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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
Massachusetts Democrats rally to Colonel William A. Gaston as a strong gubernatorial candidate amid editorials and endorsements from Mayors, District Attorneys, and party figures across the state. Support cites his leadership, business ability, and potential to rejuvenate the party, with rival lines including critics and other possible candidates.
Emergency notices list officers and enlisted men from Massachusetts and nearby states awarded Distinguished Service Crosses for actions in 1918. Names include Private William R. Davis, Sergeant Lee P. T. Jacques, and Private Alfred P. Lee, among others, with details of bravery during April battles.
Colonel William A. Gaston says he is not interested in any statement by Mr. Riley, whether about him or not, and will ignore charges made in a statement issued by Judge Thomas P. Riley of Malden, former Democratic State committee chairman.
The Rev. Vincent J. Hickey of Cambridge and the Rev. Francis A. Burke of South Boston arrived home last night after ordination in Rome last December. Both completed studies through May and had been educated at the American College in Rome. Hickey, brother of Rev. Augustine F. Hickey, and a Cambridge native, attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and Boston College High School before earning a degree at Boston College. The two were Boston College classmates and graduated in 1913.
Provost Marshal General Crowder issues an order suspending induction of subjects or citizens of neutral countries pending drafting of regulations under the new army appropriation law. The amendment bars neutral subjects who declare intent to become citizens from relief and lists neutrals and alien enemies by country.
Washington issues instructions to selective draft boards to aid British recruitment missions. The memo insists this is not a British draft of UK subjects in the United States and notes that British and Canadian citizens here may be subject to US law unless they enlist or return home. Registration cards of past years may be inspected by British officers and induction is suspended for now.
Washington July 11 In response to a request to postpone the July draft call in the Northwest where wheat is ready for harvest Provost Marshal General Crowder told the Department of Agriculture that his military program will not permit delay in filling the monthly demand for drafted men.
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