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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
4
Quincy citizens rally to support the new Machine Gun Battery of the 4th Infantry, M. S. G., stationed in the northern city area. They note the unit must furnish its own equipment upon state service muster and commend the company for surviving a severe winter without breaking up, gaining strength.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowel aid. It asserts 90 percent of sickness stems from inactivity, touts a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil, and promises renewed vitality and buoyancy. Available in 10c and 25c per box from all druggists.
In numbers despite shortages of coats woollen uniforms and essentials the company has won much commendation. Tonight at Francis Parker School Norfolk Downs the unit holds a concert to start a fund for four machine guns clothing and other necessities. The subject was discussed in Quincy churches yesterday and the company opened its ranks for training for the next draft. A big patriotic rally at the school is anticipated with citizen gunners and Quincy cooperation.
The British War Relief of New England seeks a $10,000 working fund within two weeks. President Mrs. Robert Gould Shaw 2d says the drive will boost hospital supplies and knitted goods for British and Canadian forces. Checks go to George S. Mumford, 30 Congress Street, payable to British War Relief.
In New York on March 11, Blanca Errazuriz De Saulles, recently acquitted of the murder of John L. De Saulles, was granted legal guardianship of their son Jack by court decree. The custody dispute arose after she shot her husband at his Long Island home last August.
Straits Raftelis of 12 School Street Charlestown loses 108 dollars and 87 cents, plus a 26 dollar gold watch and chain and seven years of savings to two well dressed strangers via an old handkerchief swindle. They lure him on Summer Street near Washington then attempt to deposit funds in a bank but Raftelis discovers only newspaper clippings.
The Treasury Department reports three million dollars in thrift stamp sales on a single day as part of the war savings campaign. Over the last three days sales were 2,295,000, 2,970,000 and 3,049,000 dollars respectively, highlighting progress toward funding wartime expenditures.
Brisk four day sale of Belgian French and Italian laces and embroideries opened at Copley Plaza to aid wounded Belgians and their families. Miss Sera phine van Loo, aided by Mrs Jehin de Prume, leads the effort with a Boston committee including Mrs Samuel McCall and Mrs Nathaniel Thayer among others.
Boston chapter opens a recruiting drive to hire 2000 men for immediate foreign service with the American Red Cross. Alfred Nestor will oversee at 470 Boylston Street. Wanted are expert motor truck drivers and mechanics, especially drivers, to move supplies from European ports to warehouses and base hospitals in France. Applicants must endure hard work, pass a medical exam, and prove driving ability. those accepted receive salary, expenses, and Red Cross uniforms. Men over 31 preferred. under 31 may apply if in Class 5 of the draft.
Secretary Houston and Food Administrator Hoover form an advisory committee of representative producers of foodstuffs and livestock to advise on national agricultural problems. The East members named include F. E. Brigham of St. Albans Vermont W. H. Jeffers of Plainsboro New Jersey William F. Pratt of Batavia New York and C. J. Tyson of Floradal Pennsylvania.
Rev Wilmot P Lord a Maine Methodist Conference member joined the U S Navy as a sail maker after a spell in the Y M C A service at the outbreak of war. He sought chaplaincy in army or navy but missed due to being over the age limit. Also notes a cough remedy, Adamson's Balsam, available from all druggists.
Private Herman E Langsam of Battery E 102d Field Artillery, AEF, writing to his mother from the front in France, praises the fine condition and spirit of the overseas troops and says they prefer actual warfare to camp experiences. Langsam formerly worked in the Boston Post's typographical department.
A World War I letter from Private Hermann Langsam of Battery E, 10294 F.A., American Expeditionary Forces, written from dugouts in France on the night of the 9th after moving from a former German-occupied area. He describes first shots at the Germans, anti aircraft guns in action, wary optimism, dry dugouts six feet underground, abundant rats, and good rations while asking for cigarettes and candy every two weeks.
Mathew Walsh thirty one, of 14 Olive Avenue, Somerville, was killed instantly when he slipped while moving a box and fell between a sidewall and a moving freight elevator inside the Dempsey liquor store at 117 Merrimac Street yesterday afternoon.
Washington lawmakers debated a bill to curb high rents and hotel rates, proposing a percentage increase over last year for apartment rents and charges for furniture. Critics warned such regulation could set price controls for all goods in the capital, while supporters argued it would address inflated housing costs. The measure faces a final vote tomorrow.
The Union Freight Railway received an extension of its tracks over the Northern avenue bridge after mayor Peters urged approval. The street commissioners granted the extension in a vote taken yesterday.
The Hotel Woodcock may continue its late night activity as residents of Cherry Street complain of disturbances. Peter Bernstein sought an injunction against the hotel alleging private nuisance over noise and presence of guests at night. Judge Brown declined to issue the injunction.
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