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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
18
Mrs. Mary Schenk Woolman of the State committee on food conservation urges equal patriotism for restaurant dining and home meals. She cites overeating risk, calls for menu changes on meatless days, and notes personal shifts to fruit desserts, no white bread, and avoiding beef or lamb to aid wartime food conservation.
Firemen in several mills in New Bedford walked out demanding an eight hour day. Strike leaders claimed about 250 workers were idle, but managers reported plants operating with new substitutes in place of those who struck.
Robert F. Herrick, Massachusetts director of the national war savings committee, yesterday announced the membership of the main committees serving under him to distribute war saving certificates and stamps. Massachusetts has $78,000,000 allotted, and firms, businesses, and individuals are urged to apply to their local national bank for sub agent appointments.
A statewide effort details county chairmen and local committees in cities and towns to organize war savings stamps drives. State Director Herrick invites business houses and individuals to join as agents, with two classes of agents, to distribute and sell war savings certificates and thrift stamps across the Commonwealth.
Italian aviators report a heavy Austro German concentration behind the invaders lines and Rome dispatches say mild weather may push a new offensive in the mountains. The plan targets the plain between Vicenza and Verona with forces between the Piave and Brenta Rivers, though Italian defenses are believed strong.
Miss Rachel Forbes daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Forbes of Taunton is engaged to Wadsworth Wilber also of Taunton. She studied at Miss Capen's School Northampton and Pine Manor Wellesley. He is Amherst College graduate Beta Theta Pi member and currently in the Tech Naval Aviation School.
The War Trade Board issued an enemy trading list prohibiting U S merchants from doing business with 1600 firms in 20 Central and South American countries unless granted a special license. It plans to extend the list to other nations, including the United States.
The War Trade Board lists Latin American German allied firms including public utilities that financed German propaganda in the United States. It warns these firms are charged with aiding America's enemies under the trading with the enemy act and outlines licensing and substitutes to minimize merchant disruption while ensuring consular verification.
Washington December 4 A bill to appropriate $15000 for the preservation of Perry's flagship Niagara was introduced by Senator Penrose and referred to the appropriation committee. The vessel was once reclaimed from the sands of imbenne and moved to fire, Pennsylvania.
Mrs Gertrude C Sollers faces a suit from her mother in law seeking the return of an antique wardrobe and related furniture. The legal action centers on ownership and possession of the items as part of an ongoing family dispute.
In Boston equity court Mrs. Alica G. Sollers sues daughter-in-law Gertrude C. Sollers over missing antique furniture from 10 Parkvale avenue Allston. The Chippendale sofa and chairs, plus other heirlooms, allegedly moved without consent as Maurice G. Sollers faces divorce proceedings. The jury adjourned the case for advisory ruling.
Midwest livestock associations meeting in Chicago with Joseph P. Colton and Arthur Meeker of Armour & Company recommend abolition of wheatless and meatless days saying abstinence on specific days is an unnecessary sacrifice.
In Fergus Falls Minnesota Henry Palser father of heavyweight boxer Al Palser was indicted today by a grand jury for first degree murder over the summer killing at the Palser home.
The effort to stop the removal of John Johnson, a West Virginia Negro, to a state where federal authorities seek him for alleged white slavery, begins at 10 o'clock this morning before United States Commissioner Hayes.
President A Lawrence Lowell reports Harvard University maintains normal academic progress despite heavy military-related activities involving students. The forthcoming annual report portion released last night highlights continued scholarly efforts and no disruption to courses or grades.
Edith Godbey arrives in Boston to testify against Johnson as William H. Lewis seeks a postponement to gather witnesses and new evidence. Assistant D A Louis Goldberg leads the government, with Richard W. Hale as co counsel. Johnson’s wife Zena Johnson arrives with him, urging a Massachusetts trial to secure a fair judgment. The Johnsons also met the Governor at the State House during a brief afternoon visit.
London dispatch says 13 Norwegian steamers totaling 19,092 gross tons were lost in November due to war related causes. Forty one Norwegian lives were also lost for the same reasons during the month.
Paris dispatch: cabinet decision targets men dodging active service. No mobilized soldiers may be admitted to or retained in the offices of ministers or under secretaries.
The Harvard report commends university resilience during wartime, noting continued instruction, higher freshmen lecture attendance, and staff dedication. It details military training through the Harvard ROTC, alignment with War Department courses, and compression of training to prepare men for service if needed.
Dr E E Holt Sr of Portland was appointed medical aid to Governor Milliken and will head the Maine district selective draft medical advisory board. Seventeen or more months were established and the services of about 900 physicians will be required for examination of drafted men.
The Boston Consolidated Gas Company defends its rise from 80 to 90 cents per 1000 cubic feet by citing lack of reserve funds for several years. It says earnings have been paid as dividends or spent on extensions and improvements, leaving no money set aside.
In a letter to the Gas and Electric Light Commission Curley argues the current gas price is excessive and urges a standard price no higher than 80 cents per 1000 feet. The gas company contends costs range from 48.25 to 67.11 cents per 1000 feet, with the 80 cent rate yielding interest and plant-building returns.
Matthew J. Higgins was elected president of the Boston Street Carmens Union, defeating Thomas G. Doyle 3525 to 1008. Higgins becomes the first multiple-term leader, after previously serving two terms, and was chosen as the union’s president-elect after a spirited vote by more than 7000 of 8400 members in an all-day election. The polling opened at midnight Monday and took four hours ten minutes to count. Margaret Brat tin, the sole woman officer candidate, was defeated for reelection as assistant recording secretary by about 200 votes. Ernest O. M. Fehrnstrom was re elected as financial secretary treasurer. Other officers: Charles P. Dunlap vice president, William J. Timmins business agent, John J. Lyons assistant recording secretary, Frank E. Murphy conductor.
Morton F Plant yachtsman and sportsman is defendant in a Supreme Court suit for 342426 filed by Harry T Beers the city public accountant Beers says he saved Plant 634852 income tax for 1916 by auditing his accounts and that his remuneration had been agreed On other small items involved in the suit
Leon Trotzky, Russian foreign minister, treats LtCol William Judson’s note seeking friendly U S relations with Bolshevik Russia as a potential step against German and British capital after the war. Trotzky comments in Maxim Gorky’s Novaia Zhizen that the move could be a splendid measure.
Trotzky spoke before the Soldiers and Workmen's Council addressing the embargo Russia’s exit by British subjects and a protest by Major Kerch. He notes conflicting letters from Major Kerch and Lt Col Judson and cites American officials confirming Judson’s view that Russia can raise general peace. He calls for a peace question independent of victories or imperialist aims and sees cautious hope for a stable foundation.
Miss Mary L. Sullivan at 5 Haverford Street received an early morning emergency fire call from Jamaica 254. Firefighters put out a $700 blaze on the second floor. She soon learned her sister Agnes had dialed Jamaica 264 by mistake and went back to work.
Walter Pitman walked into Cambridge Central Square station claiming he killed John Thomas in self defense during an attack with a knife. He had earlier surrendered to Cambridge police and is indicted in Atlanta for the March murder. Cambridge police hold him pending Atlanta officers arrival.
Western Electric Company workers resume duties this morning after a unanimous vote at Wells Memorial Hall last night. The Public Safety Committee’s Henry B. Endicott led the effort for an adjustment and settlement of the issues that spurred the disruption.
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