitude challenges, and gear for cold flight. He notes German fighting style, the advantage of altitude, and a Verdun battle where he earned the Medaille Militaire as a sergeant.
An item from the Daily and Sunday Post announces ongoing serialization or ongoing installments titled To Be Continued Each Day. The notice emphasizes continued publication cadence and prompts readers to return for upcoming installments.
Charles Solomon known as the diamond king of courthouse corridors was convicted after a full day session for idle and disorderly conduct. He flashed a $10,000 roll to prove otherwise, receiving a six months sentence that was appealed. Judge Bennett stated the defendant was not in legitimate business and condemned runners for criminal lawyers in courthouse corridors.
Max Friedman 90, widower, living with daughter Annie Weilnburg of 82 Fourth Street Chelsea, is on the danger list at Frost Hospital after a razor wound to the throat in a home suicide attempt yesterday. Despondency over ill health is believed to have prompted the act.
An advertisement touts Tiz foot bath as relief for tired feet and foot ailments. It claims corns callouses bunions dissolve and feet feel lighter after use. A 25 cent box is sold at drug or department stores with promises of smaller shoe sizes and improved comfort.
Henry S. Harriman of the New England Power Company outlined a plan to interconnect major power plants across the state. The proposal seeks 600000 dollars in mortgage bonds and 350000 dollars in preferred stock to build transmission lines from Dedham to Sudbury and Millbury to Webster, enabling cross-utility current exchange with Edison Boston and Narragansett Company in emergencies.
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