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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
14
The Boston and Albany Railroad yesterday announced a wage increase of about five percent for all classes of employees not covered by the Adamson law, starting tomorrow. The move would grow the annual payroll by more than $250,000, with workers earning $150 a month or more or those whose wages rose since January 1 exempted.
Indignation rose across the North End over Miss Ethel F. Love a Moon Street School teacher claiming Italian children come to class intoxicated. Settlements and mothers denounced the claim as absurd noting Italy’s spring wines are brewed for home use and rarely cause intoxication. Philip Davis Civic Service House head defended the schools saying he has never seen intoxicated pupils in decades of work.
Mayor Mitchel's national defense committee reports 682 000 residents have signed the loyalty declaration to President Wilson in this city. Officials express confidence the total will reach 1 000 000 when final returns are received.
Mrs Stella Newton Moore Smith a wealthy society woman was found not guilty of murdering her husband John Lawrence Smith. The jury retired nine minutes before returning a verdict in Denver court today.
Secretary Baker sent river and harbor works estimates to Congress to upgrade Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coast harbors. The General Board and Joint Army Navy Board conclusions, prepared by the Army Chief Engineer, call for 40 foot channels at New York Norfolk Puget Sound Hunters Point and 35 foot channels at Boston Philadelphia San Diego Mare Island.
United States Senator Weeks pledged to support any presidential request on Germany’s actions and said he would back the President to the limit. He met with the Governor and offered services to Massachusetts, stating he would vote for war and universal military training. He praised the Massachusetts militia for strong recruiting and equipment.
After three days of failed attempts to remove a wind scoured flag from the Hotel Lenox roof, manager Prior calls for a daring volunteer. Patriotic callers dismiss the flag as a rag as halyards jammed, leaving the old banner raised and a new one to be installed by any willing fireman or rope walker.
An armed ship sighted mid ocean by the Mongolia, three days ago, may be the converted German raider St Theodore or another German raider. The Mongolia described the vessel as two masts one funnel painted war gray armed with three guns and capable of 16 knots. The crew heard German wireless chatter and noted the ship approached to within a half mile before departing.
The Mongolia completed the first Atlantic crossing by an American ship since Germany began submarine warfare. Commanded by Captain Emery Rice the vessel carried 141 crew, including 72 Americans, marking a notable milestone in wartime maritime travel.
A bill passed by the State Senate would grant a five percent examination preference in civil service for women who serve in war. The measure, originally for men, was amended to include "people" and aims to help Spanish-American War veterans while future service members may also benefit. Civil War veterans already had full preference. The bill moves to the House for concurrence.
Walter E. Foster of St John accepted the premiership after J A Murray resigned. He began forming a new administration and said cabinet names would be announced in a few days. Foster previously led the Conservatives in the last elections.
Building Commissioner O Hearn acting superintendent of supplies advertises again after only two firms bid on 81 000 tons of coal. Bids due April 17. Firms ignored specs and limited liability for delivery failures amid strikes or war. City needs 40 000 tons hard coal and 41 000 soft coal by May 1 at higher prices. If bids fail, city will buy on open market in small lots.
City election clerks ask Secretary of War Baker in Washington for guidance on the proper way to fly the American flag. The appeal follows a Cypress flag raising at their department amid a dilemma their office has wrestled with.
Charles Schuman of Hancock street Dorchester testified in Divorce Court that his wife Lillian repeatedly assaulted him after their May 1906 marriage. He described attacks with an open razor a carving knife thrown at him and objects like dough and eggs tossed about. Judge Raymond reserved ruling and said he would decide later.
Montpelier Vt March 30 The Vermont House defeated a bill that had cleared the Senate to hold a yearly referendum on liquor licenses. The vote stood 109 to 103.
Mrs. Bertha M. Bartlett of 220 Newbury Street files a libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court against John D. Bartlett, a prominent Barre Vermont businessman, court records show.
Concord N H March state committees on public safety adopt resolutions declaring a state of war now exists with United States and Germany, urging prompt action by Congress and the nation. Richard Cooney of Portsmouth, president of the State Federation of Labor, pledges labor support to all defence measures.
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