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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
7
Roger W. Babson told the New England Dry Goods Association meeting at the City Club that victory hinges on united home support rather than weapons or spending. He urged immediate settlement of labor troubles as the most important step.
Mr. Babson argues Germany’s pen helped win early war skirmishes and that Russia and Italy faltered due to unity gaps and German influence. He says labor versus capital splits delayed allied victory, urging cordial employer labor ties to explain economics simply. Corporal Street of the Canadian Contingent shares frontline experiences and calls for public cooperation to shorten the war.
Conservatives push for initiative and referendum while a last ditch fight forms over a proposed amendment for popular election of judges. Pillsbury proposes replacing the bill with a broad popular initiative and referendum framework. Curtis suggests exempting the anti aid bill from the initiative process and adds limits on petition signatures.
William H. Martin of 47 Saratoga Street East Boston was arraigned in East Boston District Court and sentenced to two months in the house of correction. While confined at Deer Island Mrs Martin will receive 50 cents a day.
Ottawa dispatch reports Canadian casualty list includes W. R. Russell of Bedford, Massachusetts, among soldiers listed as killed in action in France.
Worcester November 20 Ang Hen a Boston Chinese man also known as Henry Warren was arrested today on a charge of larceny of 42492.72 from the estate of Dr E Pangsney the noted Boston Chinese herb physician Detective Sergeant William J Irwin of Boston made the arrest.
A Worcester man Hen was released after detectives failed to produce a warrant. A Chinese witness claimed the events arose from a civil suit. Sergeant Irwin obtained a warrant, and police allege Hen once served as a cook for the late Pang suey. Cash over 200000 was found at Pang suey’s home. Hen allegedly took about 50000 and lent part to friends. Dudley Putnam faced a summons for leaving his car at the curb.
Mayor Curley told Intercolonial Club members he plans a new poorhouse by the Charles River and would sell Long Island and the current facility to the government for a naval hospital. The plan envisions cottages for elderly couples to live together in an institution for the poor. Professor Cram of MIT noted City Planning Board work as about 300 members listened.
Abraham Alpert urged 500 plus Jewish women at Chelsea Walnut Street Synagogue to join war work groups. He called for focused effort to aid the boys fighting for liberty, knit for the Red Cross and conserve food for the front.
At the Algonquin clubhouse, Frederick Hale United States Senator from Maine spoke on Washington in its relation to the war and war policies. He praised the Massachusetts delegation Lodge Weeks as unmatched in efficiency among Senate colleagues.
Senator Hale argues that a German victory would crown Germany as the dominant world power, citing autocracy, endurance in war, and the risk of future conflicts. He warns against peace terms that leave Germany powerful and urges decisive action to prevent another world war. He questions postwar alliances and trade with Germany, noting risks to the Monroe Doctrine.
Burlington street boy Alfred Pasquale testified that Pasquale Transfaglia asked for a ride on the back of a heavy truck driven by Carl Johnson of Woburn. Johnson said he did not know the boys were there until the fatal moment. Alfred, 13, said he rode on the rear and jumped off as the truck slowed at Russell Farm. Transfaglia, 10, was killed. A police conference with Chief McIntosh and Judge Edward F. Johnson was planned for this afternoon.
A report states 500 million pounds of Java sugar await shipment to the United States but limited tonnage lowers chances of arrival for months. Boston received over 86 thousand pounds by rail from San Francisco, split between American and Revere sugar refiners, and will take about a week to refine.
The Harvard Regiment will go on parade next Monday afternoon at the Stadium before the university committee on military affairs. It will be Harvard’s first formal review of the year for the college troops after previously marching before Secretary Baker. The military committee will meet with relation to Harvard and review about 1000 student soldiers. Members of the Harvard committee include Major General Leonard Wood and Franklin D. Roosevelt among others.
The final report details Northeastern assessments and subscriptions totals by state and chapter. Boston and Massachusetts show substantial deposits crediting Mc Adoo, with overall receipts near 7.35 million and expenses of 82,254 for the central committee. New England surpassed allotments by 13 percent and toward 15 percent.
The House of Commons unanimously extended the municipal franchise to women on the same terms as the parliamentary vote, granting them voting rights in city elections.
Nations wide effort to raise 10 000 000 Red Cross members will run Dec 17 to Christmas Eve. New England aims for 1 000 000 new members with Maine to Rhode Island represented. Theodore Vail chairs nationally and B W Trafford leads New England.
In the House of Lords Baron Rhondda says famine is unlikely but scarcity may occur unless the public fully supports voluntary rationing. He notes no fear of famine and expresses confidence that allies will retain enough tonnage to secure supplies and sustain the war effort.
Among the Army and Navy Yarn Shop workers at 215 Tremont street are Mrs. Eugene Endicott of Norwood and Miss Katherine Endicott of Dedham. The sisters have devoted themselves to war relief since last April and previously worked with Red Cross and allied armies.
Mayor Curley orders all city institutions to provide turkey dinners for inmates and patients on Thanksgiving Day. Approximately 5000 pounds of turkey with all the fixings to be served.
A Kansas City resident promotes a at home hair darkening formula. Mix water bay rum Barbo Compound and glycerine in a simple solution sold at drug stores. Apply every other day until gray hair darkens and appears 10 to 20 years younger.
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