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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
11
Hotel waiter advocates press their case for higher wages and living costs in 1916. G. K. Ashenden argues hotel corporations invest millions, should pay living wages, and that waiters deserve recognition and advancement within the industry. He urges the Post to publish further letters.
Augustine J. Howlett and other Carpenters' and Allied Building Trades officers were found guilty of contempt by Judge Fox in a Superior Court equity session. The case involves Irving & Casson, A. H. Davenport Co., Calder Wood Working Co., and other interior finish producers and builders. Sentences to be decided after a one week delay. Respondents include Edward N. Kelley, James F. Twomey, Andrew P. Doyle, James Feeley, and J. M. Gould.
Twenty members of the Boston branch attended the monthly meeting at the Hotel Thorndike. Issac B. Locke was elected president, George York vice president, and Stanley R. Kingham secretary and treasurer. A dinner preceded routine business.
New York officials and physicians testified at a legislative hearing on drug addiction. Albert H. Unger asserted 200000 addicts in New York with 12000 treated at Tombs Prison. Francis Martin called for uniform state laws. Dr. Bishop warned of youths in work houses as drug victims.
Daniel J. Sully known as the Cotton King testifies in Superior Court in the suit by Addison G. Dubois against John Hays Hammond over 1.5 million dollars in General Cotton Securities stock. He denies being dead as claimed and discusses the “flashlight” telegram and its diplomacy.
Mayor Curley convenes a 11 o clock briefing to review plans for a proposed city building to house Police Station 2. Architect Joseph McGinniss reports plans ready for inspection and will join Commissioners and officials for the review.
Mel Coogan of Brooklyn earned a newspaper decision over Taunton’s Freddie Yelle in a spirited 12 round bout at the Anawan A A Broadway Rink. Greene defeated Burke, with two other bouts decided, and Yelle set to box Young Blades next week.
London reports three ships sunk in recent action: the Danish steamer area of 441 tons gross and the British schooners Grace and Seeker, both small vessels, were sunk.
The Cornell Athletic Association announced the annual intercollegiate wrestling meet will be held in Ithaca on two days likely March 30 and 31 or April 7 and next.
Provides coastal happenings with sun and moon data, tide forecasts, and celestial objects. Mentions high tide, 8 ft evening tide, full moon on December 9, and planets Jupiter Mars Venus Saturn visible at dusk and dawn.
Yesterday two steamers and 11 schooners brought fresh mixed fish to the priory dock. Haddock and cod were priced high at wholesale, with large quantities of cask and scrod haddock received. A water boat bound for New London was lost in high seas, while the lake-built steamer Huron arrived with coal and new names were assigned to three steamers sold to the French government. The Landsman.
Shipping news lists steamers and schooners arriving and departing from Newport News Norfolk Boston New York Baltimore Philadelphia and other ports. Vessels include San Mateo O Neill Port Simon City of Atlanta Nantucket Huron and ships towing barges Bear Ridge Smyrna Forest Belle Devon Haverford and more.
Radnor and Blake tugs tow barges S T Nos 123 124 from New York to Portsmouth while N T Co No 8 ferries to Searsport. North Star Grecian Malden Hampden Melrose sail via Portland Baltimore Newport News and New York towing Chemung Musconetcong and R R L No 7. Devon Paoli Gloucester Paoli or Devon from Amboy or Salem.
Slavko Grouitch wife of the Serbian foreign minister appeals for funds to set up a field hospital for Serbians at a meeting hosted by Miss Elizabeth H Houghton of 58 Garden street Cambridge She plans to sell soldiers kite at the Allied Bazaar next week.
Logan H. Roots of Hankow's Episcopal missionary jurisdiction urged spending money on understanding neighbors rather than preparing to fight them at the Episcopalian Club of Massachusetts gathering in Copley Plaza. President Arthur K. Hunt led a 150 member audience with Dr William H. Jefferys and Rev Dr Ernest E Dennen among speakers.
Sabino Innacone waived examination and was held without bail after arraignment in Central Court for the murder of his brother in law Camillo Repucci. Police say Innacone shot Repucci in the back on Hanover street Sunday night after an argument over Mrs Innacone, Repucci’s sister.
An old cigarette ad tells smokers to fill pockets with C C A Cigars a dime for one a quarter for three and to spread a scent of happiness on the street as a social duty to future generations.
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