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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1918
Page
4
Widely known Boston newspaper man James Walsh enlist proudly in the Navy as a first class yeoman. He brings long experience in journalism to his new service role and begins training with fellow recruits at the naval base.
James Walsh, long time Post reporter and popular figure in journalism, has been appointed a first class yeoman in the navy and will assume duties soon. He is recognized as a top shorthand reporter who covered major addresses by Wilson Taft Roosevelt and Bryan and reported Cardinal O Connell sermons with accuracy. He also escorted Billy Sunday and spent years in theater work with Henry W Savage Company and figures such as Eugene Walter and Frank C Payne.
More than 1000 members of the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Motorcyclers attended the annual meeting at Norumbega Park yesterday. In the open air theatre the officers were elected Governor Jes Campbell Boston treasurer John Wing Melrose secretary J B McNaughton Springfield and directors E W Davis Worcester H G Ramsey Uxbridge Joseph Parmentier Lowell Ben C Straube Boston.
Rev. Charles W. Lyons outlines numerous appointments at Boston College and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. William Devlin to become prefect of studies and discipline. Father Jessup leaves as chaplain in the U S Army. Many priests and scholastics reassigned to University Heights and high school roles, with transfers to Fordham, St Andrew-on-Hudson, and Jamaica.
The McCall Shield of Honor Committee presents a 20 minute moving picture reel at Eagle Theatre detailing the Shield of Honor Day on Martha's Vineyard. Governor McCall, Lt Governor Coolidge, and dignitaries attend parades, flags, and a Naval Reserve band as Gay Head receives the honor. The film also covers Vineyard Haven events and Oak Bluffs celebrations with plans to screen across New England and archive for history.
Six Manchester men were injured when their car overturned on the Merrimack turnpike while returning from a trip to Lowell. They were taken to Memorial Hospital by Dr. Guy H. Greeley. all are expected to recover. Injured: Antos Babomanas, fractured skull. Costas Manas, fractured right shoulder. Demetrious Castandines, fractured right arm. George Breakes, fractured left shoulder. Charles Gansaris, internal injuries. chauffeur unnamed, bruised and cut.
Organized labor will observe Mooney Day this Sunday with a mass meeting on Boston Common led by the Boston Central Labor Union. The gathering starts at 8 PM with President John F. Stevens of the central body presiding.
The gathering seeks public support for Thomas Mooney and backing for organized labor to pressure President Wilson to transfer the case from California authorities and grant a federal new trial as a war measure. Speakers include President Stevens James Duncan A F L vice president Harry Jennings Councillor James T Moriarty and John D Barry.
At yesterday’s meeting the Boston Central Labor Union appointed P. Harry Jennings, John J. Kearney and Michael A. Flynn to key posts. The group described the trio as ready to lead efforts in labor advocacy and member support. The announcement highlighted teamwork and readiness to tackle upcoming union activities.
District Assembly 80 of the Knights of Labor led a protest against the health insurance plan before the constitutional convention. At Fay Hall, over 900 Worthon Pump and Machine Co. workers discussed new wage classifications. Boston labor groups urged scrutiny of fuel orders by Ellis and called for a Shipping Board probe into Boston conditions. The International Sheet Metal Workers plan their August convention in Boston. Ex Representative Kearney urged inquiry into local labor issues.
London July 21 Herbert C Hoover American food administrator was received by King George at Buckingham Palace. The visit occurred at the King’s request to relay British appreciation for the American people’s voluntary food effort that helped Britain endure the winter. Queen Mary then summoned Hoover to reiterate the gratitude.
The piece honors British women for their part in a massive year long voluntary campaign supported by American women. it highlights cross english american collaboration and the enduring spirit of collective service across nations.
Old Orchard Beach did not open amusements on Sunday as town officials warned that licenses for Sunday operations would be revoked. About 10 special police were present but operators stayed closed, and officers withdrew after no one opened.
Fort Worth report says two flying instructors were killed when their aircraft fell 1000 feet in a tail spin near Carruthers Field by Benbrook. The dead are Lieutenant Robert Yardwall Snyder of Elmira New York and Lieutenant Olaf John Tanner of Moorhead Minnesota.
The Sunday Post Magazine previews a new installment in the Married Life of Helen and Warren by Mabel Herbert Urner. The feature promises amusing anecdotes from Helen and Warren as their exclusive comic-life couple returns next Sunday.
A Lynn carpenter recounts twenty years of rheumatic pain worsened by damp weather and thin blood. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills the pain and symptoms improved, with the note that blood restoration is key to relief. Pills available at drug stores or by mail for fifty cents per box, six boxes for two dollars.
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