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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
2
Newburg New York September 2 Theodore Roosevelt denounces shipyard loafers as traitors to the country during his address at the Newbury shipyards launching of the first of ten 9000 ton vessels for the United States Shipping Board.
In a Newburgh address the colonel condemns output limits in yards as treasonous and urges punishment for loafing while praising shipyard workers for their patriotic effort. He warns unions and individuals who curb production harm the war effort and contrasts American labor with the Allied supply needs in France.
Private Stephen J. Welch of the 36th Infantry was stabbed in the hip and back after an argument with Joseph Ancera at 166 Blossom Street Lynn. Welch remained hospitalized in critical condition at Lynn Hospital. Ancera faced arrest on assault with intent to kill after the incident following a furlough from Camp Devens.
More than 6000 people attended a field day and water carnival organized by the Fulton Heights Club at Wrights Pond Medford to boost Red Cross funds. Former Lt. William I. Drohan recounted Boston’s Fighting Ninth exploits and Leo Handy won the 440 yard swim while Madeline Toneley and Alice Harrington led other events.
R Richardson of Brookline takes first in a 440 yard handicap event at the Boston Y M C A. Robert Muir of Boston Y M C A places second and J B Clarke of Brookline finishes third with a time of 7 minutes 38 seconds.
Tang Hui Lung 51 former Chinese minister of the interior was shot outside the Chinese Club in Victoria British Columbia by Mah Chew a Chinese barber who then killed himself. Tang who had been in the city since August 26 was on a secret mission for the Chinese government and in danger warned he avoided San Francisco.
Representative Ferris of Oklahoma chairing the Democratic Congressional committee spoke in the House praising the administration's war achievements. He addressed references to President Wilson as a dictator, defending the leader against such assertions.
The speaker denounces charges as slander and untruths and says wartime accusers, like Tories or Copperheads, harm the country more than they help it. He notes agitators persist, but claims Republicans and Democrats share the goal of victory for the troops.
Women returning from the seaside are advised to use mercoliser wax to shed damaged skin. Apply before bed and rinse in the morning to peel away scarf skin gradually revealing healthier skin. One ounce of mercoliser wax from a drug store is enough for a clear, satiny soft complexion with no harm.
Prominent theater figures attend funeral of John B Schoeffel today at 10 o clock in St Cecilia s Church Back Bay Boston. Burial set for Rochester New York. Box offices of leading Boston theatres closed in tribute. Pallbearers are Theatre Managers Association members. visiting show managers act as ushers.
Premier Borden addressed Canadians from the Canadian army after returning abroad urging them to hold to their purpose, abide the issue, and vindicate the cause of justice and humanity. He spoke at a Labor Day luncheon hosted by the Canadian National Exhibition directorate.
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