28 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
1
Boston telephone operators vote for an immediate strike after a near unanimous decision. Conferences with management fail to resolve the dispute as the midnight tally remains unchanged.
The new director general orders elimination of competitive conditions and directs pooling of traffic, equipment, and terminals. The plan envisions wage increases for employees while cutting officials' salaries. The government pledges earnings of 900 million dollars under the president's program.
Washington December 27 President announces imminent government operation of railroads at noon tomorrow. Director General McAdoo will issue orders to end competition and pool traffic, terminals, and trackage while keeping current officers and crews. Traffic will reroute along shortest lines to ease congestion and improve speed.
William R. Driver Jr general manager of New England Telephone Telegraph Company said last night there is a slim chance operators will walk out but if they do they will try to maintain service.
Miss Julia S. O'Connor vice president of the operators' union says she cannot state the hours of notice that would be given before a strike. She adds that the notice will be adequate for the company and the public at large.
An advertisement from The Gray Company at Wash and Hanover Streets promotes boys wool mackinaws priced four dollars ninety cents. The ad also features a reference to a club paying three percent.
Worcester authorities say evidence links the murder of Andonis J. Pandaropolous, editor of a national Greek newspaper, to German influences. Federal authorities will be involved as investigators pursue the motive and suspects.
Family members accuse an Albanian organization allied with Turks of killing Pandarapolous. A probe is planned for tomorrow with Greeks from New York and Boston joining officials to lobby President Wilson. A conference is set with Mayor Peder G. Holmes, District Attorney Esty and Police Chief George Hill.
An ad notes that colds do not linger when using Father John's Medicine. It emphasizes no alcohol or dangerous drugs and targets adult consumers.
Washington officials scoff at Brest-Litovsk terms presented by Teutons through Count Czernin. Entente allies doubt their sincerity or substance while the United States reiterates President Wilson’s stance that no peace can be negotiated with Germany under its current rulers.
A Philadelphia crowd blocked Market Street in front of Thommens restaurant as a young woman in furs pulled down German and Austrian flags from a window Christmas decoration and denounced staff as spies, then hurled cakes and pies in the doorway.
A fragment notes a chief aim of the Teutons to push the allies toward a decisive change. The terse line implies strategic pressure on allied lines and potential shifts in momentum during the conflict.
Albert DeMello of New Bedford, a Seaman Second Class on the destroyer Jacob Jones, was among those reported missing after the ship sank. A telegram from the Bureau of Navigation in Washington confirmed he was taken aboard the German submarine and is now a prisoner in a German camp, with hope for more details to come.
An advertisement notes fur coats priced at 25 dollars and gray coats at 14 dollars. It mentions the address at Wash and Hanover Streets. The notice presents a compact carriage trade listing.
A young American woman ripped down flags including a German navy banner a black red and white ensign and an Austrian merchant flag from a window while an older woman assisted. J Koch the manager sought police help but officers allowed the act stating the woman could proceed.
A public conference convened today to discuss school vacation plans amid reports some schools face only 48 hours of supplies. Officials said decisions impact calendars and student programs across districts.
James J. Storrow asked school committees across Massachusetts to delay openings after Christmas, moving start dates from January 2 to January 7. The notice signals potential indefinite closure of Boston public schools as the outlook.
The article notes that before most questions are settled, the matter will be continued on Page 14 First Column, indicating a pending legislative update.
Fair and warmer Friday in Boston and vicinity. Saturday turns much colder with fair skies and moderate winds shifting from south to northwest. Northern New England expects snow Friday with rising temperatures, then colder Saturday, while southern New England remains generally fair with rising temperatures Friday and much colder Saturday.
Investigators in Boston claim to hold papers showing the American Defence Society runs volunteer vigilance corps. They say amateur spy catchers enrolled at $1 or more each are organized or forming in 120 cities where the society has branches.
Several thousand people near Greater Boston joined a vigilance society, often by paying at least $1 to Edward N. Dingley, a special agent. Lloyd B. Hayes of the Chamber of Commerce oversees Boston operations, with the group allegedly serving mercenary schemes for Dingley, son of the Maine governor and tariff author.
A Guatemala City quake yesterday caused 10 to 40 deaths and extensive property damage. The State Department noted no reported damage in the interior in a cable from the American chargé.
Washington December 27. The parcel post convention between the United States and Chile has been terminated because Chile refused to indemnify American exporters for packages damaged or rifled before delivery.
Gray Co. Washington and Hanover streets advertises men salts and overcoats for 7.5 dollars and Eve overcoats at substantially cut prices. Public notice style catalog ad from local shop.
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