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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1917
Page
2
Frederick W. Mansfield, Democratic candidate for Governor, wins court ruling to place his name first on state election ballots above Governor Samuel W. McCall. The decision, issued after full court argument, marks a record presentation and ruling.
Civic appeal urges citizens to buy bonds as a pledge of country over song. Message highlights national loyalty and fund-raising for wartime needs.
Officers of British French and Allied Armies and Navies relied on Fownes Cape gloves for durability in war. postwar they continued using Capes in larger quantities. In America Fownes Capes meet high service standards and are washable for civilians and military officers.
Mrs Charlotte I Reilly testified in a Bridgeport divorce court that her husband Thomas Reilly was always drunk, saying she could not arrest him as his relatives were on the police force. The judge asked for more evidence on drunkenness and the case was continued.
Atlantic port dispatch reports Walter Reno of Mathau's Vineyard Mass a member of a French air squadron returning on a French liner. He wears the Croix de Guerre with two palms and says a third palm is on the way for his exploits in bringing down three German airplanes.
Edward W. Jones of Attleboro faced arrest for alleged draft registration lapse after a English birth certificate prompted U S Marshal Bacchus to act. Jones claimed May 19 1886 birth and 31st birthday. kingland records suggested May 19 1888. Commissioner Hayes held him in $500 bail to await Nov 2 hearing.
At the annual meeting of the Jordan Marsh Company Mutual Aid Association officers and directors were elected for the coming year. President George E Richards, vice president John Y Finn, treasurer William J Corbett, recording secretary F W Walthers, and directors M J Ryan G L Swasey C L Critchett J A Sullivan to a three year term.
John H. Delaney aged 67 of 112 Armandine Street Dorchester collapsed while digging potatoes in his garden behind 90 Telford Street yesterday afternoon. A physician arrived and pronounced him dead.
Miss Hazel Friend of Prescott School Somerville uses Post dog stories as a relaxation study for her sixth grade class. She reads a story then prompts students to share dog tales about kindness and pets, noting heightened interest and engagement as they write compositions about dogs they know.
Washington recruiting yesterday opened more branches of Uncle Sam’s forces. Coast Artillery Corps vacancies near Atlantic forts. 13th Engineers seek chemists gas workers steamfitters blacksmiths plumbers and more at Washington. Navy Marine Corps accepted several applicants. Christmas mail rules issued with explicit addressing instructions.
John Hennessey aged 83, holder of the Post’s gold headed cane as Lenox’s oldest resident, is critically ill with pneumonia in Lenox Massachusetts.
The State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration moved to prevent a strike by Boston & Maine freight, yard and station employees. While the vote was in progress the board urged the parties to settle, or submit to arbitration, and to notify the board if negotiations failed.
The Massachusetts list of British subjects of military age 21 to 51 was completed last night. The 89,995 men registered last June under the selective draft act are handed to the British Canadian recruiting mission for potential service. As soon as intergovernmental agreements on aliens are settled, authorities will draft and examine these individuals for military service.
Thomas Fr. Davis and his friend P. J. Lydon faced an accidental shooting at a Washington street shooting gallery. Davis was wounded in the left lung and rushed to City Hospital where doctors said his chances were slim. Lydon, 325 Dorchester Avenue South Boston, is under arrest.
The Rev. Malcolm F. Peabody son of Endicott Peabody Groton School head master has sent a letter to the New England division of the American Red Cross. He serves as chaplain of Base Hospital No 5 Peter Bent Brigham Unit. They sailed for France in May with Dr Harvey Cushing as director.
Mr Peabody describes an English General Hospital set in a field between railroad and hills with an asphalt road and five hut and tent wards. The facility holds about 50 beds per ward in three ward lines A B C with A line housing the operating theatre and X ray.
Soldiers quarters and bell tents surround a mess area with living dining and cooking rooms. Dr Lee and Dr Osgood push medical and employment work, while a baseball and concert team lift spirits. Tommies face wounds with discipline, humor, and resilience, as letters home reveal pathos and steadfast courage.
Crews from the Paolina, McCrae, and Henry Lippett reached an Atlantic port aboard a French liner. Paolina described being fired on near Brest on Sept 25 and sunk after looting. McCrae was torpedoed near Brest but saved and towed for sale. Henry Lippett’s sinking had been reported earlier.
The article examines the sacrifice expected from American citizens during Liberty Bond campaigns, detailing the call for increased purchases to support war financing and the impact on household budgets. It highlights public appeals, service members’ contributions, and the broader national effort.
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