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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
9
James Duncan AFL first vice president and Wilson labor representative to Russia will be the principal speaker at Boston Common Labor Day celebration. The parade is omitted this year with a mass meeting at Parkman bandstand starting at 11 o clock.
Advertisement urging support for soldiers in khaki by sending Faster Foot Powder. Highlights cooling antiseptic relief for tired feet, prevents blisters, deodorizes, and soothes swelling. Sold in sprinkler-top cans for 25 cents via druggists or E Fougera & Co New York.
Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee pressed Secretary McAdoo for over three hours behind closed doors to learn details of money transfers already authorized for allied loans. The session aimed to uncover how funds were moved and to secure added enlightenment before approving further appropriations.
Leaders express satisfaction with the secretary's frankness while pushing for more assurances that funds will be available in the United States. Committeemen seek additional witnesses on money transfers, but fear delaying the $11 658 945 460 bond and certificate bill. The secretary says $4 000 000 000 in bonds must be voted quickly to finance allied loans, with about $500 000 000 monthly needed to July 1 1918. He notes funds sufficient until November 1, then new authorization. Tax plans on the bonds face fierce opposition for potential discrimination against bondholders and tax dodging concerns.
Samuel Livingston of 206 Massachusetts avenue is in custody charged with killing his brother in law. Charles H. Rub, cleared by Livingston's sister Mrs Rub, was shot in a Sunday quarrel. Mrs Rub, treated for a bullet wound, was released from City Hospital yesterday.
Ruth tells police her husband quarrelled while drinking and fetched a revolver from a bureau. He shot her and then killed himself as brother-in-law intervened. Ruth and witness Livingston identified the scene and disputed accidental firing claims.
Berlin announces a satisfactory German reply to Argentina's note on submarine warfare affecting Argentine shipping. The message, reported by La Razon, says Berlin will modify its blockade to allow freedom of the seas for Argentine flag vessels and promises indemnity for the sinking of the Argentine steamer Toro.
Five civil suits in Norwich against the German Navigation Company were withdrawn totaling $185,000 in damages. The actions referenced the November 17 1916 Deutschland incident in Kong Island Sound that sank the T A Scott Jr and caused five deaths. Settlement terms were not made public.
Governor Burnquist issued a proclamation banning the People's Council of America for Democracy and Peace from holding its meeting in Minneapolis or anywhere in Minnesota. He cited Sheriff Langum's report that the gathering could trigger bloodshed rioting and loss of life and said it would aid enemies of the United States. All peace officers were urged to enforce the order.
Bedford assessors reveal a 1917 tax rate of 21 dollars, two dollars higher than 1916, due to a town grant of 60012 dollars. Total valuation stands at 1923319, real estate 1728000, personal property 195310, with income tax affecting value and a 4300 dollar return from that tax.
Weston Manley, earning $4000 yearly as manager of Producers' Dairy Company, resigns after mayor and city solicitor planned to probe why milk rose to 14 cents a quart. He cites interference with duties as the reason.
The Producers' Dairy Company, now with Albert R. Greenwood set to replace Secretary Manley, plans a new policy statement deemed fair to consumers. Having set a 14 cent quart price, many independents kept 11 cents and accused extortion. The Central Labor Union urged Mayor McLeod to protect the public. the mayor asked the solicitor to investigate, leading many members to expect a price cut soon.
William A. Brady was re elected president of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry at a Board meeting in New York. Film manufacturers and distributors nationwide volunteered to provide entertainments for American soldiers in France. A distributing agency will oversee the effort under U S supervision and may be led by a appointee of President Wilson.
A committee led by Dr. H A Garfield named by President Wilson failed to agree on a fixed price for the 1917 wheat crop at a Washington meeting. It planned to resume deliberations the next day amid reported voting and divisions over a fair valuation.
A decision was made to fix the basic price for No 1 Northern wheat by a three fourths vote. Prices for other grades and classes will be set by the food administration within days. The rule will require a three fourths majority to establish any price.
Representatives of grain producing interests push for a high wheat price as next year’s yield is fixed at $2 and a larger acreage is expected. The committee may widen its remit to recommend fair prices for other commodities. Dr. H A Garfield of Williams College heads the 12 member panel representing producers and the public.
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