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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1917
Page
9
The executive committee voted to ask President John E. Macy to withdraw his resignation after learning some members voted to support the Mayor. A dispute over whether the vote occurred at a regular meeting persists, the president claiming the session had been adjourned.
At a City Club meeting yesterday members said their endorsement of the Mayor does not reflect the club’s overall sentiment and that the group is not drifting into political use. Mayor Curley sent a letter to President Macy rescinding the endorsement, later repudiated by the committee. He thanked the club for its work and urged the vote to be rescinded to avoid partisanship.
Jacob H. Schiff donated $200,000 to begin a $5,000,000 Greater New York drive for Jewish war relief and the Jewish Welfare Board in the U S Army and Navy. The total Schiff has given for war relief in the current conflict exceeds $500,000.
United States Marshal forces in Greater Boston arrested nearly a score of men at the federal building for failing to appear for required physical examinations under the draft act. Warrants were issued and may lead to further action while some detainees may still be allowed to comply with the exams. The first man brought in proved he was no slacker and was released.
Washington Nov 20 American shipyards under government commandeering completed last week 20 000 tons of merchant shipping The Shipping Board says output since Aug 4 reaches 28 vessels total 159 000 tons capacity Speeding up programs promise faster tonnage from yards The first government fleet ship to be finished at Skinner Eddy Seattle by Nov 24 is steel 8 800 tons capacity and 11 knots The first wooden ships will be launched around Dec 1.
The Associated Press reports American artillery and infantry in France after rain relents. Front correspondents note U S forces are converting Germans into casualties as they press offensive measures and adjust to drier conditions.
The article describes American troops in France watching for targets and then firing with machine guns and rifles. A dog deserting the Germans is adopted by a doughboy. Rats plague a trench, while cats guard a dugout. The evening quiet ends as German batteries bombard a position and American gunners retaliate.
In Montreal on Monday, soldiers of the 305th United States Infantry and armored cars from the First Battery New York joined the Victory Loan parade. Led by United States Infantry, they impressed Canadians and encouraged bond sales on the trip to Toronto, yielding over $20,000 in signed applications for the Fourth Canadian war loan.
Sir Edward Carson, in a London address, defended military and naval leaders against critics calling it a sham crisis. He praised American resolve and criticized Lord Northcliffe for remarks implying Britain is inefficient and America should manage the war, citing unity with the United States and Downing Street meetings.
State Food Administrator Endicott praised the Boston Elevated railway for mobilizing 400 workers to raise 10000 worth of garden products at a cost under 2000 to the workers and about 2000 to the company. Vegetables were grown on land donated or secured for their use by the company.
Miss Jessie M. DeForge, a manicurist and dressmaker, testified in Superior Court before Judge Fessenden and a jury about injuries from a fall on Atlantic Avenue near Northern Avenue on May 10 1916. She alleges the accident was caused by a defective highway.
Miss DeForge, walking from her Lynn home to 616 Atlantic Ave, was held at Northern Ave by a traffic officer, then fell into an unguarded pavement hole. She could work only half a day at her shop and seeks medical care. prior to the accident she walked for health and reduced. Doctor Angell, in naval uniform, testified the injuries were painful but not dangerous.
Miss Edith M. Willis and Miss Cora Frances Stoddard opened a Boston drive to raise 10900 toward a national goal of 100000 to fund wartime temperance education in army and navy camps. Contributions to Poster Campaign Against Alcohol, 43 Hawkins Street, will be accepted. Brewer Eddy and Daniel A. Poling will speak at noon.
A supplementary drawing of late draft registrants was held yesterday at the State House. One hundred twenty one men appeared in the drawing to determine draft numbers.
The report notes twenty three from State divisions and twenty two from Boston divisions, with the remainder from other city divisions of the Commonwealth, highlighting regional disparities in red ink figures.
The busy mayor forgot his age while handling city matters and election prep. Friends arrived bearing flowers from messengers, turning his office into a display of roses and chrysanthemums by afternoon.
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