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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
4
Sacramento Cal April 2 An announcement by Governor William D. Stephens says he will pay no attention to organized telegrams letters or demonstrations aimed at influencing the Thomas J Mooney case Mooney is sentenced to hang The message urges Bay State residents to buy Liberty Loan bonds today.
Miss Uelen C. Phillips aged 22 was found dead in bed at 21 Brook Avenue Roxbury yesterday. Medical Examiner Leary attributed death to natural causes after a four month illness.
The junior naval reserve has been officially recognized by the Navy Department per a statement issued last night by Rear Admiral A Ross. Twenty five governors of states have endorsed the junior Naval reserve, headquartered at 218 West Fifty eighth street New York. Secretary Daniels says he has deep interest in young men preparing to serve afloat. Camp Dewey near New London opens its junior naval reserve school June 20. Boston expects over 25 boys to enroll this summer, with plans for similar camps nationwide.
Agnes Wilson, 68, is sent back to the House of Correction for four months after pleading not to go to Charles Street jail. She said she could knit more socks there, where she already served five months. The judge referenced the need to support the government’s war effort.
The Federal Food Administration orders households with 30 pounds or more of wheat flour to obtain inventory cards and report by May 4. Prosecution and up to a $5000 fine plus two years’ imprisonment await those who fail or provide false reports. Cards available at police stations post offices city halls in Boston Chelsea Winthrop Revere and through designated offices.
Government confirms basic price for raw wool with no admission of control. Question remains if the wool clip will be commandeered or if merchants and growers will voluntarily supply army navy and civil needs at the same price.
Wool destined for the United States will sell at the government-fixed price under voluntary acceptance. if requisitioning occurs the government will control all raw wool, prioritizing army and navy needs, with remaining stock allocated for civilian use at the same price. Dealers and growers discuss July price basis, with final details to be set after Boston talks. Citizens urged to support war bonds as a civic duty.
The Quincy city council last night voted not to grant pony express licenses, deeming the issue one of efficiency not morals. Twelve applicants were allowed to withdraw. Delcevare King, a prominent prohibitionist, presented a letter from Fore River Shipbuilding urging defeat. Charles W. Bailey of Boylston National Bank argued against the petition.
The Treasury Department aims to transform Boston into a leading ship repair hub on the Atlantic. Support this effort by buying bonds to back the project and help materialize the plan.
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