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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

3

McLaughlin Attacks Gaston Over Boston Elevated Policy

Senator Edward J. McLaughlin charged that ruinous policy and extravagance drove the Boston Elevated toward bankruptcy and forced a seven-cent fare. He blamed the law firm led by William A. Gaston for framing these moves. McLaughlin spoke at rallies for Richard H. Long in Roxbury Jamaica Plain and Forest Hills. Long paused his campaign for a day and planned a Fitchburg rally with Dr. John W. Coughlin as a principal speaker.

Edward J. McLaughlin Boston Democratic City Committee Greater William A. Gaston McLaughlin Richard H. Long Roxbury Maica Plain Forest Hills Gaston Boston Elevated The Elevated Boston Street Carmen Long Mr. Long Fitchburg John W. Coughlin Fall River Massachusetts Democratic National Committee

Funeral Services for John N. Taylor

Funeral services for John N. Taylor a longtime Globe editorial and repertorial staff member were held yesterday afternoon at St Mary's Church Warren Street Charles Town Rev James Donnelly officiated and burial will be in Hallowell Maine. Several Globe staff members attended the service.

John N. Taylor Globe St. Mary’s Church Warren Street Charlestown James Donnelly Hallowell

Major Bowman Receives Commission to Rank of Major

Milton S. Bowman of Mt. Vernon New York commanding officer of the Tufts College Training Detachment has been commissioned as major He previously held the rank of captain and led the detachment since its organization in May 1918 contributing greatly to its success as an organizer and military leader.

Milton S. Bowman Mt. Vernon New York Tufts College Training Detachment Bowman

Gallivan Defends Roll Calls at Dorchester High

Congressman Gallivan spoke to a large Dorchester High School audience rebutting a rival's charge over roll-call attendance. He accused the ex-opponent of holding both a congressional seat and mayoral salary, noting the vacancy declared by Congress.

Gallivan Dorchester High School Congress

Willard E Ellis Indicted for Murder in Green Shooting

Springfield Sept 11 Grand jury indicts Willard E Ellis on murder charges for shooting Henry M Green at Green s North Wilbraham home on June 27. Green died instantly from shotgun blast. Mrs Ellis employed at the home.

Springfield Willard E. Ellis Henry M. Green Green North Wilbraham

Veterans Return From G A R Encampment In Portland Ore

Francis J. O'Reilly of Saville Street Cambridge and George Boulillard of Beachmont Boston past G A R commanders attended the national encampment in Portland Oregon and returned home yesterday.

Francis J. O'Reilly Saville Street Cambridge George Boulillard Beachmont Boston G. A. R. National Portland Ore

Sugar prices rise to 10 and 11 cents for consumers

The Massachusetts food administration announced a retail sugar price increase effective immediately. Granulated sugar will cost consumers about 10 to 11 cents in most cases, based on higher producer prices allowed by the government. A few dealers with remaining low-priced stock may charge 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 cents for a short time until those stocks run out.

Massachusetts Food Administration Washington State House

Governor Nominates Board to Train Disabled Soldiers

Governor McCall sent to the Executive Council nominations of nine people to form an advisory board for training and instructing disabled soldiers and sailors. The appointees include J Randolph Coolidge Jr of Brookline Guy Murchie of Dedham George H Brock of Boston Ralph B Bauer of Lynn Louis H Buckley of Worcester Jeremiah F Mahoney of Lawrence Edgar R Hammond of New Bedford George H Wrenn of Springfield and Katharine A Loring of Beverly.

McCall Executive Council J. Randolph Coolidge, Jr Brookline Guy Murchie Dedham George H. Brock Boston Ralph 8. Bauer Lynn Louis H. Buckley Worcester Jeremiah F. Mahoney Lawrence Edgar R. Hammond New Bedford

Cambridge Man Grows Noted Turnip in New England

C Ledwig of 98 Putnam Avenue Cambridge raised a large turnip named Kohlrabi SI in ashes bed as part of local food conservation efforts. The gardener, a knit goods factory employee, devotes spare time to vegetables and sent a grateful cablegram from General Pershing thanking children for birthday greetings from France.

C. Ledwig Putnam Avenue Cambridge New England Ledwig General Pershing France

Children of America Loyalty League Receives Support

ST. LOUIS reports the Children of America Loyalty League today received support from local groups and individuals, signaling growing community backing for their civic outreach program.

ST. Louis the Children of America Loyalty League Today

Two Fliers Killed in Beamsville Ont Crash

Grim s by Ontario reports Second Lieutenant R L Jacks American pilot from Los Angeles California and Cadet H E Bousfield from McGregor Manitoba were killed when their airplane crashed at Beamsville.

Beamsville Ont Grimsby R. L., Jacks Santa Fe Avenue Los Angeles H. E. Bousfield McGregor Manitoba Beameville

Uniforms For Canteen Aid Volunteers In Boston

More than 600 volunteers offered for the Boston Army and Navy Canteen to open on Boston Common. The personnel and service committees worked relentlessly to organize the drive, with volunteers to be trained and issued white caps and Hoover aprons before duty.

Boston Post Avice Butler SR Butler Ge Butler Army Navy Boston Army and Navy Boston Common Boston Service Committee Conteen

States crop to be cut twenty percent this year

Secretary Wilfrid Wheeler the state commissioner of agriculture said the very short growing season will likely reduce the maximum crop by about 20 percent. He cited low temperatures in April through June and forecasts of further cold as the cause of the smaller yield.

Wilfrid Wheeler

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