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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1917
Page
2
Washington December 18 the Senate ordered a thorough investigation of the governments machinery for building a merchant marine. The move follows continual reorganization efforts within the program and aims to assess the overall situation.
Chairman Hurley announced Rear Admiral Harris's resignation as general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation and named Charles A. Piez to succeed him. Harding's resolution pressed a Senate inquiry amid red tape charges while Lloyds reports and Seattle yard prospects buoy ship production hopes. Harris supporters cite organizational flaws delaying construction. Parks nominated to head the Bureau of Yards and Docks as Harris moves to navy construction duty.
Rome December 18 reports say new contingents are being called up by the government. Existing mobilization covers all eligible and fit men aged 18 to 43.
Eddie Mahan, a renowned Harvard football star, is among 51 Harvard men chosen for the third officers training camp at Yaphank L I starting January 6. Mahan, enlisted at the Philadelphia navy yard since the war began, will transfer to attend the school. Fellow 1915 teammate Kenneth B G Parsons also among the selectees.
Paul Andrew Gallagher of Bangor Maine appeared before Judge Wentworth in Municipal Court pleading not guilty to vagrancy. Officials doubt his claimed deaf and mute act as he maintains a quiet, controlled demeanor while acting as a dummy.
Francis A. Campbell, clerk of the Superior Civil Court, declared last night that the situation is a triumph of aristocracy and hypocrisy. He said he is a candidate two years from now and will stay in the fight from start to finish.
German air ships raided the English coast tonight and reached London where they faced heavy fire. Bombs were dropped on Essex and Kent districts with casualties and damage unreported at press time. official note says hostile airplanes crossed the coast around 6 15.
The Smith Patterson Company in Boston reports every employee joined the Red Cross this morning, becoming the second Bos ton store to reach full membership. All 100 percent staff wear the new Christmas Red Cross button.
Somerville school committee voted to close the city schools from December 21 and reopen January 14 due to the coal shortage. Mayor Cliff said the move would save about 600 tons of coal for the city.
New England rallies behind the Red Cross with Boston alone contributing 105 000 of 175 000 pledged in two days. The regional goal requires 370 000 members by Christmas eve, averaging 75 000 daily, but yesterday fell short. Local figures highlight strong pleas by Corner Salem Arthur Mack Channing Cox and Judge Michael Murray with hundreds joining. Troop 3% Girl Scouts distributed circulars at Roxbury headquarters under Miss Alice Thorndike as volunteers wore khaki uniforms.
Boston leaders urge rapid enlistment as 55,000 workers mobilize across New England to surpass rivals and reach a 10 million national goal. Aiding efforts, multilingual pamphlets and mass meetings draw volunteers including Taft in Lawrence and Jordan Marsh employees after Mary Boyle O’Reilly’s talk.
The Dorchester district shows strong Red Cross backing as workers from factories and Chapple Publishing, led by Joe Mitchell Chapple, join at 100 percent. He tours Dorchester High School and local plants to recruit while women workers plan home visits to spread memberships.
John J Garrity of Malden died December 18 at age of his mother Mary Cleary and the late Eugene Garrity. Funeral from 129 West Street Thursday at 8 am with Mass at 9 at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Relatives and friends invited.
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