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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
8
The American tank steamer Frederic Kellogg, torpedoed off the north New Jersey coast on August 13 but not sunk, has been salvaged and towed into an Atlantic port. Though the after section was submerged, repairs will restore her to service.
Advertises The Williams Treatment for excessive uric acid and related pains. Claims relief from stiff joints sore muscles rheumatic suffering kidney and bladder trouble and offers a free 75c bottle with notice and a 10 cent postage fee to Dr D A Williams Company East Hampton Connecticut. Only one bottle per address.
In New York on August 28 thirty film manufacturers pledged to cooperate in conservation propaganda for fall and winter. Led by BF Sartwell of the Federal Fuel Administration the group aims to save 50 to 60 million tons of coal. The drive targets the small consumer as public education through movies informs proper coal use.
Workmen at the Charlestown navy yard comply with President Wilson's request for a nationwide display of navy yard craftsmanship in the Labor Day parade. Six floats will represent the yard, following a mass meeting at noon addressed by Lieutenant A A Gatheman who read the commandant's order. The event is organized by the yard Metal Trades Union.
Lieutenant Warren Fairweather, 22, son of Warren and Bella Fairweather of Republic Washington, was killed in action August 9 in France with the Canadian regiment to which he was attached. The Fairweather and Hathaway families are well known in Boston and Massachusetts.
Aug 28 reports Senate leaders pushing compromise wartime prohibition measures to take effect July 1 1919 rather than January 1. Agriculture committee holds extra conferences and hearings as negotiations continue.
The Senate adjourned after the death of Senator James of Kentucky as the floor debated the prohibition bill. Tomorrow leaders plan continuous consideration with factions split over timing and scope.
Lieutenant Joseph V. Horan, who rose from private in the regular army to officer after completing the officers training school at Waco Texas, will receive a celebratory homecoming. Enlisting Dec 8 1912 he served at Fort Meade Vera Cruz and Fort Crockett and earned a band post before promotion to band sergeant and then commissioned on Aug 26. His brother Herbert Francis serves on the U S S Leviathan and Horan reports to Camp Beauregard Louisiana Sept 5.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, currently commanding American naval forces in French waters, will be elevated to vice admiral to lead part of the Atlantic fleet. He will succeed Vice Admiral DeWitt Coffman, who moves to command the fifth naval district at Hampton Roads. Changes expected to take effect no earlier than December 1.
The famous detective Cleek, the vanishing cracksman, untangles a puzzling murder case in Thomas W. Hanshew's series featured in next Sunday's Post Magazine.
Dr. Franklin Martin, chair of the general medical board of the Council of National Defence, urged all physicians to apply now for membership in the Volunteer Medical Service Corps. He said the response so far is strong but must grow, and urged those not in government service to sign and return their blanks to the central governing board in Washington to be on record as volunteers ready for service.
More than two hundred Fairbanks family members gathered at the 300 year old Jonathan Fairbanks homestead in Dedham for the 17th annual reunion. Secretary of State Langtry gave the principal address during the event. A service flag with 220 stars, symbolizing members now serving, was unfurled by Mrs. J. H. Shepard of Wollaston.
Barnstable Aug 28 A summering on the Cape event features thoroughbreds including jumpers and saddle horses driven by Boston and New York society folk and their daughters. Attendance is the largest in fair history with a Cape Cod State Guard drill, naval aviators exhibitions, and local baseball and trotting races proceeding.
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