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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1918

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Mary M. Landry Jewell Court James F. Cromie Forest Street Brookline Susan Cromie White Private Newman S&. Gee Caribou, Me NEW England Boys Casualty James Cromie Forest St H Co Whitmore St Miles S. Dunning Joseph V. Pratt Arthur M. Hubbard Salem St Michael J. Powers Leonard St New Haven, C Co Lionel S. Robinson East Hampton Smith St North Providence LL C Bat Dennis F. Sweeney Congress Ave Edwar J. Turning Prospect St Arnold D. Umba Lincoln St Middletown, Conn. C Co Arthur Bergman Townsend Ave Albert Desci Med William Lemieux Staddle Hill Warren Thompson Arthur F. Johnson Gus B Michael J. O’connor East Concord St Beacon St Har. Co Ray E. Smith Grove St Rutland, Vt Michael F. White Linden Ave A Co 101St Inf Jordan Marsh Company Cal Stephen BE. Fitzgerald Ezra Barrows Chandler Minn Magnus M. Brams Scotts Bluff Neb Aaron Chimerosky John M. Davidson Senath Theron KE. Dalrymple Rochester Frederic E. Ruckelshausen Cedar Street Walter S. Auer Canton Springstreet West Springfield Wilmer L. Childers Paragould Ark Frank Daniels Highland Park Til Willie J. Jones Starke Seguine A. Arnold Greenville Clement T. Duffy Delaware, O George Hs *Paiurich Minneapolis, Minn Leonard Street Lionel 8 Stephen A. Fitzgerald Washington Navy Rumanian Front Belgium Carters Carter Mayr Liggett-Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
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