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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
6
In the Boston suburbs a new nocturnal population works through the dark hours. Police, night drivers, and aides to the vulnerable fill a quiet world you seldom glimpse. Their names may be familiar even if their faces aren’t.
The Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers postponed play due to frigid weather and mist. A doubleheader is on the card for this afternoon at the Wigwam, with expectant stars Zach Wheat Hi Myers and several outfielders facing military service soon. Walter Tragesser may enlist in the Naval Reserves.
Johnny Martin of New York defeated Walter Butler of Revere in a ten round bout at the Commercial A. C. in Boston. Martin led in the final three rounds with fast footwork and a stiff punch, while Butler fought grimly. Other card notes include Charley Parker stopping Hert Jones in four, Gianni and Chaney drawing in eight, and Burns failing to make weight leading to Donovan stepping in and surrendering after four rounds.
The Pem beton to Nantasket branch fare on the New York New Haven Hartford line will drop to six cents starting July 1. Summer residents and commuters, outraged when the rate jumped from five to 18 cents after government control, receive relief as a petition for reduction is granted. A Washington telegram to former Boston Mayor John F Fitzgerald confirms the change.
Boston car owners cooperate with the war camp community service to transport over 1000 sailors to Camp Devens on Saturday afternoon July 6. Other owners willing to loan cars on July 6 should contact the Boston war camp community service at 1 Little Building.
Fortyeight first naval district Yeogirls drill at the First Corps Cadets Armory precede Navy Day on the Charles. Events include wherry races, swims, diving, sailing, tub race, and a 20-boat cutter run from Harvard bridge to Berkeley Street with heats and finals. Rear Admiral Wood presides as honorary referee amid bands and dignitaries.
Accompanied by his grandfather Harold Benjamin 4-year-old applied for work at the gardens on the Common yesterday. He carried a shovel and pick and was set to a task immediately. He worked until noon and then rested. He is the youngest worker among the many on the Common gardens and is the son of Dr and Mrs Abe Benjamin of 46 Saratoga Street Boston.
Thornton G Wilson a 27 year old Mansfield native and longtime employee of a major express firm was arrested for larceny of 30000 dollars dating back three years. Police say he spent the funds on wine and women and was found with 368 dollars and an expensive diamond ring after a hotel arrest with two women.
Secretary Daniels orders withdrawal of exemptions for men of draft age working as clerks in navy yards naval stations and private shipyards all placed in Emergency Fleet class 30 Charlestown navy yard clerks affected draft numbers passed over and local boards must assign them to army nonessential positions filled by older men or women observed over several months efforts to reassign workers continue to reduce wartime staffing needs
The nameless boy was identified as Emandi Manippelli of 84 North Margin Street. He was found late yesterday by Samuel G. Hunter in the elevator shaft at 136 Federal Street, with authorities believing he wandered inside and fell to the bottom.
More than 500 Shaw mut Club members hosted a reception and dinner at the Copley Plaza Hotel for Ensign George R. Canty and secretary to Congressman George Holden Tinkham. Canty received a gold saber and a gold wrist watch as he departed for duty with the Naval Aviation Corps.
Walter Merrill Hall of New York defeated Seiichiro Kashiro of Japan in the Middle States championship singles final at Orange Lawn Tennis Club Mountain Station New Jersey. Hall won three sets to two 3-6 6-2 6-3 3-8 7-5 and will meet T R Pell the current champion in the challenge match tomorrow.
Senate debates extending draft age, considering 21 to 31 limits, with amendments on neutrals and exemptions. Hitchcock substitute shifts neutral citizen exemption to citizenship status, while other proposals to lower ages or raise maximums are rejected. Debate covers manpower goals, aviation service education, and wartime labor wage rules.
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