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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
13
Dan Mc Carthy charged with profanity testifies about two drunken men in a Cornhill street lunchroom at midnight. He recalls plates flying, a wall smashed, and police arresting him after claims of verbal abuse. Judge Murray remarks on the incident and puts the case on file.
Secretary McAdoo announced that after January 1 blue War Savings Stamps will replace the green issue and feature a Benjamin Franklin portrait. Thrift Stamps and thrift cards continue to be used, with the same exchange method, and the 1919 series matures January 1 1924.
Massachusetts suffragists celebrate Weeks defeat with credit to a nonpartisan committee chaired by Mrs. Oakes Ames. The group opposed his reelection and used diverse efforts that helped cut his vote in a closely watched contest.
Central Court heard 16 men idle for 10 days while unloading ships. Sergeant Anderson and Special Officer Ferrari removed most from North End poolrooms. Judge Murray put cases over a week to verify stories, stressing that men must work.
At the State House a conference of community board chairmen reviewed problems arising from government control of labor through the U S employment service. State Director Everett W. Lord said a general statement will cover unclear matters and announced two women joining the State Advisory Board Miss Anna T Bowen of Somerville and Mrs Caroline Englar of Lynn. Bowen represents labor while Englar represents management.
Private Charles J. McBride of the Gordon Highlanders will address the Boston Press Club tonight at 6 about his WWI sniping experiences. He has sent over 100 Germans to their end with his rifle and wears three wound stripes, introduced by President H. B. Vittum.
John D Norton age 22 of 42 Woburn Street West Medford was hurt while riding on the rear of a car on Commonwealth Avenue. He suffered a broken arm and minor injuries and was taken to City Hospital after being thrown to the street when the Nichols car from Peterboro New Hampshire struck Cerusso of Lexington. Thomas S S Nichols in charge of the New Hampshire car was arrested for operating to endanger lives.
Secretary McAdoo urged employees who subscribed for Liberty Loan bonds through their work institution to complete installment payments as agreed. The appeal emphasized timely payments to support the wartime loan program and maintain fiscal stability.
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