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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
2
President Wilson plans to reorganize the Civil Service Commission and has asked for the resignations of Hermon W. Craven and Charles M. Galloway. The move surfaces as the House considers appointments to fill two posts.
New commissioners Martin A. Morri of Indiana and George R. Wales of Vermont were announced. Morri and Wales bring regional perspectives to the board as they assume their duties.
The White House has not announced a third member for a commission as John Mellhenny and Galloway have resigned or have pending resignations. Galloway Craven letters gave no reason for removals as President Wilson travels in France. Congress connections and wireless contacts sought to reverse the move, but a new commission is planned.
Report from Washington dated March 12 says German propaganda in Egypt is blamed for recent disturbances in Cairo amid tensions and anti British sentiment. The note cites alleged influence by Berlin on Egyptian public opinion and unrest in the capital.
The State Department was advised that disturbances were suppressed with fatal casualties in clashes between military forces and mobs, leading to arrests and deportations of several political agitators.
Miss Olivia Pillsbury wed Alfred de Ropp Jr in San Francisco. The bride, daughter of Horace D. Pillsbury, is grand daughter of General Charles H. Taylor of Boston. the groom is eldest son of Baron and Baroness de Ropp. Grandfather E S Pillsbury presented $100,000 in bonds.
In a closing conference the Mayor warned that even with a $3 tax increase the city must cut $1.176 million from department estimates for 1919. Council and budget officials urged delaying nonessential improvements to fund a $200 raise for police and fire departments amid rising living costs and budget shortages.
Washington March 12 The American government may not accept over 100000 tons of German shipping in Chilean waters allocated by the allied shipping commission. Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board said final action would depend on the grant condition and the ships.
Mr Hurley outlined an early proposal for the United States to take over ships until a peace treaty set title. The plan was refused over repair cost concerns. Ships are now allocated to the U S, prompting inspection of repairs as most vessels have sat idle four years with likely engine and hull deterioration. Officials await transmitted terms from the Shipping Board to decide if temporary use until peace is proclaimed is acceptable.
Rev. Hirsch Masliansky, a leader of American Zionism, outlines steps toward a Palestine homeland during a Boston visit. He cites early developments with the Jewish administrative commission, Arab and Mohammedan leaders, and Armenian Union cooperation as part of building a new regional civilization. The Jewish university cornerstone has been laid.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Lynn leads New England by raising its centenary campaign quota. In heavy rain, 17 teams canvassed the parish for subscriptions to a $3200 current budget and a $1499 annual centenary benevolent budget for five years. The entire budget was raised in four hours with more pledges to come.
Sailor Ryan starts today on a tour of the Middle West visiting Buffalo Rochester Youngstown and other large centers of industry. He will address groups of employers and employees on Bolshevism a Menace to True Americanisms and he hopes to repeat last spring’s success in overcoming labor difficulties with his eloquence.
Paris March 12 Premier Clemenceau told a left wing Republican delegation that M Jonnart would not be appointed governor general of Alsace Lorraine. He said current authorities would stay in place and announced major public service improvements in the region.
Washington March 12 The War Department announced the assignment of the Fifth Division and nine ambulance sections to an early convoy. Ambulance units listed include 501 509 546 586 594 565 657 635 and 642.
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