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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
4
Chairman Lever of the House agriculture committee said after a conference with Secretary Houston that legislation to guarantee the government wheat price for the 1919 crop is being drafted by the Department of Agriculture and will be introduced in Congress within a few days.
Mr. Lever described legislation that would authorize the President to continue operating the food administration's grain corporation or form a new agency to buy sell and store the 1919 crop. A revolving fund of 600 million dollars would be set up for the corporation's use.
Mr Lever states the government will purchase the entire 1919 crop and sell at the world price, accepting possible losses to preserve farmer trust. He notes uncertain world wheat reserves and sizable stocks in Australia and other nations that could depress export demand and prices. A 3500 ton Ferris type steamer Fairfield was launched, to be towed to Providence for engines after its construction by Fiousatonic Shipbuilding.
The Fairfield plant at Stratford, Connecticut, reported initiation of a new shipboard operation in December. Details indicate early steps toward expanding production and employing additional staff, with management citing cautious progress and anticipated milestones.
Judge Jesse M. Morton of Newport, president of the State senate, was sworn in as acting Governor in Concord New Hampshire due to Governor Keyes illness. He will hold the office until Governor elect John Bartlett is inaugurated on Thursday.
Preliminary estimates show U S mineral output for 1918 at about 5.16 billion dollars, vs 5.011 billion in 1917 and 3.514 billion in 1916. Metallic products totaled nearly two billion dollars, including pig iron copper ferro alloys lead zinc gold silver and aluminum, per Geological Survey figures.
Syracuse obituary notes Annie Ward Tiffany, veteran stage actress born Annie Ready, who died at home after a long illness. She starred with Sothern Wallack and Barrett, led with Jefferson, last appeared in Hartford 1907, suffered creeping palsy, lived in Syracuse since, and planned her funeral with pallbearers chosen.
War Department released a list of U S prisoners who have arrived in Scotland England and France after liberation from German prison camps. Names and addresses include Joseph P Nolan Hartford Conn George D McHugh New Haven Conn Edward A Patenaude West Haven Conn Walter J Reynolds New Haven Conn John Hurter Medford Mass F L Johnson Middleton Conn Joseph Z Lagassey Bristol Conn Joseph A Roach Ridgefield Conn Edward F June Boston Mass Antone D Lewis Fairhaven Mass.
Ten persons including seven soldiers were badly shaken up when two cars collided at the corner of Wal tham street and the State road in Lexington yesterday afternoon. One car owned by Melvin P. Aselton of 17 Lanark street Worcester carried the soldiers. the other owned by Charles Hall of Strawberry Hill Dover carried his daughter Violet Hall who was badly shaken. Both cars were wrecked.
Advertisement praising French wartime sacrifice and promoting Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal disorders. Claims import from France through Geo H Mayr of Chicago and urges trial at Liggett's Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
Reconstruction on the Harvard bridge nears one quarter completion with the Cambridge end refitted and decking laid. Boston end work advances as the Boston Elevated lays new rails and transfers double track service. Delays in West lumber shipments and decking shortenings hinder full completion likely by early March. Traffic remains heavy. a traffic patrolman directs central draw area and trolley service continues across the bridge.
New York December 81 the standing committee of the association of railway executives met in session to approve a plan for returning railroads to private operation. A general meeting of heads of member roads will be held next Sunday at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel Philadelphia. The plan will be submitted at that meeting and not made public until it is formally presented to Congress in January.
Plainville police chief E Wright Sargent was arrested after a raid on a gambling nuisance run from the town post office on South street. He faced a court appearance in Franklin District Court and said he would resign soon. Sargent had led the town since 1915 after its separation from Wrentham.
New Britain Connecticut earned the right to name a ship in the 25 000 to 60 000 population class. Its Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan quota was 3 178 000 but it subscribed 5 336 950 with 18 624 subscribers, or 42.4 percent. Mrs Marjorie G Parsons named sponsor and will christen the ship after New Britain.
Washington reports the Senate committee will resume its probe into German propaganda this Friday with Alfred L. Becker of New York on the stand. Chairman Overman announced on returning from a Christmas vacation. Next week alien property custodian representatives are to be heard.
Secretary Baker said American troops in Archangel were supplied from England with specialized clothing and gear to withstand the Russian winter, addressing Senate concerns that they were inadequately equipped.
Mr. Baker described Archangel troops as meticulously equipped with British and American support ensuring medical personnel. He noted no special influenza severity reported in Archangel beyond global presence. Reinforcement decisions for the Archangel expedition remained under consideration by the Supreme War Council at Versailles.
Washington December 381 continuation of the food administration weekly fair price list across the country rests with State food administrators. If State officials decide lists can be discontinued without harming the public they are free to act.
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