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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
5
United States district attorney Charles F. Clyne asked a court to intern Hans Merz, musical director of the Chicago archdiocese, on grounds of pro Germanism after DOJ investigation in Brooklyn before his Chicago appointment.
Forest fires burned in many sections of Nova Scotia on May 2. In Queensport Guysboro County flames destroyed an Anglican church and a hall. In Grant's Lake two houses were burned.
President Wilson proclaims June 5 as the registration day for men turning 21 since the first registration date June 6, 1917. The proclamation directs all eligible registrants in the states and District of Columbia to appear at local boards June 1 from 7 am to 9 pm. Governors and local boards are instructed to carry out duties assigned.
Funeral services for Charles Cole Lox, Malden's oldest native born citizen, who died early yesterday at age 97, will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from his home at 29 Prescott Street.
A bill to supervise and regulate collecting money for war relief, requiring licenses for solicitors, with a 1000 fine or up to one year imprisonment for noncompliance, was introduced in the House by the ways and means committee yesterday.
The act restricts unlicensed persons or groups from soliciting money or hosting charged events to aid military or patriotic efforts during the war and one year after. The Governor appoints three war charities supervisors to process licenses, regulate details, and revoke licenses without notice, with no fees involved.
Gay Head officials plan elaborate events to mark the formal presentation of the McCall Shield of Honor won by the town in a New England contest. While dates are uncertain the celebration is anticipated to surpass all prior Martha's Vineyard events.
Leading Gay Head citizens form a general committee to push a grand island festival after winning the Shield of Honor for the largest U S service percentage 10 4 17 of 162 in 1910 census plans include a service flag parade Governor McCall to present the shield at a schoolhouse ceremony with participation from all six island towns and local officials and families with members in the armed forces.
The Woman's Italian Club marks its second anniversary at the IavCeL venue on Thursday, the eve of Italy entering the allied war. Dr. Joseph Santosuosso, former Boston Elks leader, will speak on Italy in the War. New president Mrs. Flora Cagiano will preside with Mrs. Joseph Bruno chairing the dinner committee.
Boston teachers married to army and navy men have been allowed to keep their jobs in several cases under rule suspensions. The issue sparked discussion at the regular school committee meeting last night.
Mr Corcoran backed removing teachers whose soldier husbands earn officers pay while allowing those with private or non commissioned officer pay to stay in service for wartime. A report by Dr Dyer will determine a final ruling. A total 6863000 was approved for the year with 3500000 advanced. The Boston Teachers clubs protested the 12 monthly salary installments seeking full payment for services.
Judge Hammond rules one slap does not prove cruel and abusive treatment in the Annamae Miller Winstanley vs Robert F. Winstanley case. She testified to a secret marriage in St. John New Brunswick and five months of concealment before the husband struck her the day he left. The court also weighs non support claims as family support covered by her parents.
American aviators claim two hostile aircraft were shot down during operations with the American Army in France. An official headquarters announcement issued this evening confirms the action and success in air combat.
The Senate naval committee completed the naval appropriation bill totaling 1,587,000,000 dollars, 202,840,000 more than House provisions. The bill includes 1,300,000 for the Boston navy yard and 800,000 for the torpedo station at Newport.
Frederick H. Robinson known in Boston insurance circles dies after illness with pneumonia. He served 35 years with the Boston Board of Underwriters as surveyor and inspector, previously with Manufacturers' Fire Insurance at State Street. He leaves a wife and three nephews.
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