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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1918
Page
4
Edward Martell went into furs early and wore a raccoon coat on Columbus Avenue. Police Inspector pending case led to Central Court where Martell was held in seven thousand dollars for the grand jury at the district attorney’s request.
Doctor Varaztad H. Kazamjian of Harvard Medical Unit in France is named Professor of Military Oral Surgery at Harvard Dental School. The British government funded a special hospital for his facial reconstructions of disfigured soldiers and invited him to stay in Europe for the war's duration.
The piece argues that Hoover's diet and McAdoo's budget have not harmed the U S economy and are effective when combined. It claims war experience taught sacrifice and saving and that Americans adjusted to fewer luxuries once considered essential.
The National War Labor Board estimates Boston Elevated employees may receive about 100 dollars each in back pay under the wage award. The total figure will take time to finalize but is expected to arrive for workers around Thanksgiving or Christmas.
The War Labor Board approves wartime wage raises for about 9000 transit workers, detailing pay scales for motormen conductors guards brakemen and other staff on surface and rapid transit lines. Increases apply for three war period phases with a 11 hour work day limit and back pay by December 1.
A tele gram from the general commanding New York troops cites Australian troops with heroism. Rev Father Kelly of Albany aided the wounded, visiting three tops in one day and leaving with white hair after the ordeal.
Lieutenant Ford Terry and his New York division retreated under shellfire, regrouping in trios to reach safety while stretcher bearers, including twenty New Yorkers, carried the wounded. A German captive who once lived in New York aided the wounded and kept a diary. In Paris meanwhile Henri Rabaud rises as a major conductor and composer, with performances, honors, and a Boston debut in November guided by Maestro Monteux.
James J. Storrow New England fuel administrator issued a statement commenting on Washington despatches that the region will have enough coal next winter to operate furnaces at full blast. He warned householders about possible anxiety over the coal situation.
Mr Stor criticizes an unofficial Washington despatch for lumping bituminous and anthracite coal together. He stresses a distinction between household anthracite and factory steam coal, notes good bituminous supplies but cautious household stocks, and urges households to conserve as full anthracite allotments may be doubtful.
Rabaud selected to lead the city orchestra guiding its musical ideals and traditions into future development.
Patrolman Lawrence J. Nagle and his brother Richard A. Nagle had double funeral services at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston yesterday with a high mass of requiem at nine. A police delegation and members from other organizations attended the services.
Frank Whalen a South Ind bartender was found not guilty in the Superior Criminal Court after a Feb 3 break in at Timberlake Small grocery and liquor store on Weeponset avenue Officer Gallagher identified him as in the area. The jury was cautioned not to convict on un corroborated accomplice Morrison testimony. Other men implicated remain jailed in Atlanta for Osterville post office burglary.
Seventy men from across the state appeared before Judge Morton for sentencing after pleading guilty to supplying liquor to military and naval personnel. It was the largest single courtroom proceeding in Massachusetts for any offense. About two thirds were fined 25 to 100 dollars, with two older offenders jailed six months each in East Cambridge. Joseph Nero and John J. Stack of Lowell were among them.
A massive blast at the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Company plant in Morgan near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, killed many and injured scores as fires raged for hours. Officials expect a roll call to confirm exact victims, with estimates ranging from 50 to over 100 dead or injured.
Doctors argue air and sunshine help fight the epidemic and motor cars aid health. Dr Garfield signals possible plan to end the Sunday gasoline ban with rationing to spread conservation. Public urged to endure the present restriction with patience.
Citizens urged to purchase Fighting Fourth Liberty Bonds to support the war effort in France. The appeal emphasizes aiding soldiers and funding military operations through bond investments.
Federal court appoints two receivers to operate Delmonico’s in New York under management by receivers while a reorganization is planned. Liabilities exceed 200000 though assets cover debts. fixtures, silver, china, linens worth 450000 and a wine cellar valued at 65000 are cited.
Washington October 4 federal courts gain jurisdiction over violations of election laws in Senate and House races under a House bill. Vote buying or selling in elections becomes a federal offense punishable by up to a $1000 fine or imprisonment. The measure would greatly extend federal court power over elections.
Congressional leaders argue for new measures to insure prosecution of cases that previously fell outside federal court jurisdiction, aiming to extend federal authority over certain offenses.
Washington reports a military court martial commuted Sander Maki, a recruit in the 1584 Depot Brigade, from death to 20 years confinement for refusing to wear a uniform and obey a superior officer.
A dying German officer tells a Frenchman that Allied victory will come by Christmas, urging action to support the war effort by buying Liberty Bonds. The exchange captures wartime morale and propaganda as civilians are urged to fund the allied cause.
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