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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
20
Major General Funston returned to San Francisco on leave of absence through February 6. He saw his newborn daughter born during his Vera Cruz command. He expects a possible assignment to the Department of the South at San Antonio, Texas, and may seek an extension of his leave.
At the Home for Aged Couples in Roxbury the annual Christmas cheer reception drew over 200 attendees to greet 80 residents. Ministers William Copley Winslow Edward D Mallory Sheed Anderson and A A Rideout spoke. A formal tea followed with Mrs. Rickford and several local ladies presiding.
The Polish central relief committee has set headquarters at the Polish Industrial Association, 37 Cross Street, to receive funds and aid for Poland and issued an appeal to Boston and nearby communities for support.
A historical U S article describes Poland's dire wartime plight with 25 million inhabitants facing invasion and devastation. It notes widespread destruction in towns and villages, burning of Kalisz and Jarosław, and calls for American sympathy and concrete aid through the Free Poland publication to support Polish independence and relief efforts.
In Cambridge during Christmas vacation the Harvard Dining Association will serve a full courses Christmas dinner in Foxcroft hall for 50 cents. The offer aims to lift student spirits amid tight money markets and curtailed expenses.
Thousands of Socialists from Greater Boston packed Tremont Temple to honor Meyer London of New York, the lone Socialist in the next Congress. London praised socialism and argued against child labor while denouncing Roosevelt and the Progressive party. He urged ending war by restricting export of food, arms, and munitions.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture lowers the 1930 winter wheat yield forecast to 580 million bushels due to poor conditions from a dry fall and Hessian fly damage. The area sown this fall reaches 41.263 million acres, the largest on record.
Free transfer privileges start tomorrow morning at the junction of Harvard avenue and Commonwealth avenue in Brighton. Conductors will issue transfer checks on request with cash fare payment, valid for transfers between inbound Commonwealth and inbound Harvard lines at that point, and vice versa for outbound Harvard street cars. Transfers not issued to subway boarding riders.
A massive blaze in Pottsville Pennsylvania today wiped out about two million dollars in property. An entire block of business buildings filled with holiday goods was destroyed marking the worst fire in the city’s history.
Legal stamps are available at Wolf's My Clothier located at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets.
Past Supreme Chancellor Walter B. Richie of Lima Ohio declared woman the mystery during his speech at the 45th anniversary banquet of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Massachusetts held at Ford Hall last evening.
Speaking to over 400 members of the order and guests, former supreme chancellor mused that a wife’s love is a mystery and hard to justify. Toastmaster Penniman and Grand Chancellor Harrington welcomed attendees, with speeches by Dr. Andrews and Frederick Downes predicting a future milestone. Guests included A I Nickerson and S T Segar, early Phythian leaders.
Governor Walsh and Lieutenant-Governor Barry opposed overdrafts at the council meeting. The governor plans to send a letter to the institutions today. Overdrafts are viewed as extra appropriations, though the council has long used the practice, making the move a notable precedent.
The Governor argues overdrafts are justifiable only in genuine emergencies like Lakeville sanatorium water shortages or fires. He says institutions should wait for the Legislature to fund any salary increases or nonappropriated items. A letter to institutional heads explaining the council and his stance will be sent tomorrow.
Legislation drafted by Corporation Counsel John A. Sullivan for Mayor Curley would reimburse families of firemen killed or injured by carelessness or evasion of fire laws up to 5000 for deaths and 1000 for injuries.
The statute requires responsible parties to pay firemen families, cover extinguishing costs, and reimburse fire losses. Recovered funds go to the department relief association. Severe penalties for violations are set, and the Fire Commissioner can order removal of buildings deemed fire hazards.
William M. Hall a 65 year old farmer was fatally shot during a rabbit hunt in Noboloro Me. An inquest was ordered as investigators believe the accident resulted from careless handling of Hall s shotgun which likely dragged on the ground. John Graham who accompanied Hall found the body after a gun was discharged. Shells in both barrels were empty.
Walter Rowe, junior left end on the 1514 Malden High School football team, has been elected captain for next year’s eleven. Rowe also plays shortstop on the baseball nine.
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