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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
9
War Department releases citations listing Twenty-Sixth Division leaders and New England officers among those awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Natick officer who sheltered his men and reconnoitered Epieds under heavy fire is included. Also named are Lieutenant Colonel John D. Murphy Major William E. Southard and Captain Edward Edmunds.
The article profiles several decorated service members from New England and nearby states. It highlights Lieutenant-Colonel Murphy’s long wartime commands, Corporal Buma’s sacrifice near Daisy, Regimental Sergeant-Major Lawless’s brave message delivery, Captain Edward Edmunds’s precise front-line reporting, and others including Privates Brigando and Ahearn, Corporal Bradsnyder, and Major Southard.
Major Southard led an assault to Torcy despite heavy fire and organized the town’s defence under ongoing bombardment. He and his men endured two days of casualties before being wounded near Belleau. Private Henry Knight of Easton Maine joined his company near Cremancy on July 15 and repeatedly exposed himself to artillery and machine gun fire to aid the wounded.
Boston official cites Disteel wheel advantages including easy cleaning and reduced shocks. J F Cowan notes hub-centered weight, minimal bending, and rare collapse under side thrust. He highlights rim construction and quick tire changes as key mechanical benefits.
The Champion Spark Plug Company of Toledo partners with the local automobile association to advertise the Auto Show. Large posters urge residents to visit the event with time and place details, reflecting the belief that a successful show boosts all involved. Advertising boosts spark plug sales for local dealers through newspaper ads and posters.
Utterbeck-Gleason Co displays Dort motor cars highlighting comfort, style, and variety. The five passenger touring model features long cantilever springs, generous body room, tufted upholstery, one man top, adjustable double windshield with side curtains and a speedometer.
The Rev. Dr. William T. Manning rector of Trinity Church and former chaplain of the 303d Engineers was named chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French government. Admiral Groult conferred the decoration in New York.
Thousands of pieces of mail with income tax returns and checks flooded the Little building offices as more than 50 000 returns arrived. Clerks from banks aided 200 000 plus returns yet to be checked with final figures due Wednesday. Floor taxes cigars and luxury assessments loom with a brisk revenue year ahead.
A New England branch of the Jenkins Vulcan Spring Company opens at 511 Boylston Street with Frank S. Corlew as manager. Vulcan springs replace broken springs for all car sizes and makes, aimed at emergencies to keep motorists on the road. Corlew, a Bay State Automobile Association member, is also an avid yachtsman.
At the automobile show the Paige unveils its new series with claims of superior design and engineering refinements. W. 8. Jameson and President Harry M. Jewett emphasize enhanced facilities and experience, predicting stronger, more powerful, and more reliable Paige cars ahead.
The Tague Fitzgerald fight hearing resumes this morning in the Federal building with two notaries presiding. John F. Fitzgerald is expected to be the principal witness as a hot session unfolds before the congressional committee.
By January 1 1920 Studebaker Corp expects to manufacture 1650 automobiles daily and by October 1 1919 to hire about 6000 men and 1000 women. A new South Bend plant due by summer 1920 will be modern with sanitation ventilation light and landscaped yards plus gardeners. The plant will employ mechanical engineers chemists draftsmen clerks superintendents foremen and assistants.
The passage highlights the broad range of jobs from clerks to general executives covered by new employees and emphasizes the desirable character these new citizens bring to their roles.
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