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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1918
Page
12
Prospects of indefinite Senate debate on the Overman bill, giving the President power to reorganize departments, led administration leaders to shelve the measure tomorrow. They plan to clear the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill and other urgent items first.
Administration spokesman vows to press passage unamended amid renewed debate. Opponents push to limit the President’s authority. Senator Cummins of Iowa reiterates opposition, calling for temperate critique of administration policies. Senator Hollis of New Hampshire defends the bill and questions opponents’ demands. Reed of Missouri offers amendments safeguarding powers of several federal commissions.
The 101st Infantry, now in France, is described as in excellent condition and one of the best American regiments there. A letter from Colonel Edward L. Logan notes few deaths, about 10 wounded, and mentions Bill Drohan returning home with honors of war for disability.
Police still seek clues to the driver of a car that struck and killed Joseph Siegel, a 11 year old West End resident, at the Leverett and Minot streets corner yesterday. Siegel had left his home at 47 Lowell street en route to a synagogue when the accident occurred.
Washington April 12 All merchant ships to gain double the current bulkheads for torpedo and mine protection. Shipping Board approves the plan with James C. Stewart of New York to supervise. Eight compartments per ship will reduce flood risk by 60 percent and improve port arrival chances. Four inch watertight bulkheads of wood and steel beams to be installed. minor cargo space loss expected on about 400 ships. Stewart authorized to obtain equipment without delaying loading operations. The measure aligns with a broader push to test practical tonnage-saving defenses.
A martial plea urges readers to buy war bonds as a pledge against Prussian piracy, framing the Lusitania disaster as a rallying point to support the war effort and avenge civilian deaths.
Hinton G. Clabaugh of the Department of Justice announced that agents last night took into custody Dr. William Isaac Thomas of the University of Chicago faculty, a noted sociology authority, and a woman said to be the wife of a Texas lieutenant in France with General Pershing.
Dr Thomas a 55 year old married lecturer and Mrs Granger of Washington were booked as husband and wife from Gary Ind for a downtown hotel stay last night. Clerk alerted Clabaugh who notified District Attorney Clyne. Thomas disputed charge claiming injustice and professed controversial views on women and marriage. No action today due to peculiar angles in the case.
Worcester April 12 Lieutenant William M Kittridge and Corporal J A Arneaud of G Company West Infantry formerly Emmet Guards have been decorated in France with the croix de guerre for conspicuous bravery. The letter to Captain Foley's wife says six members of the company have received the award. The company was among the first American detachments to go over the top in France.
A homefront appeal calls for buying liberty bonds to accelerate the return of servicemen. The message stresses patriotism and duty, urging readers to purchase bonds today to support finance for soldiers and quick demobilization.
A silver trophy for aviation experts at Rindge Technical School Cambridge was formally presented by John F P Brennan former State Senator. Principal John W Wood Jr accepted for the students as hundreds gathered. Students have built flying machines and glider models, with recent Soliders Field exhibition showing 35 seconds and 70 feet. Competition runs to June 1 when the award is given in memory of Howard Islarding. Current leading participants include J W Carl F W Greer Carl Polosky and W H Goodspeed.
The Tremont Trust Company reports a net gain in savings deposits for the three months ending April 1 totaling 90101, lifting savings deposits to 649979 from 559879 on January 1. April 1 figures exceed last year’s by 265788, and the first quarter of 1917 shows a 145158 gain. The rise is attributed partly to monthly interest on savings deposits begun in October 1916 and wartime factors.
A World War II era style exhortation urges citizens to buy Liberty bonds immediately. The call emphasizes victory as the goal and portrays bonds as essential support for national defense and allied effort. The writing targets patriotic action and collective resolve.
Adjutant Raymond Starbard of the Salvation Army war work division reports a March 7 raid by 200 German troops on American positions. About 180 of the attackers were killed or accounted for after a fierce engagement, with 20 survivors. Starbard had been near the front for seven months and is from Worcester, Massachusetts.
Testimony in a federal hearing on the Boston Fish Pier Company profits shows 28 constituent firms received stock worth five times a firm’s best year’s gross earnings, with 10 percent returned and guaranteed salaries based on the same earnings. William H. Beardsley, manager, testified as evidence was taken before Examiner Matheson in yesterday’s session.
Legislative committees on metropolitan affairs and street railways reported to the House yesterday the bill providing service at cost for the Boston Elevated Railway Company. The bill was referred to Ways and Means. Four dissenters were Burke Donovan Feinberg and Butterworth.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra offered a peaceful indoor program with Dittersdorf’s lively C major symphony, Grieg’s From Holberg’s Time suite, and Smetana’s Moldau. Soloist Guiomar Novaes, under conductor Schmidt, delivered Chopin’s second concerto with poetic tone though needing more dash. Moldau impressed with noble melody and Smetana’s national spirit.
The Metropolitan Hill Women's Club of Roslindale plans a dancing party next Monday evening at the Normac Bungalow near the new municipal building to aid the Roslindale Red Cross. President Mrs P H Mullowney leads a membership of prominent metropolitan women. Mayor Peters ex mayor Witzgerald and City Council President Collins are among the invited guests.
Yesterday and last night two more drives at B. F. Keith's Theatre saw the Navy Jazz Band Lieutenant Owen and GC. C. March participate in the Liberty Loan effort. Pryor Fulton of Waltham bought a $10,900 bond, the largest single subscription in the city this drive.
Secretary Lansing releases a memorandum defending Washington’s action of taking over Dutch ships in American ports as a necessary measure amid German threats. The document argues the move benefits Dutch shipowners by restoring activity to Dutch mercantile fleet lines and asserts the U.S. acted only after failed negotiations and German intimidation.
The article discusses the Netherlands response to US actions against Dutch ships in wartime ports. It argues policy must meet more than legality, citing traditional friendship and justice. Dutch ships stayed idle pending a temporary shipping agreement concluded January 26, 1918, amid US restrictions on bunkers and cargo licenses.
Kansas City April 1 Major General Leonard Wood commander of the 9th division national army Camp Funston Kansas declared the nation must have 40,000 more officers for drafts to come. He proposed opening new officers training camps and shortening courses to six months and urged using older men as officer material while warning against expecting a short war. He said drafts would grow larger and called for preparation.
The Britannia tank sent from Boston to Providence for several days led to a recruitment drive. A truck with speakers and two bagpipers toured Boston daily to seek recruits as Major Kenneth Marlatt pledged heightened effort.
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