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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
4
Matthew R. Copithorne former Cambridge librarian sues the city for 5000 dollars claiming unpaid salary. The writ was served and is returnable the first Monday in April after a lengthy dispute with the library trustees and council.
Executive Manager Henry B. Endicott announced Levi H. Greenwood resigned to undertake important war work for the national government. Former Senator William A. L. Bazeley of Uxbridge was named his successor as Assistant Executive Manager in the Massachusetts public safety committee.
Contributions surged as the Boston Jewish fund to aid war relief and welfare work reported 20,196.53 raised in a day. Major gifts included 2,000 from Galen L. Stone and 1,000 from Louis K. Liggett among others. Final drive goal is 500,000 with close date Feb 24.
Chicago February 13 Francois J Heney special counsel for the Federal Trade Commission in a formal statement declares his candidacy for the California governorship amid ongoing investigations of the packing industry.
A figure announced tonight their candidacy for the California gubernatorial nomination. The declaration signals a fresh bid for the state’s top office with potential impacts on campaign dynamics and party strategy.
The Berlin Tageblatt reports central powers urged Romania to begin peace negotiations with an answer asked by evening. Earlier reports claimed Field Marshal Mackensen sent an ultimatum on February 6 requiring talks within four days.
John McCormack offers a Thursday evening concert at Symphony Hall presenting a varied request program. He is joined by Andre Polah violin Edwin Schneider piano and John P Marshall organ in a lineup featuring Oh Moon of My Delight Singer's Consolation When Night Descends Fear Not My Love and several classical pieces including works by Schubert Rachmaninoff Tchaikowsky Dvorak Kreisler and Sullivan with organ accompaniment for The Lost Chord and a final item by Sir Arthur Sullivan.
North Adams February 13. Last services for Ralph E McMillin a leading sporting writer of Boston were held at his parents home with floral tributes from across the country. The Rev Dr T E Busfield and Rev G M Gerrish conducted the service. Burial followed at Hillside cemetery. Bearers included Mayor J D Whitaker and Dr F J O Har a among Drury High School friends. Eight former newspaper colleagues served as honorary bearers.
A Boston bill from legislator Martin M. Lomasney aims to curb voter intimidation. It prescribes fines for anyone who challenges a qualified voter to learn how he voted or for other illegal purposes.
A report said the committee on election laws yesterday favorably advanced a change related to spending thresholds, noting support from key lawmakers and outlining proposed limits and enforcement steps.
Jienny H. Bond of the Tax Commissioner's office warns the public that federal tax deadline extensions do not affect the state's filing time, and there is still no extension for state income tax returns.
Advertisement notes Astor as New York’s leading banqueting venue with a single room rate of 2.50 to 3.00 dollars and the double room at 4.00 to 9.00 dollars. Suites include parlor, bedroom and bath priced 10.00 to 15.00 dollars.
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