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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
14
Washington June 21 The Senate agriculture committee voted to reopen hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the emergency agricultural bill to probe its impact on labor during the war The next session was postponed to Tuesday due to absences including Shipping Board representatives.
The committee plans two to three more days of hearings with witnesses including Secretary Daniels Postmaster General Burleson and Ship Board leaders. Senator Gore stated hearings would proceed after Colby testified that beer ban would cut shipyard productivity by about 25 percent.
Milton police seek operator of a Roxbury laundry owned heavy truck after it collided with Denis J Heaney and family on Brook road near Pleasant street Dorchester overturning their car. All occupants trapped but none seriously hurt. Driver unnamed and alleged to have shouted over road prior to impact. The truck did not stop.
Arthur Griffith the Sinn Fein leader elected to the House of Commons from East Cavan defeating Nationalist David O Hanlon 3793 to 2581. The seat was formerly held by Samuel Young who died at 96. Sinn Fein previously urged Nationalists to withdraw candidates during the conscription dispute.
Former Hungarian premier Tisza told the Hungarian Parliament that in many provinces Hungary has only a third or a quarter of the food needed to keep the population healthy. He urged Germany to be convinced Hungary faces the same food shortages as Vienna and warned it will strain Hungary to endure until the new harvest.
At Cutler School in West Somerville teachers trial a new recess method dividing pupils into classes. Groups of 30 to 40 form for marches drills and physical culture then circle up for games like drop the bean bag. Teachers report children enjoy recess more and become better scholars.
The food administration urges war gardeners to replant damaged crops after frost and to cover new plantings with boxes clothes or newspapers if cold persists. A telegraphic survey by the food production committee shows most damage in the eastern state while western and central regions largely escaped harm except lowland Connecticut valley districts.
Copenhagen dispatch quoted by Wolff Bureau says Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg is in good health. It calls reports of an apoplectic fit unfounded.
Documentary evidence offered by the defense in New York ties Jeremiah O Leary to claims that federal authorities framed him for enemy agent activity before his flight. The material was presented during the trial of his brother John J. O Leary, accused of aiding the escape last month.
Evidence at Jeremiah O Leary case ends two day questioning with a letter from Henry A Wise New York lawyer to John J O Leary. Wise says he withdraws from defending Jeremiah O Leary against sedition charges citing government bitterness and offers to serve the government.
Jeremiah O Leary and his brother John confront testimony over who bought travel tickets on a westward trip starting May 7. Arthur Lyons and Lyons’s role in aiding escape are examined as prosecutors seek guilty knowledge. John O Leary may testify to finish the week long session ahead of a jury decision expected late next week.
The 519th Engineers Service Battalion under Major Binkley will receive the national colors at Camp Devens at 3 PM. State Treasurer Charles L. Burrill will present the flag for Governor McCall, who is away, with staff accompaniment. The flag, donated by battalion godmothers, was arranged by Mrs. William Munroe Trotter to support overseas welfare work.
Washington reports exams for army dental corps have been suspended as the corps now can care for the teeth of an army of 5,000,000 men. June 21.
A group of 40 men who failed to register or return questionnaires were escorted from the federal building to Exemption Board No. 4 at City Hall under Colonel Fred J. Wayand and agents Abraham and Leavitt. They were then moved to Camp Devens by Provost guards, as part of the ongoing roundup including others nabbed by various agents and on ships.
One fireman Howard L. Frost of Hose 4 was killed as the Ahearn block on Main Street burned. Two other hosemen James J. Doyle and Fred Ward were seriously injured with fractures and cuts. The fire caused $50,000 in damage and originated in Lambe's restaurant basement. Framingham units aided efforts.
A Dutchman in The Hague told Times correspondent that food conditions in Germany are deteriorating due to smaller bread rations and rising discontent. He cited shortages affecting everyday life and public sentiment in the German population.
A Dutch worker recounts his stint at the Krupp plant in Essen and the poor food conditions there. He notes that Germans fear complaining openly to avoid conscription or front-line service.
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