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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
12
A New York conference led by Samuel Gompers discussed proposed laws for dependents of military personnel. The measures include separation allowances, compensation for injured soldiers and sailors, and pensions for widows and dependents.
Experts urge a welfare draft to shape legislation for veterans. A 30 day draft deadline was announced before sending a final proposal to the Council of National Defence for congressional enactment. Advocates favor lump sum insurance to start businesses or fund education for disabled soldiers.
Michael Loughlin of 45 Summer Street Worcester drowned while swimming in Salisbury Pond. He was seized with cramps and his body was recovered.
Edward F. McGrady president of the Boston Central Labor Union spoke on War Conditions to the Lynn Central Labor Union. He warned of an organized labor expose and alleged that sons of wealthy Americans and foreigners seek to evade conscription by taking temporary jobs in shipyards and other government plants in Boston and Massachusetts.
A Boston official denounces wealthy families using private chauffeurs to place sons in war work and shipyards amid labor protest. Exemption boards may investigate all mechanics claims to ensure equal wartime duty. Allegations unnamed race-based placement schemes to dodge the draft are also questioned.
Waiting staff in the city ask for four paid days off monthly. current benefits are two days. After a firm rejection by hotel owners, a midnight union meeting convenes to decide on a possible strike. The union urges all city waiters to attend, with Elks visiting boosting crowds at hotels.
Through the Boston Central Labor Union and to safeguard the sacredness of the ballot the labor movement in Boston demands a recount of all ballots cast for delegates at large to the constitutional convention meeting at the State House. McGrady of the DLA cites large discrepancies between newspaper counts and the official tally.
Incensed over a pistol fired by David Paine at Texas in Baltimore county a mob armed with baseball bats assaulted Paine before police arrived. Reports say the shots were aimed at a white man, heightening community tension in Arlington.
Police report strong white black tensions in Texas after a mob beat a Negro man named Paine with a baseball bat. Paine and a companion were held, the companion escaped, while Paine was taken to a local home by former Patrolman Daniel Kearns until Arlington police arrived. More unrest feared as gunfire and depredations cited. Texas hosts two large ammunition plants.
Eleven persons and three automobiles were involved in a collision at Washington and Winter streets this afternoon. Dave Caldwell of Byfield and his mother and sister were hit by a car driven by W S Chase of Lowell. George H Spooner of Newburyport and two companions then struck the other two vehicles. Mrs Caldwell was bruised. Caldwell’s car wrecked while the others escaped serious injury.
James Edward Murphy Jr. aged 4 1 2, son of Mr and Mrs J E Murphy of 459 Washington St, was struck and killed by an automobile near Grove Land Pines this afternoon as he crossed the road and turned back into the car s path. Driver Adam Endyk of 188 Bailey St Lawrence was held by police. death ruled accidental and Endyk released after investigation.
Dr J J Corbett of 9 Cedar street Malden crashed his car into a trolley pole on the Fellsway near Emerald street to avoid an boy running in front of the machine. The impact damaged the right rear wheel and dislocated the driver’s thumb.
Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin spoke at Braves Field on Montana farming plans and national food policy. She urged government action on machinery, rail access, and farm to market links, and announced a plan for an eight hour day for women in the government printing office.
Cyrus W. Irish principal of the Lowell High School and Massachusetts education figure was found dead in his bed at the hotel Putnam in Greenfield New Hampshire during a summer vacation with his wife. Medical examiner and police said the death was caused by a paralytic shock.
Paris July 8 noisy scenes marked the public sitting of the Chamber of Deputies after a week of secret sessions on events connected with the April 16 offensive.
The French Chamber debated the April offensive's costs and its perceived gains. Premier Ribot defended the campaign as a real victory, while investigations into command failures were promised. A test vote affirmed government confidence, and further resolutions on the army sanitary service were approved before adjournment at 3 10 a.m.
Frank M. Marsh, former Milton superintendent, says the school committee sought a policy change and administration shift rather than his resignation. He refused to resign, noting no grounds for dismissal. Dr. Harris Kennedy declined to comment but vouched for Marsh’s character and ability.
Special military services for the Harvard Reserve Officers' Training Corps were held in the open air at Smith Halls. Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham gave the sermon, with Scripture read by President Lowell and music by the Harvard regimental band.
The constitutional convention resumes after a recess with committees to finish work. Five committees have closed hearings on social insurance executive judicial procedure education and municipal government. Attendance has been poor and the bill of rights Curtis sectarian amendment may be considered today.
Twelve canoeists capsized on the Charles River near River side during a band concert at Fox Island Wal tham. Several could not swim and were saved by Wawbewawa Club members and others including Earl Goodnough Walter Rolse Frank Allen. A young couple and others were rescued near Stony Brook Weston bridge and upriver.
The American Jewish Congress meeting planned for Washington on September 2 has been postponed to November 18. The administrative committee chaired by Colonel Harry Cutler was authorized to change the date in view of urgent public business.
Colonel Cutler explains the date choice as practical to avoid Congress recess or adjournment and to prevent burdening members in public service. He notes the congress aims to secure full rights for Jews worldwide and to help rebuild Jewish communities in war zones after the war.
Dr George A Morrill of 614 Columbus avenue Boston was arrested by Station 11 police for performing an illegal operation on a young woman identified as Bertha Pendleton married 29 of 29 Main street Lexington. Mrs Grace Kenney of 15 Lithgow street Dorchester also arrested. a semi conscious woman found near Codman square Dorchester said she had undergone an illegal operation on Friday. The woman was taken to City Hospital.
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