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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1917
Page
10
Washington Oct 2 A general investigation into retail and wholesale coal prices nation wide seems likely tonight The Justice Department has begun some probes in parts of the East and Middle West into both anthracite and bituminous coal to see if consumers were forced to pay higher prices.
Instructions go to United States attorneys to summon witnesses and pursue charges against those exceeding government fixed coal prices and margins. Complaints received nationwide prompt possible prosecutions by Department of Justice. Violators face fines up to 5000 dollars, up to two years imprisonment, per independent transaction.
Five New England governors pressed for a steadier coal flow. Fuel Administrator Garfield guaranteed action and potential ship reallocation, including bunkering and canal passage when needed, with the Shipping Board ready to cooperate. Special through trainloads of coal will continue to be dispatched to New England points.
Boston coal prices will be fixed within ten days if the Hub fuel committee completes its work promptly. Chairman David A. Ellis said the committee hopes to conclude next week and report to Fuel Administrator James J. Storrow who will set the official Boston coal price.
Frankie Young Britt of New Bedford meets Joe Mooney the New York flash in a 12 round 126 pound bout at the Commercial A. C. next Friday night. Britt must box near his career best to avoid a decision, while Mooney has notable wins and losses against Chick Simler Willie Jackson and Johnny Dundee.
Frederick W. Mansfield a Democratic governor candidate urged a five cent fare and criticized Governor McCall last evening in Cambridge Somerville and Everett rallies. He accused McCall of inaction on cutting Massachusetts food costs and opposing fare relief for riders.
Mr. Mansfield accuses Governor McCall of a midnight raid in the last Legislature to push a bill giving the Public Service Commission power to fix Boston Elevated fares. He says the five year contract would have been voided and urges a Cleveland style plan where private railroads are funded by city guarantees, with three to five cent fares and fair returns.
Portland Maine reports Liberty bond subscriptions totaling 6 766 500 dollars, exceeding its maximum allotment by over a million dollars as of October 26. Authorities note strong support for the bond drive and renewed public lending.
Western Electric and New England Telephone workers threaten a general strike. Attorney James H. Vahey testified before the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration at the State House yesterday, warning the region could lose telephone service.
At the public inquiry into a strike at Western Electric's South Boston plant, attorney Vahey alleged the company supplies all electrical gear for the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co and is affiliated with it. Employees oppose a new piecework system and seek to organize. PSC chief O'Brien warned of potential refusals by electrical workers to handle strikebreaker output.
Frank A. Scott resigns as chairman of the War Industries Board. Robert J. Lovett assumes the chair temporarily as policies on price fixing and priority supervision remain intact. Wilson to name a successor. Lovett may keep the chair.
A local appeal invites citizens to join a national bond effort by purchasing bonds to back the war effort. Officials frame it as a duty and a financial safeguard for families and communities.
Premier Boselli announced the resignation of the Italian cabinet after the government was defeated in the Chamber of Deputies with a 314 to 96 vote against confidence.
Rome dispatches report no shift in Italy policy or war aims after the Boselli cabinet fell. Foreign Minister Sonnino's address to the Chamber of Deputies praised peace proposals pro German and pledged to fight to victory with allies. The chamber applauded references to allied unity and the Belgian king's visit.
Harry Carlson of Brockton wins a decision over Johnny Donovan of South Boston after a brutal 12 round bout at Commercial A C. Referee Larry Conley struggles to halt late action. Also Banry Lewis beats Walter Bartlett in 10 rounds.
If you haven't qualified for the National Roll of Honor, you must do so today as the last call. This notice urges eligible individuals to take action before deadlines pass.
Chicago golfers Charles Chick Evans and Ned Sawyer arrived in Boston to face Massachusetts exponents Francis Ousimet and Jesse Guilford in a 36 hole best ball event. Sawyer played practice with Brae Burn pro Webb. Evans arrived late and took a night round. Proceeds benefit Camp Devens for athletic equipment.
Tech harriers meet Harvard this afternoon at Melrose over the hills. The 8 o'clock start marks Tech’s first intercollegiate race of the season with captain Duke Herzog leading a varsity squad including Mc Carten Halfacre Hanley Dorr Carpenter Dyke Rimbach Stone Miller Owens Levangie Zubiria Goodridge and Hennessey.
Do not delay paying the war taxes. Purchase a bond now to meet obligations and support the effort, with action urged immediately.
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