Mott Defends Y M C A Amid War Criticism in New York
Dr. John R. Mott, head of the Y M C A War Work Council, answered soldiers’ criticisms in New York and France, asserting the organization did not profit and has lost thousands. He outlined cost-cutting plans, explained free services vs supplies, and noted substantial overseas distributions and wage risks among workers. He also said tobacco shipments were mismarked and returned, and announced a new budget for the $100 million share of the United War Work fund.
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New York
John R. Mott
War Work Council
France
Dr. Mott
Mott outlines recall and critiques of YMCA war work
Dr. Mott announced 200 recalled workers from France citing unfitness and pledged tighter controls to fix criticized conditions. He cited leaders abroad aiming to remove causes of complaint, noted who benefited from canteens and insisted profits, if any, go to soldiers. He defended the YMCA against claims of overcharging and explained overhead costs in pricing canteens overseas.
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Dr. Mott
France
George W. Perkins
Mortimer H. Schiff
F. S. Brockman
Jobs Back to Men in Service Return Plan
A Boston area conference between Matthew Higgins president of the Carmen's Union William Timmins business agent and Boston Elevated Railway Company officials resulted in plans to reinstate returning wartime workers. Union leaders demand the same rating as held prior to entering service.
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Matthew Higgins
Carmen's Union
William Timmins
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Haig Returns to London Amid War Welcome
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig arrived in London today from the front stations in France and Belgium. He was met by Generals Plumer Rawlinson Birdwood Byng and Horne who stood with him as he was accorded a notable welcome marking continued Allied efforts against the Germans.
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London
Douglas Haig
France
Belgium
Plumer
Rawlinson
Birdwood
Byng
Horne
Return of field marshal greets London crowds at royal reception
The field marshal arrived by train from Dover with about 20 accompanying airplanes as thousands lined routes to Buckingham Palace. Crowds cheered at the square and along Constitution Hill while Sir Douglas saluted Dowager Queen Alexandra at Marlborough House. The commander in chief will spend Christmas at Kingston Hill. Also, Frederick W. Gentleman, mathematics teacher at Mechanic Arts High School, died of influenza at his Cambridge home. funeral set for tomorrow at Christ Church Garden Street.
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London
Dover
Buckingham Palace
George
Station
St. Martin’s
Trafalgar Square
Marlborough House
Sir Douglas
Queen Alexandra
Thecadilly
Hyde Park
Constitution Hill
Kingston Hill
Frederick W. Gentleman
Mechanic Arts High School
Lakeview Avenue
Cambridge
Christ Church
Garden Street
Harvard Bridge Fare Reform Sparks Rush for Lower Prices
A transit advocate urges rapid repair and a zone based fare cut to lure riders from sidewalks into street cars. He cites Cleveland success, argues one cent fares during peak travel, and stresses frequent service and rider access to system details. He contends humane treatment of riders and a future of better times.
Harvard Bridge Reconstruction Plans Keep Traffic Open
Contractors and railway officials follow a safety first plan during the rebuilding of Harvard bridge over the Charles River, aiming to keep the span open to traffic while repairs proceed.
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Charles River
Francis J. Smith
Cambridge
Harvard Bridge
Harvard Bridge Repair Accelerates Amid Safety Drive
Track crews work through the night adding a steel guard rail and bumper to prevent derailments while contractors rush lumber and new pine deck planks. Boston and Cambridge residents praise the rapid progress as full streetcar service is hoped to resume by weekend, with officials predicting a record pace and earlier reopening.
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Boston
Cambridge
Way Department
Elevated
Harvard Bridge
Streetcar Company
Cottage Farm Bridge
C. D. Emmons
Toledo
Ohio
Joseph Rowe
Want More Ships Repaired in Boston At Navy Yard
United Ship and Fitters Protective Association, representing Charlestown navy yard workers, urged Franklin D Roosevelt to send more battleships and tube ships to Boston for repairs. They claim the yard is fully equipped to build berths and handle all new and repair work after a Quincy House meeting.
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Charlestown Navy Yard
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United Ship & Fitters’ Protective Association
Quincy House
Navy Yard
Employers Seek Discharges for In-Demand Former Employees
Joseph J. Dallas of the Emergency Fleet Corporation announces that employers in urgent need of workers now serving the United States may obtain their services by asking the men to request discharge from their company commanders.
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Joseph J. Dallas
New England
United States Shipping Board
Emergency Fleet Corporation
United States
Elevated Experts Agree to Disagree on Streetcar Fares
At the New England Street Railway Club Christmas meeting held last night at the American House, participants debated fares for short rides versus longer trips. Mr Witt rejected Professor Richey’s plan, arguing two-zone pricing with six cents for inner trips and four cents for outer trips would fail to work in practice.
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Richey
Boston
Washington Street
New England Street Railway Club
Mr. Witt
Public Ownership Advocated by Mr Witt in Street Rail Talk
President R W Perkins introduced Mr Witt who urged public ownership of utilities and opposed unit fares. He cited Cleveland under Tom Johnson and Newton Baker with three cent fares and one cent transfers, arguing street railroading is a merchandising business and that pay as you leave and proper zone fares improve service and curb losses. He urged selling better service to attract riders, noting extensive Boston route explorations and the need for confidence with riders.
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Cleveland
Tom” Johnson
Newton D. Baker
Boston
Clemenceau and House Visit Wilson in Paris
Premier Clemenceau and Colonel House visited President Wilson at the Murat mansion in Paris this morning arriving around 10 o'clock. The political leaders met in an informal session to discuss ongoing negotiations and the postwar peace process.
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Paris
Clemenceau
Colonel House
Wilson
Murat
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Rowe
Underwood Bookkeeping Machine
Col. House
Boston Wholesale Millinery CO
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