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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1918
Page
2
Two military committees recall members to Washington to speed a bill. Secretary Baker won't disclose draft ages or army size, citing need for concurrent action by both houses. Dent signals willingness to raise or lower ages, potentially below 21 or above 31, to support the enlarged program.
The discussion on draft age limits centers on 19 to 40 as previously proposed but rejected with hints of extending to 45. Secretary Baker seeks enough manpower while keeping home economy stable, envisioning a large mobilization rate and a possible 5,000,000 Army as a long term target.
London reports a British communiqué from the Italian front noting that in July 66 hostile aircraft were destroyed and three brought down out of control, with four Allied planes failing to return.
A 1850 attendance marked the Christian Endeavor headquarters dedication with pledges sung and a series of four minute talks. Dr William Shaw led as toastmaster as Edward Sayward, Dr James Hill and Walter Mee spoke on origins, inter church federation and leadership. Private Culp and Ensign Pollock represented the services while 175000 Endeavorers in Uncle Sam's service were announced. Dr Francis Clark urged fellowship patriotism and thanksgiving before renewed pledges.
Three Dorchester youths aged 16 to 19 will be arraigned in juvenile session of Dorchester Court for the Tuesday afternoon robbery at Max Grossman 80 Wales Street. Names include Francis McCarthy 156 Talbot Avenue Joseph Julius 47 Spencer Street and Given Tedeschi 144 Whitfield Street. Another suspect Joseph Solari 17 of Athelwold Street was held on $1000 bail.
Ocean Park Me Aug 1 Mrs Lacey P Durgin of Winnebago Minn was elected president of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society at its 45th anniversary meeting. Other officers elected include Mrs L W Kenyon Meredith N H vice president Miss Lena S Senner Providence R I corresponding secretary Miss Edith Porter Peabody Mass treasurer and Mrs Henry Deering Portland Me auditor.
Washington August 1 Department of Labor announced the two month quotas of unskilled workers to be supplied by the states to war industries under the government recruiting system via the United States employment service.
The employment service announced state quotas for unskilled labor to meet an estimated 500000 shortage. After a war industry conference with Labor Department officials, New England quotas were listed: Connecticut 8460 Maine 3915 Massachusetts 30150 New Hampshire 2520 Rhode Island 4815 Vermont 1575. The figures reflect net requirements and omit extra needs or turnover.
At the Peruvian legation in Washington no official word had arrived on the cabinet resignations noted in Lima dispatches. Minister Freye avoided speculation on the crisis while Peru faces agitation over Britain delivering aircraft to Chile and Congress contemplates developments as Britain seeks explanation from Lima.
The Scottish division joined French and American forces to attack the German pivot below Soissons. After a long march and travel by lorries with full packs the Highland and Lowland regiments entered the line and pressed the attack driving back the Germans. They and French forces later recaptured Buzancy with American artillery support, amid strong Allied cooperation.
Allied forces broke through barbed wire defences between Serings and Sergy and cleared German positions at Chamery. American heavy artillery supported long fights, pushing Germans from hills and farms north of Cierges while air battles raged overhead.
Boston elevated lines shift to seven cent tickets with penny and nickel change. By morning 70 percent of riders had seven cent tickets and most others carried exact change. By evening the confusion eased and officials said delays from ticketing were negligible during rush hour.
Privates Eddie Cosby of Springfield and Artie Wale lace of Leominster were buried by a German shell in a field. Cosby dug Artie out, both survived, and they sheltered for two hours before reaching safety. Cosby displayed a small American flag to credit their escape.
New York August 1. The estate of James Buchanan Brady known as Diamond Jim is valued at $1,578,429 far below the rumored $5 million. Executors report list stocks appraised at $535,148 with par value $1,590,000 and declare 260,000 shares of mining stock with par value $250,000 valueless.
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