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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
5
The author, an American who served with French and Lafayette Escadrille units, recounts experiences from near Riga to the Romanian front. He notes Russian aviation flaws, social poker culture, and a lack of wartime zeal, sharing awards and a dramatic near-finale moment before copyright 1918.
Chapter XIII recounts widespread disorder from end to end of the Eastern front with chaos among troops and supplies. French officers attempt to impose order amid scattered scenes of confusion and disruption.
The Dante Alighieri Society attends a Pop Concert program in Symphony Hall featuring Italian works. Overture to The Italian in Algiers and Aida Introduzione. Performances include Verdi Trombone solo and Puccini Fantasia. Italian classics and solos cap the evening with The Star Spangled Banner finale.
Greater Boston area Boy Scouts of America District 11 charts an overnight hike to Bedford on Saturday July 27 led by Professor A C Lane. A second hike to Camp Crocker is set for August under District Secretary W E Smith.
Policemen in Boston and labor leaders plan a meeting to discuss forming a new union. If the group secures consent from the American Federation of Labor a charter will be sought.
Police officers express dissatisfaction with a committee run wage request at the Boston Social Club. Many patrolmen earning under the maximum $1400 seek AFL union backing to push grievances before authorities while fearing retaliation and club opposition after war.
The speaker argues higher pay is needed to keep workers from resigning for better wages elsewhere to support their families. This plea emphasizes the financial strain on staff and the risk of talent loss without adjustments.
A purse of gold was presented to Edward M. Martin retiring president of Boston Typographical Union 13 at Faneuil Hall. T. F. Kelley spoke for the members. Newly elected officers: Maurice A. Adler president Fred H. Harwood vice president Malcolm A. Knock treasurer John O. Battis secretary Thomas C. Stephenson assistant secretary George J. Gray trustee Allen W. Hovey sergeant at arms.
A Boston special meeting bid farewell to Fred Feltus who leaves for army duty. Officers were nominated for the New England Joint Council of Telephone Workers. Public Works Employees Union 149 and other groups discussed wage raises from 3 to 3.50 a day, while Leather Handlers Union reported a 3 a week raise to 23. A Cleaners and Dyers Union strike was settled after hearings before the State Board.
I Company 31st Infantry stages a military jazz ball and prize drill to raise funds. Sergeant Eddie Mack has worked to ensure success, and many theatrical stars are expected to attend. The event is billed as one of the city’s most successful military affairs.
A large crowd attacked Patrolmen Tye and Kennedy at the Hotel Melbourne on Tremont Street. Louis Richards, 27, and others were arrested after a rock was thrown through a window and a revolver stolen from an officer.
North End Italians boosted War Savings Stamps with about 25000 dollars in sales at a mass meeting in North End Park. The event drew over 2000 participants in a parade led by Captain William J. Curtis of the State Guard with local Italian societies, officials, and Boy Scout groups represented.
A San Francisco man, about 34, arrested at Central Court after being nabbed for pocketpicking shortly after disembarking at South Station. John Collins claimed he carried hundreds in new clothes and denied cooperation, while police noted no fingerprints or photos matched him. He boasted of the money diversions and promised no interview as officers watched his quick pocketwork.
The suspect claims his rapid taking of money ensures wealth remains safe from thieves who might strike when he is unaware. He asserts the method is to prevent losing all at one time.
Boston and Albany board of adjustment with the Boston and Maine brotherhood met in Quincy House to denounce inactivity in enacting the eight hour day. They criticized General Order No. 27 for widening wage inequities and failing to grant past increases since December 1915. Boston lodge 97 of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen also met at 3 Boylston Place to discuss wage issues under the Washington board order.
Amateurs Chick Evans and Warren K. Wood defeated professionals Robert MacDonald and James Barnes two up in an 18 hole best ball foursome at Mayfield Golf Club in Cleveland.
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