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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1917
Page
4
Sherman L. Whipple Jr. was reportedly recommended for a dec and citation in general orders for heroism at the front after rescuing a stranded ammunition truck under heavy shellfire. His father, a Boston Brookline attorney, says no confirmation yet, though letters from comrades reveal prior exploits.
Daniel Daley reports a French officer sought volunteers to recover a halted ammunition truck loaded with high-explosive shells. Whipple, defying advice, crawled to the truck, started it, and drove it back amid heavy shellfire, narrowly escaping danger. He leads a fleet of 20 five ton trucks and is slated for decoration.
In Baltimore on Oct 28 Cardinal Gibbons urged citizens to be loyal to constituted authorities during the current crisis. He cautioned readers to refrain from premature criticism and to view actions from multiple angles, stressing obedience to rulers while upholding God given rights of conscience.
Dr. Newell Ely Burns, 35, assistant superintendent of the North Reading State Sanitarium, died suddenly of heart trouble. An authority on tuberculosis, he graduated from Harvard in 1905 and Harvard Medical School in 1909. He taught pulmonary diseases at Tufts and wrote on tuberculosis in the insane. He belonged to the Harvard Club of Boston and the Pi Eta Society.
Americans nationwide bowed in solemn prayer for wartime success led by the President. It marks the first designated day of prayer since the nation entered the war, observed in churches and homes across the country.
At naval stations and ships memorial services were held for 28 sailors killed in the sinking of the American transport Antilles. President and Mrs. Wilson attended at Central Presbyterian Church where Rev. Dr. James H. Taylor offered a prayer urging liberty and democracy and a global sharing of blessings despite bloodshed.
Robert Taylor night watchman at Carl Stohn's silk mill on Bradley street Hyde Park was found dead sitting upright in the engine room by day watchman Fritz J Neauber. Medical Examiner Richardson ruled natural causes. Taylor aged 50 lived at 39 Stoughton avenue Readville.
Mrs James Cunningham Gray a prominent Brookline society figure sells vacuum cleaners door to door in Back Bay and Greater Boston to raise funds for the Red Cross. She devised a method to earn money rather than beg, becoming an agent for demonstrations with commissions donated to the fund.
William Stephen Foster nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Foster of 601 Saratoga Street East Boston was run over and killed by an automobile driven by Lieutenant Alden R Chambers USN on Bennington Street near Swift Street East Boston yesterday afternoon Foster reportedly ran from behind a tunnel car into the path of the car He died at East Boston Relief Hospital from a compound skull fracture and a broken leg
In Methuen on October 28 6 year old Mary Louise Kemp daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Kemp of Haverhill was killed when a car owned and driven by Oswald C Dreschler of Maynard struck her as she ran from her parents car near Stanley's dance hall on the Lowell Boulevard. Authorities say the Kemp party was en route to Lowell with friends when the tragedy occurred.
Woon Yung Chun spoke on New Forces in Old China at the Public Library. He contrasted Chinese habits with American wartime concerns, noting farmers keeping fish, live chicken markets, refined chopsticks, and misperceptions about Chinese people.
Reverend Edward Cummings of the South Congregational Church calls for organizing a Home Guards led by Thrift and a staff of Major-General Cook and Privates Enterprise and Morality to defeat an enemy headed by Indifference and Wastefulness. He urges conserving fuel and food resources.
Wells Memorial Institute famed as a leading educational center will open for the season tomorrow night. Edmund Billings Collector of the Port of Boston and institute president will preside. Principal speaker will be Miss Mary A Barr chairwoman of the Boston Public Safety food conservation committee.
Joseph A. Rich, deputy fish food administrator for the coast section, organizes an auxiliary army enrolling every New England schoolboy as a fisherman. Rich leads efforts tied to Herbert Hoover's program and is noted for long service in Boston as head of the fishing industry and president of the Boston Fish Pier Corporation.
Mr Rich reports Cape Cod schools and towns forming a fish-food army to aid soldiers in France. Ten thousand coast boys could supply 10 000 meals weekly. districts from Hull to Gloucester join, with principals teachers and even women teachers helping. Maine and New Hampshire may follow as efforts spread inland.
A group of Portuguese workers presented a four act comedy Comedia de Conde D Joao de Mendonca at North Institute Hall East Cambridge raising 40.10 for the Red Cross. The Pelos Amadores do Club D Alegria club staged the show with cast Jose da Costa Luiz A Souza Joao D Arruda Manuel da Costa Francisco da Costa Manuel C d Arruda Joao Tavares D J Freitas Domingos J Freitas Mariano J Freitas and Joao Medeiras all in Portuguese.
Petrograd reports Admiral Vladislavoff, commander of the submarine flotilla, missing after an alleged overboard fall from a submarine during German Baltic operations.
An advertising note extols Dr True's Elixir as superior to worm tablets lozenges or candy. It claims fast worm expulsion and bowel toning benefits for adults and children, noting the product has been on the market for over 60 years and is a doctor’s preparation from Auburn Maine.
Secretary Baker announced Major-General John Biddle as assistant chief of staff, a post vacant since General Bliss became chief of staff. The appointment will lighten Bliss’s workload who has worked almost nights since his promotion.
General Biddle brings executive skill from West Point and combat service to the role, with familiarity of front lines and general staff duties. Secretary Baker says the assistant chief of staff post will be treated as a separate appointment, not merely a step to a future chief of staff. The field remains open to experienced officers, with merit in army-building months guiding the ultimate selection.
Eight year old Manuel Deonus of 10 Eutaw street East Boston was struck by an auto owned and operated by Thomas Rawson of 1048 Bennington street. He suffered severe scalp lacerations and abrasions to face arms and legs. Rawson took him to East Boston Relief Hospital where Dr Allen treated him. The incident reportedly occurred as Deonus was chased by playmates across Saratoga street.
In recognition of its first anniversary the Lexington Home for Aged People will hold a public reception at the home on Massachusetts Avenue opposite Parker Street in Lexington this afternoon from 8 to 6. Mrs. Annie H. Bowles is matron.
The Brighton boys of the national army from Camp Devens paraded through their home district with thousands lining the sidewalks to welcome them. Lieu tenant William J. Gorman commanded the company.
Laymen from over six Methodist churches in Boston and Lynn districts preached on pensioning retired preachers as part of a campaign to raise 188000 dollars. Notable speakers included Frank Co Dunn Gardner Charles R Magee Boston A E Dennis Boston William T Rich Newton and J P Young Malden.
Adam A. Mystowski of 45 Second Street Chelsea Massachusetts recounts a dramatic recovery after six bottles of Plant Juice. He describes prior severe indigestion headaches and weight loss and now reports good health and restored appetite. The Plant Juice Man promotes the product at Houghton and Dutton Co. drug department.
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