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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1918
Page
5
President Wilson designates Saturday October 12 as Liberty Day marking the 426th anniversary of the discovery of America. He urges civic commemorations and pageants to spur responses to the Fourth Liberty Loan and orders available federal employees granted a holiday.
President Wilson designates October 12 1918 as Liberty Day urging nationwide celebrations to honor America's discovery and ideals. The proclamation calls for commemorations, pageants, and Liberty Loan participation under Treasury and Education guidance. Government employees may be excused for the day to support activities.
Boston University announces expanded quarters to house 1000 Students' Army Training Corps recruits starting October 1 under Captain Starkey Y. Britt. Leased Dodge building at 915-921 Boylston and added space at 208 Newbury Street and a School of Theology dormitory. The government designates a naval and Army Training Corps section for about 50 men. Lt J. P. O'Neil and Dr W. W. Munsell will handle applications and examinations. Naval recruits to be sworn in October 1.
The author describes exploits and experiences of U S destroyers and their crews in European waters.
In 1918 Vice-Admiral Sims urged immediate deployment of American destroyers to Britain to counter U-boats and protect merchant shipping. A joint British American plan followed, with U S ships operating as divisions of the Royal Navy to maximize effectiveness at sea.
A silver loving cup trophy tied to Massachusetts military history stands in Doric Hall at the State House. Donated by the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, it was won by Company E Boston 1st Infantry after Camp Devens competition. The cup, 15 inches tall with three stag horn handles, records 1918 wins by Company E and Company BE of the 76th Division US Army and the 7éth Division US Navy Armed? A.
A brief note indicates ongoing continuation across tomorrow's Sunday Post and daily editions until the full story is completed.
The first group of six army women radio operators report for local duty in the Northeast Department led by Major Foster Weitenheimer. Mrs Harold Dodd of New York, nicknamed Sergeant Dodd, wears the olive drab uniform with Radio Corps shoulder insignia and reports to duty in a Norfolk coat skirt blouse trench cap loggins and service shoes.
Sergeant Major Radford McCormick of the 101st Field Artillery will marry Mrs Mary V. McGrath, a Brookline physical instructor, at the Church of St. Mary of the Assumption Brookline. The ceremony follows their engagement while both worked at the Brookline baths before he left for overseas.
Evansville Ind Sept 2 War Mothers of America is the official name adopted by the first national convention. A spirited vote rejected proposed names such as Mothers of World Liberty Mothers of Democracy Next of Kin Daughters of the Nation and Mothers Home Guard from various state delegations.
Boston’s six candidates including an ex mayor of Boston push to win the three congressional nomination contests. The Home stretch phase shows intense effort as campaigns seek final gains before decision day.
In the 10th district FitzGerald led the field with Tague challenging and splits across Charlestown East Boston and North End while South End swayed. The 11th district showed Quincy ahead of Horgan. In the 12th Gallivan favored over Curley as Curley’s campaign faced downturn and voters cited district loyalty and ballot placement effects.
Alfred Maine September 20 An indictment charging Henry H Hall a Wells Depot lay preacher with the murder of his wife on June 11 was reported but the grand jury in the Supreme Court today Chief Justice Leslie C Cornish presiding ordered a special session of the Supreme Court to be held here on November 4 to try Hall.
Assistant District Attorney Kilroe prepared evidence for the grand jury in the case of Jack Le Claire an actor and hotel clerk charged with extortion and blackmail The names of Douglas Fairbanks and Owen Moore will figure in the case Mary Pickford’s husband is involved in the matters referenced
Kilroe testifies Le Claire admitted selling a page of the Hotel Almac register dated July 20. The entry lists Owen Moore and wife. Moore says the page is fake and was sold to Butler Graham for $150 in marked money. Moore says he has not visited Atlantic City in years and signs as O E Moore or Mr and Mrs O E Moore.
The passage recounts a suspect, Dodson, a law firm letter demanding removal of a register page for photography, and a grand jury probe. It notes Moore’s hotel registration, possible ties to Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, and past arrest records of Le Claire, with Kilroe leading the district attorney inquiry.
Chicago September 20 Joseph Pulitzer editor of the St. Louis Post Dispatch and director of the New York World Corporation has enrolled in the aviation training school at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and has been given a temporary rating as chief quartermaster He is 33 years old and has two children.
Private Edward Maxwell aged 26 from Camp Devens was found on the Biddeford road near Alfred Maine with his throat cut a razor lay nearby he had been on furlough and said he would not return to the camp he was taken to Ross Hospital in critical condition
Boston health officials report the worst of the Spanish flu epidemic may be past with Dr. William C. Woodward estimating a plateau or peak reached and a downward trend possible in days. Deaths in Boston rose to 29 from influenza and 11 from pneumonia as quarantines ease at Cambridge naval radio station but venues like theatres and dance halls remain risky.
Thousands of Jews across Greater Boston gathered in succoths near synagogues and homes to observe the Succoth festival. The eight day celebration began at sunset and marks a major cycle in the Jewish calendar with varying observance by different communities.
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