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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
2
William D. Haywood international secretary treasurer of the I W W and 165 members were indicted on conspiracy and sedition charges. He was released on bonds of 15000 after Judge Landis reduced bail from 25000 despite protests by the U S attorney and a special assistant.
Nebeker quotes Haywood case as a martyr claim while George M. Vandever pleads for his release. He argues freeing Bill Haywood would ease national tensions among I W W members and sympathizers. Haywood, freed from custody, visits his West Side office and greets friends. He says little, promising thoughts in a few days.
Kenneth Booth eight is killed when a sled on a vacant lot run onto Columbia road. Milo Booth his older brother is injured when the sled is crushed by an auto truck. The accident occurred near Richfield street Dorchester yesterday afternoon.
A Scotch port report confirms 159 Americans died in the Tuscania sinking. Seventy bodies have been buried along the coast, with 14 more recovered today and to be given funeral services tomorrow.
Survivors and local villagers attended a seaside burial at rocky cliffs for American servicemen killed in the disaster. Twenty five rescued Americans helped natives dig graves as khaki troops laid the dead. British and American mourners led the service with a handmade flag and Scotch Episcopal rites.
Washington Feb 12 Thrift stamps as valentines are urged by Representative Lunn of New York in a resolution introduced today The plan which began in Schenectady New York has the approval of the thrift stamp bureau and aims to combine holiday sentiment with war cost support
Copenhagen police today arrested the leaders of the Syndicalists who escaped yesterday during riots in which between 60 000 and 80 000 persons tried to storm the treasury loot shops and enter the royal palace.
Massachusetts officials report approval of a government terminal at Commonwealth Pier as part of a $268 million war program. The project would double pier capacity with docks and buildings for vast wartime supplies and allow extensive belt-line freight handling in Greater Boston. Authorities say the terminal will become a major postwar asset, requiring dredging, railroad extensions, paving, and sewerage work estimated at about $2.5 million, with land to be partly bought and partly leased. Chairman Cole notes no word from General Goethals on acceptance.
John E. Gillis recalls a February 4 1918 dream on Beacon Hill with crowds cheering Storrow and Hoover. He witnesses scenes at Tremont Street and City Hall, and fears a looming political disturbance while hoping a seer or policy player interprets the vision.
Cambridge authorities reversed a closure of the 800 seat lecture hall as 1000 Harvard R O T C members crowded nearby facilities. Fuel saving had prompted the initial closing but congestion in other college buildings led to the reopening yesterday.
General Hugh Bancroft addressed Italian societies in Dante Hall urging 25 cent thrift stamps as a weapon for victory. He noted 10 million people have bought Liberty Bonds while 90 million have not contributed. Robert I Herrick said stamps are a solid investment and redeemable for cash, urging visits to post offices today.
Collector John F. Malley and deputies opened 15 branch offices citywide to receive tax forms and explain the law. Boston aims to lead in tax returns next month and will expand offices to other large Massachusetts cities.
Columbia University basketball defeats Dartmouth 22 to 18 in an intercollegiate league game tonight.
Advertises California Syrup of Figs as the ideal laxative for cross feverish or bilious children. Claims gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels without griping and urges mothers to use a teaspoonful for relief. Warns against counterfeits and promotes buying the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Company.
Judge George longtime probate official dies after brief illness at his home. Born September 5 1850 in New Rochelle New York he built the probate court in Boston and served 30 years as registrar before becoming judge. He married Susan Virginia Howard in 1876 and served in the Massachusetts militia.
The St. Vincent De Paul Society holds its annual retreat starting tonight in the Cathedral basement. Rev. Dr. Charles Finn of St. John's Seminary Brighton conducts the sessions, with продолжение Thursday and Friday and a Holy Communion Sunday morning. After services, members will breakfast in the parochial school hall.
Paris February 12. All evidence and witness speeches in the BOLO Pasha treason trial and related affairs were completed this afternoon. Tomorrow the prosecutor will ask for the death penalty and the court session will open with his arguments.
Obituary notices for George W. Bingham aged 79 years 4 months funeral at Central Congregational Church Derry Feb 15 at 2 30 p m Horace J Brown 61 funeral from 18 Meacham Road North Cambridge Feb 14 at 2 p m Catherine Gass 58 funeral from Forest Street North Cambridge Feb 16 at 2 60 p m Bilizaters Guancy listed with church funeral in Somerville details.
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