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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
2
Fergus Falls man Olson in Boston faces federal questions after swapping clothes with a returning soldier to avoid provost guards. Olson claims the soldier woke to find his civilian suit missing and that the two left together. officers pressed him about ownership and the uniform size on a Friday morning.
Olson marched to the federal building and was charged with wearing a soldier's garb without right. He was arrested after a confrontation at a downtown police station, held in $500 until next week. The Provost guard sent the soldier to the fort.
In New York on June 28 the Emerson Motors Company and co defendants faced a federal mail fraud trial over stock sales. After nearly six hours the jury failed to reach a verdict and remained out.
Dr Francis X Mahoney resigns after eight years as Boston health commissioner. Mayor Peters demanded his departure, effective August 1. Dr. William Creighton Woodward of Washington to succeed him, with Woodward's name sent to the Civil Service Commission for confirmation.
A woman believed to be Peatrice Robinson, 26, of Beachmont, was found unconscious at Orient Heights station on the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn Railroad. Special Officer McNulty and Dr. Allen at East Boston relief hospital noted possible poisoning. She is listed as dangerous, was well dressed in a blue suit and pink waist, five feet eight, about 160 pounds.
Mayor Peters announced a change in the health department with Dr Woodward named as the new health commissioner while Dr Mahoney's resignation was requested. Dr Mahoney, famed as a top health expert with eight years of service, vows his record stands and retires with a clean slate and no scandals.
A telegram to Mrs. Claude E. Davis of Cambridge reports Flight Lieutenant Marbel E. Dunham, a Cambridge High School student, was killed June 22 while on scout duty for the Royal Flying Corps. Born in Kentville Nova Scotia, he had lived in Cambridge for four years and attended the local high school.
Belated casualty reports from battles near Chateau Thierry and Xivray show at least seven more New England men killed in action. The War Department confirms losses of soldiers from the 26th Division and regular army units who fought fiercely in the first half of this month.
A large number of New England soldiers from the 102d Infantry are listed as prisoners in German camps after battles near Leicheprey Xivray and Marne front fighting. The report notes heavy National Army losses, names several local men including Corporal Robert H. Jackson of Roslindale killed in action and Private Eugene M. Connor of Winchendon killed, with multiple other wounded and missing.
The newsboys plan a double rally on Newspaper Row for the service lodge for soldiers and sailors, the Volunteers of America build project, and the War Savings Stamp campaign. The event runs noon to 3 pm with Curley delivering an address at 2 pm. Seven Red Cross girls assist in obtaining pledges.
Fifty gallons of gasolene flowed over Massachusetts avenue and Vine Brook in Lexington yesterday afternoon after a gasolene tank truck en route to Boston crashed. The driving shaft broke and snapped the supply pipe, releasing gasoline into the street.
June 28 report on courts martial at Camp Devens names Private Robert J. McGowan of Manchester New Hampshire Battery B 303d Field Artillery sentenced to 25 years at Atlanta federal prison Private Dennis W Gallagher of Cambridge H Company 301st Infantry receives three years at Fort Jay New York and Private Christopher B Lake of Providence H Company 302d Infantry gets two years at Fort Jay.
McGowan, guilty of stealing from comrades and other charges in Boston, escaped from the cantonment guardhouse after his trial as authorities search. Three provost sergeants were court-martialed but acquitted. Draft arrivals from Maine New Hampshire report completion of quota and new naturalization arrangements including Lt Buckley as camp naturalization officer. Colonel Rehkopf promoted to colonel and transferred to Camp Dodge Ta, praised for prior teaching duties.
In Albany New York on June 28 Supreme Court Justice Chester overruled New York State demurrer against the New York Central Railroad in a plan to build a Hudson River bridge at Castleton ruling federal laws trump state laws. If upheld the railroad may erect the bridge.
A proposed Hudson River bridge at Castleton would create a cut off for freight from the West to New York and New England. It would nearly double the New York Central’s carrying capacity and divert traffic from Albany to ease congestion. The project would link the West Shore Boston Albany line with the New York Central main lines.
George Talbot, a noted Charles Town youth, leaves for Fort Oglethorpe Ga to train for U S Army duty. He receives a farewell kit and a gold coin purse from friends. Lt Farrell of Boston College delivers the presentation. Mrs Talbot receives a silk service flag with two stars for sons in service.
Following the Navy sports at the Charles River basin this afternoon will be Navy Night at the Pops in Symphony Hall. Rear Admiral Wood and a party of 20 will be present. The programme is as follows.
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