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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
18
The Senate confirmed the nominations of Walter T. McMenimen of Massachusetts Ben W. Hooper of Tennessee and Samuel Higgins of New York to the Railroad Labor Board.
In Washington April 25 progress toward ending the state of war through a congressional peace resolution was reported in both houses. The Knox peace resolution, amended slightly, was favorably reported by the foreign relations committee and would be called by tomorrow in the Senate. House members introduced two separate Germany and Austria resolutions, but action would wait on Senate changes.
The Mohican Company reduces bread prices at their local market by 25 percent. One pound Mohican Bread will sell for six cents after baking due to lower material costs such as lard flour and sugar.
Governor Henry J. Allen of Kansas tells Harvard students that radical labor leaders seek control of national productivity, not higher wages. He says the open shop policy should guide contracts while warning that radical leadership risks steering the country into danger.
The speaker urges government action to curb labor conflict and ensure a square deal for workers and employers, criticizing leaders who profit from labor disputes. He cites the Kansas Court of Industrial Relations, created 18 months ago under Governor Allen, as a model adaptable to Massachusetts despite its complex industry. Former Governor McCall questions Allen's plan's fit for the Bay State while commending Kansas’ results.
James L. Callahan, a 30 year police veteran of Marlboro and longtime retiree, died at his home 144 Howe Street tonight in his 74th year after suffering a midday shock. The death marks the end of a long service in local law enforcement.
A two million dollar Boston College fund drive opens next Monday evening. A 32 foot high replica gothic tower will be built at Tremont street entrance to the Cambridge subway with chimes donated by the R H White Company to be played daily during the campaign. Similar towers will be placed on Dewey Island and in Brockton Waltham Lynn and Lowell business districts with unveiling and dedication ceremonies.
A Finance Commission report to Mayor Peters calls the use of a public accountant to audit the treasury department inadvisable after four years of service. It notes a firm is now being used to uncover irregularities and timing of defalcation.
The office records show a firm’s CPA served city as auditor for four years reviewing treasurer accounts. The latest Aug 18 19 report praised the department. the finance commission questions using the same auditor for current scrutiny. Auditor Mitchell doubts changing firms. ex-cashier Thomas J. O’Daly, charged with $40,000 embezzlement, works with auditors and counsel to straighten accounts.
Mr. Pelletier declines to reveal confidences from the meeting with Attorney Lyons about Mr. O Daly. It is understood O Daly has told all to the district attorney and an audit of his accounts will be completed in a few days.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot former Harvard president will address the Loyal Coalition mass meeting at Symphony Hall on Thursday evening April 2. The invitation was accepted and announced by Loyal Coalition headquarters after a telegram from Eliot indicating his wish to discuss the Irish question.
Governor Cox will meet the Depositors Protective Committee of the Prudential Trust Company tomorrow at noon as requested in the April 20 communication. The interview will occur at the time specified by the committee and the governor will respond accordingly.
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