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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1916
Page
2
The United Railway dispute centers on eight hour day and wage arbitration. Railroad heads push higher pay, while unions pressure for eight hours with arbitration. Leaders warn a strike could disrupt mail, milk trains, and food delivery to cities.
President Howard Elliott of the New Haven company warns that adopting an eight-hour day would raise transportation costs and slow railroad development. He argues a neutral tribunal should settle the issue for the nation’s 100 million people, not just the 400,000 demanding change.
Berlin Aug. wireless to Sayville. The German federal council ordered a general inventory of foreign securities held by Germans and deposited in Germany or abroad. The move aims to align with German banking and foreign trade interests, per Overseas News Agency.
Salem officials announced the next year tax rate will be 22.90 dollars, up 1.90 from the current year. The water department improvements largely drive the increase while total valuation rises to 43,828,450 dollars from 42,953,100 dollars.
New London hails the Willehad arrival with mayoral praise and German residents celebrating. Captain Jachens reports safe voyage within three miles while customs dismantle wireless gear and officials verify neutrality rules. Bremen’s possible approach remains an unconfirmed certainty prompting a commercial rush at the new state pier.
Vermont troops in Camp Shafter stage a dress parade with Colonel Reeves praising their discipline. The First Regiment leads a proud display as music fills the air and soldiers show seasoned bearing ahead of upcoming field maneuvers with Third Brigade and Kansas artillery units. The mock battle is planned against an imaginary foe, with North and West forces ready to press the attack.
Forty two male bathers were fined by Judge Edward B. Pratt in Plymouth District Court for throwing missiles on the beach. The 88 plead guilty faced $2 fines and four not guilty defendants were fined $3 each.
A large crowd estimated at over 5000 gathered at Orient Heights East Boston for a water carnival and shore illumination last night. The event, run by the East Boston Improvement Association with help from Orient Heights East Boston and Breakers yacht clubs, featured nearly 10 decorated illuminated boats passing the judges’ stand.
Senator Lodge told Old Colony Club members he opposed an exposition for Plymouth’s 300th anniversary celebration. He urged support for a plan to feature the event with a permanent memorial, to be built around the 1920 observance.
A Massachusetts gathering features Senator Lodge and General Cole as speakers. They debate national defense reform and postwar business opportunities, while emphasizing preservation of Plymouth historic sites over fireworks.
Miss Catherine M. Furlong of 592 Main Street Medford married Albert Olsen a Belmont grocer's clerk after a Tuesday evening trip to the beach. The couple wed in Bellows Falls Vermont on Wednesday morning and notified their parents by special delivery letters. They plan to live at the bride's family home for now.
Roswell R. Robinson of 84 Linden Avenue Malden, former president of Malden Savings Bank, yesterday announced a $50,000 gift to the endowment fund of the Boston University School of Theology. The transfer was conducted through Rev. Dr. L. J. Birney, dean of the school.
A four foot bull snake bit Corporal Chipman at Camp Cotton and left the base hospital. Colonel Hayes barred all live snakes and reptile pets from camp and demanded any snakes be killed. Officers and men see furloughs and reassignments as Eighth Regiment adjusts staffing and celebrates birthdays.
Soldiers on the border voice eagerness to return home and resume occupations. Rumors of orders circulate as General Bell and General Morton plan to assign the Bay State infantry brigade to the tenth provisional army division. If moved, Bay State regiments may shift camps near Fort Bliss, altering current duties.
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