18 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
1
The Saloniki Army, long inactive, has reportedly begun an extended offensive to sever Germany from Turkey. Large gains were made on the first day as Allied forces push to restore Serbia.
Newark fire tragedy reports eight girls a boy and four men perished in a cloak room on the top floor. Rescue efforts continued as investigators assess the blaze at the button plant with authorities promising full details on page two.
Washington Sept 17 The American government rejects the Austro Hungarian offer for secret nonbinding peace talks. Secretary Lansing conveyed President Wilsons note to the Swedish minister in a two sentence reply. Continued on Page 18 Fourth Col.
President Wilson signs a proclamation prohibiting use of any foodstuffs except barley malt and hops in brewing beer and near beer after October 1. He previously ordered all beer brewing halted by December 1.
The Food Administration did not publicly explain the reasons behind its recommendation to the President. The order aims to conserve stocks of corn and rice now used as substitutes in brewing. Officials said breweries will be shut by December 1, but beer reserves will last two to six months. sale will not be prohibited.
A political notice reports the State Board of Labor denying him the right to employ women overtime and condemning deplorable factory conditions. The War Department supports the board, claiming violation of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union contract in 1906 as he seeks a $10 weekly wage for lasters.
Washington reports that vocal draft boards are to mail out tomorrow a draft questionnaire to all registrants aged 19 to 36. British and Canadian subjects have 30 days to join their armies voluntarily.
A plan specifies that each board sends out ten percent of the questionnaires daily. The process continues until the entire group has been mailed. The approach aims for steady, phased distribution across all boards.
Cardinal John M. Farley dies last night at Mamaroneck Mt Yi. Photo credit George Grentham Bain.
Cardinal John M. Farley visits Mamaroneck on September 17 as part of church outreach. The piece notes community connections and a nearby garden feature tied to Penn branding and a flower initiative.
Campaign rallies tonight mark the Governor race with Hon. James H. Vahey of Watertown and other officials listed as supporters. The events are scheduled around Forest Hills Square and nearby streets, with addresses tied to Roxbury and Cambridge figures.
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