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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
2
In New York on September 17, M. Marcel Knecht of the French High Commission warned that if Lorraine iron ore remained under German control, Germany could unleash a "new big war" within 10 to 15 years. He cited 1871 and 1914 losses of Lorraine as moments enabling German munition power.
Cardinal John Murphy Farley of New York died at his summer home after a rapid decline from hypostatic pneumonia. Officials and physicians said death came peacefully with Bishop Hayes and other clergy present. Funeral plans include Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and processions to the archiepiscopal residence in New York.
A girl leaped from a window to escape flames while nine other girls were injured and several fatally. Authorities report a deadly blaze with multiple victims and ongoing investigations.
A factory fire trapped more than 300 women making army and navy buttons. The blaze began on the second floor, cutting off escape via stairs and fire escapes. Dozens perished in the cloak room, with many identified only by trinkets and scorched clothing. Fire spread rapidly. rescuers, police, and sailors aided the effort.
Dichloramire T in solution with eucalyptol and liquid vaseline or with chlorcosane is used in prophylactic treatment as a precaution against Spanish grip here with good results. This remedy is for doctors only and no layman should attempt its use due to the dangers of improper proportions.
Vienna will host the Sultan of Turkey at the end of September, with the Austrian Reichsrath scheduled to convene on October 1 as reported by Neué Freie Presse.
In Harrisburg on September 17 miners in the Lykens Valley district refused to resume work despite orders from Fuel Administrator Garfield. About one thousand men idle at the Lykens colliery while they demand a definite wage increase agreement.
Most workers stay on shift at Williams Town colliery while many miners abroad threaten to quit on Thursday if an adjustment is not made by that time.
Charles E Chapin city editor of the Evening World pleaded not guilty after surrendering to police and stating how he killed his wife on the morning of his arraignment in New York.
The case involves Chapin who admitted planning to kill his wife and himself in hotel apartments. He allegedly shot at his spouse in the Hotel Cumberland and did not complete the self inflicted death. He claimed past murder plans in Washington and grave plot preparations.
Chapin confessed to shooting his wife in a hotel here at 7 o clock yesterday morning. She died after half an hour, never regaining consciousness. He then yielded to authorities after learning morning papers, seeking to surrender rather than die by his own action. Chapin, related to Russell Sage, described a life rising from boyhood paper founder to New York City editor.
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