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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
12
Bishop Lawrence urged a 20 week preparation from Advent to Easter for the homecoming of soldier boys from Flanders Belgium France and Italy at the Massachusetts Branch of the Women's Auxiliary meeting in Trinity parish hall yesterday.
A bishop urges all spiritual forces in the diocese to mobilize for a homecoming across the church. He calls for prayer, readiness, and a shorter Sunday service for enhanced congregational singing. Officials include Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd and Rev. Samuel N. Kent at Trinity Church with election of officers and committee roles for a missionary meeting.
The Federal Reserve Board reports in its monthly review that prices across the United States trend higher especially in non controlled commodities. Manufacturers reduce stock ahead of new business conditions after the war while rising prices and credit inflation demand personal economy.
Attorney Kellogg filed a plea of abatement in the divorce case of Katharine Mellen of Stockbridge against Charles S. Mellen former New Haven Railroad president. He argues Mellen is a New Haven resident not Stockbridge and that the case should await the Probate Court proceeding. The Probate Court ruled Mrs. Mellen lived apart for no justifiable cause. her appeal to the Supreme Court is due in May.
Practically complete returns from 30 teams show the Florence Crittenton League of Compassion drive raised 20482.75 dollars. The funds will be used to meet additional war related demands on the Home rather than the endowment. Committee members include Mrs. Francis L. Higginson Jr. Mrs. Guy W. Currier Mrs. L. Cushing Goodhue and Clarence B. Preston. Over 50 women conducted the canvassing and were deeply appreciated.
In Washington on November 6 the government argued its Reed amendment case. Attorney General Frierson contends the law bans personal liquor transport into dry states even if state law allows it. The test follows a West Virginia dismissal of an indictment against Dan Hill for carrying a quart of whiskey across the state line as a trolley passenger.
Corporal Neil F. Lacey of the 61st Field Artillery is cited for bravery by Major General C. R. Edwards, commander of the 26th Division, with a copy sent to his mother Mrs. Mary Lacey of 16 Harwood Street Dorchester.
In Suffolk Divorce Court Mrs Aida L Davis asks for dissolution of marriage to Sioward Davis alleging cruel treatment. She testifies he struck her nose with a flower pot and grabbed her wrist during a trunk packing incident. In Jaffrey N H the couple’s alimony dispute led to a $15 000 settlement offer as Judge Hall reserved ruling. The pair married in June 1910 with alleged cruelty dating to 1917.
Washington reports Chairman Baruch says Congress will be asked to keep several federal war bureaus after peace to handle postwar readjustments. A committee including Baruch Hoover Hurley and McCormick is weighing the proposal as agencies like the War Industries Board the Fuel Administration and possibly the War Trade Board may not end with victory.
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