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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
4
Yesterday was a cleanup day for Christmas packages to soldiers in France at the central Hoboken post office. War Department sets today as the final acceptance day for boxes. all offerings today will be accepted though on ship delivery to Hoboken is not guaranteed.
A bill filed by Senator Edwin T. McKnight would permit women to vote on license questions in cities and towns. Petitions include Rev. A. Z. Conrad Allan C. Emery John Gallishaw Arthur L. Potter L. J. Binney W. R. Scudder Charles P. Darling Mark R. Shaw J. J. Arakelyan S. W. Wales James D. Henderson and Lyman V. Rutledge.
The Massachusetts Department Daughters of Veterans opened a two day bazaar in Lorimer and Gilbert halls Tremont Temple to aid soldiers at the front and to support the department fund with proceeds from the event.
Mrs. Blanche Winsloe of Boston testifies in Superior Court over a 30 000 alienation suit against Miss Mabel McQuade of Quincy claiming her husband Temple Winsloe caused the estrangement. Temple Winsloe served in the state legislature 1899 1900 and on the Boston City Council. The Winsloes have three children.
Mrs Winsloe testifies that between 1910 and 1916 Miss McQuade caused her husband to leave home and claimed loss of comfort aid society and assistance. She alleges large sums of money and property transfers. Winsloe recalls cruel treatment in Probate Court and notes the husband moved furniture and sent a letter to the new house. She has never spoken with Miss McQuade and has not seen them together.
A woman recalls visitors arriving at her door with the children after Winsloe left in August 1908. She says he never discussed Miss McQuade with her, and that they never lived together again. He paid her $12 weekly in support.
United States Marshal Mitchell and officials from the army navy adjutant general and police viewed waterfront sections to assess how many State troops are needed for patrols but no decision was made. Investigations continue today with a call prepared for the State Guard.
The Navy Relief Society reports bright prospects for a 100000 fund to aid widows and dependents of sailors lost in the war. A grand naval ball at Symphony Hall on December 19 will close the drive, with a parade prelude to Harvard Stadium game between the First Naval District eleven and Newport Navy Reserve jackies. Ensign Gatheman will be parade chief marshal. All game receipts go to the fund.
Walter Hale, actor, artist and author, died today after an extended illness in New York. He retired from the stage about a year ago after a career that included studying art abroad and acting on stages in the United States and England. He also served as a war correspondent in the early days of the European conflict.
Washington dispatch reports a recruiting surge with 2934 men accepted yesterday and 271,562 war volunteers enrolled since the war began. Pennsylvania led states with 477 new enrollments while Massachusetts ranked second with 437 and New York had 318.
A 23 year old who claimed to be Paul J Burton was arrested on forgery charges by Police Inspectors Dorsey and Haggerty after failing to present a draft registration card. He was also charged with defrauding the Copley Plaza Hotel of 46 dollars for meals and entertainment.
Mortimer W. Bond of 15 Garland Street Chelsea collapsed and died yesterday afternoon while buying articles in a Washington Street shop. He was about 60 years old.
Fourteen hundred girls sing in Symphony Hall to launch a YWCA War Work Council campaign aiming to raise 200000 dollars in New England and half that in Boston. The event features Bishop Lawrence presiding, Nellie Evans Packard directing, and music by the Bostonia Orchestra under Belle Yeaton Renfrew.
Secretary Baker announces an investigation into complaints that Negro soldiers face unfair manual labor, deeming many claims propaganda from Germany. The inquiry will verify War Department guidance and seeks cooperation from all citizens to thwart enemy influence and protect Negro servicemen.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner George W. Anderson will resume this morning at the Federal building the hearing on New England railroad petitions to advance passenger and class freight rates. Public service commissioners from all New England states and New York are expected to attend.
Margaret Ober German opera singer sues the Metropolitan Opera Company for 650000 alleging breach of contract. An order requires her to show cause why the case should not be postponed until after the war, cited on grounds she is an enemy alien. Counsel argues federal law bars alien enemies from civil court claims during wartime.
The Interstate Commerce Commission warned railroads against including in approved tariffs minor rate increases not officially sanctioned. The agency said such actions violate the Elkins amendment to the Interstate Commerce Act and urged no further admonitions or drastic measures be needed.
The Harvard Union hosted a reception and dinner marking the 136th anniversary of the Harvard Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Justice W C Wait of the Superior Court spoke as the principal address, welcoming 24 new members from the senior and junior classes.
A message from Boston reports the loss of the three masted Boston schooner Colin C. Baker. Captain Joseph P. Chaves and six crew members were rescued and landed at Para Brazil yesterday.
Fragmentary ad style text touts Bromo Quin ine with tonic and laxative benefits. Mentions E. W. Grove signature on a dated notice. content is incomplete and difficult to verify.
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