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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
4
Washington Feb 9 The Senate interstate commerce committee approved and sent to the Senate a bill to supplement the Adamson railroad law. It calls for investigation of disputes on common carriers and grants the President authority to take over railroad telegraph and telephone lines in times of military necessity.
The measure maintains right to strike but enacts prevention of mail and interstate commerce obstruction. Newlands plans to bring it up soon. mirrors House version and administration wishes. If mediation fails, president expands the board with carrier and worker reps, reports within three months, with published recommendations. A misdemeanor jail term of six months punishes forced obstructions of mail or interstate movement.
Burton Holmes presented La Belle France in Symphony Hall last evening, tracing regal splendor and traditions. He illustrated Gallic life by scenes from Africa Colonial France the Barbary coast Tunis and the Algerian desert. The lecture promises a repeat showing this afternoon.
The School Board met yesterday to discuss adopting the junior high school system as a settled policy within the Boston school system in connection with the budget.
Assistant Superintendent Burke reports progress in reorganizing seventh and eighth grades to a gradual shift to elective high school studies. Dr. Dyer cites 6000 pupils ready for such work, with teachers concentrating on fewer subjects to raise expertise. The plan aims to move 700 to 800 pupils annually to keep high schools from overcrowding and improve elementary schooling.
A hearing before the street commissioners discussed trailer truck operation in downtown streets and recommended continuing special permits for vehicles longer than 26 feet. It was noted only a few trucks exceed 26 feet and action against trailers would wait until retail area congestion grows.
The first New Hampshire regiment that reached Manchester after seven months at the Mexican border will be mustered out of Federal service immediately by Lieutenant-Colonel Preston of the Second Cavalry U S A. The information was officially announced today.
Advertisement touts unsolicited testimonials for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the company verifies writers consent and accuracy and notes the product has relieved many women from displacements inflammation ulcers irregularities nervousness weakness and stomach trouble restoring health and happiness.
A crowded equity motion session before Judge Jenney yesterday heard Brown & Co. Inc. petition for an injunction to restrain the Boston Necktie Workers' Union from interfering with the business and non union employees at 80 Kingston Street.
Raymond Wells testifies the strike began January 28 after Neckwear Workers Union 15 200 A F of L demanded unionization and back employment. Four girls and three men walked out. 43 workers remained. Wells says some picketers used abusive terms against nonstriking staff. detectives and police guarded workers. Miss Charlotte Mahoney denies union role and says only peaceful picketing occurred. Hearing resumes Monday with additional witnesses.
Washington Feb 8 congressional stock accounts will be examined by the leak inquiry committee after a Washington broker testified that certain representatives traded through him. The probe will inspect every member’s account for possible use of official information in trading, with hearings to continue in New York. George B. Chipman of Harriman & Co. testified most trades were investments and denied any Senate involvement or short selling during the peace note leak period.
Secretary Baker urged immediate creation of a submarine base at Coco Solo Point at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. He asked Congress for 1,573,000 dollars to fund the project. A joint army and navy board said the base is an essential defense element for the Canal Zone.
A brigade of 600 apprentice seamen with a band will travel to Washington to participate in the inauguration ceremonies, marking the first time the group has been invited to take part in the events.
Russell Whitbeck of Mt Washington saved by felt boots as he clubbed a 2 1/2 pound wildcat after it attacked his dog during a roadside trek in the Berkshire woods. Whitbeck filed a $3 bounty with the county treasurer after the encounter.
A review roundup highlights Grant and Franklin biographies, essays on international law, and works by Wheeler and Wise. Other portraits include Puritan life, Isaac Mayer Wise, and a critique of Japanese conquest opinion, with notes on contemporary fiction and wartime literary interest.
Lyman C. Fisher proprietor of the Newton Opera House files divorce from his second wife Daisy Mae Webb Fisher. He seeks to recover real estate notes and other property in Suffolk County Equity Court. He alleges cruelty and intoxication dating from their Brookline marriage in 1908 and residences in Brookline Winthrop and Boston.
Two patriotic services are arranged at the Old North Church on Salem Street. The Lincoln service takes place tomorrow with Dean Hodges of Cambridge speaking on Abraham Lincoln during morning worship. Washington service follows Sunday morning February 18 with Rev. John W. Suter of Winchester preaching.
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