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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
9
Samuel Lacob sues Gussie Galloon for 93.75 value of presents after engagement ends. Galloon claims she was a minor at the time gifts were given and not liable. Trial halted as minor age defense is raised and both sides dispute intent and return of items.
New York officials announce a citywide butter boycott starting next Wednesday for up to three weeks. Commissioner Joseph Hartigan says housewives should economize on butter rather than avoid purchases entirely. The move comes from the Mayor's food supply committee to curb consumption.
Washington Dec 14 The House judiciary committee unexpectedly voted to recommend adoption of the amendment to submit a constitutional change forbidding the manufacture and sale of liquor for beverage purposes in the United States The action surprised even the amendment’s strongest supporters after prior postponement.
Administration leaders doubt the resolution will reach the Senate this session while prohibition advocates cheer. The Sheppard bill to ban liquor in the District of Columbia looms unfinished as amendment proposals spark referendums for residents. Senator Underwood and Senator Kern push male and female votes, with Senate sentiment closely split and a vote anticipated soon.
Sylvester Bangs was held for the grand jury by U S Commissioner Hayes on forging John M. Rourke’s signature to a post office money order for 2.00. He was released on bail.
The Rev M M Wichler former rabbi of Temple Ohabei Shalom was reelected president at the Central Jewish Organization annual meeting held at Temple Israel on Commonwealth Avenue. Other officers include E S Goulston first VP, Rabbi Harry Levi second VP, Joseph Navison treasurer, Nathan Pinanski financial secretary, and Rabbi P Israeli recording secretary.
Walter Delahanty, 50, a stone cutter with the Boston paving department, died yesterday at East Boston Relief Hospital from pneumonia and a fractured skull suffered in a recent automobile accident on Bennington Street, Orient Heights.
Stanley Collins aged 50 died at Frost Hospital after being struck by a Lynn-bound Bay State rail road car on Broadway Chelsea Wednesday night.
Boston postmaster Murray told the House committee the pneumatic tube system in Boston should be removed, arguing local chambers hinder service. He contended newspapers favor tubes but are influenced by business interests. Hearings closed. executive session set for tomorrow and a vote on tube funding in the post office bill looms.
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