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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
5
A Russian wireless message describes widespread German plunder in occupied areas. It reports depopulated White Russia with no horses or cattle, unsown fields, seed shortages, and starving children. Homes, telegraphs, and railway equipment are seized and shipped to Germany.
American troops north of Verdun have occupied Alncrevville and set lines north of the village as reported by General Pershing in a late Wednesday communiqué.
At Devens Camp Oct 30, about 3500 soldiers were registered as absent voters yet only 90 ballots were cast in the special election. About 200 believed they met requirements and went to the polls, learning otherwise, while another 200 did nothing but came hoping to vote.
Secretary Langtry explains that 3500 of 125000 absent voters are registered and qualified to vote by affidavit. Votes will be collected at Boston navy yard and other sites with a Dec 1 cutoff for state tickets. The 12th Battalion NCO school graduation features Major Hatch and Sergeant Ogden. Plymouth division prepares a large march under Gen Hodges and Gen Woodward, with Major General McCain observing. An Austrian alien working in camp is captured and to be investigated.
Turkish troops have started evacuating Tabriz as British forces threaten their advance northward, according to advices reaching the State Department. The move comes amid a military standoff in Persia.
The drive to collect records ends soon as thousands pour in with the aim of boosting cheer at army camps this winter. By Thanksgiving the piles are growing, fueling preparation and generosity.
Records gathered in Boston will be played nationwide with music on demand at camps. Soldiers can listen to their favorite songs from a broad collection ranging from religious chants to contemporary musical comedies as a new rule replaces repetitive tunes.
Charles D. M. Bishop of Dorchester, treasurer of the Dorchester Trust Company and chair man of the Liberty Loan committee of Ward 11, is confined to his home on Cushing avenue with an attack of influenza.
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