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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
12
President Wilson designated Columbus Day as Liberty Day urging citizens to buy Liberty bonds to aid America and its allies in securing victory and democracy. Local observance is expected to be modest compared with New England Liberty Loan committee expectations.
The article notes minimal activity beyond Liberty Loan efforts as influenza suppresses public meetings. Bond sellers rely on personal contact while banks offer three month loans to boost purchases. Columbus Day celebrations are cancelled and the drive dominates local observances.
Beginning Nov 1 men lacking proper qualifications will be drafted into the Navy and sent to the local recruiting station at 51 Cornhill now designated the Navy Mobilization Station with an oath rate of $150. Induction must occur through a draft board before any enrollment, and limited positions are available in fields such as aviation officers pay school deck and engineer officers material schools and various skilled trades. High school education and business experience are required for certain schools and officer programs.
A Brazilian flagged steamship, seized by Brazil, sank a German U boat off Cape Cod with its deck guns and stern gun fire. The raider went down amidships after a shell from the starboard 120 millimetre rifle hit. Brazilian crew and naval men provided accounts to authorities after arriving at an Atlantic port.
Boston draft officials report a surge of passport applications from older Italian-Americans planning to return to Italy to join their countrymen in the war effort. Younger Italian-Americans, born in the United States, prefer to stay and await their call under the American draft. Chairman Peter Porter notes most older men do not dodge duty, only seek to fight with their homeland if allowed by treaty awaiting Senate action.
Ensign Winthrop Floyd Smith of the U S Navy will be buried Monday at Woodlawn Chapel Everett. He died of pneumonia Thursday at Bay Shore Long Island aviation station. Born July 28 1893 in Ashmont he was son of Mrs Jennie Saville Smith and Henry Smith long an officer of the National Shaw mut Bank.
The body of Robert Kirkby a theatrical performer died at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and lies at the south morgue awaiting relatives believed to live in Chicago to claim it.
A wartime appeal compares peace bond buying to a bayonet thrust against the Hun, urging readers to support the bond drive as a direct contribution to the war effort. Pro regimens emphasize homefront action aiding soldiers and national defense.
President Wilson arrived in New York to participate in a massive military pageant and Liberty Loan event. He is joined by Mrs. Wilson and officials, reviewing a parade of about 25 000 troops from 22 nations and a U S army and navy presence totaling over 15 000 military personnel in the Avenue of the Allies parade from 72d Street to Washington Square.
General Pershing requests chauffeurs auto mechanics and mechanical draftsmen to aid in the current drive to defeat Germany. The Motor Transport Corps lists 715 Beacon Street as the local office for applications. No prior draft board visit needed for registrants from Sept 12. Ages 18 to 45 invited.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy bonds to support financing. It notes men available, ships under construction, and the demand for financial contributions from the public to sustain the war effort.
Boston hosts a noon military evening parade on Boston Common to boost the Liberty Loan drive. Brigadier General Crozier will review troops with Major Frederick McDonald in command. The United States Guards battalion and band participate, band instruments funded by local subscriptions led by Mrs. Crozier. Thousands are expected to watch, including many witnessing Crozier’s command for the first time.
Fire in the Empire Theatre building in Portland caused damage to the structure and contents estimated at fifty thousand dollars. Affected were the building and its contents as of early today.
A persuasive exhortation urges readers to buy another bond immediately, emphasizing action on the first opportunity and avoiding delay. The note stresses prompt financial decision making and fiscal responsibility.
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