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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
7
Washington reports steps to enforce acceptance by employees at Bridgeport ion factories of the War Labor award. The move follows the recent War Labor Board decision and seeks to secure compliance from workers and management.
Columbus Ohio September 5 Governor W P G Harding of the Federal Reserve Board declared no jumps in commercial loan rates will be sanctioned. The statement, made before the Ohio Bankers Association, suggests rates will stay near current levels to avoid disrupting the treasury plan to float large Liberty Loans within the next year.
The Department of Justice the military intelligence bureau and soldiers and sailors seek a report on suspected evasion of the selective service law.
The President sought a report from the attorney-general but the purpose was not disclosed after a vigorous Senate debate led by Senator Smoot of Utah, a Republican. The exchange highlighted political contention over executive transparency.
The store stays open daily until 5 30 with all day Saturday hours. The focus shifts to wedding dress materials and accessories as bridal shopping begins. Misses shops on the fourth floor are organized as specialty stores, each led by an expert to streamline selections.
A Filene's catalog entry lists fresh pink batiste petticoats trimmed in sky blue from 2.56 to 3 dollars, Crepe de Chine envelopes in white from 3 to 4 dollars, negligees 5 to 13.50, boudoir caps 0.80 to 2 dollars, colored silk going away petticoats 4 to 10.50, and lingerie petticoats 2 to 5 dollars with mail orders filled from the fourth floor.
A brown wool velour going away suit with pin tucks and cloth button holes shows expert tailoring. The skirt features a wide belt and Filene price tag of 45 dollars. Additional bridal tailor mades include heathery mixes at 45 dollars and braid bound oxford meltons plus silver tone suits priced at 35 to 50 dollars.
Going away coats in tweeds and heather wool offer Raglan shoulders and sizes for travel at $39.50. Bolivia style going-away coats priced at $48.50. Fully lined silvertone coats $35 and $39.50, corded velour coats $29.50, fur-collared coats range from $29.50 to $185.
The piece describes soft brimmed wedding hats suited for travel and long wear. It notes comfort of soft crowns, versatility with suits or dresses, and knit details. Velvet hats with rose or blue Ceengellen, ribbon flowers, and burnt goose bands are mentioned as decorative choices.
Senate military committee members debated who issued orders for using soldiers and sailors in mass roundups. Senator Chamberlain condemned unauthorized arrests, while Poindexter and Kirby defended them, amid warnings of terror and threats to personal freedom.
Washington Sept 5 The slacker round ups in New York City were carried out under direction of the Department of Justice. A. Bruce Bielaski chief of the Bureau of Investigation assumed full responsibility. An officer of the provost marshal general’s office aided directing the raids with military intelligence and some naval officers. No authorization was announced for use of soldiers and sailors.
Members of the Uruguayan mission visiting Boston were hosted at a banquet last night at the Copley Plaza by Mayor Peters and more than fifty prominent city and state leaders in politics and public life.
Dr Baltasar Brum Uruguay minister of foreign affairs head of the mission expresses appreciation for Boston cordiality shown during a brief stay. He says Uruguay values American ideals and sees no imperialistic motives in entering the war, only to defend smaller nations. Professor Ford urges Pan American unity to prevent future wars. Mayor Peters extols Brum as a brilliant southern statesman.
Sergeant Herbert C. Andrews, son of Ervie Andrews of Waverley, was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant after training at Camp Taylor Kentucky and assigned to duty at Camp Funston Kansas. The article notes Uruguay’s defense stance and the measure allowing the South Atlantic squadron to be headquartered in Montevideo harbor.
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