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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1917
Page
2
Washington November 2 1918 government aid both financial and other assistance is urged by the National Defence Council housing committee to relieve housing shortages hindering war work The report published today has President Wilson's approval.
A committee argues that an organization of reasonable permanency and authority is necessary to administer the program and ensure stable governance and oversight. The statement emphasizes long term viability and effective administration.
An old advertisement touts Bell-Ans as a cure for indigestion with a money back guarantee from pharmacists if it fails. The ad notes the price as 25 cents and emphasizes reliability.
A committee urges broad powers for a housing agency to build, deal in real estate and securities, and borrow funds. It recommends that government loan funds be available at low interest to communities in need and that war contracts consider labor supply and housing conditions to prevent undue worker concentration in any one locality.
Colonel Frank Tompkins of the 301st Regiment based at Camp Devens asks Boston and Maine president James H. Hustis to grant reduced weekend fares from Boston to Ayer for soldiers. He cites Long Island Railroad’s Camp Upton to New York discounts and calls fare cuts a patriotic duty.
Walter Hines Page the American ambassador to Great Britain was honored with the freedom of Edinburgh. He received the degree of doctor of laws from Edinburgh University and was entertained at luncheon and tea after the Guila hall ceremony. He placed a wreath on the Lincoln statue and spoke on U.S. isolation and resolve when European threats rose.
The Public Service Commission yesterday approved permission to build a loop at the new Everett terminal of the Elevated road. This clears the way for construction and operation plans tied to the terminal project.
Mail workers at the Boston post office faced a flood of letters after the three cent rate. Political circulars and a census drive added to the load while two large stands prepared for receiving Santa Claus parcels for the boys in France. Inspectors Stickney and Fleeson screened bundles for matches or alcohol as post officials expect a daily rise in packages through November 15. Parcels must weigh under seven pounds with 12 cents per pound postage.
On All Souls Day in France, ceremonies honor fallen French soldiers with Americans placing flowers at roadside graves and an army chaplain leading a memorial mass at a hillside church near Joan of Arc’s birthplace.
Federal authorities from the Navy Department will visit Webster tomorrow to settle a strike at a mill under contract to furnish uniform cloth for the government. The strike has delayed the government order and prompted official involvement.
Sir George Reid, longtime Australian public figure and later British high commissioner, arrived in Boston during a US speaking tour. He will headline the War Community Fund rally at the Boston Opera House tonight and praised American spirit since entering the war.
Detroit police report no new arrests in the alleged plot to extort 10000 dollars from Edsel B. Ford by threatening to abduct or kill Henry Ford II. Federal agents pursue a theory that a band of men organized the scheme and press the investigation.
Jacob Yellin, 20, was charged with using the mails to defraud Edsel Ford after a decoy package for $10,000 was delivered to him at the post office. He pleaded not guilty and was held for examination on Nov. 13 by United States Commissioner Hurd. Federal agents accompanied him to a street corner where he awaited an unknown third party who failed to appear.
Walter Ahrling exalted ruler and William D. Bindewald secretary of Hoboken Lodge of Elks No. 74 were relieved from office amid charges they canceled the Liberty Day parade without authority and refused to participate. Trustee Justus C. Pfeiffer was suspended for disparaging those who marched. Trial by the lodge expected in about two weeks.
Engineers and mechanics of all descriptions and men in all trades are wanted by the Coast Artillery Corps. Report to headquarters at 25 Huntington Avenue. They will not be enlisted but will be under civil service protection, sent to Fort Monroe Virginia for training, then assigned to divisions nationwide.
Henry B. Endicott federal food commissioner for Massachusetts called the proposal to seize state food warehouses absolutely absurd in a report to Governor McCall. He said there is no hoarding or speculation in Massachusetts warehouses, replying to Curley’s letter alleging overloading with poultry.
Frederick W. Mansfield urges warehouse seizures to avert shortages while Governor McCall defers to Endicott's report. Endicott notes large stock, risk of transport disruption, and need to feed Massachusetts during winter. officials inspect stores and guard against hoarding or speculation. The State should not seize warehouses.
Emma F. Hilburn of 522 Audubon Road Boston was struck by an automobile while walking between Weston and Waltham. She died at Waltham Hospital after losing consciousness. She was widow of Melvin A. Hilburn and daughter of the late William Filene. Survived by her daughter Mrs Amos Little and her mother and brothers. Funeral plans not set.
Yesterday afternoon in Symphony Hall the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Karl Muck presented Sibelius Fourth Symphony Saint-Saens G minor piano concerto by Frances Nash Beethoven Leonore overture and the national anthem performed at audience request with all rising.
The article praises Sibelius fourth symphony as nature music with forest and polar imagery, noting its personal vision and modern harmonic approach. It lauds the new tonal world it creates and calls the first two movements fragments, the slow movement grand, and the Finale among his greatest works. It also reviews Miss Nash's performance, highlighting technical growth but noting rhythm issues and tone tension, while praising the Beethoven overture.
Sinn Fein leader Liam Mellowes, said to have commanded 700 men in the 1916 rebellion, was released from the Tombs on $7500 bail after arrest for conspiracy to defraud the government. He faces grand jury action and is alleged to have posed as an American to obtain a seaman's certificate under the name Patrick Donnelly.
The Tufts Club of Boston hosts patriotic night at the new Medical School building on Huntington Avenue with the largest Tufts gathering in the city. Alumni clubs nationwide join to honor Brown and Blue men entering national service.
Charles Messano of Norwood armed with a pistol butt hidden under his coat fled after a Thursday Hanover Street stop. Officer Fitzpatrick’s revolver detecting system led to his capture, ending his 37th annual victim. In Central Court he claimed his wife hid the gun before they left Norwood, receiving a suspended sentence instead of a $50 fine.
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