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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1917
Page
8
The Rev William H van Allen warned during his industrial reform address at the Church of the Advent last night that an economic revolution could be near. He urged sweeping changes to labor and industry to avert turmoil and improve conditions.
Dr. van Allen argues that the wage system is exhausted and stresses a looming labor crisis. He cites Watertown and Squantum strikes, warns of a bloody revolution, and calls industrial reform essential. He does not condemn I W W entirely but flags its danger as a symbol of disordered change.
Gardiner Allen of Gloucester, a first cousin, filed in Norfolk Superior Court to appeal the will of Ellen Francis Ferguson who died in Brookline on Aug 1. The estate totals $94 000 with $81 000 real estate and $13 000 personal. Allen and 17 other Gloucester cousins are named heirs at law. all but one are from Gloucester. The Gloucester Safe Deposit and Trust Company defends the will. William P. Clark represents the contestants. Allen argues unsound mind and improper execution of the will.
At closing time for nominating papers Cambridge reported 11 mayoral candidates. Among them were three dark horses Edward J. Brandon James F Aylward and Albert V Clark with prior no stated intention. The list includes Wendell D Rockwood Edward J Dunphy Peter J Halligan Timothy W Good Gilbert A Pevey Brandon Quinn Aylward Meyers John P Brennan plus various designations.
Chicago November 16 The baby Hod zima with a microcephalous head and tracheal stricture will be allowed to die with drugs destroying appetite under Dr H J Haiselden. Coroner Hoffman says he may seek grand jury action if death occurs, but police will not intervene further.
A officer retrieved a bottle of medicine two days after it was taken from the Hodzima home. The contents tested today showed no poison, matching a compound once sold as soothing syrup and containing opiates. The child was later moved to a hospital for continued treatment by Dr Haiselden amid heavy visitor attention.
William E. Russell of Cambridge defeats James W. Bean after recounts in Cambridge and Belmont. The final tally shows Russell ahead by 26 votes, improving from an initial 19 vote margin. Recounts added nine votes for Russell in Cambridge and Bean gained two in Belmont.
The Boston Daily Advertiser will publish a Sunday edition starting tomorrow at two cents, matching the weekday price. Established in 1818, it is among New England’s oldest daily papers, owned by Advertiser Newspaper Company with Charles Sumner Bird as president.
Two graduates of Fontainbleau artillery school receive commissions in French artillery regiments. The new officers are Alden Brooks, a writer, and John Monroe, son of Henry Monroe, a New York banker.
Deaths of three American soldiers reported by General Pershing. Private Edwin Linton of base hospital No. 18 died Nov. 14 of scarlet fever. Private Claude H. Mieusset of the machine gun battalion died of broncho pneumonia. Bugler Lloyd N. Gramps of the engineers was killed by a railroad train on Oct. 17.
Frank A. Vanderlip and Paul M. Warburg told the Interstate Commerce Commission that drastic steps are needed to fix the railroad financial crisis amid the 15 percent rate case. Vanderlip and Warburg, both banking and Federal Reserve figures, testified as experts during the hearings in Washington.
Dr. Noble H. Hill reports Abbot Markel of Garrison Hall former Brown's Letters manager and early Boston draft entrant has been moved to the aviation service. He was sent to Cornell University for instruction after initial assignment to the Boston's Own Regiment and later the medical corps. He requested and received a transfer to aviation work.
About 250 children trained by Mrs. Lottie C Baldwin of Everett performed at the harvest festival in the Everett armory. At the end, Mrs B M Rowand, chairman of the Special Aid Society, announced that ticket sales alone brought in 400.
Vanderlip and Warburg clashed on whether a rate increase would only surface fix the railroads’ troubles. Vanderlip urged either government ownership or restored investor confidence as the real cure, warning that higher rates would be a poultice, not a cure. He argued combining price fixing with anti‑trust aims risks ineffectiveness.
Lieutenant Governor Coolidge outlines women’s wartime roles at Brattle Hall Cambridge urging replacement for men at front. Mayor Rockwood pledges city aid while Mrs Gurney Freeman Stover address attendees. National colors presented and past presidents welcomed in receiving line.
Congressman Alvan T. Fuller donated 1000 dollars to the Knights of Columbus war fund and sent it to Daniel J. Gallagher who heads the K of C fund in New York. Gallagher echoed the appeal for the Y M C A drive and Fuller replied with a matching 1000 dollar pledge to the Y M C A.
Theodosia Goodman was legally allowed to use Theda Bara as her name on and off stage. The change extends to her father, mother, two sisters and a brother all adopting the Bara surname. Miss Bara, born in Cincinnati, is over 21 and described as a celebrated actress born from an old family name.
Sportsmen gathered at 67 North Market Street to view what was claimed as Boston’s largest black bear. C. L. Sleeper of North Bangor Maine shot the 600 pound animal after a struggle, and four men hauled the carcass from a truck for exhibition in Boston.
John A Currier aged 66 died at his home in Newburyport after a long illness. He was employed as a marine engineer on large steamships sailing from this country and Europe. He leaves a wife.
The World Famous LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE now costs 30c per box due to higher prices of medicinal extracts and chemicals. Its reputation spans a quarter century and is used by many nations.
Protests by street merchants halted a decision on banning sidewalk freight delivery noon to 6 30 p m on Winter and School streets. Officials support tighter rules to ease traffic, while some feel their businesses would be barely affected. The plan also targets Washington Arch and Essex streets as one way, with curb unloading restricted 12 noon to 5 30 p m. several merchants oppose sidewalk unloading limits.
Fred Benson and John N. MacLeod, Arlington builders, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court under Benson & MacLeod. Total liabilities are 159,402 with assets of 6,165. Principal creditors include multiple Greater Boston banks and trust companies. Benson owes 1,005 and MacLeod 12,891 with 5 in assets.
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