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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
7
The government moves to take control of the entire medical profession in the United States to obtain enough doctors for the rapidly expanding army and to distribute the remaining physicians to civilian services where needed most.
Government weighs a volunteer medical service corps with a pledge to accept any assigned duty, backed by possible legislation for compulsory service. Conferences in Washington consider enrolling all doctors, with the army and navy selecting those fit for active duty while maintaining civilian assignments.
The State Commission on Fisheries and Game at the State House warns only 11 days remain for fishing trout before the closed season begins August 1. The ban lasts until next April, ending the trout season.
T P O Connor MP framed Ireland England reconciliation as a major democratic triumph of the war era. He tied hope for home rule to unifying Americans of Irish ancestry with Ireland, speaking to over 200 delegates at the Motion Pictures Exhibitors' Convention at Copley Plaza before his return home.
An Irish freedom advocate in the United States urged Americans to reconcile Ireland with Britain and America to back home rule, arguing unity with the Allies is essential. The evening featured Tay Pay, William A. Brady, Acting Mayor Walter Collins, and other officials as dinner guests and speakers.
Paul T. Bowser of 79 Princeton Street Medford was thrown through a car windshield when the vehicle collided with an outbound West Medford car at Main and Princeton Streets. Bowser suffered a deep neck wound and multiple injuries and is in serious condition Doris Murphy of Canton was slightly hurt and thrown from the car Doris Murphy is 11 years old and received multiple cuts and bruises in the crash.
Fourteen thousand GE Lynn plant workers telegraphed President Wilson pledging loyal support to the government. General Manager Walter C. Fish promised a response after reviewing demands. About 100 clerks walked out and factory employees were laid off as the day’s developments.
Organizers push broad unionization across Lynn as the strike widens. The American Federation of Labor sends thousands of organizers to various shops, Campbell Electric and other firms show interest, and plans to rally Beverly and Salem workers emerge. GE Lynn plant strikers press War Labor Board action while General Manager Fish weighs formal replies and awaits data from subordinates. Charles Keaveney leads the strike with no new developments.
In Brockton and surrounding towns striking shoe cutters vote to join the Independent Cutters' Association after rejecting John Tobin's call to return to work. The union seeks a 20 percent wage increase, with a joint council set to meet manufacturers on wage changes. The Independent group favors talks with a neutral chair, aiming to unify 11,000 Brockton shoe workers amid contracts for a million army shoes.
The Browns defeat the Red Sox 6 to 3 in the series finale. Bader started strong but faltered in the fifth as Davenport held Boston to three runs with strong support from a tight Browns defense. Sisler's hot temper flared after being hit, but no fight ensued as manager Burke intervened.
Abraham Honig testified in Federal Court that he paid Frank O'Neil 800 to free his brother from military service by promissory note. Honig said two indicted conspirators, Oswald Simpson and Leonard Mitchell, conspired to obstruct the draft. He added that 600 of the 800 was later returned.
Gunner's Mate Rabbit Maranville ends his furlough without fanfare as rain cancels his scheduled appearance against the Reds in Cincinnati. The Boston Braves player had hoped to finish his stay with a showcase before fans, but weather interrupted the plan.
The Braves part with the Rabbit at 9 PM as his 15 days furlough ends. Stallings reorders the lineup with Rawlings at short Herzog to second and Murphy in left field while Dick Rudolph stays to pitch tomorrow’s game against the Reds and rejoin the club in Pittsburgh Monday.
Concord club notes curtailment of a planned golf event due to many members traveling or away. The notice cites reduced attendance and scheduling conflicts impacting the outing.
Martin T. Joyce secretary treasurer of the Massachusetts State Branch A F L is summoned to Washington for a 10 o clock joint conference with labor officials and officials of the Navy War and Labor departments. The aim is to outline a plan to curb pro German elements among workers on war contracts.
George Wiley defended his Brassard prize with a dominant one hour motor paced victory at the Revere cycle track. He rode 41 miles 6 12 laps, finishing nearly a mile ahead of Frank Corry as Vincent Madonna led early before a collision. Marcel Berger, third, was carried off after the distance, while John Fardig won the five mile professional event by lapping the field.
In Rome on July 18 an American relay team defeated Italian and British runners in an 800 metre race at international games. The squad consisted of Breen Conn Irvine and Swivven.
Douglas Baird third baseman for the St Louis Nationals resigns from baseball to take a position in a munitions factory at Breckenridge Pennsylvania.
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