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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
6
Delegations from Wards 16 19 21 and 24 met at Mayor Curley's Roxbury headquarters to form Curley clubs and plan a stronger turnout in Roxbury Dorchester Mattapan and Hyde Park. About 200 voters attended as Curley sentiment was reported and ward headquarters were announced.
After addressing the gathering, the Mayor participated in receptions hosted by the Hebrew Citizens Association at the Westminster and other groups. He attended a Sacred Heart Whist Club party, a Ladies Galway Benevolent Association hall, and a spelling bee at St Thomas Clubhouse. The Grand Army banquet at Youngs Hotel featured his son James M Curley Jr delivering a patriotic address.
Paris reports the government will demonetize certain silver coins to curb hoarding that is paralyzing trade. The measure aims to stop avoidable storage of coinage and stabilize commerce.
Andrew J. Peters, candidate for Mayor, accuses Mayor Curley of insincerity and threat of punishment against him. Peters claims Curley chairs intimidation of city workers, cites alleged holdup on Tammany Club tickets and coercive meetings, and vows voters will remove Curley at election.
Dartmouth cross country seven man squad leaves Hanover for New York to compete in the annual inter collegiate championship over a five mile course at Van Courtland Park.
Markets yesterday show varied turkey prices with fancy fresh Western at 42 to 46 cents per pound and frozen at 40 to 44. Vermont turkeys expected around 55 cents. Fruit and nuts list includes Yellow Ortleys 60 per dozen, Northern Spies 50, Spitzenbergs 60, apples 60, and various per pound or per basket rates. Fresh vegetables and staples show cauliflower 16 to 20 cents a head, bananas three a dozen, and sweet potatoes six for a quarter. Sugar situation easing slightly.
A display centers on an assortment of nuts and apples arranged in a rising pyramid. The arrangement showcases typical produce, inviting hands to inspect the fruit and snack options.
Washington dispatch reports Greece rapidly mobilizing with newly formed divisions reaching the front. The cablegram says troop morale is excellent and Greece is taking an active part in the war.
The Hotel Association of New York City won approval to raise funds from American hotel men to restore the Hotel de la Noble Rose at Furnes in the Ypres district. Built in 1572 and once acclaimed as a world class example of architecture, it was destroyed by German artillery and will be presented to the Belgian people after restoration.
New York and other cities begin recruiting mechanics to repair and maintain ordnance equipment for General Pershing's army in France. War Department to authorize 15 000 to 20 000 men. Recruiting stations to open soon in additional cities.
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