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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1918
Page
9
Washington July 23 The ordnance department announced that more than two billion shells for small arms have been delivered to the army since the United States entered the war. Up to July 13 about 2,275,000 small arms were issued.
Production records show all varieties and a total of 82 540 machine guns produced. The weekly output for the period ending July 13 was not fully detailed in the fragment but indicates continued high-volume manufacture.
Washington reports registered bonds of the Third Liberty Loan may be transferred or exchanged for coupon bonds from Aug 1 to Aug 15. The Treasury also will issue registered bonds in exchange for coupon bonds. Transfers will pause after Aug 15 due to the Sept 15 interest period and resume Sept 16.
A wartime clothing ad touts long wearing, non flashy suits made from own materials. It invites buyers to save money with War Savings Stamps on balance and highlights two models for different age groups with guaranteed fast color, all wool, and Filene standards.
An American dentist in Berlin from 1914 to 1918 recounts wartime travel hurdles for exit. Bureaucratic delays and German authorities blocked his wife and child from leaving, despite Kaiser Wilhelm II’s limited influence. They finally departed Berlin for Copenhagen on the tenth of September after months of appeals and denial.
The 1818 copyright note states McClure Newspaper Syndicate retains daily and Sunday publication rights and confirms continuation in the Post each day.
Secretary Daniels confirms plans to expand naval control over shipping used for war efforts. Army transportation chief Goethals advocates transferring civilian crews to naval reserve, aiming for broader, more efficient operation of all military linked tonnage including transatlantic supply vessels.
The constitutional convention yesterday killed several proposed constitutional amendments including compulsory arbitration in labor disputes and the removal of a measure for uniform public education standards. The roll call vote ended the arbitration proposal after heated debate, while Pillsbury of Wellesley and Lomasney of Boston clashed over political ambitions.
President Wilson uses congressional authority to take over all telegraph and telephone lines at midnight July 31, placing administration with Postmaster General Burleson. Navy controls wireless and ocean cables remain under private contracts. current management and finances continue pending further orders.
Government to oversee wire communications with plans to assist facilities and farmer connections. No policy decided yet and public notice will announce any changes. A three member committee will aid administration: John L. Koons, David J. Lewis, and William H. Lamar.
Relatives plan to ignore Charles E. Doying's will which called for a cheap red pine coffin and a hayrack funeral in Portland, Maine. The 76 year old Socialist and IWW supporter died Sunday, and his body arrived in Nashua, New Hampshire, claimed by relatives who will conduct the ceremony tomorrow per their wishes.
John M. Killeen, a member of the Royal Rooters, was sent to Deer Island for six months by Judge Quinn for soliciting the privilege to defend a shoplifter in the Criminal Court.
Miss Mary Buckley a Marlboro deputy marshal discovered her brother Dan in a Sunday Post photo of soldiers. The Marlboro man serves in the Quartermaster corps with Wagon Company No 2 of the 1st American Supply Train and is shown cutting hair with shears.
A readable fragment notes Miss Buckley asserting certainty in her judgment, insisting she cannot be mistaken about the matter at hand. The brief line implies resolve and personal conviction without additional context.
A frightened doe leaped into Sackett Brook swimming hole in Pittsfield on July 2 3 startling Morton White and grazing him before tumbling into the pool where 22 boys swam and escaped the pursuing dogs. The scene occurred within city limits.
Washington July 23 A national programme to build barges as part of the rail transport system was launched. The War Industries Board and other agencies met with Shipping Board Chairman Hurley and ordered the priorities committee to appoint an expert to determine material priorities for barge construction.
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