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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
18
A. I. Konovaloff, a Constitutional Democrat and minister of trade and industry under Kerensky, spoke from his cell in the St. Peter and St. Paul fortress with an Associated Press correspondent today. He was arrested by the Maximalists in November after Kerensky's provisional government fell and has been imprisoned since.
The article reports statements from M Kishkin and M Konovaloff, both in prison, condemning Bolshevik efforts for a separate peace with Germany. Konovaloff recalls swearing to defend Russia and deliver it to the constituent assembly, while Terestchenko in prison cell speaks of hope for American support and guidance.
Lieutenant James J. Geehan of South Boston recently commissioned as a first lieutenant at Plattsburg was honored at a banquet by friends from the peninsula. City Councillor Francis J. Ford served as toastmaster and presented the lieutenant a field kit at the Boston Tavern last night.
Postmaster General Burleson tells Congress that postal employee unions are a threat to public welfare and urges repeal of the law permitting organization and affiliation with other bodies. He stresses unselfish cooperation during wartime.
The report criticizes organized postal employees for demanding shorter hours and permanent salary increases while praising their rivals in wartime service. It notes outside affiliations, fears of political influence, past resignations, and potential future strikes. Postal savings rose to 131.95 million with 674,728 depositors. Burleson opposes tube systems and calls for government control of communications via the Post Office Department.
Mayor Curley approves extending Dalton Street from Falmouth to Huntington Avenue at a cost of 4000 dollars. The First Church of Christ, Scientist directors agree to take properties on Norway Street and 203 to 217 Huntington Avenue in exchange for the street extension. Also approved are the extension of Mt Ida Road to Robinson Street and the laying out of Norwood Street in Dorchester.
A federal survey of labor conditions in New York State finds unrest among war contract workers over perceived excess profits. The study notes many women replacing men and layoffs in non essential industries.
Frederick F. E. Atteaux president of the F. E. Atteaux Company testified in the Peakes trial denying any authorization to steal funds. He claimed the alleged shortage was Peakes’ responsibility and the firm supported him to make restitution. Atteaux was scheduled to resume testimony the following morning.
Mrs. Helen Walsh of 27 Thatcher Street and her newborn were both reported resting comfortably last night at East Boston Relief Hospital after the baby arrived in a Boston Elevated street car in Orient Heights yesterday.
Mrs. G. Justus of Jersey City says she gives Father John’s Medicine to her seven children when they are run down or have a cough. She adds they always recommend it to everybody.
Temple A Winsloe former city councilman general court member and car salesman testified in a $30,000 alienation suit filed by his former wife Blanche E Winsloe against Miss Mabel McQuade of Blue Hill Avenue Boston He denied any improper conduct between himself and Miss McQuade at any time or place
Testimony centers on paternity of Mrs Winsloe's children with Winsloe denying difficulty. Mrs Winsloe testifies fatherhood of three children. Neighbors and Miss McQuade's friends deny improper conduct. Miss McQuade recalls summer trips and rides with Winsloe with others present. Lucy Winsloe and Warren Winsloe testify they saw father with Miss McQuade on several occasions.
Henry H. Levenson read a letter from Speaker Champ Clark urged shifting Palestine from the Turks to the Jews. The Zionist Bureau of New England backed the plea at a City Club luncheon as part of a 19 day drive to add 2000 backers, extending the campaign to January 1. Rabbi H. H. Rubenovitz spoke at the event.
Harry Lauder spoke at the Hotel Brunswick Rotary Club luncheon in honor of his visit. He urged concerted effort to crush the Hun and moved 600 attendees with a tale of a Maine boy visiting his son Captain John Lauder’s grave in France.
New England housewives urged to bake war bread to conserve sugar shortening and milk as government plans to oversee bakeries nationwide. Federal Food Administrator Hoover and agents call for patriotic housekeeping measures to support the war effort.
Massachusetts officials press nationwide shifts in bread making urging housekeepers to eliminate white bread at least two days a week and substitute corn and rye bread if possible. A sample recipe from Miss Ula Dow of Simmons College outlines Hooverized war bread with steps from mixing to baking.
Attractive young women from the Boston Association for the Relief and Control of Tuberculosis will sell Red Cross Christmas Seals at theatres during special matinees tomorrow. Seals cost one cent and support efforts to combat tuberculosis locally and abroad. The group invites visitors to its Joy Street rooms for information.
The Rev. Dr. Ambrose W. Vernon of Harvard Congregational Church Brookline withdrew his resignation, filed November 25, as pro German accusations against the rector of the affluent congregation prompted his retirement offer.
Barrett Wendell long time Harvard English professor selected to deliver the Phi Beta Kappa oration at Harvard Chapter annual gathering before Commencement Day. Professor Stuart Pratt Sherman of Illinois named next speaker. No curtailment planned for Phi Beta Kappa day despite wartime conditions.
A banquet at the United States Hotel celebrated John L. Sullivan hailed by Mayor Curley as the greatest fighter. The event recalled his 20 round victory over Dull Care with cheers that ran through to midnight.
About 200 men gathered to honor John L. Sullivan as he presented a power boat and spoke on temperance. He stated he does not believe in prohibition but supports a certain amount of temperance and said a man can take three drinks and stay sober. Clarence W. Rowley led the event with music and drama, and many former associates attended.
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