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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1918
Page
14
The drive aims to enlist 8000 Boston crafts men as shipbuilders. The rally at Faneuil Hall urged everyone to help at home and on the front to boost ship production for the war effort.
Former Mayor Fitzgerald warns of danger to Boston’s ship building heritage and urges government aid. Mayor Peters calls for quick decisive action while Edward F. McGrady of Sefton Central Labor Union pledges 2000 trades unionists to support the nation. Endicott backs enrollment along with Ellis Island figure Howe urging restraint in the reserve drive.
Alexander Whiteside explained a government push to enroll 260000 workers nationwide this week for shipbuilding. He added Boston would supply 8000 enrollments, with an expectation of at least 2000 from the city.
Boston Public Safety Committee reports enrollment for the drive to recruit 8000 ship mechanics topped 1200 at outside stations. Stations include North Station South Station Y M C A branches Dorchester Charlestown High School and more with hours from 1 p m to 9:30 p m at several sites. Union members enroll at their union or 30 Hanover Street with 9 am to 7 pm hours.
Chicago February 11 Charles Piez general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation warned manufacturers that a government need for skilled shipbuilders could force an industrial draft if top workers are not released. He said manufacturers must provide their best men to assist in building ships or the country may have to resort to drafting workers and shutting down some industries.
The 11th annual National Canners Association convention opened in the Copley Plaza Hotel with patriotic speeches. Justice J. H. Covington urged total sacrifice for victory and outlined industry duties, including significant canning contributions to allied nations. Officers elected include Henry Burden as president, Frank Gerber as vice president, and Frank E. Gorrell as secretary-treasurer.
An old advertisement touts a pine based cough remedy made by mixing Pinex 214 ounces with home made sugar syrup to fill a pint. Claims speed relief within 24 hours for coughs and bronchial throat ailments and warns against substitutes. The Pinex Co. of Ft Wayne Indiana is cited for guarantee.
At Provincetown town meeting on February 11 residents approved 56 to 26 the purchase of a fire truck, allocated 500 for visiting nurses and 2000 for the Board of Health, plus 2000 to resurface Town Hill and 100 for Cape Cod farm bureau youth work. Other items include increased salaries for town officers and numerous appropriations across schools, library, highways, police, and utilities.
Mrs Hannah Skeffington widow of an Irish editor murdered by an English officer may make her home in Massachusetts. She announced this on a visit to the State House yesterday. Senator Fitzgerald and Representative Donovan of Boston introduced her to members of the Legislature and escorted her about the building.
Presidents from New England colleges will attend an All-College Rally at the Boston Opera House Saturday night. Former Attorney General Herbert Parker will preside and introduce guest speaker James M. Beck of New York.
More than 1500 St Patrick's Church parishioners gathered for a reunion and dance at the Hibernian Building on Dudley Street Roxbury. Funds raised supported building a new convent for the Sisters of Charity connected with the church.
In Fall River ranks of mill workers show broad support for the Garfield holiday. Wages appear satisfactory with many earning around thirteen dollars weekly in mills and living at home. A local manager and a former mill worker comment on morals, education, and family life shaping the city’s wartime labor scene.
The Preparedness League of American Dentists of the West Fund announced that all draftees may apply for free teeth treatment at 1 Allen Street. Dr. Samuel Arrows serves as chairman and Dr. Samuel L. Goldman as secretary in charge of the new service.
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