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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
9
A city wide coal registration runs September 16 to 21 for residents buying coal from municipal stations. Fuel Administrator Ernst will oversee applications, with district offices opened for convenient registration. after the period, coal applications go to City Hall Room 24. Do not re register if already with a regular dealer.
Newfields New Hampshire Mrs. Mary Pike the oldest Liberty bond holder in the state observed her 10384 birthday today. She remains active in Red Cross and war work and notes relatives who served in every US war.
Mrs. Janet N. S. Calder wife of John Calder of 2% Merriam Street Lexington was instantly killed yesterday by a Boston and Maine railroad train while running along the tracks to the Lexington station to catch the train.
Mrs. John Amee of Cambridge demonstrated a meatful fish chowder at the National Civic Federation Cottage on the Common. She explained ingredients and steps including haddock, potatoes, onions, pork, milk, and cornstarch, with crackers as accompaniment.
In the Toul sector an American private, held by German raiders after being captured, broke free and sprinted back to U S lines. He used rocks and a trench knife to fend off pursuers, crawling from shell crater to shell hole until reaching safety.
In battlefield orders issued in France American units were told to kill on the spot anyone urging surrender or attempting to persuade further resistance is useless. Separately in New York the Aero Club announced Edward V. Gardner made a record mail flight from Chicago to New York highlighting the milestone in air mail history.
The article describes forged orders issued to American troops during a German attack on Filmette on August 27. It warns that the statements urging surrender are false and calls traitors, enemies, or panic-stricken soldiers who spread panic to be shot on the spot. A German casualty found inside American lines is noted as possibly aiming to sow confusion.
A Boston and Maine stockholder urges delaying improvements until after the war, arguing that spending now wastes funds, calls to repair only existing structures, reduce passenger trains and fleet, and oppose new debt while recommending using surplus to pay debt and wait for lower financing costs after the war.
Albert C. Petersen of 16A Quincy Street Medford Hillside, 29, married and assistant cashier at Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co Causeway Street, was arrested at Boston police headquarters on larceny charges after confessing to stealing $8000. He reportedly sought automobile riding beyond his $25 weekly salary and had been with the firm 13 years.
Pittsfield officials of General Electric contest parts of the National War Labor Board ruling. They object to a 40 cent minimum wage and to shop committee elections outside the plant. Elections are under way. Examiner Stoddard doubts reversal would align with precedent.
The influenza outbreak that felled many naval personnel appears to be easing, according to Captain John M. Edgar medical director of the First Naval District. He noted that conditions were improving and the illness was abating among sailors.
Charles L. Cameron son of Robert Cameron of 56 Willow Avenue West Somerville received a cross for distinguished conduct and bravery. Born in Nova Scotia August 31 1896 he enlisted October 5 1917 and served with A Company 19th Machine Gun Battalion.
The first mail flight between Chicago and New York in under 20 hours marks the fastest transit yet. Pilot Gardner flew via Cleveland and Lock Haven, reaching Belmont Park after sunset, highlighting the need for lit landing sites to enable night operations.
A reader titled Mother of Seven criticizes a letter by M. H. H. arguing against housing discrimination based on family size. She recalls brave parents who sent sons to serve Uncle Sam and urges Uncle Sam to stop landlords from limiting families, praising American boys and girls.
Paris September 11 The French government will appoint an international committee with Entente representation to authenticate all breaches of the laws of war by Germany on the western front as reported by Echo de Paris.
In Brookline on September 11 James I. Moloney Jr. husband of Josephine Ha Ley Moloney. Funeral from 66 Jamaica Rd Saturday at 9 0 a m High mass at St Mary of the Assumption Church. Relatives invited. Former member St Lawrence Court 61 M C F and past grand knight Brookline Council 110 Ky of C.
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