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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1918
Page
10
Trustees consider raising seven cent fare after National War Labor Board decision. The board expects a report next week and a rise to eight or nine cents may follow. Travel decline and higher costs drive the possible increase.
Railroads representing 82 lines and 92 percent of U S mileage unanimously back the standard government contract proposed by Director General McAdoo after five months of talks. Ratification by stockholders is awaited as 18 percent of roads are expected to join. Robert Binkerd notes the committee’s decision argues against litigation on patriotic and fair findings.
American headquarters report German retreat across the Vesle and Aisne rivers with little resistance. The Germans did not veil their withdrawal and set stores and villages afire as they fell back, signaling a softened opposition in the region between Vesle and Aisne.
General Mangin’s troops are within ten miles of Laon with positions near the city. General Berthelot’s forces have reached the Aisne on a broad front, signaling progress for French armies in the campaign.
At Devens on September six, 600 men from the 73d and 74th infantry regiments were transferred to the development battalion for unsuitability for overseas duty. Replacements will come from the depot brigade. Second lieutenants bound for the 12th division were named, including James N Battles and others, assigned to the 36th infantry.
The 424 Infantry lists Second Lieutenants Fred F. Billings Eugene M. Carlson Philip W. Carter Robert T. Coggeshall George A. Finnigan Arvin W. Harrington Charles C. Mallett George W. Rae John F. McRedman Kenneth B. Rowley Francis J. Shea. Additional lieutenants assigned to the 734 74th and 34th 35th and 36th Machine Gun Battalions through to training with new Browning guns. Promotions include Israel Bernstein regiment major and battalion sergeant majors Thomas I Barry William T A Leahy Paul P McDermott Clifton H Souther and John T Brady.
Major-General Leonard Wood sent a message to the General Society of Mayflower Descendants at Plymouth urging every citizen to do his part for victory. The letter from Camp Funston Kan emphasized American troops in France and the need to support the war effort.
Miss Lillian Emerson, 24, and Mrs. Nellie Ryder, janitor's wife, were hospitalized with facial and hand burns after a gas explosion at Suite 3, 31 Massachusetts Avenue. The pair had detected a gas odor and used a lighted match while investigating the leak.
Testimony favorable to Patrick J. Duane continues in the local court as the case against the former Waltham mayor proceeds. Witnesses say Duane remained calm and did not interfere with the officer, while describing an incident over a registration card and authority.
Captain Charles Davis Morgan of the Royal Field Artillery, a Harvard graduate now 22, was severely wounded in action in Flanders. He practiced law in Harvard and earned a British commission in 1915. He was wounded in the Somme battle in 1916, promoted to captain, and awarded the Military Cross. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Roxbury parish plans a large military and naval parade to honor the 15 by 20 foot service flag gifted by parishioners. The flag lists 987 stars and includes four chaplains Fathers McQuaid Clark Raynor and Murray among those named. The ceremony starts at 3 o clock.
The Medford branch of the Ladies Auxiliary holds a garden party this afternoon at the Lawrence estate in Medford square. Lieutenant King of the 101st, home on furlough, is expected to speak to a good crowd.
Theatrical producer Morris Gest arrives in Boston with the technical heads and nine assistants to transform the Shubert Theatre for Chu Chin Chow next month. The set will include a robber’s cave and rear entrance for camels and animals, with 14 scenery cars and space for 300 cast and crew. Florence Reed leads as slave girl and Lionel Braham as robber chief in the Bagdad musical extravaganza from London.
Commissioner Thure Hanson of the Department of Standards reports a statewide test found most gas sellers gave full measure but pumps near Camp Devens showed short measures. Of 16 pumps tested in towns near the camp nine delivered short measure up to a quart in five gallons or five percent.
Central Court will decide Ed Smith’s case after testimonies from two of his wives. Mary Bridges, once married in Indianapolis, is also mentioned. The 1908-1914 marriages created a large blended family, with nine or ten children, prompting legal scrutiny and tension among spouses. Judge Murray will determine the next steps.
Joe Jackson, a taxi driver, grows suspicious of two passengers Matty Kippo and Andrew Chu kanan. Kippo carries $115 and is drunk. Chu kanan, less drunk, buys with a bill from Kippo. A camouflaged ride leads to Back Bay police where Chu kanan is held as investigators probe Dorchester saloon connections.
The Chicago Board of Education votes to discontinue teaching German and all other foreign languages in elementary schools for the current year.
Rabbis of Greater Boston sent a telegram to President Wilson praising his Zionist message to Rabbi Wise. They stated the eve of the New Year inspires prayer for the victory of their cause and sacrifice for the republic and liberty of mankind. Signed by B Boruchoff Louis M Epstein Solomon Friederman Phineas Israeli P Israelite Josiah D Jurman D M Rabinovitz Herman H Rubenovitz Abraham Shershevsky David M Shohet Hyman Solomon M M Weichler Beacon Street Boston.
Hartford, Conn. Sept 6 Federal authorities asked the Connecticut State Guard to assist as enumerators of automobiles to identify motorists using their cars next Sunday. Major General J F Burpee issued orders making guardsmen available to collect license information. Earlier lists showed most cars originated out of state.
Article outlines wartime registration for men 18 to 45 inclusive. It instructs to register Thursday Sept 12 between 7 am and 9 pm at your voting precinct or police station for guidance. It lists required information and warns of jail if failing to register.
Washington announces steps to accelerate the draft process as Crowder expands local district boards to handle the October induction and speed up registration efforts next Thursday.
Announcement says Generals Crowder telegraphed draft executives in all states asking if larger boards speed operations. Existing boards may add registrars on Sept 32. Employers or dependents urged to file exemption claims for registrants on occupational grounds. forms exist in questionnaires. Advisory committees will be formed for district boards with one member from each of three agencies to review exemptions.
British reports quote prisoners describing wide pamphlet distribution among German troops. Bavarian soldiers were shown anti Prussian material urging refusal to fight. A battalion commander was said to be shot by his men during a panic rush from trenches.
The Kronprinzessin Cecilie was torpedoed by the enemy and the vessel returned to France at 14 knots. Officials said only part of the crew, including several American soldiers, were wounded, while about 600 to 700 navy men were aboard.
James J. Phelan of the State Committee on Public Safety urged the public to reserve early. He advised delaying heavy shopping to ease December congestion, favoring useful gifts for all but young children and spreading purchases across October November and December with self-delivery where possible.
The British Labour Congress approved by five to one a resolution affirming free trade amid war and warning against tariffs. It also carried by acclamation a resolution urging the government to grant home rule in Ireland.
The Mt. Vernon, 19,503 gross tons with 2000 passenger capacity and 23.5 knot speed, joined the fleet after the Kronprinzess and President Lincoln losses. The ship carried gold bullion valued at $12,000,000 and passengers to Cherbourg and Plymouth before being seized and converted to a U S troop transport.
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