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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
9
Miss Edna Burke 17 of 3 Arbor street Lynn yawning during a visit by a suitor led to a severe jaw dislocation. A friend called Lynn Hospital, an ambulance was promised, and Burke walked to the hospital to meet the crew. The house physician reset the jaw.
The Boston Newsboys Club opened the season at 277 Tremont Street with 60 percent of active members submitting letters. Arthur Rice, Braves catcher and physical director, addressed the group.
Three thousand Boston boys and men march in review at Camp Devens before the Mayor and city officials. Colonel Frank Tompkins leads the group after leaving homes and business to defend democracy. The precise file and band performed stirring marches for about two dozen guests.
Kathleen Clifford stars in a Paramount serial praised for thrills and charm. The picture synopsis by H M Horkheimer highlights her vaudeville and musical comedy fame and her role as a brave daring heroine.
Mayor Curley and officials reviewed the regiment at the cantonment as civilians watched, praising the unit’s discipline and prior Liberty Bond per capita success. Colonel Tompkins urged the men to motivate Boston and America with their cheerful, steady march tomorrow through the streets.
A persuasive plea pushes readers to buy bonds today and celebrate the gain loudly. The message emphasizes financial action over applause and promises financial benefits from investing now.
Mayor Curley presented a blue banner bearing the city of Boston emblem to salute officers and troops arriving from France. Color Sergeant Connelly received the flag as the regiment cheered, while Colonel Tompkins spoke of a future silver ring from the War Department. The event, organized by Charles Gibson and War Camp Community Recreation Fund supporters, celebrated service and morale.
The Camp Devens Quartermaster invites bids for Dec to Feb supply of fresh beef 3,000,000 lbs fresh turkey 84,000 lbs fresh potatoes 3,000,000 lbs full cream cheese 25,000 lbs bulk oatmeal 2 carloads white corn meal 20,000 lbs yellow corn meal 60,000 lbs.
The presentation included hike songs led by Vernon Stiles and remarks by Colonel Tompkins and Major Pardee praising officers and the Boston regiment’s training. Colonel Tompkins stressed home support as the driving force, stating the girl behind the gun counts most. Maine and New Hampshire troops of the 308th Field Artillery activated a wireless station at their headquarters battery with Lt Joseph F. Sullivan coordinating the private set. The first message was received at noon by Charles L. Andrews of Barring, Maine.
Champion wrestler Zybszko was rejected today as unfit for further service by army surgeons and ordered home from Washington. The remark about Rockefeller and a Liberty Bond refers to wealth and wartime finance with Chester F. Robbins of Belfast noted in the same report.
Patrolman Dowd of Roxbury reportedly prevented injuries by halting two runaway horses driven by James Cawley just as they neared a crowded Columbus avenue sidewalk, saving women and children.
Otto Hein of South Boston and John J. Sullivan of Belmont were arrested by the Quincy police on disorderly conduct charges after a woman, Mrs. Charles Sampson of Avon Way, said the men entered her home and insulted her when she refused to buy from them.
The supplementary estimate for a $2 000 000 000 vote of credit will be moved in the House of Commons Tuesday by Andrew Bonar Law chancellor of the exchequer. It raises the year’s loans to $9 500 000 000 and the war total to $28 460 000 000.
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