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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

5

Three War Batteries Mobilized at Camp Whitney

Three complete batteries recruited to war strength are now assembled at the field artillery camp on an island near Framingham Centre two miles southwest of the muster grounds. A second battalion from Salem is expected tomorrow to complete the regiment. Lt Col John H Sherburne will command. A horse shortage delayed the Salem unit.

Worcester Boston Lawrence Salem D. FE Oswald Laforce Framingham Maor R. K. Hale Concord Junction

Artillery Batteries Reach Framingham Camp Amid Manpower Struggles

Batteries A Boston B Worcester C Lawrence arrived with their units as Salem batteries D E F await horses. Major Nevers set up a field hospital. Gov McCall and Adjutant General Cole discuss funding, equipment delays, and enlistment pace as Framingham camp fills under strict daily schedules.

Boston Worcester Harry H. Nevers Lawrence John H. Sherburne Field Artillery Sherburne Watertown Framingham Cole Mexico Signal Corps Salem Commonwealth Armory

Governor McCall Visits Framingham Mobilization Camp

Governor McCall announced he would visit the Framingham mobilization camp today after returning to the State House from Harvard commencement. The plan follows his late yesterday address at the university.

McCall State House Harvard Framingham

Mahar Again Heads Catholic Association

James J. Mahar was unanimously re-elected president and Joseph H. Farrens, secretary, of the Your s and Men’s Catholic Association at a board meeting in Boston College Hall James Street last evening.

James J. Mahar Joseph H. Farren The Yours& Men's Catholic Association Boston College Hall James Street

Saloon Keeper Found Not Guilty on Vote Influence Charge

New Bedford June 22 Alfred Bird a saloon keeper was tried for attempting to influence a vote at the last municipal election and was found not guilty.

New Bedford Alfred Bird

Warnings by Orpet in French

Jury hears 53 weeks of Marion Lambert letters tracing a love affair from budding affection to tragedy as State's Attorney Ralph J. Cady argues for Will Orpet's murder conviction. The defense notes an alibi letter written to the Lambert girl after she was dead.

Waukegan Marion Lambert Ralph J. Cady Will Orpet Lambert

Letters Reveal Closest Ties and Wounds in Orpet Case

Translator notes reveal intimate French passages in Will and Marion Orpet letters. Earlier letters show ardor and coercive undertones, later ones colder and medicine focused. Prosecutors present cyanide exhibits, clothing, maps, and notes as they rest their case with jurors to decide Orpet’s fate.

Marion Helms Woods Orpet

Bishop Lawrence to preach at St Matthew's centennial service

Bishop Lawrence will officiate at St Matthew's Church South Boston centennial service at 10 30 a m tomorrow repeating the prayers of consecration from the original dedication and delivering a sermon on the parishs work and community impact assisted by Rev Alexander Mann and Rev William H Dewart a large clergy turnout is expected including Rev John Wright and Rev W J Cordick with music by a vested choir directed by Robert Kershaw and organist Eva L Moffat

Lawrence St. Matthew's Church South Boston Alexander Mann Trinty William H

Newton man charged with burglary and jewelry theft

Frank Jones was arrested in Chestnut Hill Newton and charged with burglary and larceny of several hundred dollars worth of jewelry. He was found in the home of Charles W. Sabin at 360 Hammond Street.

Frank Jones Chestnut Hill Newton Charles W. Sabin Hammond Street

Stoneham National Bank Reopens After Shortage Scare

Bank resumes normal business following a three week closure due to a reported shortage of about $40,000. Officials concluded the bank’s doors could reopen after review at the close of yesterday afternoon.

Stoneham National Bank

President Wilson hosts White House callers in brief talks

President Wilson met with several White House visitors including Postmaster General Burleson Attorney General Gregory Senators Hastings of Wisconsin Lewis of Illinois and Representative Garrett of Tennessee.

Washington Wilson White House Burleson Gregory Hastings Wisconsin Lewis Illinois Garrett Tennessee

Wilson to Announce Campaign Committee Members

Tomorrow Vance C. McCormick will meet the President and leaders as a campaign committee membership may be announced after conferences. President Wilson plans to indicate his personal choices and will be joined by several national committee members in the next week or two. President Gompers, AFL, visited the White House to congratulate Wilson on renomination and the labor plank.

Vance C. McCormick New Democratic National Committee Wilson Gompers American Federation of Labor White House Federation Business St. Louis

Congressman Tague Seeks Owners of Automobiles and Horses

Congressman Tague announced a resolution directing the Postmaster General to obtain from every postmaster the names of all persons or corporations owning or possessing automobiles mules or horses and the quantity of each. The information should be sent to the War Department to address transportation shortages in militia aid.

Tague Joseph Kane Subcommittee On Post Offices Congress Burleson United States War Department

Aviators in French Service Avoid Answer on US Return

Paris report states American aviators in French service cannot answer the Aero Club of America inquiry about returning to serve in the U S Army if war with Mexico breaks out. They are bound by French army discipline and enlisted for the war duration, needing government negotiations for any change.

Paris France Aero Club of America Mexico United States Italy

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