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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
7
Despatch from Managua reports American bankers, owed by Nicaragua, warning liquidation by Oct. 15 or seizure of revenues. U S government weighing a $2 million addition to $3 million canal concession debt to back a 15 million cordoba issue for debt repayment.
Four year old Mary Luper daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Luper of 75 Elm Street Chelsea fell 30 feet down an elevator shaft in her father’s storehouse on Auburn street yesterday afternoon sustaining a fractured skull.
Washington date October 29 The first opinions since the court re convened on October 9 are expected tomorrow About forty cases are under advisement and the initial opinions of Justices Brandeis and Clarke two new members are awaited with interest Arguments on many cases docketed a year to eighteen months ago are proceeding rapidly.
Occupants of 497 Huntington avenue began moving out after Building Commissioner O Hearn ordered evacuation. Braced rear and side walls indicate dangerous settling and imminent demolition, with improvements deemed unsatisfactory. Many tenants are Conservatory of Music students.
A range of state and national service positions are advertised with salaries from $720 to $3300 annually. Posts include carpenter at Westboro State Hospital, inspectors in Boston and Buffalo, aeronautical aid in Washington, and roles in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Army Engineers, Agriculture, Mines, and more.
In Charlestown the navy yard barred all boys after a week of vandalism including tire cuts on cars. A large crowd gathered at the Water street entrance yesterday afternoon and, denied admission, caused a disturbance until police dispersed them.
Captain William R Rush commander of the Charlestown navy yard who has been retired is asked by the Navy Department to remain in office until further orders. The notice states public necessity requires it and his actual retirement will likely be postponed to December 1.
East Boston representative Thomas J. Giblin forwards a letter to the State Board of Labor and Industry requesting an investigation of alleged fish trust activities in Boston. The letter accuses collusion in the local fish trade and seeks scrutiny of business practices.
In Chicago on October 29 Florence King urged flour be covered by grain inspection. B C Roloff of United Charities said tests show pigeons chickens and mice died within three weeks on high priced white flour used for bread. He called for cutting milling operations to lower costs and improve nutrition.
Universalist sermons preached yesterday offered the view that God governs the universe and all souls will unite with the Creator. The message, titled The Final Harmony of All Souls With God, opened the fifth week of statewide evangelism with strong attendance gains reported from throughout the state.
Dana warp mills and Haskell silk mills post notices that the 54 hour law starting Monday will not reduce employee wages. Dana mills say workers with one year or more receive a Christmas week bonus. shorter service earns a proportional bonus.
Two unruly members of B Company Fifth Regiment were placed under provost guard at Station 15 Charlestown and released yesterday morning to return to the Bunker Hill armory after failed efforts to keep them quiet. This marks the first known use of a provost guard in a station house in the state.
Redfield announced that the Department of Commerce will investigate coffee trade possibilities in Porto Rico and Gerrard Harris of Mobile will probably be sent to the island to study planting methods. The Agriculture Department will assist to improve Porto Rican coffee cultivation.
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