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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
5
Washington reports that the Chamber of Commerce of the United States endorses government price controls. A referendum shows members favor extending authority to regulate prices of raw materials finished products and prices paid by the public as well as by the government.
President Wilson issues executive order giving A Mitchell Palmer custodian of enemy property full authority under the trading with the enemy act for wartime property seizure. Palmer names staff and depositories and sets salaries including his own at five thousand dollars annually.
MacLean the six month old bear cub mascot of the MacLean Kilties arrives in Boston from the Canadian training camp. Captain J B Black and Sergeant Samuel Greenlaw will present the regimental mascot to Mayor Curley after a swim in Frog Pond as thanks for aiding the recruiting drive.
A public hearing at 7 30 P M features the bootblack girls and their supporters arguing that shining shoes is not degrading, in opposition to Mayor Curley and city officials over their occupation.
In Malden divorce court Judge Fox hears Minnie Sweezey sue for cruelty against John A. Sweezey. Cross libel defense accuses Minnie of infidelity. James H. McMullen testifies he was hired to place Minnie in a compromising position.
McMullen says he met Mrs Sweezey at the Syracuse railroad station at Evans suggestion and took her to a hotel where they dined. He testified he later spoke with Evans about settling a family matter and received $50 for expenses. He claimed no improper conduct occurred and that Mrs Sweezey insisted on innocence.
More than 60 prizes were awarded yesterday afternoon by the North End Garden Association at the North Bennet Street School to children of the North End district. The ceremony praised gardening work at Franklin Park, at home, and urged continued effort next year as 300 children demonstrated enthusiasm. First prize winners include Marks Denterio, Peter Giannotti, Joseph Soracco, Michael Molgaro, Antonio Belmonte, Anna Trebino, Emily Denterio, Catherine Zamberardi, Theresa Caruso, Elena Cappucci, and Jennie Onembo.
Richard E. Byrne testified he advised McMullen to tell the truth in Boston to clear Mrs. Sweezey. McMullen denied improper relations and said others falsely accused him. Mrs. Sweezey said McMullen was a gentleman. The trial will continue today.
Special Officers and a police surgeon raided Suite 2 at 2 Oxford terrace Back Bay. They found a young woman named Mary Blake who initially refused to identify herself. Narcotics and surgical instruments were seized. Henry Ives and Margaret Young were arrested on unlawful possession charges. Bail set at 5000 dollars.
About twenty people waited outside Faneuil Hall last night for a Socialist meeting that never opened. Patrons stood around discussing the weather, while groups debated the door status and committee arrangements. Frustration grew as attendees learned the event was off and left the steps.
An advertisement from H S Reeside president of Washington Gas Light Co urges Boston readers to try Vitalitas saying an employee of 50 years improved after taking it. It claims natural ingredients, no alcohol or drugs, and notes 500000 bottles sold with proven results. Woodward's Drug Co. sells it at 102 Tremont Street.
The New York federal reserve district reports subscriptions to the second Liberty Loan totaling 1 436 666 800 dollars with officials optimistic full returns will exceed the 1 500 000 000 dollar quota.
New England will fall slightly below the 500 million cap in the Second Liberty Loan drive as semi final figures from the Federal Reserve Bank show district subscriptions at 453.839 million with 16 banks missing. Boston leads with 130.084 million. Concord reports 1.787 million as towns push toward the maximum.
The Grand Lodge of Elks plans a $250,000 base hospital on Parker Hill as a gift to the federal government. If the city sells the old reservoir site for $40,000, the Elks will establish the hospital there to aid disabled sailors and soldiers through reconstruction. Mayor Curley expects council approval.
Washington reports steel plants on war orders will get ample coal after a conference with fuel administration officials. Some firms worry about shutdowns due to coal type shortages. The administration will modify the priority to divert by product coal to steel mills for coke production, while other coal goes to the northwest.
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