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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
13
The United States Bureau of Markets reports wholesale prices for food. Retail prices were collected by the Massachusetts Board of Food Administration.
Attorney General Gregory warned today that acts of sabotage or destruction of property harming war conduct are punishable under the federal sabotage act. The department said the act covers all supplies and components used by the United States and its allies. The piece also notes Marine transfers and assignments for Jack Frost, Jack Bean, and Harold B. Laycroft, with Frost and Bean to Port Royal.
Worcester police will switch from blue to khaki uniforms. Chief Hill will direct the phased purchase and outfitting of the new military style attire for all officers in the city.
A Ward 21 neighborhood meeting was held last evening by the Liberty Loan Committee with speakers former Mayor Fitzgerald Postmaster Murray and Representative Finkel. Timothy Burns presided as the meeting drew a large audience and the committee outlined subscription methods. Already $106,000 has been raised.
Washington April 24 The support of the Overman bill empowering the President to reorganize government departments came from both sides as the long drawn out debate neared the final stage under an agreement limiting speechmaking.
Senators Chamberlain Borah Nelson and Williams argued over a pending war cabinet and munitions bill. Chamberlain backed the measure but sought an amendment to exempt the Interstate Commerce Commission and Federal Reserve Board from executive action. Other administration supporters pressed for passage as amendments debate begins tomorrow.
The Swiss government will not press Swiss citizenship claims for Dr. Karl Muck, former Boston Symphony conductor, now interned at Fort Oglethorpe. Swiss minister Hans Sulzer cited evidence of Muck's German citizenship claims and U.S. internment as justified. The case ends with Switzerland declining protection and focusing on German interests in the United States.
Colleges in Greater Boston plan simpler class day and commencement to save money for Liberty bonds and thrift stamps. Radcliffe will hold a simple class day with about 15 graduates. Wellesley expected around 320 graduates with a strong Liberty Loan presence. Jackson College in Medford also shifting exercises amid active Liberty loan efforts.
William Wat tie, 78, longtime loom machinery inventor and former Crompton and Knowles Loom Works superintendent, died today at his Worcester home. He held more than patents, retiring eight years ago.
These critical days should bring home to every person the need of concentrating every energy and purpose on the single aim of winning this war. Buy a bond.
The Mt. Benedict Council No. 7 Knights of Columbus Somerville plans a series of old time Irish plays starting Monday May 13 at K of C Hall Highland Ave and Central St Somerville The first production Handy Andy stars Michael J Kelly a leading amateur comedian a Somerville letter carrier with strong local ties Proceeds go to the Mt Benedict Council building fund in cooperation with the K of C Building Association to reduce debt
Duggan and Peter A. O Mara of the Dedham street station arrested two burglars after a lengthy chase through several blocks in the South End. The Treasury Department plans Boston as a major Atlantic ship repair port and appeals for bond support.
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