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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
5
The Industries Board announced new basic fees for Portland cement in government purchases, ranging from 1.57 to 1.97 dollars per barrel, about three cents lower than current prices.
Differences over a 3 percent differential on unearned incomes appear to be the main hurdle to finalizing the revenue bill aimed at raising $8 billion for the current fiscal year. A conference between Chairman Kitchin and Secretary McAdoo was held and another meeting is planned for tomorrow.
Reports show a possible delay in the committee report to the House on the measure due to ongoing talks. In parallel, Senate negotiations aim to push the wartime prohibition date, while the revenue bill leaks outline taxes on beverages and distilled spirits. Provisions include a 4.40 per proof gallon tax, possible doubling for production, a 3.80 per wine gallon tax on imported perfumes with spirits, a 20 cent rectifier’s tax, and a 2.20 floor tax on domestic or imported spirits held for sale.
The bill introduces a floor tax of 15 cents a gallon and a $6 a barrel tax on beer. Wines face a tiered rate from 16 to 4 cents per gallon by alcohol content, with additional fortifying agents tax and specific charges for champagne and artificial beverages. A 30 percent alcohol tax and 20 percent on non alcoholic beverages are also proposed, plus two cents per gallon on bottled waters and small unit drinks.
Brockton delayed workers including cutters tasters stitchers and vampers who had been on strike for seven weeks returned to shoe factories today but only union members in good standing were accepted. The group sought reinstatement under War Labor Board guidance as Examiner William A. Davis pressed for full work resumption before Wednesday when hearings open in Washington.
Aug 26 five days after a divorce in Tonopah Nevada Jesse R. Grant son of former President Grant obtained a license in New York to wed Lillian Burns Wilkins widow of this city. He age 60 and his fiancee 41. The divorce was granted on grounds of desertion last Wednesday.
Springfield August 27 The Ancient Order of Hibernians will open its biennial state convention in this city with a focus on best ways to aid and comfort the thousands of members serving in the United States forces.
Washington reports the War Department will allow men aged 45 through 55 to enlist in the army resuming voluntary enlistments in staff departments. Recruiting officers will accept men outside the 13 to 45 range for enrolment in ordnance quartermaster and medical corps and some signal branches to free younger troops for line duty. Applicants must show a release from their employer and may be admitted despite minor defects if duties are not impaired.
Mrs. James Lawrence leads a call for over 200 women to staff the Boston Army and Navy Canteen before its early next month opening. Applications at City Hall Room 65. interviews daily with references required. 36 workers daily across three shifts. tentative hostess list shown and subject to change.
Mrs. Katharine L. Mellen seeks an absolute divorce from Charles B. Mellen former head of the New Haven road. A $500000 attachment on his Stockbridge real estate was filed to secure potential support and judgment. Personal service of the libel was ordered by Deputy Sheriffs Pierce and White.
Herbert Hoover, food administrator, told President Wilson today about his overseas trip and the arrangements with allied governments on foodstuffs. He outlined the United States role in economies of wheat fats and sugar and the broader war-time food program.
The conference touched on how much cereal to ship to the Allies and at what price, but no decision was reached. A final decision on wheat shipments is expected later this week after further talks with officials. Mr. Hoover stated the Food Administration does not plan new voluntary rationing but will run an economy campaign. He noted Americans have not yet embraced European notions of economy despite savings in wheat and sugar urged by the administration.
Federal warrants charging conspiracy were issued today in connection with cloth thefts valued at nearly $10,000 from the Boston and Albany Railroad and Huntington Mills. Harry Elkin a tailor Frank Dido and Frederico Tombari all of Springfield were arrested over the weekend. Hearing was postponed to tomorrow and further arrests are expected for thefts spanning several months.
Two Post staff members were called into federal service. Ralph L. Rogers of Lynn will report at Omaha Nebraska as private first class in the aviation section of the Signal Enlisted Reserve Corps. Joseph A. Guay of Lynn will report for duty at Camp Jackson, Columbus. Rogers, a Lynn English High School graduate and former Boston University junior, has been with the Post for four years and is a former semi professional baseball player. Guay began journalism in high school, studied at Boston University, and has worked for several papers including the Providence News and Lynn Telegram News.
Women stenographers and typists, accountants and bookkeepers, correspondence clerks and office workers are invited to fill vacancies left by men entering active service. They will receive the same pay as privates in the corps reserve, plus family allotment and insurance. Promotion to noncommissioned ranks possible after a physical exam. Local office: 22 Tremont Row.
President Wilson has authorized an allotment of $125,000 from his war fund to the Bureau of Fisheries for an industrial laboratory. The project aims to save fish for food and educate the public on fishery products, with the lab's work expected to promote these efforts.
Anniversary service for Rev John E Hurley to honor his work at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in the South End Harrison avenue. Mass scheduled tomorrow at 9 a.m with ties to past assignments at the same church.
A tonic promising relief from weakening coughs and lung trouble. Calcerres contain calcium for easy absorption and are sold as Calcerbs at 50 cents a box. Available at all druggists or from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia makers of Eckman's Alterative.
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