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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
6
President Wilson is authorized to call to the colors all men of draft age who can be equipped and trained. The army appropriation bill includes this authority, with power under existing law to draft one million fighting men plus special units. The change aims to draw manpower to win the war.
General Crowder announces a broad regulation targeting registrants not in useful occupations to seek employment or be drafted. It covers clerks waiters bartenders hotel staff pool halls gamblers fortune tellers and race track attendants among others and allows local boards to induct idlers after July 1.
St Louis officials fear major league teams could shut gates through the war if players of draft age must take up "useful occupations" after July 1. Phil Ball, president of the St Louis Americans, said his club would not have even half of its players eligible to play under such a policy.
Manager Jack Hendricks of the St. Louis Nationals shared the same perspective as the club on the matter.
Chicago baseball clubs may be crippled by General Crowder s order as most players across both major teams are draft age. The article notes only four players are under draft age, threatening team rosters and season plans. In Dublin a sensational death occurs at the workhouse hospital, Emily Ricketts sister of Charles Stewart Parnell.
A vintage advertisement touts a 25 cent box of Tiz foot bath to soothe tired feet. It claims removal of corns calluses and bunions and promises shoes will feel looser and more comfortable after use.
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