Aviator Ted Haight Fights Through German Fire Near Verdun
Oct 4 report from the American front describes Ted Haight of New York City landing behind German lines after his plane was hit by machine gun fire. He repaired the craft, rejoined the fight, and escaped as German fighters pursued. Teammate Rollins Meyer of Oakland also claimed a German victory in the same action.
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Verdun
Associated Press
Manes
Ted Haight
Newatk City
Fter
Haight
Viator Rollins Meyer
Oakland
Soldier Meyer Destroys Enemy Aircraft in Bold Air Duel
In a dramatic air encounter near Very, Meyer’s malfunctioning plane attacked a German aircraft and strafed it with gunfire. The German crew surrendered after landing, and Meyer, carrying the enemy machine gun, brought the airmen back on foot.
Roxbury Man Robbed and Beaten on Perrin Street
Francis Chivers a 63 year old resident of Blue Hill Avenue Roxbury was assaulted by two highwaymen at midnight in front of his Perrin Street home and robbed of 100 dollars He was found unconscious by Dudley Street Station officers and admitted to City Hospital with head and body injuries The suspects are described as stocky about 21 years old and a description was sent to Boston and suburban police stations
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Francis Chivers
Blue Hill Avenue
Pleasant Avenue
Roxbury
Perrin Street
Dudley Street
City Hospital
Boston
Gallant men battle German sea vipers in European waters
Allied forces report brave sailors engaging German U boats in European seas. Fund raising drives urge investors to purchase Fighting Fourth bonds to support anti submarine efforts and accelerate convoy protection.
Democrats Form Campaign Sub‑Committee For Statewide Effort
A Democratic sub committee was formed to oversee complete conduct of the campaign in the state. Members include Chandler Wood chair Winchester Edward P Barry Boston Marcus A Coolidge Fitchburg Dr John W Coughlin Fall River John J Prindiville Framingham Joseph B Ely Westfield Harold Williams Brookline John R McVey Boston Martin T Hall Natick Charles F Riordan Sharor John F Mitchell Marlboro H Oscar Rocheleau Worcester Edward B O'Brien Marblehead and Thomas J Walsh Clinton. The group aligns with the primary outcomes and will direct the Democratic effort while Long plans a Republican support committee to rally GOP voters.
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Richard H. Long
David I. Walsh
United States
Michael A. O'Leary
State Committee
Chandler Wood
Winchester
Edward P. Barry
Boston
Marcus A. Coolidge
Fitchburg
John W. Coughlin
Fall River
John J. Prindiville
Framingham
Joseph B. Ely
Westfield
Harold Williams
Brookline
John R McVey
Martin T. Hall
Natick
Charles F. Riordan
Sharor
John F. Mitchell
Marlboro
H. Oscar Rocheleau
Worcester
Edward B. O’brien
Marblehead
Thomas J. Walsh
Clinton
Mr. Long
Bay State Carmen Demand Higher Pay
Wallace B. Denham receiver of the Bay State Street Railway Co was told it would be impossible for workers to operate cars at current pay. The notice came from a sub committee of the state conference board of the unions during a meeting at the company's offices in this city. A further conference with the receiver is set for Wednesday with full representation.
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Wallace B. Denham
Bay State Street Railway Company
State Conference Board
Man of 72 Run Over by Touring Car
John Harkins 72 of East Boston was struck by a touring car at Saratoga and Meridian streets last night. He was carried to the East Boston relief station by operator and owner Herbert L Swimm of 455 Meridian Street. He remained in serious condition and was not on the danger list.
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John Harkins
Summer Street
East Boston
Saratoga and
Meridian Streets
Harkins
Herbert L. Swimm
Meridian Strees
Prolonged War Delayed by Postponed Loan Subscriptions
The article argues that delaying loan subscriptions delays resolving the conflict. It frames financing as essential to sustaining efforts, warning that postponement extends the period of struggle and increases risk for involved parties.
American Girls Made Honorary Bersaglieri In Italy
Two American Red Cross workers Miss Sarah Fleming McIntosh of Boston and Miss Sylvia Coney of New York were made honorary Bersaglieri joining King Victor Emmanuel III’s Own. They received gold medals and purple ribbons in a ceremony with generals and Allied representatives. The ladies, notable for civilian to war-zone service, were cheered by the regiment as they began their distinguished status.
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Sarah Fleming McIntosh
Boston
Sylvia Coney
New York
Bersaglieri
Italy
Victor Emmanuel the Third
Red Cross
America
McIntosh
Coney
International salute and Italian toast at Bersaglieri event
The general, bearing five wounds on his sleeve, leaped to the table to pledge the health of all present and toast the Americans. Miss McIntosh, standing as a Bersagliero, cried Viva lItalia to her new brothers in arms.
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Miss McIntosh
Devens to Open October 12 as influenza restrictions ease
Camp Devens plans Liberty Day reopening with passes for soldiers to visit homes and visitors allowed at the camp. Ayer expects quarantine to lift, shutting down halls and amusements. Surgeons report further declines in contagion, with 37 influenza and 16 pneumonia cases and 17 deaths. Major-General McCain to review the division after regimental inspections.
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Devens
Ayer
New England
McCain
Great Work by U S Engineers in Champagne
More than 300 miles of road have been repaired by the American engineering force on the Verdun front since the offensive began last week. Scores of bridges, out of use since German occupation four years ago, have been rebuilt as engineers push toward extending supply lines and advancing work as demand requires.
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Verdun
Associated Press
Ncw
Yankee Bond Drive Aims to Boost War Support at Home
Propaganda urging American readers to buy war bonds repeats the call to sustain the fight in France. The plea frames bond purchases as patriotic duty and a public pledge to back the troops overseas.
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France
St Louis Man Dies at Summer Home in Kennebunkport
David D. Walker a retired dry goods dealer from St. Louis died at his summer home aged 78. His wife had died two years earlier. A long time summer resident he also kept a Santa Barbara home. He leaves three sons David D Jr and George Walker of St. Louis and William H Walker of New York.
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Kennebunkport, Mo
David D. Walker
St. Louis
Santa Barbara
Cal
David D., Jr
George Walker
William H. Walker
New York
Man Sentenced to Two Years Under Espionage Act
Fred Stedman of Jackson was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta for disloyal utterances. The court session in Concord noted the nation’s progress and urged support for the Fourth Liberty Loan as victory nears.
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Concord
Fred Stedman
Jackson
Federal
Atlanta
Stedman
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