Bootleggers and transfers mark Army Camp routine at Devens
Army officials at the cantonment pledge no bootlegging while new transfers begin. Recruits from depot brigades move to the 104th Infantry and 1024 Machine Gun Battalion as cases of four recruits are resolved. A destitute wife seeks help. Gov Beeckman intervenes. A musical comedy is canceled due to blue laws and scheduling.
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Massachusetts
104Th Infantry
Westfield
Connecticut
Niantic
Conn
Williams Treatment advertised for uric acid relief
Free offer promotes The Williams Treatment addressing uric acid related pains and kidney and bladder diseases. Readers urged to mail the notice with name and address to receive a 50 cent bottle by parcel post, no obligation. The ad claims relief from rheumatic symptoms and chronic ailments with a 32 dose bottle.
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Williams
Dr. D. A. Williams Company
Dept
P. O
East Hampton
Conn
Freeing Drafted Men Under New War Department Rule
Governor McCall reports a War Department ruling frees drafted men from service when hardship is proven. Discharges may be granted by the Secretary of War through Director Gettemy and the adjutant-general. Draft boards cannot reopen cases after camp training. Ayer camp will send affected men home on Washington orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
McCall
Crowder
Secretary of War
Gettemy
State House
Adjutant-General
Washington
Chaplain Flynn Joins Boston’s 301st Infantry at Camp Devens
Father Edward A. Flynn of Derby Connecticut arrives in olive drab with cross on collar to serve as regimental chaplain for Boston’s 301st Infantry. He reports to Major General Hodges and Colonel Tompkins, vows to be friend and spiritual adviser to the soldiers. The first mass is expected next Sunday in the regiment’s chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devens
Boston
Edward A. Flynn
Derby
Conn
St. Mary's Church of
New London
Hodges
Frank Tompkins
Flynn
St. John’s Seminary
Brighton
St. Mary’s College of
Baltimore
Meriden
Camp Devens Sees Flags and Tallest Man In Regiment
At Camp Devens on September 27 soldiers sent service flags home as mothers and sweethearts wear them in support. B Company claims B H Turner of Roxbury as the regiment’s tallest at 6 feet 6 3/8 inches, while Bartholemew Lee of East Boston is shortest at 4 feet 10 inches. Joseph F Gallagher of East Cambridge contends for a second tall seat at 6 feet 4 inches in E Company. Jack Harding, ex Boston Post reporter, gains sergeant rank and acts as company clerk. J D McGillicuddy of Worcester receives a wristwatch gift, and Humphrey Sullivan of East Cambridge leaves with bare feet and scarce funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devens
New England
National Army
Boston
B. H. Turner
Lambert Avenue
Roxbury
B Company
Bartholomew Lee
Stockton Street
Turner
In & Company
Joseph F. Gallagher
Munroe Street
East Cambridge
Jack Harding
Boston Post
Harding
New Liberty Loan Details Announced
Denominations of bonds start at $50 and rise in $50 multiples. Interest at 4 percent payable semi annually on November 15 and May 15. Payment schedule requires 2 percent with application, 18 percent on November 15, 40 percent on December 14, and 40 percent on January 15, 1918.
U S 4 Percent Convertible Bonds Offered For War Financing
Secretary McAdoo announces on behalf of the President the offering on Oct 1 1917 of three billion dollars of United States 4 percent convertible gold bonds due 1942 with par and accrued interest redemption options after Nov 16 1927. Bonds may be printed with four coupons to speed delivery and avoid interim certificates.
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McAdoo
United States of America
United States
Butler urges expulsion of Senator La Follette at bankers meeting
Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, urged Congress to expel United States Senator Robert M. La Follette at the American Bankers Association gathering in Atlantic City. He argued a two thirds vote is required and condemned La Follette as a threat to the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Bankers’ Association
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Congress
United States
la Follette
Robert M. la Follette
Dr. Butler
Colonel House Engaged in Peace Data Collection Effort
Col E M House says he has been asked by President Wilson to assist in gathering data for the postwar peace conference. He notes the U S is late to start but will work with the State Department. No conference with belligerent governments is planned at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. M. House
Wilson
House
United States
State Department
General Cole's Hidden Marriage Finally Revealed
Gen. Cole kept his marriage secret for about a decade with his mother and brother George of Hingham guarding the matter. Public notice came when he introduced his wife, Mrs. Cole, at Camp Bartlett, and a Boston friend later found the hotel register. Mrs. Cole said Grace Blanchard is an orphan and that the couple wed at least ten years ago, with Charles promising to explain the secrecy soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Cole
George
Hingham
Camp Bartlett
Mrs. Cole
Charles
British Break Into Defences Near St Julien
Berlin reports British forces penetrated the German defensive zone to a depth of one kilometre east of St Julien toward the Ypres Menin road. The official statement notes heavy, varying fighting and that in a fresh assault the British were driven back at many points by the German fourth army, gaining little more than in last week’s effort.
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Berlin
St. Julien
Ypres-Menin Road
Fourth Army
Leonard Knocks Out Dorsey in Second Round
Benny Leonard of New York, lightweight champion, stopped Eddie Dorsey of Brooklyn in the second round of a 10 round bout in Buffalo. Dorsey weighed 138 pounds, Leonard 133.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Benny Leonard
New York
Eddie Dorsey
Brooklyn
Dorsey
Leonard
School Buildings Remain Cold Across City
The Boston Teachers Club protests heating curbs amid coal shortages. The school board replies that no fires are allowed until directives are given to conserve coal. Heating may be delayed several weeks, risking classroom discomfort and winter fuel issues for the poor.
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Cora Bigelow
Boston Teachers’ Club
Henry Abrahams
iNine
Edward F. O’dowd
Frothingham
George E. Parsons
Mechanic
Harry Olin
Carlisle Reed
Government to requisition ocean vessels over 2500 tons
The Shipping Board announced that every American merchant ship over 2500 tons dead weight capacity will be requisitioned for ocean service starting October 15. Total available ships exceed 2,000,000 tons, with some already taken for army and navy use. others will be returned to owners for operation under government direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Army
Navy
United States
The
Chartering Commission
Welding Ring of
New York
Government charter rates cut for American and foreign ships
The Shipping Board announces reduced charter rates for freight and passenger vessels to support war effort. Rates vary by tonnage and speed, with new allowances for ships requisitioned by the army and navy and tentative terms subject to 90 day revisions. Foreign vessels may enter coastwise service once laws are suspended, with Congress considering a bill.
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Congress
Colonel McCoy Dies Suddenl y in Boston War Era
Colonel Frank B. McCoy in charge of Boston United States army recruiting died of heart disease at Haymarket Relief Hospital after collapsing near Scollay Square subway. He had recently resumed duties at 3 Tremont Row despite medical advice, and was named for a potential chief of staff role in Roosevelt expeditionary plans in this war.
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Frank B. McCoy
United States Army
Boston
Haymarket
Scollay Square
McCoy
Army
Tremont Row
Haymarket Square
Roosevelt
Two Anthrax Victims Hospitalized In Woburn
John Joyce aged 45 of Hudson street Woburn is at Choate Memorial Hospital Woburn and Patrick McElheney aged 44 of Buckman street Woburn is at Massachusetts General Hospital both suffering from anthrax contracted in tanning cowhides neither case considered critical.
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John Joyce
Hudson Street
Woburn
Choate Memorial Hospital
Patrick McElheney
Buckman Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
New York Board Approves Police and Fire Raise
The Board of Estimate voted salary increases for 10,000 policemen and 6,000 firemen in New York City. The adjustments are estimated to raise the city’s annual payroll by more than 1.26 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Board of Estimate
Deadlock in Mine Wages Reaches Impasse in Coal Fields
In Washington on September 27 coal miners and operators failed to agree on a 25 percent wage increase for bituminous fields in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. The joint scale sub committee hopes for guidance from Dr H A Garfield fuel administrator on possible upward revisions of government fixed prices. Discussions continue tomorrow with operators opposing a miners plan to use higher wages as a basis for higher selling prices due to fears of collusion.
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Washington
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
H. A. Garfield
Poslam Promises Relief for Eczema and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Poslam as a concentrated remedy for eczema and skin disease. It claims quick relief for raw, burning, itching skin and promotes Poslam Soap for tender skin. Readers are urged to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 47Th St
New York City
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Arthur F. Brown
Signal Corps
Leona Donovan
Pawtucket
John Joseph Donovan
D Company
301St Engineer Regiment
Beeckman
Rhode Island
Donovan
Greene
Engineers’ Regiment
Annette Griggs
Grace Upham
301St Infantry
Lemuel Nicholson
Saratoga Street
John Nilson
Maverick Street
Carl I. Johnson
Boylston Street
Worcester
Gustav A. Nelson
Kenneth Robbie
Robbie
Sullivan
30 1St Infantry Regiment
Bill
Frank
308D Field Artillery Regiment
Maine
New Hampshire
Wakiki
Kaiser Bill
Germany
Kaiser William
Father Flynn
Camp
J. D. McGillicuddy
Humphrey Sullivan
Liberty
Columbia
Col. House
Gen. Cole
Wife
Gude
M. J. Breitenbach CO
Joseph Lee
Wm. Elliott
Formosa
John Alden
Japan
Ney
Canal St
Summer St
Emia
Washington St
Ban Stores
Sellin
Fremont St
Bromfield St
Spar
Coma ‘Shonctmo
Tremont St
G Groceries
M’coy
Joyce Bros. & CO
Poslam
America
Henere
Hollis St
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