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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
5
The dispatch notes rising army casualties nationally while New England names grow rarer as troops from other states appear to relieve New England units.
The War Department reports 912 casualties with 46 from New England. Among the dead in action are three Boston soldiers of the 101st Infantry. Wound toll includes two deaths and 9 severe injuries with 13 wounded to varying degrees and 18 missing in action, 12 of whom are from the Bay State. Connecticut shows notable wounded representation.
Private Maurice E. Marder son of Mrs. Mary Marder of Dorchester 26 enlisted last May in the 101st Infantry Machine Gun Company killed in action Private Edgar H Greenhalgh of 104d Artillery killed July 30 in the Marne battle his parents live in Providence born 1893 Fall River moved to this city eleven years ago worked as a chauffeur at enlistment Private John F Harrington listed with Mrs M E Harrington Greenfield 42 Grinelle Street reported yesterday
An advertisement urges readers to use Poslam to eliminate pimples and quirks. It claims quick relief and mentions bonus uses for burns itching scalp and feet. It offers a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
Private John F. Harrington of L Company 104th Infantry was killed in action July 21 at age 28 after serving on the Mexican border. Survived by his mother and three brothers. Private William G. Carroll, possibly the youngest Connecticut soldier, died of wounds after enlisting at 16 in 1917 with Company 102d Infantry. wounded in February 1918 and only later notified of his death.
A casualty roster lists New England servicemen killed in action with home addresses across Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont New Hampshire Maine and beyond. Among the fallen are PT J. Driscoll MA, PT Maurice Marder MA, LT Ross VT, CP Eugene Zanni MA, and many others from 101st and 104th Infantry units.
Relatives and friends report names of service members marked as casualties not from the official press list. Entries include ranks, units, and hometowns such as Hartford Connecticut Waterbury and Providence Rhode Island with several missing in action and slightly wounded statuses.
A roster of individuals with ranks and unit affiliations includes Pt. Marino Della Russo East Boston. 101st Inf Pt. Steven Sadanekis Lawrence. Pt. Albert D. Smith Canaan Conn. St. James D. M. Stewart Mattapan. F Co. 104th Inf Pt. James Tiberio Newton Centre. Pt. Irving J. Tollotson Providence. Pt. Hdward J. Vaughan Roxbury. Corp. Lyman M. Wetherbee West Acton.
Mrs Bessie May Skeels an Andover nurse was arraigned in Lawrence Police Court and pleaded not guilty to murdering her patient Florence Gay and stealing jewelry from the Gay home. The cases were continued to Sept 14 as the Essex grand jury prepares to convene.
Mrs Keels will not be jailed during the interim. Judge Jeremiah J Mahoney orders her kept at Lawrence Hospital under guard until doctors provide evidence that medical care requires it. State Officer Richard Griffin accompanied her from the hospital, with nurse Dr Francis D Donoghue and counsel Daniel J Daley.
The British line has advanced from the Brocourt Queant line south of Arras toward Peronne and beyond. Troops including English Canadian and Australian forces have captured numerous towns such as Queant and moved toward the Canal du Nord, Douai, Valenciennes and Cambrai, with the front east of Peronne steadily advancing.
British and French forces press the German front from the Canal du Nord toward the Lys pocket. The French and Americans dominate the Aisne plateau and roads to Laon. British action extends to Lens and Richebourg Saint Vaast with new lines near Moeuvres and Barolle. Heavy air raids hit Beuhl Saarbrucken and Orang.
Observers predict General Pershing will deploy the first American field army for a decisive blow with General Foch. While timing and location are debated, the formation of the American field army signals expected action this year as brigaded units return to join the force.
A school teacher praises Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for severe stomach, liver and bowel troubles with gas and heart palpitations. The ad claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation and promises one dose will convince drug stores and druggists nationwide.
The American army, a picked force of prime fighting manhood, is viewed as an ideal tool for General Foch to deliver a major offensive. Observers expect an early blow, likely east of Rheims or Verdun, where enemy reserves are concentrated and key battles push toward a decisive moment.
Mrs. John L. Dearing of Cambridge received a War Department telegram confirming that her son Lieutenant Vinton A. Dearing G Company 28th Infantry was killed in action and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Pershing for bravery under fire. He was 22, a Colgate graduate who trained at Fort Ti in Cond eroga New York where he earned his commission.
Federal Judge D C Westennaver overruled a motion to quash the indictment of Eugene V Debs on espionage act charges. Debs facing a 10-count indictment with trial set for Sept 9 after his Canton Ohio speech June 16. The article also notes party primary results with Edward Schoeneck leading Syracuse rivals and Alfred L Becker trailing for attorney general. Becker had Roosevelt backing.
New York returns after polls close show organization candidates victorious in the primary. Governor Charles S. Whitman leads Attorney General Merton B. Lewis by more than two to one in the GOP race for Governor, while Alfred E. Smith, president of the New York Board of Aldermen, is named by Democrats at their unofficial state convention.
The City of Boston invites the public to a celebration marking the birth of Lafayette and the first battle of the Marne. It offers a chance to show appreciation for the French Nation Our Gallant Allies.
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