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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
14
German and Austrian music and literature will be used to aid the war effort. Alien Property Custodian A Mitchell Palmer announced that American rights to enemy owned operettas grand operas plays songs and books have been taken over. Royalties from these works will be invested in Liberty bonds.
The government seizes rights to many famous musical and dramatic works in English and enemy tongue at the German theatre in Milwaukee. Royalties from talking machine records of Emmy Destinn and Fritz Kreisler will boost Liberty bands sales. The custodian’s list covers comic operas and plays such as The Chocolate Soldier The Dollar Princess Miss Springtime Madame X Little Boy Blue Pom Pom and others. Grand operas include Strauss Selame and Wolf-Ferrari The Jewels of the Madonna and The Secret of Susanne. Enemy owned books yielding profits include works by American John L Stoddard, as royalties from his lectures go to the war treasury.
Late yesterday afternoon a fire trapped four tenants on the fourth floor of two Lynn buildings at 239 and 241 Union Street. Firemen rescued Mrs. Mary F Mattewson Miss Minnie Whalen Mrs Bella Brown and Fred McLellan from a hallway fire and unsafe stairs. Police estimate damage at 5000 and suspect arson by local youths.
See August 19 report: a second story intruder entered Henry Tormey’s Main Street home, stole trousers containing 100 dollars, and left the garments on the lawn. The thief also took the son’s and daughter’s clothing from their bedrooms, all without waking the large watchdog.
Federal and local authorities probe a mysterious blast at Strausser Chemical Company in Chauncey near Dobbs Ferry. The explosion wrecked the main mixing room, started a fire that burned over five hours, and left 15 workers uninjured. Plant manager Arthur Walters suspects foul play, noting the blast occurred outside the main building.
Private James Crowell of the McLean Kilties was wounded in action in France. A telegram to his mother Mrs. Mary E. Bench of Charlestown reports the injury. Crowell, born in Liverpool, is 28 and enlisted in 1917.
The merchant steamer Proteus of 3000 tons sank last night after a collision about 34 miles southwest of Diamond Shoals off Cape Hatteras, N C. The other vessel was not seriously damaged and rescued Proteus crew.
Washington Aug 19 L O Taylor comptroller of the Pullman Company was appointed by Director General McAdoo as federal manager of the Pullman Car line with headquarters in Chicago overseeing the operating department under federal management.
At Tremont Temple a New England committee appeal urged funds to rebuild hearts and provide homes for France's frightened children. John Kendrick Bangs defended American troops in Paris, denied rumors of drunken soldiers, and urged support as Paris and towns faced war ruin. A post‑speech collection and pledges followed.
Edward P. Barry filed papers for the Democratic governor race while James M. Curley entered the Congress contest against James I. Gallagher. On the Republican side, Guy A. Ham seeks Lieutenant Governor, with George E. Mansfield and James F. Aylward running for Congress. Sullivan seeks renomination to the third council district and Abbott for the second, with Andrews retiring from the council. Other Republicans include Crawford, Fuller, Langelier, and Luce in various congressional races.
George H. Prouty former Vermont governor was killed when his automobile struck a Grand Trunk train near Waterville Sherbrooke Quebec. Chauffeur J W Blay suffered concussion and was hospitalized after the foggy crash as Prouty rode from Newport Vermont to Lenoxville for a Jackman Maine train.
President Wilson's New Jersey trip is marked by an unusually thorough security detail. Secret service, Navy vessels, Marines, hydrosphere planes, and torpedo destroyers accompany him as he plays golf and relaxes at Essex County and nearby shores.
General Pershing thanked James A. Flaherty supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus for the group’s inspiring message and for its substantial support to the American expeditionary force. He pledged continued aid to the troops serving in France and thanked the organization for its service.
General Manager George M. Cox reports the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway directors refuse wage increases and will not bring the dispute to the War Labor Board. They may consider federal arbitration if hours and wages are discussed.
The 18th Regiment of the State Guard will be reviewed by Governor McCall and Adjutant General Colonel Jesse F. Stevens at Framingham today. McCall will deliver an address August 28 at Mt. Carroll in Carroll County Illinois for the 100th anniversary celebration of Illinois statehood.
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