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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
2
In the state house sessions the conservative bloc shows intent to continue whittling down the initiative and referendum clause, signaling a stubborn effort to curb direct public action and keep tighter control. The debate centers on limiting direct voter power in constitutional processes.
The convention debates take most of the time before adjournment on November 23 as liberals push for a showdown on the whole proposal. A Walker motion for a full vote failed 100 to 98 after long talks. Many amendments remain, including a defeated Luce item limiting the law to concrete propositions. A labor exclusion was dropped, altering the original scope and leaving a cautious path to an initiative and referendum bill. Ex-Speaker Walker prepared a redrafted measure opposing current amendments and defending the bill of rights and religious questions.
The case against Mrs. Annabelle Parker McCann charged with obstructing the drafting of men was heard by a federal commissioner in New Bedford and continued until November 13 for further investigation.
Charles B. Cram aged 42 failed to return home after finishing his night shift for the Portland Terminal Company. His body was found in Back Bay and the medical examiner ruled the death accidental.
Government officers allege city businessmen including a charity worker connected figure conspired in stealing metal from German ships being turned into navy transports at the port. Seven arrests have been made. new warrants issued by a U S Commissioner after a German sailor’s information. The latest find, 400 pounds of German lead paint sold for 390, worth about 2000, fuels conspiracy and theft charges.
Lincoln Orr, four, of Chelsea, searches for his Boston terrier "Jerry" who vanished Thursday after pushing through a screen door. The dog is dark steel brindle with a white breast and half white face, clipped ears, half screw tail, wearing a worn collar without ID. Lincoln appeals to the Post for help in finding his playmate.
A record shows a previously acknowledged Provincetown Fund totaling 24 346 40 dollars with Fortunato S Neves and the Portuguese Fraternity of the U S A Cambridge Branch No 1 listed among contributors. The document lists 54 83 and 20 00 amounts toward a final total of 24 420 73 dollars.
Washington October 30 The Federal Trade Commission issued regulations to license enemy owned patents and copyrights for manufacture by U S citizens. The move opens a vast store of German scientific information to American manufacturers.
The commission discussed licensing manufacture of salvatian and related drugs amid shortages since the war. About 20 000 patented items, including vital dyestuffs and medical devices, could be affected. The plan may require licenses to allocate a public health share and regulate prices to prevent exploitation.
Virginia Minnesota October 30 The coal situation was so acute that only one ton could be sold on an order even to large buildings. The hard coal situation is pronounced the worst in the history of the range.
A Hallowe en whist and dancing party was held in Paul Revera Hall last night with more than 2000 employees in attendance. The event was organized by a general committee led by Hugh Callaghan Agnes Kamp Philip Nett Rose Michelson and Gertrude Pummell.
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