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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
3
City officials complain about not being invited to public functions and banquets hosted by Mayor Peters. They inform the mayor’s office such omissions will not be tolerated going forward.
Councillors express indignation over only one invitation reaching Walter Collins and demand equal invites to municipal functions. They insist the issue is principle, noting the mayor funds receptions from his contingent account and that council members are a vital part of city government.
In remarks from Councillor Daniel J. McDonald and others, officials assure residents that city government will remain vigilant and responsive, stressing that assurances received indicate ongoing prioritization of public concerns.
Commissions in the quartermaster corps await checkers gangway men winchmen foremen and other stevedore class personnel. Draft classified men may be inducted. Captain J W Avery opens a recruiting office at 66 State Street.
Local 97 of the Cigarmakers' Union sent $3,000 worth of cigars cigarettes and tobacco to Massachusetts chaplains to supply Bay State soldiers in France. The shipment includes 35 000 cigars 60 000 cigarettes and 60 000 tobacco packs and is sent under War Department permit. The fund led by President Aaron Velleman and secretary William F Kinder raised about $2,500 with volunteers rolling cigars, all costs covered by the union. Tobacco was distributed to named chaplains and units including 11th Infantry 101st Field Artillery and others without regard to race creed or color.
The funeral for John J. Toomey former chairman of the Board of Election Commissioners and longtime Boston Globe associate was held at St. Eulalia's Church South Boston. A high mass was led by Rev Father Twomey with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery West Roxbury. Numerous bearers and delegations attended from the South Boston Trade Association the Boston Globe and local Catholic groups.
Mrs. Virginia Leff, 24, of Dorchester, was found nearly unconscious in a Franklin Field stable yesterday afternoon. A passerby heard groans and alerted neighbors who carried her to 137 Callender Street. Police expect to identify the assailant. she was taken to City Hospital with head and ankle injuries.
A brief note warns readers to arrange in advance for mail deliveries and suggests potential regret if delayed, reflecting a period tone about postal service reliability and timely action.
Ignatius McNulty once led the Building Trades Council and is a major Greater Boston labor figure. He has volunteered for overseas service with the YMCA and will depart for New York to sail to France after being accepted as a labor adjuster at a South Boston quartermaster terminal.
Boston flour and grain dealers express appreciation to Henry B. Endicott Massachusetts food administrator for arbitration plans with A C Ratshesky and W L Putnam. They credit the program with saving thousands of dollars in foodstuffs and easing over supply issues.
New York June 15. The government closed its case today in the trial of Emerson Motors Company and other defendants charged with using the mails to defraud investors. Judge Manton denied a defense motion to dismiss the indictment, saying there was a crime in circulating what prosecutors called too boastful literature in the stock selling campaign.
A vote to adjourn closed yesterday's Constitutional Convention session amid a tense moment over judicial fitness. Martin Lomasney challenged naming unfit judges and accused Judge Hitchcock, saying he had more names to reveal.
The exchange occurred during remarks by Delegate John W. Mc Anarney of Quincy as Lomasney challenged Judge Hitchcock of the Superior Court. Mc Anarney defended Hitchcock and opposed popular elections and 10 year terms for judges. The clash ended when the convention adjourned at 4 30.
The American Medical Association ends its Chicago convention urging closer cooperation between draft board examiners and army camp surgeons to cut the number of eligibles rejected for physical reasons. Dr Capps advocates germ masks for patients and staff. Dr Lovett links fatigue to infantile paralysis as a key factor.
Washington June 14 The Senate agricultural committee reconsidered a favorable report on Senator Jones Washington proposal for national prohibition during the war and decided to hold hearings on the amendment The committee sustained its earlier action removing the Randall prohibition amendment from the emergency agricultural appropriation bill
Senator Smith acting chairman announced committee hearings open next Monday and run to Wednesday to decide action on the Jones amendment forbidding grain use in malt or vinous liquor during the war. Some members fear unconstitutionality. If rejected Senator Norris plans a substitute.
In Washington on June 14 the Senate discussed a proposed $100,000 statue for former President James Buchanan. The bill, funded by Harriet Lane Johnson’s will, faced renewed attacks on Buchanan’s record, with Senator Lodge condemning his slavery-era stance and calling him one of the weakest presidents. The measure was postponed until Monday.
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