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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
4
Washington reports 1,811,000 ship tons delivered this year by the Emergency Fleet Corporation with 2,596,000 tons launched and keels laid totaling 4,103,000. General Manager Piez told the Senate commerce committee deliveries for September are expected to reach about 400,000 tons.
Mr Piez states Hog Island shipyard will produce 20 ships this year far below the original plan but could rise 50 percent when fully manned with skilled workers. He denies a general draft dodger charge, notes efforts to shield the yard, and says one yard has discharged 1000 slackers. Provost Crowder assigns 60 000 men to shipyards with plans to double that figure.
In Lowell, Chairman Martin T Hall charged that William A Gaston and his law firm supervised 2 million dollars from the Boston Elevated treasury to crush the Boston carmen's union. He accused Gaston of backing strike breakers and aiding fare cuts while denying labor friendship.
The United States Army Air Service invites physically fit men aged 18 to 21 and 81 to 45 to enlist as mechanics. Trades needed include Blacksmiths, cabinet makers, carpenters, coppersmiths, electricians, fabric workers, ignition men, instrument repairers, machinists, motor mechanics, airplane mechanics, propeller makers, vulcanizers and welders. No railway men or chemists accepted. Apply at 755 Boylston Street, Boston.
Clerks drafted into service drive Charlestown liquor dealers to shift hours to open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. for now. Matthew Cummings, president of the Fourth Class Liquor Dealers Association, says the change is not yet citywide.
Augustus S. Cobb received notice from Washington that he was appointed by Dr. Harry A. Garfield to be assistant chief of state fuel conservation for the government fuel administration. He had been manager of the conservation division of the Massachusetts fuel administration since its formation a year ago.
A persuasive pitch argues against vanity in hat buying, noting men with money still avoid ostentation and suggesting thrift as a better value. The speaker claims foreign labels do not win affection or respect and urges readers to prioritize practicality over pride.
Miss Minnie Turner demonstrated efficient methods for canning tomatoes cucumbers and beets at the Common's kitchen cottage. She warned against long blanching which toughens skins and urged swift boiling dips followed by cold water to slip skins easily. She noted tomatoes need no extra liquid when packed.
An advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel disorders. It claims nine tenths of sickness stems from digestive issues and urges trust in druggists who sell the product.
A note suggests using quart size jars to maximize storage and keep garden yields tidy. The guidance favors quart jars as the standard for canning tomatoes to preserve quality without sacrificing appearance.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald charged Congressman Peter F. Tague with opposing President Wilson's policies. He cited Tague's campaign treasurer records to claim Tague sided with moneyed Boston interests and opposed the tube bill vetoed by Wilson. He argued the veto date would have blocked postal salary increases this year.
Burlington Vermont 100 year old Patrick J Griffin was found dead in bed today at his home with his son John S Griffin. He formerly lived in Hartford Connecticut and is survived by a son Patrick S Griffin and a daughter Mrs Nora E McCannon of Boston.
Detective Cleek the Vanishing Cracksman resolves a baffling case in The Purple Shadow. The story appears in next Sunday's Boston Post Magazine.
At Devens on September 20 the 23d Infantry brigade camps for 24 hours with 8000 troops sleeping under canvas pup tents. Huge bonfires illuminate Lancaster hilltop as the 73d Infantry, 35th Machine Gun Battalion, and 36th Infantry establish positions near old farm ruins and Hodges's brigade HQ 1200 yards away.
Regiments finished a two hour five mile march as rain fell before reaching camp. Soldiers pitched tents in lines, dug troughs, lit fires, and field kitchens served hot meals. Major General McCain delayed passes until the influenza epidemic ends as 546 base hospital discharges marked progress.
Former Lieutenant-Governor Edward P. Barry returned to Boston after tours in Fall River and New Bedford where he attacked his opponents as not true Wilson supporters. He accused both rivals of diverse labor ties and warned labor is not to be fooled by vociferous office seekers and profiteers.
Colonel William A. Gaston spoke to 15 open air gatherings in Boston urging Democrats to unite behind his nomination in the upcoming primaries. He predicted his nomination and urged support in the election.
Kinglike call from a Boston rally for party unity as the Democratic candidate for governor seeks base consolidation for the November race. The speaker pledges a program aligned with wartime reconstruction and support for President Wilson. Local lies in Fall River New Bedford Middlesex Cambridge Lowell rallies bolster Gaston as district contests loom.
Frederick W. Mansfield writes to the Boston Post denying Dennis J. Reardon's statements that Mansfield begged Mr. Long for financial help. Mansfield states Long did not contribute and Mansfield personally contributed $1000 to his campaign. He calls the Reardon remarks irresponsible and untrue and defends his reputation.
Dean Rousmaniere will preach at the Cathedral Church of St Paul tomorrow at 11 AM and Canadian night will be observed at 7 30 PM Rev Edward T Sullivan preaches on Bravo Canada and Her Sons at Vimy Ridge this is his last summer service Dr Sullivan The Cathedral school opens Sept 29 under Rev J S Moses Superintendent Rev A Z Conrad lists Park Street Church sermons tomorrow at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with a War themed lineup including Judges and Their Ver dicta and Somewhere in France or Here in Boston The Lure of the Unreachable We Must Win the War The Rev Conrad preaches Sept 29 on The Interrogation That Paralyzes Atheists and Agnostics and A W O L Whither We Are Winning the War Next Friday night he will discuss The War Aims of the Christian Soldier.
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