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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
3
Washington May 21 Holland has been notified by the United States government that her request for three ships now in American ports to carry the balance of the grain promised her by President Wilson cannot be granted. Dutch ships should be sent for it at once to prevent further delay in movement of the grain.
The Netherlands bans departure of Dutch ships from ports, leaving officials puzzled over Germany's role. More than 400000 tons of idle Dutch tonnage may be used by the War Trade Board to move grain. Fifteen thousand tons are ready for embarkation at Peeps and more will follow to meet 50000 ton pledge. Holland warns supply cannot be maintained indefinitely.
A nationwide campaign for farm labor, backed by Washington, aims to mobilize 2750 youths aged 16 plus in Boston within 10 days to work on state farms during vacations. Pay ranges from 30 to 40 dollars monthly with board and room. stations are at Liggett and Filene stores, City Hall, YMCAs, and local houses.
Liquor circles report a shift toward 15 cent beer as a likely near term price, with bartenders seeking higher wages and ice costs rising. Dealers warn outlook is grim and city faces potential loss of about 50 000 in license fees due to 38 license renewals not filed this spring.
A public mass meeting at the municipal building East Broadway in South Boston will cover home gardens and food conservation. Speakers include Professor Frank M Keith Massachusetts College of Agriculture William S Craig Faulkner farm Alfred J Merigold Winthrop and former Lieutenant Governor Edward P Barry. Joseph A Maynard will outline war garden prizes from state nation and local groups. Seed gifts will be given to attendees who apply in person.
Senator La Follette through counsel rejects a Minnesota Public Safety Commission charge that his St Paul speech eight months earlier was seditious and disloyal. The complaint is labeled baseless by La Follette before the Senate privileges and elections committee.
Henry G. Morris offers to convert diamonds, precious stones, jewelry, old gold and silver into cash to support the Red Cross. Located at room 83 Jewelers' Building, 373 Washington Street, Boston. Phone Main 3529.
Orders to suspend recruiting for the Royal Flying Corps reached the British and Canadian recruiting mission on Bromfield street. Boston men of the unit have been notified to report for duty.
Washington May 21 Directors of the War Finance Corporation met to begin reviewing applications for financial aid to activities essential to the conduct of the war.
In New York on May 21 actress Anna Held suffered an unfortunate setback described by her physician. She has been seriously ill for several days, with no new details released on her condition.
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