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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
4
The Federal Trade Commission public inquiry into the meat packing industry led by Francis J. Heney has concluded. The investigation sought to show stockyard and railroad control by the five major packers and alleged efforts to sway legislators. Heney's association with the commission has terminated.
Mr Heney departed for his California home several days ago as his employment term expired after extensions. Commissioner Victor Murdock now heads the packing investigation and serves as trade and business representative on the board aiding President Wilson in shaping meat policy. Murdock prepares a report from Heney hearings in multiple cities for delivery to the President. Investigators continue other inquiry phases, with no policy change implied by Heney's departure.
Washington April 26 A War Department board of appraisers was appointed to determine compensation for property already taken or to be taken and to aid in drawing War Department contracts. Lt Col John S Dean and Lt Col R H Montgomery named. additional members may be added. The board may serve any department upon request and, at its request, the judge advocate general will assign a legal adviser.
Spokane police raided the Lumber Workers and Agricultural Workers union headquarters of the I W W here arresting 50 men and seizing all books and literature in the rooms during the April 5 operation.
Major Boehm who runs the Canadian war photographs exhibit under the Chamber of Commerce will address St. Pauls Cathedral tomorrow at 7 30 p m His talk titled What We Must Do to AVin covers his travels through devastated battle areas and promises a vivid description of the front.
Washington April 5 Unified direction of all steel deliveries has been decided on by the War Industries Board to prevent shortages in shipbuilding and other essential work. A single representative of the War Industries Board will oversee outputs, guided by the requirements division, to ensure deliveries precede work stoppages.
Chairman Baruch's allocation plan won approval from government officials who expect future shortages to ease. Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board said he hopes the steel plate shortage at shipyards will end in two weeks. Hurley met with President Wilson with Senator Fletcher, who reported the Senate commerce committee urged warning of shortages described by George J. Baldwin of the American International Shipbuilding Corporation, Hog Island yard. Fletcher said the President showed keen interest and backed committee measures, then consulted Baruch.
Mrs Homer J Knott of Albany, gravely ill, writes Police Superintendent Crowley asking a Boston search for her missing husband Knott who left after an argument and had been ill. She claims money is due him and offers a reward for information.
An old advertisement proclaims Adamson's Balsam as the cure for coughs, noting relief from a remedy that druggists carry. The brief touts its effectiveness and availability through druggists.
Auburndale Woman's Club dressings committee linked to the Red Cross will host a concert in Norumbega Hall on Monday evening April 8. The Hoff Sisters quintet will perform a special ladies quartet with harp, plus violin and piano pieces, to raise funds for the dressings fund.
A Salvation Army letter from France, disclosed in Chicago, recounts a sergeant who survived a raid and witnessed Germans overpowering three American boys and killing them. One boy’s head was severed by a German while others were killed in a brutal attack. The letter quotes the sergeant’s account describing the atrocity.
Emmet J. Donahoe of Boston sues Henry A. Dolan for 5000 dollars alleging a February 9 assault that included blows, choking, a fall, and injuries. Donahoe is linked to the Suffolks Superior Civil Court clerk’s office and to Patrick Donahoe, famous Boston Pilot publisher.
In a Nantucket case heard in the Massachusetts Supreme Court, Samuel M. Leveen argued that families keep a property right or chose to sue after a child’s death. Justice Braley ruled the father may pursue administration of the estate, remanding to Nantucket Probate Court.
Fire and police officials joined factory owners in probing the two alarm blaze at EK W Mente & Co burlap plant at 386 West First Street South Boston. The flames started in the drying room and about forty workers fled into the street leaving their wraps behind.
British and Canadian aviators who trained in Texas since last October began returning to Canada. They turned over the three main aviation fields in Fort Worth to American use. Twelve of the 150 new American instructors arrived this morning.
Dr. William Skarstrom of Wellesley College testified in Dedham court that he advised his wife Charlotte to take sun baths but did not compel her. The former spouses seek to overturn a divorce decree issued a year ago as the case proceeds with arguments set for Monday afternoon.
Dr Skarstrom testifies that his wife left with their two children on May 29, 1913, and he only learned of their location in 1914. He says no agreement to separate existed, he sent money to support the children, and denies assault or choking. A fellow professor testifies to the doctor’s kindness and innocence, noting sun bath customs among colleagues.
New York April 5 A National Special Aid Society plan mobilizes 50 000 women and many more to wear patriotic pennies on red white and blue ribbons to signal they will not talk peace nor listen to it. Mrs William Alexander, in France, formed the group to mobilize women for service and patriotism.
Newton Centre is hailed as the best local site for Mrs. Hen to lay exceptionally large eggs. The latest entry weighed just over nine ounces, carried by A. E. Hall of Plymouth Rock to the Post, topping the year's egg gallery for size and novelty.
The Polish military mission arriving in Boston at 10:10 morning will join a reception at Copley Plaza hosted by Mayor Peters before meeting Governor McCall. Led by Major Joseph Kozlowski, the delegation includes Prince Stanislaus Poniatowski Captain Henry Grodzki Captain Wagner and Count Joseph Orlowski as representatives of Polish troops in France. A Providence mass meeting follows the parade review in front of the State House.
David Hall Lamberton of New York speaking for the National Marine League argues that for every 100,000 fighters abroad there must be 1,200,900 tons of shipping annually to transport men, their sustenance, and equipment. He estimates 24 ships per unit and 10,000 ships per million soldiers, enough to form a 530 mile continuous line across the Atlantic.
The Massachusetts Board of Education reports the Mayflower as the leading vote getter among children statewide for the state flower. Totals show Mayflower 1,245 votes, Tulip 205, Lady's slipper 289, with over 70 other flowers counted. Legislature will decide next week, despite concerns the Mayflower’s popularity may threaten its survival.
Salt Lake City April 5 Urging church members to shun shoddy clothing and urging widowers to remarry if not too old Joseph F Smith addressed about several thousand at the 88th semi annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints The president cited statistics showing seven widowers per thousand among church members and urged them to marry again.
The Loston Symphony Orchestra performed yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall presenting Dvorak New World and Debussy Nocturnes Nuages along with Charpentier pieces and Impressions of Italy. The program offered a familiar blend of orchestral color and accessible classics led by a strong conductor.
A programme rich in familiar and delightful music featured Dvorak's symphony praised for its simple soul and exuberant genius. Debussy, who had died the prior week, was hailed for unrivaled poetry and originality in Nocturnes. Charpentier was admired for melodic color and human vitality as the audience praised the conductor and orchestra.
Town and city representatives won a temporary victory as the Public Service Commission postponed the fare increase hearing until next Friday. Officials opposed to the rise will study the issue and may draft a plan acceptable to both sides.
Advertising-style health blurb warns that regular meat eating causes kidney strain and backache by uric acid stressing kidneys. Recommends Jad Salts to flush kidneys, claim it neutralizes urine acidity and prevents bladder irritation. Ends by promoting the effervescent lithia-water drink for general kidney upkeep.
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