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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1918
Page
9
Millions registered for military service under the Aug. 31 1918 act. Questionnaires will be mailed to 19 to 36 year olds, physical exams follow, then camp entrainment. Serial numbers determine drawing order, not liability, with details posted at local boards.
A period article fragment lists division totals for Boston areas and discusses reading a wartime draft questionnaire. It explains how to classify occupations from airplane mechanics to blacksmiths and notes an amendment expanding the deferred classification plan to meet military needs.
Local boards retain jurisdiction on deferred classification for registrants holding office or specific roles including ministers, students, officials and firemen. An appeal lies to the district board. With October calls looming, many yesterday’s registrants will be needed as heavy quotas are planned. The general enlistment ban remains, but limited entry is possible through the air service and certain trades. Local office at 755 Boylston Street, led by Lieutenant B L Corson.
Daniel McDougal aged 15 died at his home on 7 Bryant Avenue Quincy from Spanish influenza. The illness lasted 48 hours. He worked in a South Braintree shoe factory and was the sole son of Mrs Bridget McDougal who survives him. Health authorities report extensive city wide influenza epidemic.
Seventy five percent of new Massachusetts congressional nominees favor woman suffrage per a report from the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. Joy over New York primaries noted with Democratic and Republican women candidates cited. Texas voting strength praised and funds raised for Women’s Overseas Hospitals in France. Labor federation resolution pledging ratification support reported.
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