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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
8
After a lively debate the House moved to engross the anti-pony express bill authorizing authorities of non license cities to refuse express liquor licenses.
The legislature discusses licensing reform with a push to make every man his own pony express, voting 9 to 54 to engrossment. Medford may spend 000 on a new City Hall, and a traffic bill granting right of way to drivers on the wider road is mocked with a yardstick amendment before being killed.
Six Cambridge election booths will be shifted from polling duty to naval recruiting stations next day by order of Mayor Rockwood and naval authorities. The Army and Navy League offers its clerical staff to assist in the effort.
The Massachusetts Legislature unanimously approves resolutions urging Congress to provide immediately for a system of universal military training. The House concurs with the Senate’s action without a dissenting vote.
About ten other Legislatures have adopted similar resolutions to those by Massachusetts urging Congress to establish an adequate universal military and naval training system under national direction. The measure calls for copies of the resolutions to be sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth the President of the United States the presiding officers of Congress and each Massachusetts Senator and Representative.
Herbert C. Hoover, head of the relief commission for Belgium, has reached his European destination after sailing from the United States. A cablegram from Hoover to American headquarters said Belgium’s commission membership is being reorganized rapidly and smoothly and that there will be no interference with the food supply.
The price of milk in Boston and vicinity rises a half cent per quart starting tomorrow. Large dealers have notified customers of the advance, extending to suburban Boston as well as the city.
New England milk producers raise prices to retailers by about 11 cents per 8 1 2 quart can despite lower winter payments. Family milk up to 11 cents per quart, highest in Boston. other grades up one cent per quart, cream unchanged. Directors and local producers met at Quincy House to align advances with contractor increases.
Lessees of Quincy Market express gratitude to Mayor Curley in a letter for the prompt repairs after the March 15 fire. The signatories thank him for expeditious work and note only minor business interruption where stalls burned, praising personal visits during the repair progress.
A loyalty display at Temple Israel Commonwealth avenue tomorrow at 10 am will raise two American flags from the entrance as 250 children wave small flags. Rabbi Harry Levi will speak on loyalty and the flag, with Lee M. Friedman and J. R. Morse coordinating flag-raising. The temple choir will perform patriotic music during the exercises.
Secretary McAdoo's three sons volunteered for naval reserve service in case of war. Francis N. McAdoo, a New York lawyer, donated the fast motor boat Adroit for a submarine chaser. William G. McAdoo Jr., a Princeton senior, will leave college to serve in the aviation section. Robert H. McAdoo will depart school when called. One day is long enough to be troubled with a cough. Adamson's Balsam cures.
In preparation for possible war, a movement spreads to organize a Jewish regiment. Backed by influential citizens, subscriptions will fund equipment and proper training for volunteer companies.
The Associated Young Men's Hebrew Associations of New England with 10000 members has initiated a district wide movement. Sergeant Bernard L Garfinkle leads the effort with Troop D Massachusetts Cavalry supervising districts alongside Corporal Maurice H Friedman and Hospital Corps Sergeant Braff. Guards of Israel and Bay State Military Association each contribute 350 men. Public safety committee pledges equipment and backing.
The Boston Actors Fund benefit at Tremont Theatre featured a strong program with representatives from all city playhouses. Highlights included Midsummer Night's Dream overture, Irving Berlin songs, diverse acts, and a $1000 donation from George M. Cohan. Proceeds totaled about $300.
Mrs. Shaller of Natick files for relief against her husband Ferdinand Shaller contending cruel treatment and seeking permission to resume a previously halted financial proceeding in a district court filing. The attachment amount is listed at $6000 with the dispute centering on marital assets and protective rulings.
Boston junior newsboys gather at Tremont Temple to view U S Navy reels shown by government film, with Chaplain George E B Steven son lecturing. Boy Scouts assist, and violinist Eddy Brown performs during intermissions for the benefit of the newsboys.
A man believed to be 8 year old Simon Jacobson was found dead in a wagon on Bow Street yesterday afternoon near 489 Ferry Street Everett. Medical Examiner Charles Free ruled heart failure as the cause of death. Fannie I. Francis is named in connection with the case.
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