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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
6
Washington reports plans for the American hospital ship Comfort to sail without convoy are paused following the destruction of the Canadian Llandovery Castle. London says a search near the sinking site found no more survivors, with only 24 of 258 aboard saved.
Admiralty says area off southwest Ireland searched by two groups plus Lysander. little wreckage and one empty boat found. Bonar Law condemns German brutality in Commons calling for united action to destroy the foe. Major Lyon recounts shocking treatment aboard a U‑boat and rescue attempts.
Clinton July 2 The Lancaster mills strike persists after a one hour meeting in Foresters Hall. W F Brady president of the union says the group voted to demand a 5 percent wage increase while no mill management or government officials have commented. Several looms halted for repairs and warps ran out, but other mill departments run normally with about 75 weavers quitting.
The Cleveland baseball club issued ten days' notice of release to catcher Alva Williams first baseman Ed Miller and pitcher Lester I June.
Livestock milking goats including service bucks and kids advertised by John S. Paine Franklin Mass Tel 248-4. Medical sufferers with rheumatism neuritis sciatica gout offered a free book by Dr Dugdale 872 Royiston Boston Mass Suite A Old coins wanted to buy catalogue prices paid 10 Hesslein Paddock Building 101 Tremont St Boston
Word spread that Chaplain Rollins of the 101st is returning to the trenches in France. At St. Michael's Church on Summer Street the vestry became the center of dramatic scenes not seen since the church was built in 1714.
The Marblehead chaplain describes his wartime mission with the 101st and the bond among soldiers of different creeds. He praises the men’s health, bravery, and selfless conduct while emphasizing unity and dedication to duty amid wartime strain. He plans to visit family in Concord and may conduct services back home, praising the soldiers and their leaders.
Officials fail to resolve the Lowell strike as workers remain unsettled. The report notes continued protests and unresolved disputes over reinstatement and wage terms amid ongoing labor tension.
A fleet of 11 groundfish vessels plus one mackerel seiner arrived at the fish pier yesterday. Mackerel sold to dealers for 15 cents a pound. Arrivals include Str. Swell and Str. Spray with haddock cod pollock hake and other species listed with tonnage. The steamer Seneca ran aground near Block Island in fog while carrying coal from Norfolk News to Boston. cargo holds reportedly dry. Captain FE. T. Sanford commands the Seneca.
Word arrives that the Clyde line steamship Onondaga, en route from this port to Charleston and Jacksonville, lies in 40 feet of water off Watch Hill. Part of two masts and the smokestack show above, with no salvage plans yet. vessel and cargo valued around $800,000.
A nine member committee, including two women, will be appointed soon to aid Malden’s sick and wounded returning from war. Mayor Blodgett met in a special session with the city government to present plans, including building suitable quarters for the soldiers. The recommendation passed both city branches.
Walter P Pogozekski of 287 River street and Miss Mary Grageweche of Lawrence were seriously injured when the automobile they were testing skidded and overturned near Haw's brook Methuen. Pogozekski is at Gale Hospital with a fractured skull on the dangerous list. Grageweche will recover.
Pitcher Bonnie Hearn a southpaw with the Braves deserted the club yesterday to pursue a business career. He demanded a salary raise, was refused, and immediately turned in his uniform then headed to Chicago to begin learning a trade whose exact nature is not yet known.
Fleming sweeps two wins and a fourth as Lord Lochabarn and Rosa Watts win two races each. Bobby C. under Billy Fleming faltered in the 2:12 trot on opening day at Sage Park while Fleming takes the 2:16 pace and 2:23 trot with Rosa Watts.
Manchester July 2 The state labor commissioner John S Davie proposes arbitration to settle wage differences for Amoskeag and Stark mill operatives with about 18 000 workers. The plan would make any 15 percent increase retroactive to June 17 if warranted by the facts. Union leaders insist the vote be taken by the workers at a mass meeting before agreeing to arbitration.
Eastern League action notes Bridgeport, July 2, 8–6 win over Worcester aided by eight Worcester errors. Howard I. Baker, formerly of Nashville, joined Bridgeport. Player highlights include Grimes three-base hit and H F Baker with two runs, while Lennon earned the win and Werre the loss in a 1-hour 55-minute game.
New London outslug Hartford 140 to 4 in a decisive afternoon game. Meyerjack was hit hard in the sixth as New London accumulated four earned runs and pulled away.
New Haven beat Waterbury 8 to 4 as timely hitting keyed the win. Woodburn allowed seven innings and was relieved by Tuckey in the seventh after giving up three men on base. Nutter, Stimpson, Ball, Miller, Tyler and Daly led the attack with multiple runs, while Woodburn yielded 11 hits in 7 innings.
Providence beats Springfield 8 to 6 in a twilight game as Manners struggles with early wild pitches. Dufresne finishes the win for Providence, supporting hitters Brausen Sweatt and Bayrs with key RBI runs and solid defense.
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