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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1916
Page
9
The Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting in the chamber library at 11 o clock Wednesday morning to ward the proposed changes in the national demurrage code.
Michael A. Rofrano, once deputy street cleaning commissioner, is found not guilty by a New York jury after 22 hours of deliberation in a case charging him with ordering the murder of political rival Michael Gaimari. The sensational trial, costing about 100000, featured Mayor Mitchel and other prominent figures supporting the defense that Rofrano was framed.
The Ben Franklin Assembly of City Employees endorses Mayor Curley’s appeal to President Wilson for a federal investigation into the high cost of living. Treasurer George W. Pelham issued a statement urging support from all members.
Civil service notices show openings in the Bureau of Chemistry for food and drug inspectors with salaries 1400 to 2000 yearly. Preferences go to traveling salesmen. a male clerk in Springfield is sought with Italian Greek and Polish. salary 800. Two tugmasters at Charlestown navy yard require master and first class pilot licenses. age 60. A woman assistant in home extension for the States Relations Service earns 1800 to 2400. degree or four years teaching home economics required.
E. Ky Hall councillor of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will represent the chamber and New England chambers at a Chamber of Commerce of the United States council meeting in Washington Friday and Saturday to discuss the railroad situation and proposed anti strike legislation
Rev James Sheer of St Matthew's South Boston warned last night that foul air and nervous shaking in ordinary city cars kill more people annually than the waters of Fort Point Channel on election night.
A speaker argues that public service should be the owners’ first aim and urges transit reform in South Boston. He condemns unsafe bridges, poor ventilation, low wages, and aging cars, calling for public control or ownership to prevent future disasters. He notes the Summer Street accident and emphasizes safety and humane treatment for workers.
The National Federation of Post Office Clerks meeting in the Quincy House passed a resolution urging Congress to raise the maximum salary to $1500 from $1200. A second resolution seeks to eliminate or reduce night work or establish a salary differential where elimination is not possible.
Sarah Bernhardt arrived in Boston last night at South Station in a chair carried by devoted friends. The famed actress, noted for her personal glamour, drew a royal reception as porters and gate tenders respectfully tipped their hats.
The renowned actress addresses a Boston audience in a private suite, defending neutrality, sharing memories of past tours, and urging America to nurture a national drama school and state support for artistic genius. She notes her dog Buster is ill, refuses to discuss the war, and praises Angello as her leading man.
The Fifth Regiment, M. N. G., will be mustered out of federal service within 48 hours, Brigadier-General Sweetser announced last night. Members have served nearly five months and seek civilian life soon. the Eighth and Ninth regiments await their turn, with another week projected for completion.
The report lists mustering officers who have charge of the proceedings, detailing their roles and credentials. The allocation of duties reflects the organizational structure guiding the event and ensures proper oversight throughout the process.
An advertisement offers donated Fuulton's Diabetic Compound No 2 to patients aged 45 or older with sugar at 5 percent or more. The aim is to show a 60 percent sugar reduction in 60 days. Participants must have urinalyses by a chemist and mail results every 15 days to John J. Fulton Co. in San Francisco. No further notice for 80 days.
New York November 12 Republicans will hold 217 seats in the next Congress based on latest returns. John H Ramsay's New Jersey victory over Democrat Robert Heath adds one Republican seat. Democrats stand 212 with six members from other parties. Some contests in North Carolina New Jersey and Louisiana may alter totals.
Election tallies show Hughes with 178 808 votes and Wilson at 178 548 in Minnesota. Faribault County favors Wilson 14 to 12 as tabulation by county auditors begins this week with first sheets expected tomorrow.
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