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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1919
Page
2
Washington Aug. 31 Actual control of Roth Island arsenal harness shops production activities has been turned over to employee committees. Secretary Baker released correspondence showing committees influence foremen appointments price distributions and even bid decisions while administration remains with regular management.
An orders branch of the Rock Island Arsenal O D announces a system to reduce costs after World War I. An employee advisory committee helps set pricing and bids while workers report greater efficiency and sentiment shifts toward partnership in manufacturing for the government.
Paris reports Germany has paid France 1,000,000 francs as indemnity for the murder of Sergeant Paul Mannheim killed in Berlin by a German in July. The French government will gift the sum to the International Red Cross.
Will A. Page representing the men ors association arrived in Boston early yesterday afternoon and Henry W. Savage came early last evening. Both declared that any actor who walks out or strikes will immediately be sued for breach of contract.
The Producing Managers Association prepare to battle to a finish over a $100000 suit against Hal Forde and a walkout to back Equity demands. Page and Savage clash over contract terms while Boston theatres face disrupted matinees and possible closures.
The American Legion plans a nationwide push through 3500 local posts to urge changes to the war risk insurance act as reflected in the Sweet bill. The effort aims to secure congressional action and broad support for amendments.
The Legion backs amendments allowing lump sum or installment payout of converted insurance, higher beneficiary classes, broader disability awards, and longer automatic coverage. It also urges lump sum terms for present and converted term insurance. A chemical warfare post opposes abolishing the service as a staff corps and its merger into the engineering corps.
Provincetown reports the death of Commander Hezekiah P Hughes of the J C Freeman Post aged 8 years. Born North Truro in 1838 he enlisted July 28 1862 in the 32d Massachusetts Infantry later joined the Third Cavalry reaching second lieutenant before discharge June 13 1865. He was a valued Provincetown citizen and long time dry goods merchant.
At a South Boston Municipal Building mass meeting 190 people heard a drive by Lithuanians for wartime relief. Over 200 collected and 10 000 more pledged to assist starving Lithuanians as resolutions urged freeing 5 000 000 Lithuanians from Russian and German oppression and cited the U S entry into the war to defend smaller nations.
William Jennings Bryan denounced brewers before about 2000 people at Infantry Hall Providence accusing their tactics since Prohibition and linking prohibition to wartime victory.
Frederick Cook 15, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cook of Gardiner disappears for the second time in a month. Police seek him, noting he carried a large sum of money. He previously fled to Boston and was returned to his parents on arrival in Massachusetts.
Crowds gathered on the South Boston supply base pier as a cardinal held mass on the deck of an Italian dreadnought. Attendees arrived by foot, car, truck, and horse drawn carriage, many mothers with children, despite rain, though only invitees could board.
Cardinal O'Connell arrives amid a grand welcome as the Italian battleship commander and crew greet him on deck. He speaks in Italian and emphasizes Italy's wartime contributions, pledging ties with America. The mass on the forward deck honors ship personnel and visiting passengers.
General Pershing departs Brest aboard the Leviathan for New York marking over two years of service in France. A farewell crowd at Invalides Station and tributes from French leaders accompany his departure as he reflects on the Franco American alliance and the armistice moment.
Escort shields the dreadnought commander to his car while a vast crowd, including Cardinal supporters and English visitors, cheers after a blessing. Police estimate shots at fifty thousand as Commodore Conz and officers dine with Italian labor unions, then tour Quincy House.
A heartfelt tribute notes a friend’s high integrity, firmness, intelligence, and good heart. The speaker recalls lasting affection and promises to keep the departed in constant thoughts. The message emphasizes deep personal regard and enduring memory.
Joseph McCarthy aged 17 of 4g Maple avenue Cambridge was charged with unlawful appropriation of an automobile and to be arraigned in Cambridge Police Court. The car owned by John Ellis of Littleton was stolen in front of 331 street last night. Patrolman Mello stopped a youth struggling with auto lamps on Line street and found the stolen car and its driver at the station.
A meeting of the newly organized Paper Box Makers Union in Commercial Hall 604 Washington Street elected officers Frank H. McCarthy addressed the gathering as the charter of the organization is expected soon. Officers chosen were President Mark L Flaherty Vice President Paul Murphy and Secretary Lawrence Whittendale.
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