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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
18
Washington February 7 Rail roads in 1917 earned about 958000000 close to the sum government will pay as compensation under national operation. Figures from Interstate Commerce Commission reports for 11 months and December estimate show revenues expenses and income of roads earning over 1 million.
Chairman Smith of the Senate committee reports the government may pay about 945 million dollars for roads under the pending bill. Rail earnings fell sharply in December under private operation, with an estimated 30 percent income drop from operational costs and winter and embargo effects.
Cardinal O Connell announces new clerical assignments effective Monday. Rev Patrick Masterson joins St Francis parish South Braintree as assistant. Rev James J Morrow becomes assistant at St John s Quincey. Rev William F Cahill transfers to St Mary s Franklin from Walpole Blessed Sacrament. Rev William J O Brien moves from South Braintree St Francis to Immaculate Conception East Weymouth. Rev Walter A Quinlan moves from St Joehn Quincey to Assumption East Boston.
In Salem court, witness Rev. Frederick W. Buis testified that Leroy B. Philbrick endorsed a May 10 1910 two year note for 600 dollars from a Salem trust company. Buis described harsh church conflicts and alleged slander as the trial proceeds under Attorney Michael Sullivan. The cross examination continued after adjournment.
Nathan A Sims general passenger and freight agent of the Ulster and Delaware railroad died today in Kingston New York at age 62. He had served the company for 33 years.
British subjects dodging both American and alien drafts will be rounded up and sent to serve one nation. The British and Canadian Recruiting Mission shared lists with exemption boards, identifying hundreds who lied to avoid service. The first draftees will be those whose evasion was most pernicious, many without dependents and of military age. Captain Kenneth D. Marlatt warned they will face contempt from allied troops and an unpleasant term in the army.
Officials announce multiple train suspensions due to fuel and freight shortages affecting service to Framingham Medfield Junction Norwood Central Boston and Willimantic. A gas leak at Kilby Street sickened four women and halted offices. A recruitment drive on Boston Common aims to fill 3000 positions for the Eighth Regiment with Major Peters scheduled to speak.
Benjamin L. Kaiser of the West End was arrested by the provost guard at the Federal building for allegedly aiding and abetting in the sale of liquor to United States soldiers in uniform. He was held by Commissioner Hayes in 500 dollars bail.
Former Waltham mayor Edward A. Walker died at his home 311 Lexington Avenue after a long illness. Born May 28, 1869 in Waltham, he served in the House from 1903 to 1906 and as mayor from 1908 to 1911. He leaves a widow and two sons, Philip A. and John E. Walker. funeral is tomorrow at 2:30 PM from First Parish Unitarian Church.
Five federal judges from the Boston office along with U S Marshal John J Mitchell will travel to Portland tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of Circuit Court Judge William Tr Putnam who died on Tuesday.
The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava died in London at age 61 from double pneumonia. His wife was Florence Davis, daughter of John H. Davis of New York. A longtime diplomat, he had served in the foreign office since 1896. His brother Basil Blackwood succeeds to the title.
Mrs. William Lee of 18 Monmouth Street Lawrence Massachusetts testifies her baby and daughter improved after using Father John’s Medicine. The ad claims it builds health and helps colds and coughs with no alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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