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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1918
Page
16
In an Atlantic port on May 7 a sailor struck Captain D. J. McDonald, skipper of the schooner John G. Walter, after which an allied destroyer arrived. The vessel sank in the Atlantic and the skipper was not taken prisoner.
On arrival aboard an American ship a British captain from Prince Edward Island battled a German U-boat crew after torpedoing the schooner bound from Canada to Europe. He clashed with the commander in the open conning tower, then jumped overboard and escaped as a destroyer approached while the 208 ton schooner sank.
Lieutenant Governor Coolidge will address the Boston Literary and Historical Association at Twelfth Baptist Church Shawmut avenue and Madison Street on Patriotism and Citizenship. George F. Davis will preside, with floor discussion and a flute solo by Charles Sheppard. Admission is free. Meeting starts at 8 o'clock.
At the Boston City Hospital trustees monthly meeting A Shuman was re elected president of the board for the 28th consecutive year. He first became president on May 2 1890. Joseph P Manning was re elected secretary. Shuman joined the board in 1885 and has served 33 years in total, guiding major expansions and modern upgrades.
Charles Be Phipps was elected chairman of the cemetery board for the 10th consecutive year at a board meeting yesterday. The retired wool merchant has 16 years of service without salary and is praised by mayors for his efficient administration.
An advertisement recounts two rheumatism cases in Lowell and Framingham where patients improved after taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. It emphasizes building up blood to correct rheumatism and promotes the pills as a preventive tonic for backaches and nervous disorders with a offer of free books and mail order details.
Senate and War Department leaders weigh inquiries into Borglum accusations of graft and pro German influence. Attorney General Gregory assigns Frierson to probe with DOJ and Bureau of Investigation help while considering Borglum and the Marshall report. Senators Chamberlain Brandegee press for results and transparency.
The House military committee nearly concluded hearings on the $1 billion aviation estimates within the $15 billion army appropriation bill. War Department officials detailed $740 million allotted for aviation, with $307 million spent and $270 million of unexpended funds linked to existing contracts. Secretary Baker and generals testified no criminal neglect by manufacturers or officers, noting pro-German propaganda as a partial source of criticism and discussing sabotage claims lacking supporting evidence.
Boston Latin defeats Boston College High 6-3 at Rowan Park Dorchester in a well contested afternoon game. Key moments include two Latin runs in the second inning and late errors by BC High, with Riley and Malley contributing multi hits and timely scoring plays.
The funeral for Miss Helen C Bigelow, daughter of the late Edward and Katharine Bigelow, was held yesterday from her home at 116 Keyes Street with a high mass at St Thomas Church. Rev Bennett O'Brien officiated as celebrant and the Girls Junior Choir provided music. A large wreath from Court Marquette D I honored the deceased who was a member. Pallbearers included Irwin Hennessey John Cunningham Thomas Casey John Rogers Thomas Cunningham and John MacCormick. Interment followed at New Calvary Cemetery.
Washington May 7 Director General McAdoo will announce the Railroad Wage Commission's recommendations checking for an average 20 percent raise for all railroad employee classes. The plan could add about 260 million dollars to railroad payrolls and faces pressure to modify some provisions, notably those affecting the four major brotherhoods.
The commission argues against universal eight hours during the war and notes it may extend the eight hour day after the war. It reports unions requested wage hikes up to 40 60 percent while the chairman Mr. McAdoo retains final say on recommendations.
Edwin V. B. Parke of 80 Mt. Vernon street was yesterday appointed secretary to Mayor Peters at a salary of 3500 dollars. Senator Malcolm E Nichols was named for the position earlier but due to legislative duties and his legal practice could not accept the post.
New England likely ends the third Liberty Loan with a grand total near 550 million dollars, oversubscribed by 100 million. Through Monday night the regional total reached 322.68 million with many banks still missing, Massachusetts at 129 percent and Connecticut at 163 percent, other states thriving as well. Boston led the surge on the drive’s final day, subscriptions totaling 4.653 million, and 1393 towns earned honor flags with 43 communities winning late on Saturday.
Paris May 7 The cabinet signed a decree naming Marcel Delanney former Seine prefect as ambassador to Japan to succeed Eugene Regnault who becomes a grand officer of the Legion of Honor.
Nine New England youths graduate from the officers training course at Camp Custer Michigan and gain commissions as second lieutenants. They include Joseph W Cheetham Fall River Frank L Coates North Adams Richard M Flynn New London Charles A Goodwin Waterville Stanley A Greenhalgh Lawrence Philip C Lovejoy Portland Michael J Ryan East Weymouth Jesse P Wolcott Gardner and John A Zeller Holyoke all listed as infantry.
Mat ta pan station Patrolman John C Miller, a 27 year veteran of the police department, retires at roll call last evening by his own request. He will receive a pension of 700 dollars a year.
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