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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
12
Bangor Me March 11 Mayor John Woodman Republican was re elected today defeating Brynes Democrat 1248 to 111. Republicans carried four wards while Democrats won three giving the city council a 16 to 12 Republican majority.
The article notes Mayor Woodman's seventh election for a full term, following a prior partial term, highlighting his continued bid to lead the city.
In Biddeford Maine March 11 Democrats swept local elections. Mayor Hartley I Banks led with 1242 votes to Republican M Harry Whelan 1020. All aldermen and city council expected to be Democratic. John McCourt re elected police commissioner. John Leonard and William H Stone to school board.
Lea Houck of Lancaster won a 12 round decision over Johnny Wilson of Charlestown, referee Dick Fleming presiding. Wilson showed skill early, but Houck dominated as the tall weight moved in, with Wilson in serious trouble in the ninth and eleventh rounds. A 10 round draw occurred in the semi final between Barney Snyder and Paddy Owens, while Eddie Flynn outpointed Billy Burke in an eight round bout and Burt Jones beat Frank Cheney in six.
About 400000 pounds of fresh ground fish were landed yesterday from eight vessels at the big pier. Wholesale prices rose after a late-week low, with steak cod 91-4 to 121-4 cents, market cod 7 to 93-4, haddock 71-4 to 93-4, and steak pollock 83-4 to 111-2 cents per pound. The British steamship Halifax, long linked to Boston Halifax service, is reported missing with all 20 crew and officers unaccounted for, under unclear circumstances possibly weather or torpedo involvement. Captain W A Clark of Cumberland, England, commanded the missing vessel Tuesday prior to an earlier Halifax command by Captain Hawes.
Chairman Frederick J. Macleod of the Public Utilities Commission told the committee on metropolitan affairs that his body supports relief for the Boston Elevated Railway Company. He noted prior testimony before the street railways committee and pledged to submit remarks to the metropolitan affairs panel.
The committee voted to confer with the street railways panel to avoid duplicating evidence and to consider joint hearings on elevated matters. Beeler cited reports favoring subway trains and end terminals, estimating $700000 yearly savings with $400000-plus setup costs, while Macleod suggested twice that. He argued expensive subways for single cars is uneconomical and that the plan aims to save money for the Boston Elevated, not address service needs. If the public funds it, operation may shift, but until cash is available the Legislature must address the broader issue.
Workers aim to raise 75000 for association purposes with a Boston drive starting yesterday. About 360 young women will report daily at 371-2 Beacon Street for 12 to 1 o'clock briefings except Thursday, when a luncheon at 3 Joy Street Twentieth Century Club at 1 pm will gather workers. D Brewer Eddy and Charles F Weed will speak. George C Lee treasurer lists generous gifts and the campaign continues for a week.
Yale and Princeton refused Harvard’s demand to postpone the annual tri angular debate with the subject fixed for this year. The March 22 date stands as spring vacation begins next week. The topic: government should raise increasing tax shares for war financing rather than funding by bonds.
Alexander Olson began his duties as professional and greenkeeper at Lexington Golf Club yesterday succeeding Fred Rowse who retired after nearly twenty years. Olson previously served as the Albemarle Golf Club professional in West Newton for four years and earlier at Taunton Golf Club. His wife will serve as stewardess at Lexington Club.
Belfast March 11 Citizens' ticket headed by Clement W. Wescott was elected mayor without opposition. Mayor Edgar J Hanson a Democrat serving a 10th term refused renomination and no nominations were made by his party.
New York on March 11. William Piercey, a pitcher who joined the New York Americans from the Pacific Coast league two years ago, was released today to the St. Paul club of the American Association. Piercey played with Toledo in the American Association last season.
Curtis Artis, Republican, was re elected as mayor of Brewer Maine for a second term after running unopposed. The victory maintains current leadership in the small Maine city.
Fall River March 11 Most of the large cotton mills in the city were dark tonight as union firemen strike after a three hour conference called by Charles G Wood of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration failed to produce an agreement.
During the conference a telegram from Secretary Wilson urged workers to return to their jobs while arbitration over an eight-hour day proceeds. He cited urgent wartime mill supplies for troops and said John P. Colpoys would assist. The message did not sway union leaders and the strike caused a six hour shutdown.
Reported today that four of seven mills including American Printing, American Linen, and American Thread kept plants running with new firemen while others stayed idle. Union says 322 members obey the strike order issued last night. A public hearing on strike responsibility is set by the State Board of Arbitration tomorrow. Mill officials claim they have reentry with firemen and note a signing window from December to this year. union leaders dispute any signed agreement.
Balloting for senior officers at Harvard will take place today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow ample time for men to decide their preferences. Although many are in military service, about 80 percent are expected to vote. Ballots were sent to all 1918 men nearly a month ago and will be opened tonight when the count is made.
The South Dorchester Improved Association led by president H. Burr will meet Mayor Peters this morning to present a petition for the city to construct a roadway from South Dorchester through Ponset to the Victory plant. The plan proposes routing the new street through the old Mill Pond site.
Harvard varsity baseball coach Hugh Duffy will start pruning the squad next week as he trims the team to a final roster. He has three weeks to decide which players to cut and plans to reduce the group in stages.
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