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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

6

Logan Returns to Civilian Law Work at Camp Devens

Edward L. Logan, former leader of Boston's Own 101st Infantry, resumes civilian life and law work. He leaves Camp Devens after a briefing with General Palmer Pierce, waving his discharge and paycheck as he heads to South Boston with his chauffeur Davey Michaels.

Camp Devens Edward L. Logan Boston 101St Infantry France Eddie Logan Palmer Pierce

Boston Hero Judge Logan Announces Return To Civil Life

South Boston’s hero judge Logan declares happiness, plans to rest after a two and a half year military break, resume practicing law, and support the reorganization of the 11th Infantry. He hints at a temporary militia commission and avoids comment on funds allegations. Arriving here are 777 men of the 77th Division, many from New York’s Own, reticent about combat experiences.

National Guard South Boston Massachusetts Volunteer Militia Coolidge Tam 77Th Division New York Boston A0sth Infantry

United States Recognizes Finland De Facto Government

Secretary of State Lansing announced the United States now recognizes Finland’s de facto government as the independent state’s representative authority. The decision followed a Paris council of foreign ministers meeting and was echoed by a British recognition reported from London.

Paris Lansing United States Finland United States of America Council of Foreign Ministers London

Love Letters From Home Front wartime Romance

Mable writes to Bill describing wartime life, home guard uniforms, and flirty girls. She jokes about saving for a house, shopping for curtains, and making practical yet decorative repairs. Amid illness and epidemic talk, she mentions prayers, a date with Roy, and missing Bill, ending with a caution to keep feet dry.

Home Guard Maggie Sams Nellie White House Gabriel Roy Bill

Cambridge officers charged with larceny from Harvard dormitory

Patrolman Charles F. Doyle and retired Patrolman Patrick H. McNamara face larceny charges for breaking into Osgood Hooker’s room at 2 Claverly Hall and stealing clothing and jewelry valued at $100. A student saw the men, chased them, and they were arrested and booked. Both await arraignment in Cambridge court next Tuesday.

Charles F. Doyle Brattle Square Cambridge Police Department Patrick H. McNamara Harvard Cambridge Court Osgood Claverly Hall Hooker Roy Larsen Randolph Hall Larsen Hove Dinan and Kearns

To be continued in tomorrow's Post

Copyright 1919 by Frederick A Stokes Company. To be continued in tomorrow's Post.

Frederick 4. Stokes

Mothers of Boston Launch Drive for Memorial Funds

Mothers, wives, sisters and sweet hearts of Boston servicemen set May Day as opening day to raise funds for memorials honoring the men who served in the world war. The event will begin on Mothers Day with a vow to sustain the drive and create lasting remembrance.

Boston Royal Royal Typewriter Company, Inc Devonshire Street Mass Fort Hill

Boston Women Propose 26 Ward War Memorial Tablets

Boston plans 26 ward monuments with bronzy tablets listing every local boy who served. A 10 000 woman drive backs the project with headquarters in the Old South building led by Gaston Adams Joyce Cole Fitzgerald Dreyfus Fay and Seminara. Exemption boards assist in tabulating ward specific servicemen and the effort runs after the Victory Loan drive with a Maynard High School nine beating Lexington High School 9 to 3.

Eivery Boston Citizens’ Honor Roll Committee William A. Gaston Charles F. Adams Martin T. Joyce Charles H. Cole William F. Fitzgerald Carl Dreyfus Thomas J. Fay Joseph Seminara Old South Building Soldiers and Sailors Auxiliary Committees Jordan Marsh Company William Filene’s Sons Shepard Norwell Conrad, Houghton & Dutton R. H. White’s Court House State House City Hall Big Salvation Army

Girl Leaps Before Tube Train At Central Square Station

Miss Helen Reed, 24, of Cambridge, leaped from the platform in full view of hundreds. She was hit by a westbound Boston Elevated train, rushed to Cambridge Relief Hospital with a fractured skull and other injuries and is on the danger list.

Helen Reed Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge Central Square Boston Cambridge Relief Hospital

Miss Reed Leaps From Train After Illness Despondency

Witnesses report Miss Reed left a crowded platform and leaped toward an oncoming train in a Cambridge area incident. The motorman 0223 halted the car within feet after the forward truck passed the body wedged at the rear track. Police note long illness and possible suicide, while Reed had worked at the Boston City Club and lived with her parents.

Miss Reed Boston City Club Cambridge

Rear Admiral Sims Cancels Engagements in Newport

Rear Admiral Sims, due to illness, cancels speaking engagements on a planned New England tour and returns to Newport R I to rest under a physician’s orders. He plans a New York testimonial Monday night at Carnegie Hall.

Newport R. I Sims New England New York Carnegie Hall

14th Destroyer Is Launched at Squantum

The Victory Plantat Squantum launched its 14th destroyer in 10 months late yesterday afternoon. The new ship was named after Lieutenant Charles Henry Swasey and was sponsored by his descendant Mary Lovering Swasey a 10 year old daughter of Commander Swasey.

Squantum Plantat Charles Henry Swasey Mary Lovering Swasey Swasey

Gets It Corn Remover Ad Detailing Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Gets It as the simple painless solution for corns and calluses. It claims quick removal without pain, allows normal activity, and is guaranteed with a money back promise. Manufactured by E Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill.

E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill

Tells Dyspeptics What to Eat

Chronic acid stomach is dangerous and sufferers should choose a limited diet or eat as they please and counteract acids with a little Bisulated Magnesia at meals. It neutralizes excess acidity, aids natural digestion, and avoids artificial digestents.

Balmwort Kidney Tablets Claims From Readers

Mr. Chas. Atwell of Columbus Ohio and Mrs. M. J. Mader of Pueblo Colorado praise Balmwort Kidney Tablets as the best kidney and adder cure and recommend their use for weakness rheumatic pains and blues. All druggists sell them.

Chas. Atwell N. Champion Ave Columbus Ohio M. J. Mader W. Abriendo St Pueblo Colo

Thin People of Boston Bitro-Phosphate Ad

Bitro Phosphate promises daily gains in firm healthy flesh by supplying a brain and nerve essential substance in active form. It replaces nerve waste and creates new strength and energy. Sold by large Boston drug stores and druggists with a guarantee of results or money back.

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