Mass militia muster stalls for field service amid vast camp scene
Massachusetts militia units near the Mexican border prepare for federal muster with surgeon oversight. Major James S. Hall is the only army doctor on site as troops line up by company and take oath. Governor McCall hails mobilization and praises Adjutant Cole. Cardinal O Connell leads 75 priests hearing confessions for hundreds of soldiers, with an open air mass planned next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’call
Massachusetts
Camp Whitney
McCall
Sweetser
Cole
Eighth Regiment
James S. Hall
United States
General Sweetser
Cardinal O'Connell
M. J. O’conner
Father O’connor
James A. O’rourke
SS. Peter and Paul's Church
South Boston
M. J. Splaine
Roxbury
A. J. Teeling
Lynn
Daniel Riordan
Newton
James A. O'Rourke
William Grant
J. O'Connor
Edward P. Murphy
St. Benedict’s Church
Somerville
Cornelius Hurlihy
William A. Keating
Hopkinton
Patrick Lyons
Carney Hospital
William Duffy
Dr Lockney
Watertown
Joseph Murphy
Wellesley
Thomas McCarthy
Peter Foley
Charles Lane
S. J
William E. Murphy
William Devlin
Richard O’brien
Boston College
Father Clark
Mission Church
John F. Keleher
William Farrell
West Newton
O’connell
O’connor
State Troops Pass In Review At Camp Whitney
Thousands of Massachusetts citizen soldiers passed in grand review at Camp Whitney Framingham this June 23 before Governor McCall and staff. The demonstration showcased the Commonwealth’s military strength as women waved handkerchiefs and spectators applauded throughout the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Whitney
Framingham
Massachusetts
McCall
Commonwealth
Governor McCall reviews Massachusetts militia and relief efforts
Governor McCall addressed Camp Whitney after a parade featuring the Second, Ninth, Eighth and Fifth Regiments. The article describes relief plans for militiamen and dependents, the Massachusetts Patriotic Fund committee, daily pay for soldiers, supply efforts, and community actions from Malden to Hingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Pearson
General Sweetser
New England Recruits Listed By Infantry Companies
Long list of recruits from New England shown by company and address. Names include Albert J. Considine J William Hardiman Frank H. Gopping Harold L Leathe and others across Ford Fifth Infantry F Company Second Infantry Fort Ninth Infantry and more with street addresses in Newton Malden Brookline and Boston area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Company
Fifth Infantry
Albert J. Considine
Emerson Street
Newon
Hierry G. Parker
Newton Hospital
Leslie A. Vining
Richardson Street
Newton
L Company
J. William Hardiman
Winter Avenue
Frank H. Gopping
Grape Street
Harold L. Leathe
Rear Pleasant
Street Chambers
Frank J. Troy
Tappan Street
Brookline
Morris Lipinsky
Suffolk Street
William T. Conlon
Wentworth Street
Fort Company
Ninth Infantry
William C. Dennis
Fletcher Street
John F. Rogers
Merrimack Street
John O'Loughlin
Cross Street
James McCluskey
Dutton Street
Thomas Donahue
State Street
William J. Eck
Saxonville Pastor Dies at 90 After Brief Illness
The Rev. Preston Fay, longtime pastor of Edwards Congregational Church in Saxonville and one of Amherst College’s oldest alumni, died tonight after a brief illness. He was born in Westboro and lived as a longtime civic figure in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxonville
Preston Fay
Edwards Congregational Church
Amherst College
Westboro
Haverhill Man Escapes Injury After Car Crashes in Stoneham
Richard Ballie of 60 Wingate Street Haverhill narrowly escaped injury when the automobile he was driving ran out of control and struck a tree on Main Street Stoneham last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ballie
Wingate Street
Haverhill
Main Street
Stoneham
Rum Cask Splits Behind Beverly Street Stores
A broken cask of fine old rum at Charles River Stores on Beverly Street led to many free drinks for men yesterday. The big four masted schooner Augustus H. Babcock was being loaded for West Africa when the mishap occurred as rum leaked onto the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles River
Beverly Street
Augustus H. Babcock
West Africa
Glandes
Militia Support Grows As Washington approves aid
A Massachusetts committee led by 19 leaders and two women in Boston backed war relief as Malden and nearby towns echoed calls to support militiamen families. The Hay bill passed the U S House, granting $50 monthly per soldier's dependent, while the state adds $1.05 for eight days of service. Local women organize comfort kits and car help, including Helen Frick offering her car for Lynnfield artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National House
McCall
Massachusetts Patriotic Fund Committee
Malden
Massachusetts’ Patriotic Fund Committee
Curtis Guild
J. Montgomery Sears
Boston
J. C. Joseph Flamand
Cambridge
Malden High School
Cliff
Somerville
Blodgett
Adams
Melrose
Haines
Medford
Baker
Washington
National
House of Representatives
Camp Whitney
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Helen Frick
Pride’s Crossing
Henry Clay Frick
Lynnfield
Massachusetts relief drive rallies citizens and leaders
In Waltham and Malden a mass meeting marshals a civic relief effort for front line dependents. A committee chaired by Governor McCall and joined by Boston Lowell Fall River and Cambridge figures aims to raise at least 250000. Speakers urge legislative power to fund relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
John Cobb
McGinnis
West End
Alfred Ball
Camp Whitney
Margaret Sutton
Cambridge
Cambridge Relief Committee
Citizens’ Committee
McCall
George H. Lyman
Boston
Butler Ames
Lowell
D. M. Anthony
Fall River
Fred Crane
Dalton
A. P. Christie
Worcester
James M. Curley
George A. Draper
Hopedale
J. C. Joseph Flamand
William A. Gaston
Curtis Guild
Charles Hayden
Richard Hooker
Springfield
George N. Jeppson
George S. Mumford
Buckminster
L Company
Fifth Regiment
Blodgett
Malden
Commonwealth
Wolf's offers blue serge suits at ten dollars
Advertisement proclaims men’s all wool blue serge suits for $10 at Wolf’s “My Clothier” corner Hanover and Portland Streets. The copy claims competitors rarely undercut $15 and notes LEGAL stamps are included with the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf’s
Hanover
Portland
Camp Whitney Sidelights at Framingham Camp Review
Major Harrison announced the installation of about 20 shower baths for camp comfort, while Governor McCall and officials observed troops and notable visitors including Cardinal O Connell and Monsignor Splaine. The review counted 4826 men and 204 officers with light incidents and plans for further drills. a stray debt and a telegram offer from Gardner Pearson also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Whitney
Framingham
Christopher Harrison
Engineers Corps
McCall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bay State
Col
Buck
Gov. McCall
Sons of Massachusetts
Ruth
Katherine
Margaret
Louise Perkins
Norwich, Conn
Mary Miller Wood
Charlottesville
Cahill
Major Cahill
Ella P. Cahill
Armour
J. N. Willcutt
E. H. Clapp
George Ll. Presecott
Logan
Massachusetts Militia
Union
Everett
Hingham
New North Unitarian Church
Association of Ninth Regiment, M. V. M
New England
Pittsfield
Second Infantry
Raymond Burd
Charles Rhodes
Arthur B. Perry
Thomas K. Sammon
Russell Smith
Burton A. Williams
Walter J. Stockley
Walter J. Carron
Gerald H. Clark
Hay Bill
Prerett
Governor’s Committee
Governor McCall
R. P. Williams
R. B. Farquharson
Marine Corps
Regular Army
Militia
Cardinal O’connell
Camp
Whitney
Joseph O’connell
Edward J. O’connell
International Trust Company
Holy Name Society
Archdiocesan Catholic Federation
Mgr. Splaine
Archdiocesan Federation
Harrison
O. G. Draper
Boston Fire
Field Hospital Company No. 1
Ram
Adam
J. D. R. Woodworth
Eleanor Bogan
Fred Bogan
Ninth
STSCI
Fabyan
Bretton Woods
Twin Mountain
Crawford
Littleton
Centre Harbor
Weirs
Wolfeboro
Jefferson , Lancaster
Randolph
Bethlehem
Maplewood
Intervale
North Conway North
Woodstock
Colebrook
Twin Mt
Crawford, Jefferson
Lancaster
Profile House
Plymouth
City Ticket Office
Washington and
Court Streets
North Station
Causeway Street
C. M
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!