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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
7
For the first time in many years the Legislature will set appropriations under two large budgets instead of numerous individual bills, marking a major shift in how maintenance of state activities is funded this year.
The new system would let the Governor approve or veto the entire budget of 20 to 30 million dollars. A constitutional amendment could allow partial vetoes, while the Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Warner began daily sessions at 10 30 A M to study the budget.
Four masked thieves robbed the Continental State Bank's business district branch in Minneapolis. They locked five employees in a vault and escaped in a car with 3400 dollars and a 500 dollar tie pin from E. K. Stratky the bank president.
A month old baby found at South Station on Tuesday night remains unclaimed. The child will be placed with the minor ward department of the State Board of Charity.
An American youth who earned the title Sergeant recounts his journey from enlistment in England to the front in France. He describes trench digging, No Man's Land patrols, shelling, and a brutal retreat under fire, plus reflections on the costs of wounds and the wartime medical system.
The note indicates a continuation in future issues of The Daily and Sunday Post, credited to Arthur Guy Empey. It signals serialized content and ongoing installments by the author.
Brattleboro Vermont jury deliberated over 24 hours in the government case against Rev Clarence H Waldron Windsor Baptist minister on sedition charges. Foreman reported a hopeless disagreement and Judge Howe adjourned, trial reset to February 26 in Burlington unless the DA drops the case.
A prominent city sportsman is tied to a conspiracy to steal military cloth. Nathan Kaplowitz and Max Brooks were arrested in New York, with two Lowell men named in secret indictments returned by the federal grand jury in September. Officials say goods value ranges from 4000 to 100000 dollars.
Federal grand jury returns nine indictments accusing a Boston area group of stealing army cloths by entering freight cars or altering destinations then moving goods by automobile. Break-ins occurred at Grafton Millbury Junction and Auburn Massachusetts between May and October last year. Kaplowitz named as a central figure in the scheme with shipments to Chicago and New York. Defendants likely to be tried in U S District Court in Boston. transfers requested from New York authorities.
Members of the Serbian War Mission travel from Albany to Boston arriving at 7 30 AM. Mayor Curley presides at a formal breakfast at Copley Plaza. Luncheon at City Club at noon and a banquet in the evening. The visit includes tours and receptions with local officials and Harvard’s President Lowell. They depart for New York mid afternoon.
The Massachusetts branch of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society reports 6000 Jewish immigrants, mostly women and children, stranded in transit between Harbin Manchuria and Yokohama Japan in dire need. Boston headquarters on Parmenter Street was besieged as families sought news of relatives. Isaac Heller said the society authorized Samuel Mason to secure relief, potentially requiring special steamship service to bring migrants to the United States.
A five story warehouse on the Brooklyn waterfront housing government food stores burned down, valued at about 500000 dollars. Officials opened an arson inquiry but fire department leaders attributed the blaze to a plumber's torch amid prior suspicious waterfront losses.
Thomas Hadley president of the Cambridge Y M C A receives six months leave to go to France for Red Triangle work on the western front. Carroll Chase general secretary is allowed to split time serving as secretary of the Bureau of Personnel for the Army’s Northeast Department.
Boston and state authorities partner with British and Canadian recruiters to determine whether about 10,000 British subjects in Boston intend to enlist in British Canadian or American forces. The Bromfield Street mission reports high turnout with 19 acceptances and the arrival of two NCOs from the 249th Battalion to aid recruitment.
Wentworth Institute leaders led by Principal Arthur L. Williston and Secretary Seavey prepare to offer school space for federal war training efforts in Washington. Williston and Walter B. Russell depart for Washington to meet with Secretary Baker and the Federal Board of Vocational Education on using technical schools to train enlisted men.
An official of the Boston Elevated Railway Company said the five oclock closing rush was unusually smooth with no blockages or serious congestion. A Post reporter observed stations and found conditions exceptionally normal despite matinee day at theaters.
Amsterdam dispatches report Frankfort declined a Fatherland party hearing mirroring Jena and Mannheim. A large meeting called by the party chairman triggered a tumult and rioting as the name was mentioned.
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