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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
3
The convention bill, previously killed, passed the Senate 18 to 11 under a new title. It shifts to ascertain the will of the people on nominating candidates for state offices while retaining the same core question.
The debate centers on whether a revised caption shifting the bill’s focus to a referendum could win the governor’s approval. Senator McLaughlin moves a one week postponement of action on the one term mayor bill, while Senator Lawler questions the delay. McLaughlin warns he will object to any further postponements if denied. The metropolitan affairs committee praised the bill the same day it was heard, prompting Lawler to dispute the timing. Postponement is granted on a voice vote, with Wilson and Lawler the sole opponents on a rising vote.
State Street aided the war relief drive yesterday during the Salvation Army fund for war work. Today printers of Greater Boston launch a new drive as the local fund remains thousands short, with no let up until Boston's quota is reached.
The labor committee plans adverse reports on several measures while favoring a hotelmen petition to exempt hotels from mercantile labor rules. A vote on a one day off in seven for hotel and restaurant workers is set for the next General Court with three members dissenting. A paper mills eight hour shift petition will be withdrawn with three dissents. An alien employment ban in public service firms for ages 21 to 31 faces adverse action.
Mayor Peters introduces a bill to bar public employees from soliciting campaign funds. Violators face a 1000 fine or up to six months in jail. Senate Rules Committee considered the measure and may suspend rules to admit it.
A House committee report outlines a bill authorizing the Massachusetts insurance commissioner or an assistant to serve as receiver for an insurance company. The receiver would be paid only the official salary, may hire counsel with court approval, and expenses covered from the company's assets.
A section between City and Thompson squares in Charlestown lost electric lighting for over an hour as trouble with feed wires disabled power. Stores police station telephone company and many homes were left without illumination.
The piece follows a former New York social figure turned National Army buck private after transfer from Harvard Gold Coast to Camp Devens. It describes military hardships, limited intellectual camaraderie offset by generosity, and a guarded view of democracy and personal spirit amid harsh camp life.
A wartime civic note urges citizens to save and support the war effort by shopping early. A matronly figure is portrayed dispatching daily chores and then joining in patriotic duty as the home front aids government needs.
A bill introduced by Supervisor of Administration Charles E. Burbank proposes a special commission to thoroughly investigate Massachusetts courts. The panel would include the Harvard Law School dean, the Boston University School of Law dean, and a third governor appointee, serving unpaid but with expense reimbursement, reporting to the General Court.
A federal relations committee will hold a full hearing today in the State House basement on ratification of the federal amendment for nationwide prohibition. The panel last week heard the Amendment bill for a voter referendum this November, and next week will hear opponents. Supporters predict a large attendance from Greater Boston and beyond to back ratification, with the entire day devoted to dry forces and opponents given their turn.
The speaker noted that a large turnout is expected for the next hearing following last week’s crowd of 850 plus, with many standing as the auditorium was filled. Arthur J. Davis of the Council for National Prohibition led the session.
A committee expects success of the federal amendment and believes Massachusetts will be among the states to ratify it, signaling strong momentum and confidence in the measure.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that at the request of the Russian Caucasus commander and the Caucasus republic president Turkey has agreed to fix a venue for peace talks. The foreign minister announced the decision in the Chamber.
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