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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1918
Page
8
Seventeen men from a German destroyer, struck by a mine or torpedo, have been landed on the west coast of Jutland. The report notes the casualty event and the landing location as Copenhagen reports dated January 24.
Fifty Boston public schools that reopened less than two weeks ago face closure by Monday unless coal supplies are diverted by the fuel administration. Of 73 schools listed as needing coal last week, only 23 received small deliveries and deliveries have stopped with no start date in sight.
Funeral services for Samuel J. Elder eminent lawyer and diplomat will be held at the Congregational Church in Winchester at 2:30 Sunday afternoon. A train leaves North station for Winchester at 1:35 Sunday afternoon. Burial at Wildwood Cemetery Winchester will be private. Friends urged not to send flowers and delegations should contact head usher James Nowell 40 State street.
A State tax of 27 million dollars or more is forecast if a 1918 bonus to enlisted and drafted men is approved. Critics warn it could drive Massachusetts industries from business and threaten Commonwealth bankruptcy while supporters push for higher dependents' allowances. Marines and draftees critique the policy, arguing drafted men deserve no State pay, and a draft private testifies against seeking aid. Senator Nash rebukes laughter in the gallery.
Lysan der N Paine president of the Seamen s Savings Bank died at his home in Provincetown at 86 after five months illness He served 49 years with the bank and held town offices including selectman chief of the fire department and overseer of the poor He was active in Methdist church and fraternal orders He is survived by daughter Mrs Smith L Bush married to Rev Perry Bush D D of Chelsea
Boston will be bone dry for the next nine Mondays after a conference between the city fuel committee and the Licensing Board. The board urged liquor dealers to refrain from sales on those holidays, with druggists allowed to dispense liquor on physician prescriptions.
The American steamship Owasco, once the German Allemannia and seized at the entry of war, was torpedoed in Mediterranean waters near the Spanish coast. Survivors say the vessel sank 15 minutes after being hit, carrying over 50,000 gasoline cases. Of 57 aboard, all but a Norwegian sailor Albert J. and a Spanish messman Garcia were saved.
The Stellarton incident in Nova Scotia leaves 98 dead with 7 survivors from 105 entrants. Rescue efforts include a life saving train from Sydney and 36 mine fire fighters. Debris blocks the shaft. gas is cleared and work will continue for days.
Boston school teachers who render service to Uncle Sam are to be kindly treated by the Boston school committee. Those giving continuous service under junior assistant certificates will be allowed to substitute government service for part of their resident teaching experience in examinations for promotions.
The rule prohibiting marriage by women teachers has been suspended for those who marry men in war service. Two brides affected include Helen Rogers Shaughnessy and Hileene Breagy. Four teachers receive military leave. Ralph W. Channell John F. Lynch James H. Dunbar and A L Shaughnessy. M J Downey named supervisor of farm service to support food production with Massachusetts Public Safety effort.
Unusual precautions were taken in Newport to guard the city water supply and nearby naval and military establishments amid security concerns. Instructions for residents were issued by local authorities and posted around key facilities.
Newport Water Company deployed civilian guards around key water system points and government sites, with extra marine guards stationed. Sentries carried orders to shoot prowlers first and ask questions later, reflecting heavy security and strict patrols during the period.
Lieutenant Governor Coolidge will deliver an address during the evening service at Trinity Church Newton Centre on Sunday. A special song service begins at 7 15 p m with the church located on Centre Street just south of Commonwealth Avenue.
A fragmented sale page lists fur trimmed broadcloth suits and high grade ensembles with marked reductions. It notes velvet coats, voile waists, satin and taffeta dresses, georgette crepe frocks, silk hose, and street suits for misses and women along with children's and men's items, all offered at discounted prices.
A regimental fund for the 5th Artillery newly formed as a heavy field unit in Boston harbor was launched by friends of the regiment. Officers and men are mainly state citizens. About $20,000 is sought.
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