Boston Officers Mourn as Casualties Rise in War
The casualty list shows Lieutenant Stephen E. FitzGerald killed in action and Lieutenant Edward M. Guild slightly wounded. Private Walter H. Young dies of gas poisoning. Private Samuel Fierberg, Private Louis J. Londry, Private James F. Cromie, and Private Michael Francis White among others reported missing or killed. Read lists detail families and hometowns as New England seeks updates.
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O’connor
Stephen E. FitzGerald
Christopher L. FitzGerald
Sargent Street
Dorchester
Boston College
Edward M. Guild
Beacon Street
U1st Infantry
New England
102D Infantry
New Haven Blues
Sarsfield Guards
Sarsfield Company
Middletown
Conn
Christopher A. FitzGerald
Camp Devens
Charles S
Camp Johnston
Fla
Joseph
Boston Post
David V. FitzGerald
St. Joseph’s Church
Somerville
FitzGerald
Beverly
United Shoe Machinery Corporation
Edward Motley Guild
Samuel Eliot Guild
Harvard
Plattsburg Camp
Iroquois Club
Hasty Pudding Club
Institute of 1770
France
101St Infantry
Walter
Harry Bartlett
Charles Bartlett
Fair Haven
Samuel Fierberg
Avon Street
Hartford
Yetta Fierberg
Louis J. Londry
M Company
1024 Infantry
Michael Francis White
Mary White
Linden Avenue
Malden
Waterford
Ireland
St. Catherine’s Church
Charlestown
St. Mary’s
Pine Street
Fall River
B. M. C. Durfee High School
Arthur J. Gagnon
Bellevue Road
New Bedford
Fort Adams
Newport
Waterbury
New England names listed on casualty roster
A casualty list names dozens of New England soldiers and their home towns, including Lt. Stephen E. FitzGerald Dorchester and Pt. Harry R. Bartlett East Haven. many in 102d and 104th units from Hartford New Haven Bristol and other cities. includes ambulance corps and chaplains.
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Stephen E. FitzGerald
Sargent St
Dorchester
L Co
Harry R. Bartlett
East Haven
Conn
Frederic E. Ruckelshauser
Cedar St
New Haven
D Co
William J. Bishop
Spring St
East Springfield
B Co
William J. Chappa
Saugatuck
Harold F. Dolan
Valley St
Arthur J. Gagnon
Bellevue Road
New Bedford
C Coa
Howard M. Garton
Trenton St
Pawtucket
R. I
104Th Ambulance Corps
Newman S. Gee
Caribou
E Co
James C. Goldrick
Arthur St
Edward M. Greene
Bristol
George L. Hawley
Rock Fall
C Co
Burnett A. Herdman
North High St
Middletown
Arthur S. Johnson
Chapel St
Frank L. Johnson
Hunting Hill Ave
Harry M. Lufkin
DeSoto St
Providence
104Th Ambulance Co
Thrift Stamps and Winter Fur Care Advice
Jordan Marsh promotes thrift stamps to teach saving for children while discussing bread limits in France and leather conservation through ribbon bags. Martinelli’s “O ben tornato Amore” tops May Victor Records. Boston residents prize fur coats in January cold and seek affordable summer storage.
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Martinelli
Victor
Amore
Boston
Boston College Athlete Killed in Action Listed Among U S Infantry Dead
A Boston College athlete is reported killed in action as a member of L Company of the 16th U S Infantry. The casualty list includes officers Captain Lloyd B Russell Lieutenants Herbert Boyer Stephen B Fitzgerald Major John L Haskins Captain Michael J O Connor and Lieutenants Edward M Guild William A Murphy Ray E Smith and Benjamin C Byrd among others. The article details widespread Allied actions on the Western Front with localized German attacks near Morlancourt and Hill 44 repulsed and Italian front fighting near Mont Corno continuing.
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Father O’connor
Ninth
Ireland
Holy Cross College
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
Ninth Infantry
St. Patrick’s Church
Stoneham
St. Francis de Sales
Roxbury
James Lee
Stephen E. FitzGerald
Boston College
Plattsburg
L Company
16Th Infantry
Christopher I. FitzGerald
City of Boston Assessors’ Department
Joseph L. FitzGerald
Church of the Assumption
Joseph Co. Brown
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Benjamin C. Byrd
Whitmore Street
Hartford
H Company
First Connecticut Infantry
France
102D Infantry
Newman S. Gee
Caribou
104Th Infantry
South Framingham
104Th Ambulance Company
Rhode Island
Howard W. Garton
Trenton Street
Pawtucket
Harry W. Lufkin
Grace E. Smith
Desoto Street
Providence
William H. Sefton
Smith Street
North
R. I
Rhode Island Coast Artillery
103D Field Artillery
Browne & Sharpe Manufacturing Company
16Th United States Infantry
Lloyd B. Russell
Manchester
Okla
Herbert Boyer
San Francisco
Stephen B. Fitzgerald
Dorchester
Mass
John L. Haskins
Minneapolis
Michael J. O'Connor
Boston
Edward M. Guild
Nahant
William A. Murphy
Chicago
Ray FB. Smith
Rutland
John L. Haskings
James H. Carter
Surrency
Warren W. Davis
Crawfordsville
Ind
Carl Ellis
Logan
W. Va
Harry QO. Henson
Percy
Ill
Earl T. Himelrick
Clarksburg
Adolph Hoetz
Dundee
Leo Mullen
Quincy
Joseph Rose
Brooklyn
N. Y
George L. Rourke
Osnabrook
German Artillery Grows Active on Multiple Fronts
German artillery increases bombardments against British and French lines in Flanders and Picardy. Heavy duels with French forces continue in Champagne and the Vosges Mountains as the conflict widens.
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Flanders
Picardy
Champagne
Vosges Mountains
Penetration Near Morlancourt Repulsed By Australians
London dispatch reports that German forces breached British lines along a mile front southwest of Morlancourt but were repulsed at all other points with heavy German losses. An Australian counterattack recaptured the position and took over 50 prisoners with light Allied casualties. Local fighting occurred north of Kemmel as French troops repelled a German assault toward Kleine Vierstraat.
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North Sea
Morlancourt
Albert
Kemmel
Haig
Robecq
Flanders
Amiens
Hill 44
Mont Corno
Trent
Rovereto
Diaz
London
Kleine Vierstraat
Americans Rout German Patrol in Picardy
An American patrol in Picardy defeated a 20 man German patrol last night. The front shows German machine gun fire but no American casualties. Toul sector has been quiet with minimal artillery and little air activity yesterday.
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France
Associated Press
Picardy
Toul
German Attacks on Monte Corno Fail in WWII Update
Rome reports the war office saying German attempts to renew attacks on Monte Corno and to reach Italian lines at Dosso Casino and in the Balcino and Ornic valleys were repelled. Italian and British patrols raided Pedescala and trenches before Ave, with more artillery duels and eleven hostile planes shot down. British bombers also hit enemy hutments near Asiago.
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Rome
War Office
Monte Corno
Dosso Casino
Balcino
Ornic
Pedescala
Ave
Tonalex
Lagarina
Monte Asolone
Montello
Asiago
Germans From Rumanian Front Going to Belgium
London report from Liege says a Romanian cavalry division has passed Liege heading west with more Romanian troops expected on the Belgian front. Rail traffic is halted to allow the troops to pass as they likely join German forces released from Romania after the peace treaty.
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London
Liege
Rumania
Amsterdam
Romania
Germans Hope to Reach Channel Ports for Peace Talks
Copenhagen May 14 The German belief persists they can reach the English Channel coast, bombard southern England, and force peace talks after navies bar entry. A Reichstag member, speaking to Politiken on condition of anonymity, said the German offensive has failed so far due to heavy losses and the high command seeks more artillery.
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Copenhagen
English Channel
England
Politiken
Reichstag
Meat Cards Enter Paris For First Time Amid Confusion
Paris May 14 The meat card system began today causing confusion in some quarters yet overall it met with success as the public accepted rationing for national defence. Fish prices rose during the day.
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Paris
French Batteries Disperse Germans in Grivesnes Sector
The war office says there were intermittent bombardments in the Grivesnes sector. French batteries dispersed enemy concentrations and convoys near Montdidier and on the road between Noyon and Cuiscard.
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Paris
War Office
Grivesnes
Montdidier
Noyon
Cuiscard
British Attacks Repulsed at Givenchy with Heavy Losses
Berlin dispatch via London reports strong British assaults at positions north and south of Givenchy in the evening were repulsed with heavy losses. The official headquarters communication confirms the action and its high cost to the attackers.
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Berlin
London
Givenchy
Anemia Tonic Proves Helpful in Family Case
An advertisement recounts how Mrs. Elsie Monatesse of Haverhill and her 17 year old daughter Antoinette improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for anemia. It urges blood fortification to ward off illness, offers free books, and notes price 50 cents per box with six for $2.50.
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Elsie Monatesse
Port of Street
Haverhill
Mass
Miss Antoinette Monatesse
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
How You Can Quickly Remove Hairy Growths
A beauty specialist recommends a facial hair removal method using a delatone paste with water. Apply to the hairy surface, wait two minutes, then rub off and wash to remove all hair. The process is described as quick and safe if genuine delatone is used.
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Linden Ave
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