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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1917
Page
5
The Cambridge City Council voted to grant a public hearing for Matthew W. Copi Thorne, who was removed as librarian of the Cambridge Public Library by trustees. The hearing is set for Cambridge City Hall on Oct. 6, following petitions signed by hundreds of Cambridge citizens.
Frederick W. Mansfield, Democratic candidate for Governor, condemned Food Administrator Endicott for granting a one cent a quart milk increase. He urged reopening the hearing with full public attendance and requested the Attorney General be present. He argued the public was unaware of the prior meeting and warned of Governor McCall's perceived overshadowing.
Worcester October 16 Rev F W Gibbs of Providence presided at the General Sunday School Association night session. Principal address given by Rev E C Downey of Norwood on The Aim of the Sunday School.
The article reports widespread anxiety and rumors about Ayer Camp in Maine as home folk question alleged beatings, hangings, and poor conditions. Brigadier General George Mel. Pres son and Captain William E. Goodwin surveyed the camp and found good meals, clothing, and morale, while newspapers note open access for reporters and no signs of mistreatment. Edward Welcome of Turners Falls was injured in a railroad accident with possible long-term impact on his service.
James H. Vahey, attorney for the Boston Street Car Men's Union, travels to Washington to meet W. D. Mahon, head of the Amalgamated Association, on general railroad wage matters. Vahey plans to return by early Saturday. Mahon and Brush previously resolved a threatened strike last year by adjusting the schedule now in effect until May 1, 1919.
German forces push to seize the Russian island of Oesel at the Gulf of Finland but face stiff Russian naval resistance as they hold the greater portion of the island. The fleet aid expected to suppress Russian opposition is meeting persistent opposition from Russian warships.
German forces push to seize Serel batteries on Svord peninsula while Russian defences around Oesel Island resist stubbornly. Berlin claims Abro and Runo Islands occupied with 2400 prisoners and heavy loot. In Flanders, Allied trenches hold as rains hamper attacks and Haig and French commanders await better conditions.
British and French artillery pound German positions day and night. German forces along the Aisne front breach French entrenchments but the French counter attack and retake the lost ground. In the Ypres Staden salient Germans reply vigorously to allied fire.
A telegram from General Crowder told Boston draft boards to continue clerical work after the first draft and to expect changes to ease board duties. Local boards work on additional physical exams after rejections at Aver, awaiting Devens list. John Brett resigns as Roxbury Local Board 16 agent. John Mika lauskas sworn in. A new batch of Massachusetts registrants received red ink liability numbers at a State House lottery.
Ottawa reporters say the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors debated a 10 percent wage increase proposal for northeastern U S and eastern Canada rail workers. The scale would vary by job class and was the sole topic at the session led by acting president L B Sheppard.
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