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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
7
A two cent per pound beer price increase and a noted rise in flour prices follow a 50 cent bounce in wholesale flour last week. The market today reflects higher costs across grocery and beverage goods, signaling broader inflation pressures downtown.
Tile fish priced at 20 cents per pound and periwinkles at 25 cents a quart appeared as novelties in some fish stalls.
The article lists weekly price shifts for lamb beef pork and poultry with lamb down two cents a pound and pork up one cent. It notes abundant halibut haddock cod and other seafood plus fresh produce prices and flour brands. Dealers expect buying to pause awaiting further market signals.
The report notes fall in prices as the new crop comes in with calves' liver at 40 cents, rump steak 35, ham 16, bacon 20, and corned beef 18 at representative city markets.
In London on September 16, Laborite James Henry Thomas of the Amalga Moated Society of Railway Servants warned in the House of Commons that every railway lodge had told the executive committee that conscription would trigger a stoppage. He warned the conscriptionists of an industrial revolution if agitation continued.
A plan announced in Chicago on September 14 aims to raise 2 million dollars in America for Polish war sufferers. Dr. B. F. Froncak leads the Polish central relief committee as general chairman. A proposed one cent monthly tax on members of Polish American organizations would support the fund, and the committee said 500,000 dollars had been contributed to Poland in the previous year.
Fannie Turransky aged three fell from a veranda at the family home 67 Fourth Street Chelsea last night. She was taken to Frost Hospital with a broken right leg and back injuries lasting from the fall.
Buy last season's winter suits and overcoats at half off marked prices. Sale closes Saturday night. Harrison Company at 662 672 Washington Street corner Beach advertises the event.
Wall Street chatter says the proposed loan to Great Britain and France is cut from a billion to five hundred million dollars. Reports vary but several say five hundred million is the amount American financiers would lend. The commission and its American financial aids offered no comment.
Bankers view the $1 billion request as a negotiating ploy and expect a compromise near half a billion. J. P. Morgan, Henry P. Davison, and Dwight W. Morrow led talks with commission members, while Rockefeller and Schiff weighed in on possible participation as statements from the commission were issued.
Paris reports parliament weighing a plan to draft 400000 young men aged 18 and 19 for military service in 1917. President Poincare would present the bill. War Minister Millerand notes 1916 recruits finish training and may be sent to reinforce fronts this autumn. The measure keeps the 1888 class under government control, though not yet called.
The loan was discussed after talks between Mr. Schiff and Mr. Hill. Hill said the commission would obtain half a billion dollars here, though neither man disclosed further details.
Former Senator James F. Powers of South Boston, running for sheriff, spoke at ten rallies in Roxbury and Dorchester. An auto truck with a piano and choir opened each meeting, delivering parodies praising Powers and poking fun at his opponent. Rallies included Edward Everett Square and locations across Dorchester and the South End.
Sand bags are placed on the Leyland liner Devonian at East Boston to shield steering gear and machinery from danger. The measure is now common on nearly all British steamers, with vessels from the Suez route in the last nine months adopting similar protection.
The Sunday Post Magazine explores funding the war efforts and the economic burdens faced by nations. It analyzes stockpiling, taxation, debt, and civilian sacrifices shaping the war economy.
The Ohel Jacob Congregation in East Boston is attached for 2000 by Abraham Bloomfield the former cantor. His contract had a year left and he was asked to resign before the Jewish new year. He has filed suit through lawyer John H Blanchard to recover salary and expenses for the coming year.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a rapid, dependable skin remedy for eczema acne itch scalp scale herpes and other conditions. It promises overnight clearing of blemishes and inflamed skin with samples available by sending 40 stamps to Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Possum Soap is promoted as a safe daily soap for tender skin and full druggist availability.
The Russian Duma was prorogued today until mid November by imperial order read by Premier Goremykin. The session lasted three minutes amid muttered opposition from Laborite and Radical deputies. Deputy Kerensky shouted sentiment against traitors as he spoke. Deputies left quietly. observers noted the Emperor can recall the assembly before November 14.
G R Nunally of Utica Missouri credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with reversing years of stomach disturbances and nerves. He reports renewed strength and good health at age 74 after starting the remedy following a doctor visit.
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