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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
11
Madrid July 12 via Paris. A special cabinet meeting addressed the northern railroad strike and the potential walkout by workers in various trades. Proposals include suspending constitutional guarantees as the strike spreads across all branches. Precautions were taken and the tie up began without incident.
Belfast on July 12 reports the Orangemen cancelled the Boyne parade due to wartime martial law. To honor Ulster division fallen, businessmen paused at noon for five minutes, traffic halted, blinds drawn, and prayers held across the city.
Charles E Hughes met with party leaders at Bridgehampton for a weekly conference on his campaign plan. Attendees included Willcox Penrose Crane and Chicago officials as they discussed a Pacific coast trip and opposition to Harold L Ickes joining the committee. Hughes plans to return tomorrow after an automobile ride.
After a conference with Mr. Hughes, Chairman Willcox announced Cornelius N. Bliss as treasurer of the national committee, succeeding George R. Sheldon. Fred W. Upham of Chicago will oversee the Western end, with headquarters in Chicago. Bliss is the son of the late Cornelius N. Bliss, a former treasurer during Roosevelt’s campaign. Mayor Thompson was asked about reports of his arrival here.
In the House of Commons Premier Asquith stated the British government has approved the Paris Economic Conference resolutions. They govern wartime economic features, the transition to peace, and postwar reconstruction, with the conference concluding on June 17.
The first motion pictures of the German submarine liner Deutschland will be shown at B F Keiths Theatre today. The submarine pictures will be exhibited every afternoon and evening at 2 15 and 8 for the remainder of the week.
Two new infantile paralysis cases were reported to state authorities yesterday, one in Westfield and one in West Hanover, bringing Massachusetts to 16 cases. Dr. Eugene R. Kelley said the rise does not indicate an epidemic and that the disease is not abnormally prevalent in the state.
Boston and state authorities share a hopeful view as suspected cases decline and public anxiety eases. Six children were tested with none showing symptoms. daily inspections by sanitary staff continue to prevent spread. Reported cases include John Wilisey of West Hanover and Mary Knoshi of Westfield, while Sharon rumors are uncertain due to infant immunity.
A 3 year old girl, daughter of Frank Knoski, is the latest victim of infantile paralysis reported in Westfield on July 12. The case adds to local health concerns as authorities monitor the outbreak and advise precautionary measures for families and schools.
The article notes Waldo, ex New York police commissioner, will succeed Colonel Conley as colonel of the Sixty-ninth Infantry by special gubernatorial appointment. It recalls his six years in the Philippines as a lieutenant and captain, with a prior resignation from the army on Sept 10, 196. It also mentions health cases and a report about a child not needing isolation. It closes with a teaser about Will Payne’s Sun day Post Magazine piece Settled Out of Court.
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