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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
8
Paris reports Premier Painleve telegram to General Pershing congratulating him on his nomination to general rank noting the high distinction as a just reward for valor and military qualities. The French army rejoices as Pershing prepares to lead American troops to battle and victory.
Herbert F. Jeffrey of Beachmont filed nomination papers with the Revere city clerk for the 27th Suffolk district. He lists over 200 signatures and seeks the independent representative seat. The piece includes wartime propaganda urging bond purchases and American war aims.
The Boston Post invites readers to submit Cox stories of up to 200 words for prizes including a Double Gold Eagle and gold coins. Submissions must be on one side of the paper with real name and address. stories become the paper's property. Judges include Dr Francis H Rowley and H C Merwin.
An authority describes the Black and Tan Terrier as unrivaled as a house dog and alert indoors, quick to bark at strangers day or night. The breed has a long narrow head, black nose, small black eyes, upright ears, a short body, and a long tail, weighing 7 to 20 pounds with jet black and deep red-tan coat.
A West Somerville dog named Butts stole ten new rubber pairs during a rainy party in a neighboring home. The music teacher’s pupils left rubbers on the piazza. the dog buried and shredded them until only scraps remained. The master learned of the caper when Butts returned with a rubber in his mouth.
A Dorchester woman recalls Fluffy a two pound French poodle who mothered three puppies at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital. One puppy died soon after return home and the faithful dog mourns it by running barking and guarding the litter cradle later.
Newsdealer Oscar H. Brown of Eastport Maine demonstrates his Boston terrier Batt can recognize voices over the telephone. Brown calls from his Middle Street shop and Batt fetches a ride to the store, then returns home when summoned. Batt even shows newspaper name recognition by taking the Boston Post as requested. Fred G. Milliken Eastport Me.
A ten year old fox terrier named Fannie faced death by chloroform as her owners planned an up river trip to euthanize her. After multiple near misses on electric cars the dog leapt from a seat and was later found safe with a family. The owner chose to let her die natural death. The letter is signed MISS ESTHER WELCH Bangor Me. Liberty bonds urged to support war finance.
Emma W. Hart of Dorchester recalls Snooks a Boston bull dog owned by a Maine couple. The mischievous pet roamed with a dog friend then rode the streetcar back home after long romps, becoming a regular passenger on the conductor’s car.
A Canton resident recalls his dog Prince retrieving three eggs for a cake after overhearing a grandmother say she needed eggs. The egg owner, the iceman, warned he would kill the dog if it entered the hen house again, suggesting surprising canine cleverness.
In a Superior Court equity session the Dolan brothers Thomas and Michael FF debated over the $250 insurance policy proceeds due after their father Michael Dolan died on March 16. Attorneys agreed to complete pleadings by October 27 and the case was set for merit-session hearing the week of November 5.
First Lieutenant A. Graham of the Medical Officers Reserve Corps attached to British forces was severely wounded in the thighs by a gunshot. General Pershing informed the War Department without releasing further details. Next of kin is Mrs. William J. Graham of 153 Park Avenue, Paterson, New Jersey.
Lieutenant Graham may be the first American to be wounded on the firing line during the expeditionary service. An American officer and several medical department enlisted men were wounded in a hospital bombing behind the front, with those personnel attached to the British forces. General Pershing also reported Private Joseph A. Ziemkowski of the infantry died Oct. 15 from natural causes. next of kin is Mrs. Mary Ziemkowski of Manistee, Michigan.
Freeman Samuel Martin, 65, of Camden Missouri, traveled to Boston with his wife and carried 46 dollars in his suspender area along with 81 half dollars in a toy bank and 270 trading stamps. He awoke next morning and after a brief run in with a sheriff admitted the lapse. Mrs Martin rushed to police and retrieved the money, which remained safe.
General orders from Fire Commissioner Grady announce Captain Fred W. Battis of Engine 45 as acting district chief of Fire District No. 13 and Hoseman Joseph W. Thompson of Engine 16 as assistant engineer. Retirements include Captain William M. Lynch of the repair shop and Engineer Eugene Alexander of Engine 41, all effective 10 a.m. tomorrow.
A Boston terminal facilities inquiry report vanished two years ago after being accepted by both houses and given to a House clerk who never received it. Suspected theft linked to railroad opposition. The document reappeared yesterday at the State House in a mysterious return that ends a long puzzle.
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine Dowling Dever wife of John F Dever clerk of committees of the City Council were held yesterday A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St.
The Rev. Dennis J. Sullivan led a ceremony at Patrick's Church Roxbury with Deacon Rev. David Regan and sub-deacon Rev. Eugene Carney. Master of ceremonies was Rev. Edward O'Bryan. More than ten attendees included notable Boston political figures from the past 25 years. Burial followed at Mount Hope.
A Dorchester effort formed a permanent committee to aid boys drafted from Division 3 in the national army. At Ashmont Club meeting 275 was raised with pledges from Walter B. Grant Senator Charles S. Lawler Harrison H. Atwood and others. A house to house canvass and Fund Sunday on Oct 21 were planned to boost subscriptions for the 801st Regiment at Camp Devens.
A patent medicine pitch states Cascarets liven the liver, cleanse the bowels, sweeten the stomach, and cure headaches and bilious spells. One or two pieces eaten before bed will leave the next morning with clear head, clean tongue, and fresh breath. Mothers are urged to give them to difficult children. claim they are harmless and non-gripe.
J O Bentall of Litchfield Minn Socialist candidate for Governor in 1916 was found guilty in Federal District Court of inducing John Kassube not to register under the selective draft law. He also faces an indictment charging disloyal utterances.
To relieve head noises mix Parmint double strength with hot water and sugar then take tablespoonful four times daily. The remedy aims to open nostrils ease breathing and stop mucus drainage. Easy to prepare inexpensive and pleasant to take for catarrhal deafness or head noises.
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