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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1918
Page
4
Rear Admiral Spencer S. Wood arrived at the Charlestown Navy Yard and took over command of the First Naval District, relieving Captain William R. Rush who remains commandant of the yard. No ceremony accompanied the transition.
Mayor Peters says he has no time for social affairs and will dedicate mornings to correspondence. He will hold conferences with department heads until 1 p.m., lunch from 1 to 2, and devote 2 p.m. onward to city business through 4:30 or 5.
Mayor Peters will not accept salary increases for city employees based on the June 1 budget. Most raises from ex-Mayor Curley are being cut, affecting nearly all staff except new hires at wages above the June 1 prevailing rate.
The Wolff Bureau reports that the German empire will safeguard the interests of German holders of Russian securities. It states the government has complete details on the securities via a law requiring declaration of foreign holdings within Germany.
Felix Vorenberg urged aid from all Jews in Greater Boston to support three million starving European Jews and welfare work for Jewish servicemen as a Feb 11 charity drive kicks off at the Elysium Club Huntington Avenue.
Albert W. Kaffenburgh presides as three leaders outline a plan to raise 500 000 dollars with hopes of surpassing 383 888 in Boston and 100 000 from surrounding towns. Non Jews urged to contribute while unions including Amalgamated Workers of America and several garment groups pledge help. 600 volunteers have joined, and unions promise to donate proceeds from recent Saturdays.
Lewiston Maine Democratic caucus renames Mayor Charles P. Lemairé by unanimous vote 1122. Aldermen nominees listed as Herbert Sleeper Owen W. Larrabee Edward A Mollveran Theophile Malenfant Adelard Roy George Berube and James A Trask.
Nantucket remains cut off from the mainland as freezing weather prevents ships from reaching the island. No vessels arrived today though officials expect at least one ship to arrive tomorrow as conditions improve.
Wellesley graduate Marian A Mitchell is cited in dispatches for bravery in helping quell a garage fire at the front in France. Her actions are highlighted as part of wartime heroism by a Wellesley alumna.
Miss Marian A. Mitchell graduate of Wellesley College class of 1916 and American chauffeur in France extinguished a blaze in a forage garage Friday night. She fought flames for about thirty minutes using emergency fire buckets to save gasoline tanks.
London dispatch reports in the House of Commons that a channel passenger ship bound for a French port was sunk by the Germans. Of 29 crew and 25 military and naval passengers aboard, 14 and 18 were lost respectively. the captain is the sole survivor from another Ireland to Liverpool Bay steamer carrying cattle and sheep.
Second Lieutenant H. Bryant of the Signal Reserve Corps appeals for more volunteers in the aviation section. Flyers ages 19 to 30 may apply, with possible acceptances up to 26 for athletic prowess. Cadets receive $100 monthly and 60 cents daily for rations. Applications go to the aviation examining board at 755 Boylston Street or to the aeronautical officer at 739 Boylston Street, Boston.
The United States public reserve enrollment committee for Boston, working with the Public Safety Committee at City Hall, aims to enroll 8000 skilled mechanics. Chairman Alexander Whiteside notes enrollees over draft age need not be drafted but show patriotism and willingness to help in essential work.
Captain John H. Dillon, former chair of the park and recreation commission, notified Mayor Petera that the potato and vegetable growing experiment on the Franklin Park public golf links was costly. It will cost 30000 dollars to restore the golf course and require two years to complete.
An overheated stove started a blaze that gutted the rear of attorney William P. Martins costly Lexington residence on the State road. Fire caused about 2500 dollars in damage and occurred early last evening.
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