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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1918

Page

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Butler's coats offered in girls range from 14 to 123.50 dollars

The advertisement highlights girls coats priced from 14 dollars up to 123 50 with Butler's department store promoting a broad selection and varying price points for young shoppers.

Steps to form Boston unit aiding soldiers employment

A meeting in Everett W. Lord’s U S Employment Service office began creating a Boston organization to assist discharged soldiers. Mayor Peters and welfare groups backed cooperation and potential City Hall space. a hut on the Common was proposed. No action taken yet. next Monday’s gathering will include Chamber of Commerce president Warriman, Major Walcott, and local groups.

Boston Everett W. Lord United States Employment Service Massachusetts Peters Warriman Chamber of Commerce Walcott

Will Prevent Profiteering During Naval Pageant

New York December 17 Navy authorities after talks with city officials issued orders to curb profiteering by launch owners during the Christmas naval pageant. Ferriage to the ships is fixed at two and a half cents per passenger each way with a 3600 fine for violators. Boats must pass seaworthiness inspection and carry life preservers.

New York Navy

New York Vows Safe Return for Troops After Slavery Alert

District Attorney Edward Swann said New York would be made safe for returning soldiers and sailors after the Department of Justice reported that 13 white slavers had left Philadelphia for New York for the home-coming.

New York Department of Justice Philadelphia Edward Swann

Proven Swamp Root Aids Weak Kidneys Ad

An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims quick relief, notes healing effects on kidneys, liver, and bladder, and invites readers to sample a bottle by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co. in exchange for a sample.

Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Boston Daily

Senate Passes 10 Percent Tax On Child Labor Profits

Washington December 28 The Senate action on the war revenue bill centers on a committee amendment imposing a 10 percent tax on profits from child labor products entering interstate commerce. The vote was 50 to 12 with Democrats opposing. The amendment targets mines quarries mills factories employing children under specified ages and hours. A separate postal zone amendment was also introduced outlining a zone-based postage scale.

Washington Senate Pomerene Ohio Lenroot Wisconsin Kenyon Town Supreme Court Senator McKellar Tennessee

Senate debate delays bill on postage rate zone system repeal

Leaders hope to pass the contested provision by next Monday after a two hour delay caused by unexpected discussion of other subjects. The plan includes an extended holiday recess. Tomorrow the Senate will discuss the amendment proposing to repeal the July 1 change to the existing zone system of second class postage rates and substitutions.

Senate

Yeowomen Affected by Navy Rating Order Surprise

A Navy Bureau order bars confirmation for those not serving at sea, retirement at 0 per year, with one month duty on call. Admiral Spencer S. Wood promised explanation, as 2000 yeowomen and yeomen faced uncertain ratings after exams.

First Naval District Bureau of Navigation Office Spencer S. Wood

Funeral for Gerald Allen Pease Today

Edgartown funeral services are held for Gerald Allen Pease a long time Dukes County official registrar of deeds town clerk selectman and assessor who died in Lexington. The service will take place at 3:30 p m tomorrow at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Wardworth officiating. Burial will be in Edgartown Cemetery with Masonic honors by Oriental Lodge.

Edgartown Gerald Allen Pease Dukes County Lexington First Methodist Episcopal Church Wardworth Oriental Lodge

Stir Over Attempted Abduction In Manchester

Members of the local Greek colony protest an attempted abduction in Manchester New Hampshire. Miss Panagiota Rasias an 18 year old mill employee and sister of Arthur Rasias of 18 Chestnut Street. Rasias is a business partner of James Costakis a noted local Greek leader.

Manchester N. H Panagiota Rasias Arthur. Rasias Chestnut Street James Costakis

Manchester Abduction Case Probes White Slavers in City

Rasias and Arthur Genaris allege pattern of kidnapping of girls by white slavers in the city and mention Lowell as another site. Greek citizens plan to prosecute the Rasias case to finish while police under Chief M J Healy conduct a full investigation after the sister’s assault near work at five. A railroad man and mill worker intervened. no arrest yet, but a cleanup is promised.

Rasias Arthur Genaris Lowell Arthur Rasias Fhe M. J. Healy Healy Manchester

Cardinal Mercier to Visit United States in Spring

Cardinal Mercier of Belgium plans a U S tour next spring visiting New York Washington and Chicago with possible stops at St Paul and St Louis according to Rev John De Ville of Chicago the announcement says

Chicago

Aldrich Held On Larceny Charge In Springfield

Springfield December 18 Attorney John Aldrich was arrested on a bench warrant after a secret grand jury indictment accusing him of larceny. Police allege he has ties to Arrow Trucking Company and that $1600 represents money subscribed for stock. Additional arrests are anticipated.

Springfield John Aldrich Superior Court Grand Aldrich Arrow Trucking

Army transport Logan catches fire at sea near Siberia

The army transport Logan, carrying troops for Siberia, caught fire at sea at midnight last Monday after leaving San Francisco December 4. Flames were subdued and the ship pressed on, with the Logan departing Honolulu December 14.

San Francisco Logan Siberia Marine Department of the Chamber of Commerce Honolulu

Americans Hold Daily Concerts in Coblenz Plaza

In Coblenz the Third Army occupies the government building area near the Empress Augusta Promenade where an American army band performs each afternoon in the plaza beside a hospital. A French veteran without feet, aided by a German with one arm, attended in a rolling chair. An American post office now serves the city, and due to mark fluctuations only French and American money are accepted at a rate of 143 marks per 10 francs.

Coblenz Associated Press Third Army Empress Augusta

Verbal Contracts Bill Moves in War Department

Washington December 18 a bill to legalize informal contracts of the War Department was ordered favor by a committee today. The measure aims to remove formal requirements for certain agreements, expanding enforceability of verbal accords within military procurement and related activities.

Washington War Department

House panel rewrites measure on war contractsImpact

The House military committee reported a bill affecting over 6600 contracts worth about 1.675 billion dollars. It amends the department draft to pay contractors for cancelled orders at a reasonable value of the work completed, outlining compensation criteria and method.

House Military Committee

House Ways and Means Postpones McAdoo Peace Loan Request

Washington December 18 by unanimous vote the House Ways and Means Committee postponed indefinitely action on former Secretary McAdoo s proposal to authorize peace-time loans of 1 5 billion dollars to foreign countries.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee McAdoo

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