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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1917
Page
9
Massachusetts fuel committees are formed under federal guidance to fix local coal prices soon. They must complete routine tasks before official prices are announced, with chairs promising prompt action to determine fair local rates under James J. Storrow as New England fuel administrator.
David A. Ellis says instructions from Mr. Storrow require setting district coal prices with data sent to Washington for approval. Private hearings will reveal mine and transport costs, followed by public hearings. After approval the committee will monitor shortages and educate the public to conserve fuel.
Miss Florence Russman twenty six of 1807 Whiting street Dedham drove into Memorial square yesterday as she pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. She struck Miss Caroline Rhodes eighteen of East Sixth street South Boston as she walked through the square. Rhodes was taken to Dedham Emergency Hospital on the dangerous list with a scalp wound cuts over the right eye leg lacerations and a back injury. Russman stopped the car with her male companion and reported to police. she was not detained.
Gloucester Oct 12 The schooner C. R. Tarbox carrying a ring load from Plymouth to Portland ran aground at Pavilion Beach. Louis Dennimore of Plymouth drowned after going overboard. Captain Alfred Holland of Eastport and the other sailor fell ill but recovered by night. Dennimore was 38 and unmarried.
The Rev. William Harman van Allen opened his fall Friday forum on great public events from an American Christian view. He cited a British bishop who predicted no successor to King George and noted a rising republican movement in Germany. He also shared German translations of Wilson’s message and literature urging a German republic.
West Springfield police with State detectives and volunteers search the woods of Southwick and Feeding Hills for Fred Gallerani, the suspect in the killing of Clement Martin and the wounding of Mrs. Della R. Gallerani and Mrs. Clement Martin. They believe Mrs. Gallerani was abducted and hope she remains unharmed.
Durham N H Oct 12 Every student entering New Hampshire college must pass a physical examination as a welfare measure decided by the trustees at a recent meeting.
Pleasant A. Stovall United States minister to Switzerland reports Germany faces acute economic crisis and a rising desire for peace among its people. He notes reactions to Wilson Benedict peace reply, Swiss neutrality holds, and 250000 troops guard borders while 25000 prisoners in Swiss hospitals receive aid. Stovall plans return to Washington then Savannah.
Four women waiting for a car in the Fenway shelter house at Boylston and Jersey streets were robbed at gunpoint by a dark complexioned man about 30 wearing a raincoat and cap. He stole purses from three of the women, with Mary Sullivan losing $19. total loss valued at $35 to $40, with Christina McDonald not giving up her property.
The Rockefeller Foundation announced an additional 150000 for work at American army cantonments by the Playground and Recreation Association of America. With the 50000 appropriation on Sept 14, total support for the coming year reaches 200000.
George M. Colburn age 70 of Ash street Waltham collapsed and died of heart failure while walking with his son in law on Weston street.
Cleveland announces the creation of The Fathers and Brothers of Our Soldiers and Sailors to support dependents of military members. The group aims to supplement the Red Cross, form nationwide chapters, and reach a 10,000,000 member goal of fathers mothers brothers and sisters.
John Malone a 75 year old Waltham man with a Boston and Maine pension was killed yesterday when struck by a train near the Fells station in Melrose. His body was found beside the tracks.
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