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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
11
Massachusetts lawmakers debate wartime policy and postwar industrial planning as Mr. Long urges bold steps to boost American industry. The speech calls for world trade departments, state cooperation, and aggressive investment in Massachusetts industries to secure economic dominance after the war.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald presided over an overflow rally at Parkman bandstand drawing about 5000 with a keynote that former Governor Walsh would be the next U S Senator from Massachusetts. Secretary of the Navy Daniels delivered the final Boston speech to a cheering crowd past midnight.
Kenneth Fenner age 3 playing at 78 Hammond Street South Ind was struck by a truck driven by Maccano Musto of Revere. He died at City Hospital after arrival by police ambulance. Musto was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
In Amsterdam on October 30 German newspapers discuss General Ludendorff's resignation as chief commissary and Austria's push for a separate peace. Reactions mix bitterness with relief as Austria’s move shifts leverage and allows Germany more room to maneuver.
Reports from multiple newspapers discuss moves toward separating German Austria from Austria and aligning Germany with its own path under self determination. Commentators differ on loyalty and the broader impact of abdication and armistice terms.
Daniel T. O Connell of Dorchester was yesterday commissioned a captain in the United States Army Service Corps. He has served as a field organizer with the Department of Labor employment service, gaining wide notice for his successful work in New Hampshire and Michigan.
Captain O Connell who resigned last week to enlist was sworn in as a private and ordered to report to Washington. Born Dorchester July 6 1878 he studied at Dorchester High School Boston College Harvard class of 1905 and earned LL M and D L degrees from Boston University. He worked as a newspaper reporter editor and later served as a lawyer with his brothers at 53 State Street Boston and was appointed to the Commission on Inferior Courts by Governor Foss.
The article explains that Friday is a fast day and abstinence from fresh meat, but the vigil of the feast allows meat today. It notes the obligation to attend mass tomorrow All Saints Day and the possibility of multiple masses across churches, with All Souls Day on Saturday also marked by priestly masses.
Washington reports a draft call in preparation for mobilizing over 200000 men for general military service early in November. Entraining units will come from all states in the Union with October suspensions lifted as the influenza epidemic abates.
In a Park Street Church canvass led by Mrs. Frances L. Higginson Jr, the Florence Crittenton League of Compassion reports about one third of the 17000 goal raised. Two days remain with $17.00 still needed. Major donors included Mrs. Jesse Koshland with 2287 and Mrs. Barrett Wendell Jr with 1500. Mayor Peters also contributed.
Mary E. Graham aged 2 years 11 months of 5 Hopkins street Matapan died from a fall from a wooden framework in the yard of No 3 Hopkins street yesterday afternoon after leaving the dinner table to play. The accident is reported in local police records. A recoverative diet advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk is noted in the same item.
The report notes that today’s market prices look low yet the suits in question were not purchased yesterday, implying longer price trends or delayed realization rather than a one day slip.
In Budapest on Sunday demonstrators clashed with troops as they tried to cross the chain bridge toward the old castle. Troops fired rifles and machine guns and used bayonets, occupying the Danube banks. The struggle lasted most of the night with numerous casualties reported.
The Boston Metropolitan Chapter of the American Red Cross will establish Christmas parcel stations on a morning at 211 Columbus Avenue for inspection and mailing of filled cartons to overseas soldiers. The Boston chapter oversees distribution, with the 211 Columbus Avenue station serving those far from branch locations.
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