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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
7
The Fuel Administration stated there is no plan to use scrap lumber from national army camps for fuel this winter. The advisory came in response to reports that scrap lumber was being burned to dispose of it.
Sixty percent of the striking ship builders at the Fore River plant will be drafted and sent to Ayers Camp to prepare for service. The statement was issued by S A Wakeman manager of the Fore River plant of Bethlehem Shipbuilding Company yesterday afternoon.
Manager Wakeman claimed Judge Doran sought a list of exempted draft age workers now unemployed, implying they must fight. A district exemption board rebutted, stating no action beyond War Department rules. Fechner led a strike meeting planning three wage rating classes for Fore River workers. A mass meeting is set for Alpha Hall with John Nolan and others speaking. The calling committee includes Gardner McMahon and Schneckengast.
Vice-President Joseph W. Powell explains a October wage scale increase for Fore River Shipbuilding employees raised daily payroll from 30 000 to 36 000 and prompted about one third of the workers to strike after two departments reported grievances and machinists walked out. The company says the raise meets reasonable demands and was implemented fairly to support navy work.
Alfred L. Aiken the governor of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston was chosen by National Shawmut Bank directors to succeed President William A. Gaston who has resigned. Aiken is expected to take over early next January with Gaston remaining as acting president in the interim.
Following President Gaston's resignation J P Stearns steps down as chairman of the board. Colonel Gaston is expected to become chairman when Aiken takes office. Aiken, a Worcester banker and former head of the Federal Reserve Bank, is credited with guiding Liberty Loan drives and earning broad business confidence in New England.
Norway issued a strong protest to Germany over the attack on a neutral convoy in the North Sea last week calling the act a flagrant violation of humanity and lawful conduct.
Berlin despatches report Karl Helfferich resigns as interior secretary and vice-chancellor and Herr von Waldow leaves the food regulation board. Count von Hertling accepted imperial chancellorship and premier post. Friedrich von Payer likely named vice-chancellor and Friedberg to Prussian vice-president. Vice-Admiral von Capelle’s resignation not yet accepted.
The Greater Boston Carpenters District Council votes to strike if needed to resolve the open shop dispute between the local Building Trades department and Aberthaw Construction Company. The action follows a council meeting at 30 Hanover Street. The three member committee led by Frank M. Curley, Joseph F. Twomey and John M. Devine will attend the AFL convention in Buffalo to present the dispute and may take it to Secretary Daniels in Washington.
A Lenox street car struck a Jamaica Plain North station car as it unloaded passengers at Adams Square stop. One passenger was slightly hurt. both cars were badly damaged and traffic diverted for over an hour via Park square loop and Pleasant street to North station.
Chicago Nov 1 The biggest packing trust ever known including every meat packing plant in the country came into unopposed being today and by grace of the government elevated to the position of world’s greatest packer Joseph P Cotton formerly a New York lawyer now figures as the head of the trust.
The article reports that Packers, who previously spent millions to deny a trust, acknowledged government influence under Mr. Cotton. Licensing of packing plants began and Cotton to lead. he says meat firms will cooperate to cut profits while the government protects them against disaster. A staff of experts including Dr. Charles Mc- assists in the effort.
Carty of the University of Wisconsin promotes hog farming to farmers while Charles W. Holman, longtime secretary of the marketing and farm credits conference, supports related efforts.
Congress man Wallace H. White Jr. of Lewiston Maine and Mrs Nina Lunn of Auburn Maine were married at Ailsa Farm Paterson New Jersey by Rev Henry R Rose. They plan a wedding trip then a visit to Lewiston before heading to Washington for the winter.
Concord New Hampshire November 1 The New Hampshire Association of Insurance Agents issued a resolution that members should not do business with any insurance company from a country at war with the United States.
By George Shaw Cook of Chicago lists lectures and church gatherings across Brookline Roslindale Chelsea and Everett from November 5 to November 11. Events include Unitarian and Universalist services at Harvard Street corner Coolidge Corner and Crown Theatre with multiple times.
The advertisement lists hundreds of coats including Burella velours and mixture coats at $18.50, fashions with large nutria or raccoon collars, peau de cygne lining, and velours varieties priced from $25 to $35, with many other coats offered from $15 up to $185.
A wartime urging reflects on male reluctance to conserve resources highlighting how household saving, such as sugar and bread, supports France and American troops. It stresses engaging men in kitchen policy as part of total effort.
Filene highlights its program that supports suit makers by guaranteeing their season's business and encouraging production. The effort saves money for makers and transfers the savings to Filene customers.
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