Unsinkable Lucia Torpedoed Navy Report Says
The steamer Lucila, built with buoyancy boxes to prevent sinking, was the last American vessel torpedoed. Chief Boatswain's Mate William Francis O'Brien of Lawrence, Massachusetts led the armed guard, and Secretary Daniels commended O'Brien and 23 crew members for their coolness and duty.
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Washington
Lucila
Navy Department
William Francis O’brien
Trenton Street
Lawrence
Mass
Daniels
O’brien
Lucia Torpedoed on Oct 17 Aboard Ship and Rescue
The Lucia was torpedoed amidships on October 17 and stayed afloat 24 hours. Four crewmen died as the explosion knocked out the dynamos and engines. The Steamer Fairfax rescued survivors after they abandoned ship in small boats. The armed guard stayed aboard until just before the craft went down and the submarine was sighted but then vanished. Eight US calls were sent by the undamaged wireless, with no replies. Names of New England men commended include Edwin Ferguson, William E. Leary, Harry E. Moore, and Alfred E. Roy.
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Lucia
Fairfax
Pwngland
O’brien
Daniels
Edwin Ferguson
Seaver Street
Roxbury
Mass
William E. Leary
Dorchester
Harry E. Moore
Hospital Avenue
Manchester
N. H
Alfred BE
Roy
Watertown
Conn
Dere Mable letter from a soldier notes hardship and transfer
A wartime letter from 1918 recounts guard duty and home sickness as a soldier writes Mable about delays, cold weather, improvised routines, and the plan to transfer to artillery. He mentions a red muffler from her mother, the captivity of longing, and hints at the wider war effort.
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Mable
To be continued in the Daily and Sunday Post until completed
The note signals an ongoing serialization state with future installments planned in the Daily and Sunday Post. It indicates a multi-part feature awaiting completion across future issues.
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Daily
Sunday Post
Will Probe Phone Shift in Berkshire Zone
Pittsfield and surrounding towns secured a promise from the Public Service Commission for a public hearing on abolishing the zone system of telephone service. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Co plans to end zone service in Berkshire County on January 1. Petitioners claim toll calls will raise business bills from 65 dollars a year to about 300 dollars and call the change unnecessary.
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Pittsfield
Lee
Lenox
Stockbridge
Public Service Commission
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Berkshire County
Jamestown Schools Reopen After Influenza Closure
Jamestown Rhode Island schools, closed last week due to renewed influenza, will reopen tomorrow as cases are light and patients recover rapidly.
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Jamestown
R. I
Navy discharges half of Newport naval district force
Authorization from the Navy Department allows discharge of 50 percent of enlisted personnel in the second naval district from Chatham Mass. to New London Conn. The move affects both active and naval reserve members who enlisted for the war. They will be offered the chance to reenlist for four years if desired, and several bases and training schools in the district will be discontinued. About 20,000 men currently serve in the district.
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Newport
R. I
Navy
Naval Reserve
Second Naval District
Navy Department
Chatham
Mass
New London
U. S. Must Aid Other Nations
Rabbi Harry Levi urged Temple Israel to view America's wartime victory as a duty to help entente lands improve their living conditions. He argued the war served more to aid others than self, and called for Americans to embrace democratic ideals and extend emancipation to the oppressed.
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Harry Levi
Temple Israel
Commonwealth Avenue
America
Thanksgiving Minstrels at Whitney Hall in Brookline
The Boys of the West End House present their annual minstrel show on Thanksgiving evening at Whitney Hall Coolidge Corner Brookline to raise funds for the 250 members in service. Special features are planned to make it the biggest and best ever.
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West End
Whitney Hall
Coolidge Corner
Brookline
86 Year Old Man Accepts War Job
In Muncie Indiana an elderly 86 year old man applied at the United States employment service for essential work. He was directed to a job, accepted it and went to work immediately signaling a steadfast wartime spirit.
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New York
American Jewish Congress
United States
The
Congress
Muncie
Ind
Noah
Ararat
United States Employment Service
Open Discussion of Wilson Peace Plans at Faneuil Hall
A public mass meeting at Faneuil Hall tomorrow at 8 p.m. will discuss the President's peace programme. Speakers include George Ifred Williams Dr George W Nasmyth Professor Harry Dana and Mrs Agnes H Morey.
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Faneuil Hall
George Ifred Williams
George W. Nasmyth
Harry Dana
Agnes H. Morey
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