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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1918
Page
6
An aviator who has served at the front since 1915 describes in a Sunday Post exclusive the air battles 20 miles behind German lines. He recounts bombing raids and life in the great world war from the cockpit.
The Secretary testifies on a $15,000,000,000 war program for the current fiscal year with committee members estimating near $16,000,000,000 in total needs across Quartermaster supplies, ordnance, pay, aviation, engineer, medical, and deficiencies. Draft and cantonment expansions, new divisions, and mobilization plans are outlined as Congress weighs unlimited power to size the army and accelerate training for rapid overseas deployment.
Major Roger Wolcott ordered by Provost Marshal General Crowder to arrange for the entrainment on May 17 of registrants who have volunteered for service in skilled trades in response to a recent appeal before they are drafted.
Weston High School defeated Lexington High School 15 to 7 at Weston. Pitcher Wagstaff struck out 17 as Weston dominated with strong pitching and offense. Lexington used three pitchers in the loss.
Thomas Carnegie returns to third base and Winsor Gale back in right field for Middlesex School of Concord as they face Milton Academy this afternoon. Both players were sidelined weeks by measles and are ready to play.
A wartime appeal asserts that refusing to buy bonds gives aid to the enemy and urges readers to fulfill their duty to the government by purchasing bonds. The message emphasizes protection of citizens and their families through bond support.
Washington May 3 The War Trade Board announced the signing of a general commercial agreement between the United States and Norway. It is the first such pact with a northern European neutral.
The accord assures Norway supplies to cover its needs as long as not harming US war requirements. Norway permits unhampered exports to America and allies of non essential Norwegian products. It bars any imported US goods from reaching central powers or replacing exports to them. Schedules list quantities of food, fodder, fertilizer, textiles, metals, rubber and more. Norway will supply nitrates iron ore timber pulp and other exports for the Allies.
Three armed men robbed jewelry salesman Barney Muller in his Brooklyn apartment, tied his wife, beat Muller, and fled with about 4000 in cash jewelry and Liberty bonds after eluding a pursuing policeman. They escaped in a motor truck then vanished into a cellar.
Newton High defeated Cambridge Latin 4 to 0 at Claffin Field Newtonville to clinch the second game of a three game set Henry Garritys three base hit with bases loaded in the third drove in Crowley and others contributed for Newton Crowley Eaton and Davidson scored for Newton while Connors suffered an error for Cambridge Latin The game featured sharp fielding and a pivotal long hit by Garrity amid otherwise tight play
A patriotic golf match in Baltimore ended in a deadlock after 36 holes. England was represented by James M. Barnes and Wilfred I. Reid, while Scotland fielded Fred McLeod and Alec Campbell. The score stood two up for each side.
Watertown High School beat Arlington 4 to 0 to claim first place in the Mystic Valley league after tying for top spot. The Watertown nine played errorless ball and shut out the Spy Pond boys at Arlington yesterday afternoon.
A call urges readers to seize a chance for liberty by purchasing a bond. The message frames financial action as a route to personal freedom and human rights, appealing to readers to act now.
Dartmouth's varsity tennis team opened their season at Divinity Field with a 5 1 1 victory. The Hanover racquet men outplayed the Crimson in five of six matches, and the lone loss was close.
Billy Mishe and Jack Dempsey battled ten rounds in St Paul with neither gaining a clear edge. Newscritics called the bout a tame draw and praised neither fighter.
Golf events are scheduled this afternoon at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights and Concord Country Club. At Lexington the format will be handicap versus bogey with competition ongoing at the links.
The notes praise Allied actions in France calling the deeds of U S soldiers marvelous and urge Americans to support the war effort by buying bonds. The message urges unity and patriotism at home.
Lieutenant Jeff Smith, US Army boxing instructor, delivered a decisive beating to George Robinson of Cambridge at the Commercial A. C. last night. The main bout dominated the card with Smith overpowering Robinson in every round. Other matches featured Henry LeBoeuf defeating Roy Gibbs in three rounds and Young Alger stopping Young Klaus in three, with Mike Castle stopping Charley Mitchell in five.
Brooklyn owner C H Ebbets notified to cancel the Sunday game at Harrison New Jersey between Brooklyn and Philadelphia National league clubs. The move follows intimations that International league officials would view the Newark area as their territory.
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