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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1917
Page
4
Boston cigar manufacturers urge Congressman Gallivan to press for a fair share of upcoming War Department orders. He has learned the department will place about a million cigars monthly and asks Quartermaster General Sharpe to recognize Boston firms in future contracts.
Eastern railroad representatives will appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission tomorrow as the 1 per cent rate increase case reopens. They argue larger general raises are needed to handle war traffic, with statements from George S. Patterson A H Smith F D Underwood James H Hustis and Samuel Rea.
John H. Concannon is chosen by the Somerville Democrats as their mayoral candidate for the coming primaries with papers filed for voter registrars.
Patrick Griffin of 42 Prospect Street Somerville was arrested at his home by Somerville police Lieutenants Damery and Kennedy on desertion charges. He said he enlisted in Boston last July after a patriotic address in Scollay Square and was sent to Fort Slocum New York before fleeing to Somerville where he worked as a teamster. He was taken to Fort Banks.
Lynn residents vote on adopting a new charter to restore a mayor and 11 aldermen. The city now operates under a commission form after years of agitation to return to the old system. Mayor George H. Newhall opposes the charter.
Navy Department proposes Henry B. Endicott as mediator for the Fore River plant strike at Bethlehem Shipbuilding in Quincy. The walkout involves thousands and risks delaying crucial government ship construction. Endicott’s mediation would address labor disruption and aim for a settlement.
Telegrams outlining a detailed suggestion were received by Fore River plant officials and the labor committee. A formal decision is expected tonight with Endicott as arbiter considered to secure an amicable settlement after prior arbitration attempts failed. Federal conciliators Benjamin and Casey and Mayor Whiton of Quincy had limited success.
Reverend William Ayers urged Bethlehem Steel Fore River workers to abandon grievances and return to labor. He framed strikes as harming Allies and soldiers, urging the congregation to build guns and ships and support humanity by going back to work.
Count George F. von Hertling met with General von Ludendorff and Field Marshal von Hindenburg on Saturday in the presence of senior parliamentarians. The exchange telegraph dispatch notes cabinet-entry negotiations will await his return from Bavaria mid month. He is slated to appear before the Reichstag on November 22.
James J. Storrow, New England Fuel Administrator, sends copies of an order from National Fuel Administrator Garfield granting him authority to obtain limited coal quantities to meet immediate industrial needs across New England States.
Mr Storrow clarifies that the Garfield order does not grant seizure power but authorizes action in his name to borrow coal and pledge its return. He may waive certain fuel rules to aid industries during crises and approve coal sales if need and good faith are shown.
Washington November 4 Germany has never been supreme in science and trails England France and the United States in discovery, creative science and invention. Secretary Houston argues in The Prussian Military Autocracy in the Agriculture Department Weekly News Letter that Germany lacks overall efficiency but has built a system of science behind industries tied to military aims with extensive state support.
Dr. Roy H. McGrath announces a serious smallpox outbreak in Victoria Carleton and York counties linked to northern Maine. Health board urges travelers to avoid infected districts seek vaccination and refrain from public gatherings and shared utensils. case count not released.
A Springfield man recounts near immobility from chronic rheumatism and how Var-ne-sis eased pain and stiffness enabling him to work again. The ad claims the remedy avoids common drugs and supports the stomach without harming the heart, urging readers to obtain the pamphlet and purchase locally.
Paris authorities prepare to cooperate with American officials to host American soldiers on leave. An unofficial French deputy committee plans guided visits to major regions and landmarks with local aid to entertain the troops during their leaves.
The fund starts with $50,000 from ten donors each giving $5,000 as it launches a week long drive in Boston to reach a $200,000 goal with many financiers merchants educators and church officials taking part.
New England targets seven hundred thousand as communities organize committees and canvass for donations. Mayor Curley and William F. Kenny highlight speeches at the Liberty Cottage bridge on Boston Common. The Army Service Club at the Y M C A in Boylston Street opens another facility, while Bishop Lawrence urges vigorous action to curb social vice and support soldiers. Checks are mailed to Allan Forbes at 31 State Street.
Funeral services for Mrs. M. Lizzie Bullock longtime Everett resident were held yesterday at the First Universalist Church with Rev. R. R. Hadley and Rev. R Perry Bush officiating. Delegations from patriotic and veterans groups attended, reflecting her Civil War era family ties and active civic life. She leaves a daughter Lottie Baldwin of Everett two sons Arthur W Bullock of Somerville and E Ralph Bullock of Salem a sister Mrs Harrison A Hatch of Winchester a brother BE A Yeaton of Georgetown and two grandchildren plus two great grandchildren.
Madrid reports Marquis Manuel Garcia Prieto de Alhuemas as the new premier declares the cabinet will pursue absolute neutrality like prior administrations. He is expected to assume the foreign affairs portfolio as Senor Alvaredo steps down amid a monarchical national coalition cabinet. The Epoca calls the ministry very heterogeneous while the Socialist press warns the democracy period offers no solutions.
In night actions on the Flanders line British troops seized two fortified posts east of Broodseinde and southeast of Poelcappelle. Irish Fusiliers struck southwest of Havrincourt. German raids near Monchy le Preux on the Arras front were repulsed.
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley spoke at Ford Hall on whiskey and tobacco urging the public to quit smoking at home to fund aid for soldiers in the trenches. He argued tobacco harms the economy and land use but supports sending tobacco to troops under fire, asking home smokers to contribute instead.
Berlin dispatch reports a vigorous artillery battle in Macedonia between Vardar a and Lake Doiran. British troops made tentative thrusts that were repulsed by Bulgarian forces. No change on the eastern front is reported.
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