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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
4
Bernard Singer aged 14 of 77 Brighton Street was struck by a Bay State car after stepping from a vehicle at 51 Causeway Street last night. The car fled and sped off. The injured boy was taken to the Relief Hospital and placed on the dangerous list.
Miss Abigail T. Collins daughter of former Representative M. W. Colling of Charlestown has entered Uncle Sam s service as a first class yeoman, grade A, at the Charlestown navy yard. A Charlestown High and Boston clerical schools graduary with shorthand and type writing training.
In a Copley Plaza Ballroom event 1500 Bostonians honored Mrs. Charlotte Kellogg of California and John A. Gade of New York for their roles with the American Commission for Relief in Belgium. The stories framed Belgium's triumph amid tragedy.
Washington May 15 General debate on the 1.8 billion war revenue bill closed after five days of discussion. Democratic Leader Kitchin predicted a final vote would be reached some time Saturday. The measure opens to amendment tomorrow as proposals flood in.
Mrs Kellogg and Mr Gade spoke praising Cardinal Mercier for guiding Belgium with serenity courage and faith. They credited the cardinal with inspiring spiritual resilience that sustains Belgians amid the tragedy and vow of eventual liberation.
Paris May 15 General Petain appointed commander in chief of French armies on the front at a cabinet meeting. General Nivelle commands a group of armies while General Foch becomes chief of staff at the ministry of war. The cabinet approved the transfers and created a new general staff office with Petain as principal adviser.
The Handelsblad reports German forces evacuated the civilian population of Menin Belgium a town of 15 000 to 20 000 residents near Ypres on the Franco Belgian frontier. The town formerly housed lace cotton goods and spinning factories.
Dr. Francis H. Brown was struck by an electric car while crossing Beacon Street opposite his residence near the Hotel Buckminster in Back Bay. He was taken to City Hospital and reported dying last night, not expected to survive the day.
Election officers and other male voters in Boston may volunteer for one day to assist military enrolment. Enrolment board invites in person or by letter applications to the Board of Registration for Military Enrolment at 111 City Hall Annex. Francis J. Brennan Melancthon W. Burlen Frank Leiberlich Edward P. Murphy listed.
War in brief reports heavy German losses in four counter attacks near Bullecourt with a British retreat of 100 yards in the village western sector. On the French front calm with artillery fire. Macedonian front notes capture of two Bulgarian works and 45 prisoners. Italian drive toward Trieste reports progress along multiple fronts with prisoners.
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