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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
11
Rear Admiral Spencer Wood of the first naval district urged shipmasters and factory managers to curb whistles bells and other demonstrations when troop transports sail from American ports citing danger to troops and sailors from such celebrations issued last night.
Rear Admiral Wood warns ship masters and factory managers to avoid whistles bells and any celebration of troop transports. He cautions patriotic displays could aid an enemy submarine near the coast and urges restraint in discussion of sailings.
The 76th Division reaches the opposite bank in a safety-linked operation as officers from the transportation department oversee the crossing. No injuries reported. details continue on the first page.
Walter Johnson, Washington pitcher, was offered at least 300 per game to pitch for Duluth as the Crowder ruling unsettles leagues. Claude Hendrix and Henry Severeid received telegrams, while Hub Perdue joined Duluth to pitch. Rival managers seek top players to form the strongest team amid league upheaval.
New York July 24 Major General Kenley announced four Long Island air fields named for fallen American aviators Major John Purroy Mitchel Major Raoul Lufbery Lt Colonel Henry J Damm and Lt Colonel C G Chapman.
Livermore Falls Me July 24 Employees of the night shift at the Chisholm mill of the International Paper Company struck tonight over missing bonus payments for May and June A meeting of workmen at the For sayth mill is set for tomorrow to decide on similar action
Kunhardt born in Hamburg 42 years ago and long resident of Manchester was arrested as an alien enemy after surveillance by federal agents. He faces internment at Fort Oglethorpe unless released after meetings with U S officials. Authorities seized documents from his apartments as part of the case.
Dublin July 24 The press censor released for publication tomorrow documents with reports from Irish Volunteer leaders in Cork Kerry and Limerick detailing their actions during the Easter rebellion The reports dated September 1917 show the futility of the rising and expose German treachery toward their duped Irish allies
Police seized documents in May from the association for aiding rebellion sufferers. The notes recount the failed landing of a German contingent, the arrest of Sir Roger Casement, and orders to bluff through. Lieutenant Whelan met Monteith who said no men would arrive and arms were gone. Pearse reportedly ordered the Dublin brigade into action at noon.
On July 24 at Toledo Fort Miami track three world harness records were set during the Grand Circuit meet. Bertha McGuire trotted a 2:04 1-4 mile in the Fort Miami stake for four year old fillies, breaking the former Lexington mark of 2:04 3-4 held by Joan and Mary Putnam. Esperanza and Blanch Carter battled through a six heat race, the fastest six heat and sixth heat ever recorded. Wilkes Brewer driven by Pop Geers was scratched after the third heat and Driver Murphy did not win any race.
Greenfield July 24 Local track records fell four times during the opening session of the Bay State Circuit. Dr Kilbourn hit 2 11 4 in the 2 16 trot heat and Frank Drury posted 2 10 1 4 in the 2 13 pace. Seven heats were run in the 2 16 trot with Patrick Duluth winning.
Fred Fulton the Minnesota claimant of the heavyweight title has been classed as a delinquent in the draft and may be taken into custody. Local Draft Board No. 12 of New York city acted on advice of Chairman Henry S Wise. Fulton failed to appear for physical examination and is placed in Division A Class 1 for non essential occupation.
Bobby Dyson of New Bedford returns to the ring in a featured 10 round match against Charley Mitchell of Braintree after a weeks long layoff with a lame mitt. Dyson trained in Chelsea under Jack Leonard and aims to show readiness Friday night as the top bout. Johnny Veto vs Young Brusso opens the program with two other bouts featuring Sam Bell, Joe Flynn, Bat Hurley, and Young Leonard.
Italian motor pace champion Vincent Madonna defeated Victor Linart in two straight heats at the Revere cycle track before the season's largest crowd. The first race was 10 miles and the second 20 miles with Madonna starting from the scratch line. Madonna quickly closed the gap to within 15 yards and rode behind Linart in both heats.
The Duxbury Yacht Club hosted a morning women’s race won by Sabina Dwinnell in the 15-foot Knockabout class with a time of 1 36 10. In the Bay Bird class Helen Maxwell led Wiki Wiki with 1 28 40, followed by Eleanor Allen 1 29 and Amy Grannis 1 30 88.
Enthusiasm runs high among local and New England dealers for a convention to form a New England section of the National Automobile Dealers Association. A 300-member goal is eyed as a luncheon at the Hotel Brunswick precedes 2 PM sessions with President Vesper and Secretary Peake to speak. The association notes constructive work aiding dealers and public service, and promotes a wartime cooperation and conservation program to cut material use and overhead.
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