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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
9
Cambridge citizens, Board of Trade members, Can tabrigia Woman's Club members, and Cambridge government officials urged immediate action to correct degrading conditions at Magazine Park atop the Cottage Farm bridge, following a series of Post reports noting long neglect.
Cambridge City Council moved to hold a public hearing on July 24 at 8 a.m. about enlarging Magazine Beach Park. The measure, urged by Councilman Kidder, calls for immediate improvements and a modern playground, amid calls to transfer property to the Metropolitan Park Commission and ensure upkeep if taken over. Local business groups, officials, and residents press for rapid action to address poor bathhouse and dressing room conditions and to expand recreational facilities for Cambridge children.
A discussion cites fixed farmer wheat prices at 1.80 dollars a bushel and hopes for allies to pay about 1.50. It analyzes production incentives, consumer cost impacts, and the need for swift legislation, noting the roles of exporters and marketing in a troubled global market.
In a memo, Herbert Hoover argues for a minimum price floor on surplus wheat and safeguards to prevent speculation. He contends the government can stabilize domestic wheat prices and control export quantities without relying on speculators, and that pending legislation is needed to protect farmers and consumers.
Jerome Arizona declares the reign of the Industrial Workers of the World at an end as 67 men said to be I W W members are driven from town in cattle cars escorted by 50 armed citizens. The action followed a miners strike and involved civic leaders labeling the men undesirables. Some left Jerome after hearing of the move, and others vowed to return.
Earle Burke, 17, of 37 Everett Street Charlestown, an errand boy for George A. Goodrich Company, was crushed to death when an elevator rose on the fifth floor of the building at 100 Purchase Street. He had delivered a bundle and was returning to the street when the elevator struck him and pinned him. Lieutenant Barker and Ladder No. 8 rescued the body.
Washington July 10 A conference between food administration officials and church leaders from nearly all denominations outlined a national campaign. A committee from each denomination will coordinate weekly church reports detailing how families conserve essential foodstuffs.
After speeches by Herbert C. Hoover and others the conference adopted resolutions urging churches and religious bodies to cooperate with the general government in wartime food conservation. It calls for appointing national commissions within religious bodies and asks leaders to appeal for immediate, persistent co operation to conserve food and eliminate waste nationwide.
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