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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
5
The ad touts low prices at Wolf's and invites shoppers to buy with confidence, promising a full money back option if anything bought is unsatisfactory with no quibble. It markets value on items comparable to higher priced stores on main streets.
Mayor Peters announces at a city conference that no coercion or taxation will be used to collect Red Cross war fund subscriptions from city employees. He says contributions will be voluntary and based on each worker’s means, stressing it is a privilege to give, not an obligation.
The Boston cleanup campaign will run until May 28 instead of ending today. The change was approved at a City Hall committee meeting chaired by the council, with Mayor Peters pledging full cooperation from city departments and the campaign committees. The finance panel reported citizen and firm contributions sufficient to cover expenses.
London May 17 The House of Commons adjourned until May 28 without any sign of the long delayed Irish home rule bill. Government members appear unsure when the measure will be introduced.
Gay Head on Martha’s Vineyard claims the McCall Shield of Honor after leading the national New England contest for the highest per capita military service in 1917. Officials verify Gay Head’s 17 men in service. Somerset loses after official records reattribution. A islandwide celebration awaits the presentation by Governor McCall with plans for a grand parade.
In the first naval district a debate on the saluting order shows division among yeowomen. Some call it undignified while one supporter argues for equality with male sailors. Admiral Wood says the order is mandatory and discipline will follow noncompliance.
Captain Frank L. Denoyelles of the Ossining was arrested near Sasaccomy for allegedly robbing Red Cross supplies. Federal officers found sweaters blankets medical goods and other Red Cross items at his home as the case moves to the grand jury with 2500 bail.
Charles S. Baxter of the soldiers information bureau announced new parcel rules and noted delays in allotment and allowance payments. He urged that mail requests be signed by the soldier and approved by a commanding officer to avoid clogged post, and pledged that back pay and current allowances would be issued as quickly as possible.
The Concord High baseball team travels to Framingham to face Framingham High School this afternoon. The matchup features district rivals in a late season nonleague game with both squads aiming for strong efforts.
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