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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1918

Page

6

Honor Roll of 102d Infantry Grows With 119 Names

The casualty list released yesterday shows 119 names in the 102d Infantry roll of honor. Killed in action stand at 10, died of wounds 1, accident 2, disease 1, other causes 2, missing 10, wounded severely 26, wounded slightly 67. Six officers named include Colonel Richard H. Griffiths killed on the Picardy front. Major Hiram Ross wounded. Lieutenants Abbott Gregory McCoy Smith wounded.

Richard H. Griffiths National Army Picardy Hiram #. Ross Danville Ill Frederick C. Abbott St. Louis Frederick I. Gregory Caribou James C. McCoy Pierre John E. Smith Fond du Lac Wis

Spirit of the Army in France Sermon at St Pauls

Corporal Harry Welcome of General Pershing's army, home on furlough, spoke at St Pauls Cathedral about the Spirit of the Army in France. He described patrols into No Man's Land and German outrages, praising the soldiers as brave, religious, and light hearted.

Harry Welcome General Pershing France St. Paul’s Cathedral St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Church No Man’s Land

Work Horse Entries Deadline Set for Parade Classes

Exhibitors are warned that final entry day for the work horse parade is Thursday May 9 except cavalry and heavy and light artillery classes where entries are due through May 10. After these dates late entries may be accepted. Entry blanks are available at the association offices 15 Beacon street.

Association Beacon Street

Two Killed in Oil Explosion at Caribou Home

An explosion of a kerosene gas stove in the Caribou home of Michael O'Reagan killed Mr and Mrs O'Reagan and injured their four year old daughter Maris severely and older daughter Hope slightly. The blast occurred in the basement of a new business building and started a fire that badly damaged the structure.

Bangor Michael O’reagan Caribou O’reagan Maris Hope

Medford carpenter praises Plant Juice relief claim

James Kehoe of 624 Fulton Street says two years of stomach pain, gas, and constipation eased after using Plant Juice. He reports better appetite, sleep, energy, and no pains, and endorses the medicine in a voluntary statement. Boston’s Houghton & Dutton Co. Drug Store sells Plant Juice.

James Kehoe Medford Fulton Street Boston Houghton & Dutton Co

New England Soldiers Listed in Casualty Roll by Status

Casualty list names New England men by status killed in action severely wounded missing in action and slightly wounded. Entries include Sergeants Majors Corporals Privates and Lieutenants from Connecticut Maine Massachusetts and Rhode Island with street addresses and unit numbers such as 102d Infantry 104th Infantry and 6th Engineers.

Patrick F. Meehan Genesee Street Springfield 104Th Infantry Joseph R. Laberty Uxbridge 6Th Engineers Edward M. Fay Cedar Street Wakefield 102D Infantry Filippo Daniels Broad Street Lynn Alfred E. LaFountaine Athol

Military Personnel List From Connecticut Addresses

Private Anthony V. Nicastre of Norwalk and Private Joseph Parzanoski of Stamford accompany a roster including Private Thomas J. Smith of Bridgeport Private Joseph P. Todzia of New Britain Private John Triole of Thompsonville Private John F. Young from Rocks and Private Thomas F. Zelechoski of New Haven.

Anthony V. Nicastre Acorn Street Norwalk Joseph Parzanoski Stamford Conn Thomas J. Smith Pembroke Street Bridgeport Joseph P. Todzia Smith Street New Britain John Triole Thompsonville John F. Young Rocksville Thomas F. Zelechoski Davenport Avenue New Haven

French Boy Scout A Hero At Front Lines

Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Baden-Powell told a Guild Hall meeting about French Boy Scouts near the fighting line. He read a letter from a French lad who refused to reveal information and faced machine gun fire with courage, a traitor shot nearby.

London Robert Baden-Powell Guildhall Baden-Powell

14 Newcomers Held as Spies

An Atlantic port reports four teen travelers including a German were detained when a British steamship arrived from a South American port. Officials conducted exhaustive checks, guarding the German, breaking hollow canes, seizing phonograph records, and confiscating papers from passengers and crew.

Atlantic

Liberty Loan Drive Subscriptions Climb Past Big Target

The district exceeded 300 million dollars in total Liberty Loan subscriptions. Officials estimate that 25 to 40 million dollars were subscribed on the final day of the drive.

Liberty

New England Sees Big Bond Drive End Strong in Boston

Returns from Saturday drive will arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank as a large force tabulates credits. Officials expect final national figures by Thursday or Friday and anticipate widespread oversubscription, with Boston leading in double up purchases and many communities earning stars for honor flags.

Federal Reserve Bank New England Boston the Post Succésa

Most Successful Liberty Loan Yet With 17 Million Participants

An analysis of Liberty Loan reports shows about 17 million persons bought bonds, far surpassing prior loans. Subscriptions total $3,316,638,50 with expected actual total near $4,000,000,000 not yet final until May 13 after bank reports. Treasury calls the issue possibly the most successful ever floated by any nation.

Washington Liberty Loan Treasury Federal Reserve United States

Sheriff Keliher Presents Jail Concerts for Suffolk Inmates

Inmates at Suffolk county jail received a three hour entertainment program last night under Sheriff John A. Keliher. The event followed prior winter concerts and featured moving pictures songs and piano selections for the prisoners enjoyment.

Suffolk County John A. Keliher Keliher

Ellis resigns as Boston Symphony Orchestra manager

Charles A. Ellis, longtime manager of the Boston Symphony Orchestra dating to its Higginson era, has resigned. Unofficial reports say William H. Brennan, the orchestra’s business manager for six years, will succeed him. Brennan declined comment awaiting official word from Mr. Bilis in New York.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles A. Ellis Major Higginson William H. Brennan Brennan Bilis New York City

Anna Held Receives Blood Transfusion After Illness

New York May 5 Miss Anna Held the actress who is critically ill with anemia underwent a blood transfusion at a local hotel. Doctors reported an immediate good effect and Ernest Lane a motor truck driver volunteered his blood to save her life.

New York Miss Anna Held Ernest Lane Miss Held

Sugar Ration Rules Tighten for Non-Essentials

Washington May 5. Sugar use restricted to essential food products. Manufacturing of non essential items especially confectionery and soft drinks limited to 80 percent of last year's needs. Distribution via certificate system to curb fictitious demands. Non essential producers must go entirely without sugar.

Washington Food Administrations Food Administration

Bay State Flier Killed in France

Lieutenant Robert P. Cross son of Mr and Mrs Edmund H Cross of Huntington was killed in an airplane accident in France. He served in the aviation section of the signal corps after training at Madison Barracks and in Foggia Italy where he received his commission March 11.

Huntington Robert P. Cross Edmund H. Cross France War Department Cross Signal Corps Madison Barracks Sacketts Harbor N. Y Foggia Italy

Cambridge Eagles Unfurl Their Flag at Rhodes Hall

The Cambridge Lodge of Eagles raised a service flag at Rhodes Hall in Central square Cambridge yesterday afternoon. Mayor Quinn, Eagles president John L McDonald, Dr John P Good city council president, Rev Father John A Butler, Rev William N MacNair, and Henry J Cunningham spoke to a large gathering of Eagles from Greater Boston and Cambridge.

Cambridge Eagles Cambridge Lodge of Eagles Rhodes Hall Central Square Cambridge Quinn John L. McDonald The Eagles John P. Good

Osmo-Chemic Physicians Offer Free Treatment Trial

Mrs Francis Johnson of Cambridge reports relief from a chronic ear discharge after Osmo-Chemic treatment. Mrs Mary Davies of Everett credits improved health and weight gain to the same physicians. The clinic offers free consultation and treatment for deafness and catarrhal diseases through May 12 at No 18 Boylston Street Boston.

Francis Johnson Crescent St Cambridge Tel Beach

Death notices from Dorchester and Boston lodge

Margaret Darcy widow of Frank McAboy funeral from her cousin Myles Conne Sy annie residence at 8:15 a m high mass at St Peters Church at 9 relatives and friends respectfully invited Automobile cortege Death of Brother Win J Turner funeral services at the son Care Boston on Tuesday May 7 members are earnestly requested to attend Exalted Ruler B P Mark Sillivan and Secretary F Mccarron of Boston lodge No 10 B P C E announce the death and funeral arrangements

Aboy Dorchester Margaret Darcy Frank McAboy Myles Conne Annie St. Peter's Church Boston Lodge NO Win J. Turner Boston B. Mark Sillivan Exalte F. M'Carron

Surprises in School Baseball Shake Up City Rivalries

A season of unexpected results unfolds across Greater Boston scholastic leagues with Medford, Somerville, and English High posting surprising wins. The Suburban league shows tight standings as teams like Dorchester High and Fenway struggle, while a packed schedule features city and regional matchups including Boston Latin, Dorchester, Malden, and Cambridge teams. Local fans expected a tight race as districts schedule multiple doubleheaders and pivotal clashes at parks and fields across the region.

Greater Boston Medford Somerville English High Cambridge Latin Norwood St. Mark’s Dorchester High Commerce Fenway Nine Boston Latin

Local High School Roundup From Aontt To Worcester

Suburban league contests feature Milton Academy versus St. Mark’s School and Tatin against Wellesley High at Wampscor6. Lawrence Academy meets Worcester Academy in Worcester as part of district league play across the valley and suburban circuits.

Milton Academy St. Mark’s School Aontt High Lown English Wampscor6 Tatin Wellesley High Wey Lawrence Academy Worcester Academy Worcester

Brady Wins Evans Loses in Detroit Golf Benefit Match

Mike Brady of Boston and Jack Hutchinson of Chicago defeated Charles Evans and Jim Standish two up with one to play at the Detroit Country Club in a Red Cross benefit. About 300 watched the match as caddy rights sold for 195 dollars and ticket receipts totaled between 1000 and 1200 dollars.

Detroit Mike Brady Boston Jack Hutchinson Chicago Charles “Chick” Evans Jim Standish Red Cross Detroit Country Club

Egan Robson Meet Heads Armory A A Card at Boston Arena

Joe Egan of South Boston returns to face Tommy Robson of Malden in the main event at the Armory A A bill at Boston Arena tomorrow night. Egan wants to recapture local favor after good West coast work. Semi final features Johnny Buckley and Johnny Noonan. Openers include Mike Castle versus Burt Jones and Young Brusso versus an opponent from Weymouth.

Joe Egan South Boston Boston Arena Tommy Robson Malden Armory A. A. Bill West Johnny Buckley Johnny Noonan Dorchester Mike Castle Lawrence Burt Jones Revere Young Brusso Wey

Mouth Is Matched With Johnny Gray Of Chelsea

A fragment notes a pairing or comparison between the mouth and Johnny Gray of Chelsea in a local context. The snippet provides limited facts and does not indicate event type or outcome.

Johnny Gray Chelsea

Giants Win 6 0 From Second Naval District

New York National Leaguers defeated the Second Naval District team 6 to 0 in Newport on May 6. Kauff hit a home run as part of New York’s scoring. Batteries Schupt Haus Gibson Herring Lindstrum Murphy.

Newport New York Naval District Kauff R.H.E Schupt Haus Gibson Herring

Tennis Tournament Today at B C Courts

Boston College holds an interclass tennis event at Longwood Courts with many entrants. A varsity team will be chosen from the winners as four prizes are awarded two gold and two silver medals drawing strong student interest.

Boston College Longwood Courts

True Dr True Elixir Praised By Maine Mother

A Bar Harbor mother writes of her child recovering from illness after using Dr True's Elixir. The testimonial claims six doctors failed to help and urges parents to obtain the remedy for stomach and worm issues. Prices are listed as 40c 60c and $1.00 with a mail address in Auburn Maine.

I. H. Mcleod Second St Bar Harbor Maine Dr. Trte True Dr. True

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