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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
5
Public hearings on Walker’s initiative and referendum bill reveal labor and reformist support with opposition from some convention members. The plan would let citizens force constitutional amendments with signatures and allow veto power over laws, while preserving legislative power and curbing private influence in politics.
The sectarian amendment backed by the American Minute Men was filed with the constitutional convention yesterday. Signers include former Lieutenant-Governor Grinston D Cushing, a possible Republican candidate against Governor McCall, with Professor Frederick L. Anderson of Newton Theological Seminary as author.
Radcliffe graduate Miss Katherine Key recalls service with the American Fund for the French Wounded near Verdun and Brittany. She traveled with relief workers in Paris and Verdun front areas and recounts a tire blowout survived with improvised repair by an officer’s mechanic.
Mrs. Isabelle M. Girardot testified in a divorce suit against Edmond D. Girardot that her husband deserted her and may be in France. She noted they married in 1907 in France and came to the United States, living at 1391 Commonwealth Avenue until Oct 1, 1918.
The message urges public support for wartime physical training. It notes the Red Cross assists in maintaining soldier fitness and appeals for volunteers and resources to boost overall readiness.
Mr. Chas A Warner of Cambridgeport Vermont credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with saving his life after doctors predicted death from stomach consumption. He says a three year use kept him well and that he would not be without it at age 63.
The President proclaims a big recruiting week for the regular army. Campaign drives will sweep New England to recruit more soldiers for service with the allied forces in France across cities from the Maine-Canada line to southern Connecticut.
Massachusetts launches a broad enlistment drive as Boston leads recruiting efforts for new soldiers. Across the nation volunteers respond, training begins before the draft, and the Navy, Marine Corps, and regular army accelerate recruitment and training programs. George W. Brickley of Everett visits the Navy station to enlist in the medical corps, while Boston reports 242 applicants and 58 enlistments for the week.
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine Clinton Kidner, wife of Rev Reuben Kidner, assistant rector of Trinity Church, were conducted yesterday afternoon at Trinity Church by Rev Alexander Mann. Burial followed at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
By order of Cardinal O Connell the Rev. James H. Barden of St Patrick s Church Cambridge has been transferred to St Charles Church Wal tham. The Rev John J Mack of the Waltham church is transferred to Cambridge. The transfers take effect next Monday.
In New York today letters and meeting minutes of the Smokeless Coal Operators Association of West Virginia were read at the trial of 51 individuals and 102 corporations charged with conspiring to control the coal market and fix prices. G H Caperton of New River Coal Co. wrote to R Grant of New England Coal and Coke Co. claiming they operate within the law despite political shifts.
A broad rise in marine insurance rates follows heavy shipping destruction by German submarines. Losses over the past two years push Boston offices to drop parts of transatlantic business and require home office approval before new policies are written.
The Red Cross calls on residents to prepare and participate, urging every person to contribute to a broad readiness drive and assist in making the campaign a success.
Civil Service Commission says the Penal Institutions Department is top heavy with 177 employees and should be reduced to 94. It estimates a city saving of 354 annually if economy measures are adopted. Mayor Curley has asked Penal Commissioner Shaw for a full report within days and will respond after reviewing it.
New York on June 22 received 24,341,000 in gold from Canada by J P Morgan & Co. The move brings total shipments to 72,841,000 and grand imports from all sources since January 467,841,000.
An advertisement from Klein's Drug Store and Woodward's D Store touts Vitalitas as a revolutionary medicine with no alcohol or habit-forming drugs. It cites two reader letters praising relief from indigestion and nervous debility and urges readers to consult the stores for treatment.
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