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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1918
Page
10
Providence report lists Lt. Roger F. Chapin as a prisoner connected with C Co of the 314th unit. The entry ties him to Ashmont and Arundel Park locations in Rhode Island.
A drop of about 1000 names is seen in this morning’s single War Department list, continuing the usual weekly reduction when only one list is issued.
Military casualty list notes many New England servicemen by name and address in Connecticut New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts and Vermont with ranks corps units and hospitals. Also lists missing in action and various statuses with hometowns and service numbers.
A wartime casualty list notes several service members listed with home towns in Massachusetts and surrounding areas. Names include Sgt Albert T Wood of Longmeadow and Joseph Bruno of Thompsonville, with others from Roxbury Medford Waltham Windsor Locks and Middleton. The report also mentions officers at the Officers Training Camp in Petersburg Virginia.
The notice lists multiple soldiers with home addresses and unit designations. Pt. Einer Lothigius Brockton B Co 1st Inf Pt John F Hyland New Bedford D Batt 102 F A Sgt James H Lennox Nahant Hdars Co 11st Inf Pt Frank BE Dwinell Lynn Market Sq E Co 10st Inf Pt William B McGowan Lynn I Co 104th Inf.
Private John H Travers 23 of Maiden Massachusetts died of pneumonia in France on October 17 as reported by a War Department telegram to his parents Mr and Mrs John H Travers. He was drafted last May, sent to Fort Slo cum then Camp Upton, sailed overseas in August, and had been previously reported slightly wounded. He worked for the Boston and Maine before enlistment.
The king spoke from the throne in parliament in Brussels celebrating the city’s near-total reconstruction. Crowds chorused and marched, with celebrations continuing into the night as the war years receded.
Parliamentary correspondent Philip W. Wilson urged immediate home rule for Ireland at Ford Hall. He cited religious differences as a chief difficulty and described England’s postwar plans to build 350,000 dwellings and improve schools to protect children. He noted Ireland as the only UK country richer after the war.
Lieutenant Frank Danielovsky the first Czecho Slovak to reach Boston told Bohemian Club members about the 50 000 strong army of patriots: prisoners of war in ragged uniforms marching through mud and snow yet armed with captured Russian munitions. He said the army, mostly university men, published a daily eight page newspaper and carried libraries, outwitting the Germans as they fled Ukraine.
The Ancient Order of United Workmen marked its 50th anniversary at Convention Hall with greetings from Mayor Peters and Lieutenant-Governor Coolidge. William H. Nash, grand master workman, delivered an address of welcome. Judge Michael J. Sullivan urged patriotism and liberty against Prussianism in a talk on Fraternity and Patriotism. Charles C. Fearing presided.
Charles H. Ebbetts president of the Brooklyn club telegrammed William Howard Taft urging him to accept the post as national commissioner of major league baseball. Ebbetts and Brooklyn associates pledged unwavering support.
The National Association of Credit Men with the American Red Cross home service offers its facilities to families of absent soldiers and sailors for commercial advice or relief, announced by the Atlantic Division Red Cross.
King Albert, with General Pershing and British leaders present, addresses Parliament on Belgian suffrage and Flemish rights, pledging independence and sovereignty after the war. He honors Entente and the United States, while crowds cheer as the royal party enters Brussels and lights return to the city.
The Post Santa represents readers who wish to help needy children at Christmas. He acts for generous readers to deliver toys dolls games stockings mittens sweaters and other gifts to bring happiness to little tots who might otherwise miss the holiday cheer.
A New York letter reports President Wilson praising the Jewish Welfare Board for aiding soldiers and sailors. The board’s first annual meeting drew prominent Jewish leaders from across the country. Messages from Marshal Foch General Pershing and Secretary Baker were read. Raymond B. Fosdick and Rev John J Burke spoke on training and religious cooperation.
Several armed East Boston boys believed linked to a juvenile burglary ring ransacked Herbert F. Jordan's Brookfield road residence in Winthrop Centre. A 14 year old, Melvin Cobb, leapt from a second story window and was arrested after a chase. another 14 year old, Michael Alterusso, was stopped outside the house. Two revolvers were recovered, with a third found inside. Three others escaped as police pursue identities.
Violinist Raoul Vidas, educated at the Paris Conservatoire, shares a Boston recital with Chilean pianist Rosita Renard. Vidas performs the Somis sonata in G minor and works by Saint-Saens Tartini Kreisler and others, earning warm applause. Renard receives praise for pianism and taste in Chopin Debussy and Liszt pieces.
Walter G. Davis a 61 year old millionaire products packer and senior member of the Portland Packing Company died tonight after a long illness in Portland Maine.
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