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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
8
The Finance Commission urges reevaluation of Dr. Franklin B Dyer’s $10 000 salary as Boston superintendent after noting it equals the pay of heads in New York and Chicago. The panel recommends reconsideration once Dyer’s term ends.
Washington December 25 The government moved to forge international financial links to bolster the United States as a world banker and to uphold the dollar as standard of exchange The Federal Reserve Board authorized the Bank of England to act as foreign correspondent of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York with potential participation by the other 11 reserve banks
The commission presses central administrative reform with the superintendent becoming CEO of the school committee and calls for abolishing the board of apportionment and salary board. It estimates $188,700 annual savings from junior high schools and $45,000 yearly from elementary district supervision.
Officials say today’s action foreshadows ties with other foreign institutions such as the Bank of France. The Bank of England is the initial foreign correspondent authorized since the nation’s new financial framework began operating.
In Waltham, Faustina widow of O C Shepherd and mother of Mrs F A Spence died December 23. Funeral from her residence 132 Adams street Wednesday December 2 at 2 p m.
A magazine style ad claims a dose every two hours for three doses will end grippe misery and break up a severe cold. It says the remedy opens nostrils, stops discharge, relieves headache and feverishness, and costs 25 cents at drug stores.
An obituary notes the death of a Dartmouth individual reported as dying in a war region while serving as a medic or driver in an ambulance at the front. The brief tribute references wartime service and the final sacrifice.
The obituary recalls Rainy Lines a Dartmouth College graduate class of 1912 who joined the American Ambulance Corps in 1915. He served in France enduring injuries and sickness while aiding wounded soldiers. His final message to classmates urged support for a Dartmouth bed in the Ambulance ward and wished a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Discussion centers on Germany and its allies potentially publishing terms in response to Wilson notes. Analysts say a joint statement from both sides could ease first-move disadvantages, while some pan-German outlets push for ruthless terms. Officials reportedly view Wilson’s démarche as neutral and in the world’s interest.
A high Russian official source approved by the foreign office says Russia honors President Wilson’s humanitarian aims for peace and notes Germany opposed 1914 peace efforts. The statement mentions neutrals affected by war and Germany’s current offer being open to view.
A printer offers advertising and catalog printing to make your work distinctive. They promise productive catalogs and effective advertising to help clients stand out.
A quoted wartime position rejects surrender or acknowledging defeat and asserts that peace negotiations with Germany would imply such an acknowledgment. The speaker insists the Allies are not vanquished and that victory of right and justice will lead to sincere peace.
The Overseas News Agency reports rumor that the Scandinavian governments and Holland are considering joining a peace initiative. A Berne Tageblatt dispatch notes a forthcoming conference in the near term to discuss proposals.
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