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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
14
The Shipping Board will create a permanent world organization to manage the government's trade fleet with the greatest efficiency. Offices will open in London, Paris and Rome, announced chairman Edward N. Hurley.
Mr Hurley outlined a plan directing 10 to 12 offices abroad in Shanghai Yokohama Bombay Genoa Buenos Aires Valparaiso Rio de Janeiro Rotterdam Antwerp and more The aim is rapid rerouting of ships to India or South Africa with London Paris Antwerp offices providing precise consignments The War Department remains uninvolved in ship handling with the trade fleet to manage the service of supply and allied governments welcome reps in their capitals
Washington Dec. 26 Special consideration to trade with Alsace and Lorraine and a rapidly broadening programme for trade with many nations was announced by Chairman Mc Cormick of the War Trade Board. Goods may be shipped to Alsace and Lorraine under the blanket export license for France. The French government will require import certificates to prevent shipments to improper hands. The general resumption of trade relations reaches from the Arctic Ocean to the tropics. Resumption of private trade with Finland under adequate control is under immediate consideration.
The Wells Social Club fields a fast five in 120 to 125 pound class at the state meet. Captain Tom Walsh, ex St. Vincent, and Henry Bell share forward duties. Teammates include Francis Madden and Joe Nash from Rosary Tabs, Jack Flynn from Commerce, Mckenzie from Winthrop, and Shinnick, the new, smallest player.
OWFAWA Ont Dec 26 Communications from England assure Canada that American controls of trans Atlantic cables will not harm Canadian interests which are being safeguarded. Canada cannot act internationally and must rely on London, but England’s stance on cable interference is viewed as protection for Canada’s claims until cables are returned to operating companies.
A Transit Commission conference with Mayor’s emergency health committee, Street Carmen's Union, and other officials discussed raising carmen shifts to nine hours in 14 instead of nine in 11 to ease congestion and curb influenza. No final decision was reached.
A special meeting of the shop committee of Victory plant at Squantum will be held this morning at its Dorchester headquarters. Last night unions affected by the lockout held meetings and will report. Boilermakers Local 115 favored supporting action by other trades, stating the management’s lockout story is false and that 1300 members are idle.
The Boston Central Labor Union will lead a nationwide campaign through central labor bodies opposing prohibition as a war measure. At a recent executive board meeting they voted to fight the bone-dry law as a war measure beginning July 1. Chairman M. J. O'Donnell ordered a circular letter to central bodies urging action and an immediate AFL conference.
Dr. E. E. Southard will meet all comers in a simultaneous chess performance at the Boston Chess Club on Saturday at 7 30 p m. His style suits exhibitions and makes him popular in Greater Boston. Open house is planned every Saturday evening during the season with rapid transit tournaments and other features on Wednesday nights.
Cornelius S. Newcomb, 62, a lodger living at 548 Massachusetts avenue, was found dead in his room last night by a fellow lodger. No immediate cause of death is stated, and police are likely to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.
Boxing notes discuss Frankie Britt opponents and potential bouts with Johnny Mealey of Philadelphia. A Brockton Farrington A C show features Harry Carlson vs Battling Reddy, with plans for biweekly tours. Illinois boxing bill advances with Mayor and judges backing, some senators switching to support.
English High, without last year’s captain Sidney Biddell, will bid for school swimming honors around Greater Boston this winter. George Alger captains, Herbert Holm coaches. Brookline’s dominance makes tough scheduling. English and Brookline may clash before season end. Home meets with Huntington on Feb. 5 and Worcester Academy on March 1 are set, with a schedule listing Worcester January 25, Huntington January 31, Fast Boston February 7, and Phillips Andover February 13.
The Navy Yard basketball five gains strength from additions Lom bard Stone Gregg Ormsby Gallagher Heffernan and De Lurey. They seek games with top state teams Gloucester St. Mary's Fittons Brophys and Turner's Falls and requests managers to write Bernard FR Casey at 103 Building Navy Yard Boston Mass. Telephone Cor 2821 M between 6 and 8 p m.
Boston College High School plans a vigorous track program for the coming season with Captain Tom McIntyre handling the 6 yard run and running high jump. Harrington will run the 30 yard dash while Charlie Carroll Haley and Reynolds lead sprints. Chisholm Dolan head the 1009 yards run and Casel Kelcher McDonald the shot put. Bart Iogan manages a packed schedule. first meet is Medford on January 16. Frank Rooney cannot compete due to football injuries.
St Marys Catholic Association Cambridge faces rivals Fitton A C at St Marys C A court Prospect and Harvard in Cambridge. Both teams hold clean records and rivalry runs deep as Fittons lineup includes Fox Mitchell Kennedy Morley and Jefferies while St Marys relies on Galgay Landers Curtin Chapman and Finn.
Next week’s Boston Sunday Post carries The Real Life of General Pershing by H. F. Wheeler. It recounts how Pershing met the savages of the Philippines and conquered them as much by judgment as by arms.
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