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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1918

Page

15

102d Infantry lauded for capture heavy losses in Leicheprey

War Department casualty lists report desperate hand to hand fighting by the 102d Infantry and 102d Field Artillery, mostly Connecticut men, with at least 100 New Englanders missing or believed prisoners behind German lines. Several officers and men are named among those killed or wounded. Norman C. Elliott, the sole Black volunteer in B Battery, 102d Field Artillery, earned a French War Cross for bravery.

Leicheprey 102D Infantry 102D Field Artillery Connecticut War Department New Ing Harry R. Long Manchester N. H Marylan Mileski Essex Jersey City N. J Norman C. Elliott Webster Elliott George Elliott School Street Frank J. Antkowiak George Street Dudley B Battery Germany United States John Antkowiak

Casualty List Shows 91 Names Across WIA and KIA

Washington casualty list dated May 16 reports 91 names: 8 killed in action, 4 died of wounds, 1 accident, 4 disease, 1 other. 45 wounded slightly, 14 missing. Entries include Corporal Luther Giffin Springfield Ohio and Private John J. Leighton Philadelphia among many from states coast to coast. Units span across the U.S. and allies with ranks from Private to Captain and Lieutenants listed.

103D Field Artillery War Department Maine New Hampshire New England Washington

New England Boys On Casualty List

Casualty notices list multiple New England servicemen by name, home town, and unit. Died of wounds and wounded statuses are recorded for several, including William H. Thibodeau and Donald B. Gould of the 103d Infantry. Names span Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island.

NEW England Boys Casualty William H. Thibodeau South Paris Donald B. Gould New Vineyard K Co

War Casualty and Missing in Action List Update

The casualty list includes names of soldiers and naval personnel with hometowns across the United States and Canada. Several local figures are reported missing in action in France, including Corporal Edwin J. Barnes and Private James Fr. Pittochellio, with family connections in West Haven and Pawtucket.

Charles W. Chapman West Third Street Waterloo Robert Baker McDowell Jersey City M. J Edwin J. Barnes West Haven Conn Augustus H. Chapman Colchester Frank J. Anthonik Webster Mass Adellard Barbeau Danielson Walter Ohmiel Brooklyn Norman C. Elliott Raymond F. Ely Hilldale Avenue Haverhill Paul A. Peterson Middletown Walter R. Pierce Newton Road James EF. Itochelli Brown Avenue Pawtucket R. I Carlisle Tieman Dayton Howard A. Webb Jackson Street Ansonia James FR. Pittochellio Percival Barnes Corporal Barnes Adelphia Athletic Club New Haven John Joseph Corcoran Brandford France Branford 102D Field Artillery

French Baby Fund Abandoned in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety urged halting the French Baby Fund campaign due to disorganization among collectors and fund handlers. Existing contributions will be held by Old Colony Trust and People's National Bank while organizers must gain Public Safety Committee approval before any further action.

Henry B. Endicott Massachusetts Committee On Public Safety George H. Lyman Committee On French Baby Fund Public Safety Committee Old Colony Trust Company People’s National Bank

Bond prices and yields listed with numerous U S and foreign issues

A dense ledger of bond quotations shows Liberty 34s, Mo Pac, City of Paris, and various railroad and industrial debentures. The list includes U S and foreign issues with prices and yields, references to mid 20th century firms, and a broad array of 4s to 6s notes and bonds.

Ates Efter & Seer Liberty Bene Keokuk & D M Aeides Elee Sige Dees. Belge Hudson & Man Midvale’ Steel Miss Mink US Liberty Mo K & T Cde Mo Pac Oneclas Ani Res Beeson Mobile & Oext Owl T & Mex Ossi Indiana Teeene Lee Town Kan City SslIn Ynh&h de Teohys Bhs Zee Sinsles Bocas Ale Ya Ahd Bordeaux Tel Boos Lyons W & Bos Marseilles Fis Paria Nyc T&t Balt & O Balt & O Pitts E & W Va C Milé& St P Cy Ae Beth Steel Mil & St P Dubuque Acta Sc Cen Foundry C & Nwn Chicago CB & Q Wattad Biskaen Otis Cegeatt Saute Gt Western Ind & Louis Viv Distillers B.S

Coal factories must apply for coal

Yesterday afternoon at a meeting at the State House, speakers urged coal manufacturers to file applications. Everett Morss of the War Industries Board priorities committee, James J. Storrow the New England fuel administrator, and James H. Husted of the B M railroad chaired the railroad administration operating committee.

State House Everett Morss The War Industries Board James J. Storrow New England James H. Hustis B. & M. Railroad United States Railroad Administration

Coal shortages loom as industry leaders urge fast action

Leaders urged firms to disclose full facts to the War Industries Board, warn of coal diversion to war effort, and push for a place on the priority list. They warned of 20 000 tons daily shortfalls in New England, and urged immediate applications to secure coal for war and domestic use.

Morss Washington Storrow New England W. Frank Shore National Association of Cotton Manufacturers Priorities Committee Priorities Board The War Industries Board Baltimore Pennsylvania Albany Portland Wer

Two-Year-Old Trusty Drowns. Chelsea Prisoner Found

George Pottle of Chelsea, a 72-year-old prisoner at Deer Island, drowned below the boat landing yesterday. His body was found on the shore hours later after an organized search by island personnel and sailors from the naval detention camp under Assistant Penal Commissioner Henry A. Higgins.

George Pottle Chelsea Deer Island Naval Detention Camp Henry A. Higgins

Aged prisoner and ducks keeper found on shore after search

The elderly prisoner at the island, a trusted duck caretaker, disappeared after roll call at 5 15. Deputy Master Holden and Assistant Commissioner Higgins led a two hour search before Ensign Arthur Blake sent 35 sailors to assist. The body was found on the shore near the landing and taken to the morgue. The medical examiner Dr. Arthur McGaffigan was notified.

Holden Higgins Government Reserve Naval Arthur Blake Arthur McGaffigan

U S May Take Over Bay State Street Railway

Hints of federal seizure of the Bay State street railway surfaced after a Quincy City Council hearing with Federal Shipping Board officials Coleman and Thorwald present. Mayor Whiton led a push for better shipyard transit at Fore River and shipping board members attended. The plan calls for Washington street widening to allow a two track system and more feed wires to balance power distribution.

United States Bay State Street Railway Fore River Quincy Messrs. Coleman Thorwald Federal Shipping Board Whiton Shipping Board Washington Street

May 17 Weather and Port News From The Loft

The lagoon report notes a 1375th war day with 9ft 2in morning tide and 9ft evening tide. Five vessels visited the fish pier. receipts total under 36,000 pounds with haddock selling 6 to 9 cents and hake 2 cents. Three cargoes brought 52,059 bags of Cuban sugar totaling 16,658,880 pounds, the largest daily port receipts in months. Costa Rican coffee shipments head to Boston with a 2238 sack shipment, high quality. A diver inspected Baker's Island grounding. no bottom plate damage found.

Haddock Olivia Sears W. M. Goodspeed Eva Avina Boston United Fruit Wessel America DeOatsics JC

Russian Sub Officials Sink Submarines at Hango

London reports Russian naval officials blew up four American submarines before retreating from Hango in Southwestern Finland last April. Seven British submarines were destroyed as German forces approached. none fell into enemy hands. The admiralty cites the harbor blocking plan was rejected and notes the action spurred merchant crews to resist enemy captures.

London Hango Finland Admiralty im _ohia

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