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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
4
Henry P. Davison and Henry J. Allen described the impact of America’s first effective fighting force in Europe. Their remarks before a packed Tremont Temple audience highlighted funds directed entirely to relief efforts.
John McCormack led the opening with the national anthem as Brigadier General Johnston urged a service mindset. Mme Tyrol’s 30 acres under shell fire cited as emblem of dedication while members pressed for full support of a membership drive starting Monday. Allen outlined morale work for French soldiers and refugees. Davison detailed relief administration and tobacco aid. Davison’s party met 250 business leaders at the Exchange Club lunch then a New England chapter conference at Copley Plaza and dinner at the Somerset Club. The canteen relief committee supervised by Mrs. J Montgomery Sears, aided by Red Cross lunch girls, provided tea after the afternoon session.
Washington dispatch reports a growing impression that President Wilson will settle how the government handles the railroad problem on Monday. No reason is given for the anticipated decision.
The President debates options for railroad control including operation suspensions of anti pooling laws and a federal administrator. Names discussed include Secretary Lane Justice Branedis Charles Hughes and Secretary McAdoo as possible appointee while the War Board asserts lines can cope with policy tweaks.
Johnny Wilson of Boston defeated Art Magirl of Oklahoma at the Rollo A. C. in Newport last night. Wilson knocked Magirl down five times in the second round and finished with a knockout in the third.
At open-air rallies on Spring and Chambers streets and other Charlestown squares Congressman Tague claimed the Mayor plans a late campaign pivot toward Good Government forces to back Andrew J. Peters, saying the leader seeks to destroy old allies who helped his election.
Boston politics brew as critics claim Mayor Curley used his own funds to pay for a $2500 bronze bust presented at Faneuil Hall by Italian groups. They say the ceremony serves his re election bid and masks voter manipulation while supporters trumpet loyalty of Italian residents. A rally schedule includes events at Mystic Docks and several Boston squares.
A crown pigeon at Franklin Park struts in its cage wearing a striking headdress worth about 60 dollars. The proud bird chats its feathers, provoking envy among women who glimpse its headgear as it parades along the cage edge. The plumage could be fashioned into a stylish hat.
A leader at the Grey's Inn Benchers dinner critiqued Allied boasts and warned of betrayal as talks with Prussia continue. The remarks reflect tension over the nearing war victory and the moral stance of allied leadership.
John Carroll of Cement Finishers' Union 534 A F of L charges Mayor Curley with ignoring labor concerns. He says contracts for cement sidewalk work were awarded to non union firms and that subcontractors failed to meet specifications despite two years of raised alarms.
Joseph J. Leonard, running for the Council, addressed noon rallies at the Plant factory and Roxbury Carpet Works and spoke at evening events in Charlestown. He noted extensive citywide circulation of his campaign materials and thanked the press for fair coverage as he reported broad support from all city sections.
A Boston mother writes to the editor praising James A. Gallivan for mayoral leadership. She attended rallies, favored his plainspoken style and belief in a working man's governance, hoping his administration will welcome returning soldiers and keep the city on a strong footing.
Claus A. Spreckels testifies before the Senate investigating committee blaming Herbert Hoover and the Food Administration fixed import price for the East sugar shortage. He says Cuban raw sugar moves through New York to Canada where refiners can pay higher prices.
Spreckels says he closed his refinery due to shortages and accuses Earl A. Babst and George M. Rolph, as agents of the food administration, of pushing for raw sugar. He notes Babst chairs the international sugar committee setting a 690 per hundred price and Rolph runs the division. He sought Hoover's permission to pay above 690 after Cuban sugar shortages, citing a letter where Hoover refused to raise the price.
Mayor James M. Curley proclaimed December 18 as Halifax Tag Day in Boston to aid Halifax sufferers. Victor A. Heath leads a campaign with 000 young women selling tags and an office opened at 8 Boylston Street. The Boston Public Safety Committee serves as local representative for Massachusetts Halifax relief efforts.
News from New Bedford reports the old whaling bark Andrew Hicks newly converted to a merchantman foundered after leaving Newport News December 7 bound for San Domingo with coal. Captain Alex Kohler and eight crew survived by life boats, picked up by a Norwegian steamer and landed at an Atlantic port. Built in Fairhaven in 1867.
John Dillon chairman of the Boston Park and Recreation Commission was in northern Maine this week en route to St John New Brunswick He said he was not on official business and appeared embarrassed as reporters questioned him
The question Where is Dillon? sparking talk at City Hall as Congressman Tague accuses Mayor Curley of pressuring to move Dillon. The Good Government Association recalls Dillon’s pledge to aid a playground loan while later admitting deceit. Officials say Dillon’s exact status post speech remains unclear.
The article states volunteer enlistment remains open in the army navy and marines for men who meet standard requirements and are certified by their draft selection board as not eligible. Offices on Tremont Street report calm after recent turmoil with the draft reducing volunteer pool and services adapting to new rules.
Earl Caddock of Iowa threw Dr. B F Roller of Seattle in 40 minutes 59 seconds with a head scissors and croten hold at the international catch as catch can tournament in New York. Ed Strangler Lewis of Kentucky defeated Pierre LeBelge in 2 minutes 32 seconds with a flying head lock.
Report notes a widespread drop in infantry action while massive artillery duels continue. British, French, and German forces clash in France as Italian and Austro Hungarian units engage on the Italian front.
Report notes German gains near Ypres with British trenches captured on a 300 yard front. Berlin says British attacks were repulsed in the Cambrai sector east of Bullecourt. Heavy bombardment continues in the Italian front near the Brenta Piave area amid limited gains by the enemy. Russia remains obscure as Bolshevik and counter forces clash and armistice negotiations proceed with Bolshevik approval to enter talks if signed.
The executive board approved a statewide Navy Relief Society membership drive from January 2 to January 12. James D. Henderson is campaign director, Joseph M. Shea assistant director, and Harry K. White leads the membership committee focusing on the drive.
Inspectors Cavagnara and Crawford of the Boston police arrested Nicola Giampablo, 51, of Johnston Rhode Island as he was about to leave Deer Island. He had served two years for larceny and was wanted for an alleged larceny of $860 from Nunzio Piscitelli of Bridgeport on November 8 1915.
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