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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1918
Page
5
New York reports the Federal Food Board announcing a four pounds per person per month sugar limit starting December 1. Certificates will be issued immediately to tracers authorizing stocking up under the new ration.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston announces four free lectures by John W. Doorly C S B of Leeds on Christian Science. Lectures will be at 3:00 P M Sunday November 17 in Everett Crown Theatre Chelsea Street Everett Square. 8:00 P M Monday November 18 Beacon Universalist Church Harvard Avenue near Coolidge Corner Brookline. 8:00 P M Tuesday November 19 in Coolidge Corner. 8:00 P M Friday November 22 in Revere City Hall Broadway.
President Wilson toured the first American built Handley Page night bomber on the mall polo ground, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson and officials. He did not board the aircraft but watched it take the air while Mrs. Wilson inspected the crew quarters.
In Washington on November 15, the Senate privileges and elections committee received protests challenging the elections of Republican Senators Truman H. Newberry of Michigan and George H. Moses of New Hampshire. The committee deferred action on the contested seats, though both contests were anticipated in today’s proceedings.
A civic appeal urges residents of New England to support the United War Work Fund with enthusiastic contributions. The message frames giving as both a privilege and a duty, urging broad participation and repeating the call to give.
Washington report says Senate finance committee leans toward lowering the war revenue bill toward six billion dollars, after Secretary McAdoo explained proposals including dropping excess profits tax and raising 1920 income taxes. Support exists for a four billion dollar 1920 tax target, though partisan opposition looms and debate may last weeks. The secretary calls $18 billion next year an educated guess and stresses advance tax clarity for business. The appeal for support ends with a wartime uplift urging contributions to the United War Work Fund.
Andrew J. Duran of Dorchester a well known businessman and Knights of Columbus secretary leaves for France on army field work. A former South Boston resident he led St Augustine's Lyceum activities and worked for the Boston Globe Boston Post and Boston Herald before his current publishing venture. His home is 789 Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester.
Nov 15 report from Camp Devens details soldiers supporting the United War Work drive. Vaudeville acts in Leominster raise funds while thousands of influenza tents move into steam heated barracks. Punitive sentences at Fort Jay and for desertion are noted as Plymouth division training continues and overseas hopes persist.
Eight year old Joseph Matulatis of 152 Willow Street Cambridge died after being struck by an automobile driven by William F. Ryan of 33 Francis Street Malden on Hunting Street. Ryan took the boy to Cambridge Hospital where he died. Three year old Fred Finnegan of 11 Chapman Street Charlestown was severely scalded by a kettle of boiling water at home and treated by Dr. Silva at 204 Main Street Charlestown before being moved to Haymarket Relief Station.
A night in France scene shows a passerby urging action during a United War Work drive. The narration questions sacrifices and highlights the drive’s end on Saturday with appeals to readers to contribute to agencies such as the Salvation Army and War Camp Community Service.
Miss Catherine Kelly of 16 Kemp Street Brookline is hospitalized with rib fractures and scalp wounds after being struck by Raleigh B Adams of Newton Highlands while alighting a street car on Boylston Street. A 115 star service flag will be unfurled in Somerville with ceremonies at Beacon and Sacramento streets. Memorial services for parish members killed in service are set for St Mary's in Dorchester. An insurance broker Horatio Alden of Dorchester died aged 64. The state builds program shifts to support construction. The Massachusetts food administration revoked a Lynn merchant license for overcharging on flour and sugar.
One man rescued as fire forces 12 lodgers to flee into the street from the lodging house run by Josephine Morrison at 62 Carver Street South End. The blaze, believed sparked by a lodger smoking in bed, caused about 300 dollars in damage.
A public appeal thanks donors for supporting troops abroad and urges continued generosity to sustain wartime needs. Local organizations rally volunteers and welcome contributions to aid soldiers and their families during the ongoing conflict.
Bruce A. Campbell will introduce speakers at the dedication of the Elks Reconstruction Hospital for wounded soldiers. The ceremony begins at 2 pm with an orchestral rendition of America and features John K Tener, Governor McCall, Major Andrew J Peters, and Major General William Crozier, representing the War Secretary.
Lieutenant William H. Barter, a Boston attorney and soldier, was buried with full military honors at Holyhood Cemetery. A requiem Mass at St. John the Evangelist drew state and national figures, as officials and Elks, Knights of Columbus, and Governor McCall’s staff sent floral tributes marking his service with the 15th Regiment M S G.
Alexander Stewart Carberry once of Hyde Park and brother of Clifton Carberry and other Globe and Post staffers was commissioned a lieutenant by General Pershing on October 4. Born in Hyde Park 28 years ago, he enlisted in Chicago as a private, trained at Camp Dix, and served with an early division overseas.
Catalog snippet lists gifts for close friends including blue satin Billie Burkes with Georgette bands at 18 50, pink crepe de Chine envelope chemise, hemstitched bodices from 1 to 2 50, dotted silk muslin gowns, pink satin gift bodice at 2, and Japanese silk kimonos from 8 to 12 75. mentions mail orders and third floor offerings.
The ad lists baby like furs and coats for youngsters in white coney raccoon and other soft furs. Prices vary by size from $33 to $85 for coats and $2 to $25 for small fur pieces. Hats with ear flaps start at $32.60 dyed coney with nutria and muskrat options.
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