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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
12
Mrs Rose Ludwig 70 years old of Charlton was instantly killed when thrown from a car near Richardson corner Worcester while driving from her home to the city. Vasil Managham of 316 Pleasant Street was involved in the incident.
The owner and chauffeur, who with his wife were in the car, were arrested on charges of operating the machine without a license. The crash occurred when the left front wheel collapsed and the car veered into a tree.
Paris May 23 The French war office reported intermittent shelling south of the River Avre on the Amiens front A German raid on French positions in the Bois Mongival failed French detachments patrolling in Champagne brought in prisoners and some war material
A letter to the editor argues commissioned officers wives receive unequal support from War Department policies. The writer, a teacher and wife of a officer, details denial of benefits and lack of redress after seeking help from War Risk Insurance, adjutant general, and medical services. She urges Mr. Corcoran and Mr. C to reconsider policy for officer wives.
A Finnish Socialist who fled to Sweden cites a Folkets Dagblad interview stating that by May 1 a total of 1752 people were executed under the White Guard and German regime in Finland. The exile names 516 in Tammerfors 148 in Tornea 880 in Vasa and 80 in Varkom. Prisoners were reportedly starved to death under German and Finnish government forces.
A testimonial luncheon was given yesterday at Copley Plaza by the Philomatheia Club for Mrs. Edwin A. Shuman the club's first president who is retiring. Shuman organized the club two years ago as an auxiliary to philanthropic work for Boston College students.
Willard E. Wood of this city, leader of the United States Boy Scouts in New England, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday afternoon on the charge of unlawfully wearing a uniform resembling that of army officers. Wood was arrested with other officers of the United States Scouts recently, but their cases will not be pressed. They have promised to wear citizens clothes.
Ten indictments were returned yesterday before the grand jury adjourned for the term. John J. Bellem of Roxbury a Socialist and I W W worker is charged with violation of the espionage act. Hans W Heydemann a traveling salesman of Worth Adams is charged with obstructing recruiting and enlistment. Selvin Magerer of New Bedford is charged with forging aUnited States Treasury check indorsed to a hospital supplies firm and obtaining 1062 dollars. Cecil Fleurs and Stephen Guber Filipinos of Boston are charged with possession of smoking opium. Harry Wing and FE Wing Gee are charged with the same offence.
Edward S. Hughes is accused of posing as a deputy U.S. marshal and an officer of the Internal Revenue Service, Joseph Gouldner of Worcester is charged with passing counterfeit half-dollars, and Goodman Phillips of this city is charged with possessing morphine smuggled into the United States.
Mrs. Martha M. Silverman, after 11 years with the Federated Jewish Charities of Boston, resigns at a United Hebrew Benevolent Association meeting at the Elysium Club Huntington Avenue. A farewell reception honors her with a loving cup as thanks for her services.
Boston inspectors arrested Juanita L. Carter alias Beannetts Claxton in New London on charges of receiving stolen property from Simmons College girls on April 25. Her husband, Howard L. Clayton, was arrested earlier for tax theft. Clayton is suspected of stealing jewelry and money with false keys as college students identified him.
Amusement businesses along the boulevard donate half of all receipts for Red Cross Day at Revere Beach. Early-season attendance is strong as ocean calls draw crowds, and organizers expect a good sum for the Red Cross.
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