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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
5
Although no official returns were issued last night Boston and surrounding communities have surpassed the $3,000,000 minimum quota. The campaign will close at midnight tonight.
Maine reports $686000 total after an $11000 increase since Saturday. Vermont adds $23000 to reach $225000. Eastern Massachusetts totals rise to $1475179, 147 percent of quota. Fitchburg doubles its quota. Nantucket at 475 percent. Natick, Athol, North Andover exceed 200 percent. Rallys planned with sales of Wool shear from the White House Sheep and a civic honor roll update.
Workers in several places reported strong effort yesterday as Wellesley exceeded its quota by 3000 dollars and shows no sign of slowing. The outcome highlights sustained momentum and continued demand for results.
Geneva May 26 reports place Field Marshal von Hindenburg in a Strassburg hospital with typhoid fever. The illness is described as critical, with confirmation that his death is not yet true. Typhoid fever is said to be spreading rapidly in the German army.
Berlin claims through London that on multiple sectors south of the Nieuport canal and around Dixmude 70 Belgians were captured in small operations. The communique notes increased artillery fire, failed British attacks near Bucquoy, and prisoners taken west of Montdidier in the Ailette region, with Americans in the Aisne area and northeast of La Neuville among those captured.
Members of Coal Teamsters Union Local 68 were informed by Henry Endicott of his findings on requested betterments. The union and city dealers have met several times to discuss settlements. Business Agent John J. Fenton said that the public announcement of terms will come from Endicott's office.
Field Marshal Haig says a hostile raid was repulsed by French troops in the Sector north of Bailleul. Heavy gas shelling occurred in the Villers-Bretenneux sector and again this morning west of Hinges.
Cambridge honors 80 draftees headed to Camp Upton with a morning parade and farewell reception at Cambridge Common near the Washington Elm at 10. Speakers include Governor McCall Mayor Quinn and City Council president Dr. John P. Goode.
This old ad highlights Wincarnis as a tonic restorative and nerve builder for mothers burdened by home duties. It claims to revive vitality and blood, promising a free trial bottle with a 10 cent charge for packing and delivery. The copy urges immediate purchase to restore health and strength.
The North End Red Cross committee led by Thomas Nutile raised several hundred dollars in a parade yesterday along Tremont and Washington streets. Mayor Peters appointed the Italian community group which has already collected over $900 last Friday and was aided by Troop 19 Boy Scouts and a marching band.
German fears rise as American air squadron in the Toul sector reduces daily summonses from 30 50 to about two per day after initial heavy activity. The only reported facts describe observed impact on German defenses and the decreasing number of combat calls.
The article notes American airmen aim to kill enemy pilots and deny the enemy air cover over the American line. It highlights a new squadron's growing success in downing foes and the rarity of German planes over American territory. A German prisoner says from St Mihiel to Pont a Mousson the airspace is now perilous for German pilots, a tribute to U S aviators.
London reports 24 enemy aircraft destroyed by British air forces on the Italian front since May 18 with no British planes lost. The summary notes a quiet overall situation, successful raids on outposts day and night, occasional artillery activity, and numerous reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines yielding useful information.
An American gunboat en route to Chungking struck a rock 10 miles from Ichang Tuesday. Despite heavy damage, the vessel managed to return to port in Shanghai.
The third annual pilgrimage of the British Naval and Military Veterans Associations of Massachusetts visited Concord to decorate the graves of the Red Coats who fell at the Old North Bridge on April 19, 1776. A large flag raised and unfurled marked the ceremony yesterday afternoon.
An inspection party led by James J. Phelan will ride the first trip on the new Fish Pier trolley freight service. The group, including state officials newspaper men and railway officials, departs Dewey Square at 9 30 this morning for the opening trip.
Members of Public Works Employees Union Local 149 vote to refuse an $80 monthly per capita tax from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. President Thomas H. Hannon says back dues of about $200 were found after audits and will be cleared with an $8 monthly tax, but current sick benefits of $5 weekly hinder payments.
International union leaders prepare to form a dual organization should Local 149 surrender or have its charter revoked. The move signals a restructuring of representation amid internal union actions.
Henry B. Endicott, executive manager of the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety, announced a decision granting the International Brotherhood of Teamsters local 68 a three dollar per week raise from coal dealers in Boston and vicinity. One four seniority tier lifts wages to 21, 22 and 24 dollars weekly for one, two and three horse teamsters respectively.
The summer schedule for local unions begins next Sunday with Teamsters Local 25, while the Wine Clerks Union votes to meet only twice in June August. The wage committee notes most liquor dealers accept the new agreement. 15 new members join. Cornelius Moriarty elected president of Boston Albany Local 397 with a slate of officers. The union to protest the railroad wage board recommendations. A progressive report on the desired new Wage.
Business Agent Bessie Irving led a local meeting at 1160 Washington Street that approved a daily 11 am roll call for out of work members. The summer schedule limits meetings to the second Thursday of each month until October, then resumes twice monthly. Leather Handlers' Union members win a $3 per week wage increase, a compromise from an expected $4 rise, bringing pay to a higher weekly total.
Belfast Maine resident Henry O Hanley credits Dr True's Elixir with improving his health. The advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a family laxative and worm expeller that tones the stomach and moves bowels. It lists worm symptoms and urges readers to buy from dealers, noting a 66 year market presence and prices of 40c 60c and 1. 072
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