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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
5
A light statewide primary vote is expected as the war distracts attention. Voters will choose either Democratic or Republican ballots and must vote a straight ticket due to the reestablished party designations. Many may be unaware the state returns to the old primary system.
The new ballot requires voters to name the party ticket they will vote for, a change from last year’s secret choice. It could deter turnout, especially among younger voters. Governor McCall and Graf ton D. Cushing dispute the Republican nomination, while the Democratic slate is sparse with Mansfield unopposed for governor.
Governor Samuel W. McCall releases his sole primary statement defending his wartime administration. He praises his record on war measures, vetoes, and industrial harmony, while urging voters to judge by merit and avoiding partisan battles amid global conflict. He hints at Cushing’s ambition and cites Emerson as guiding motto. Myopia road Winchester.
A Boston car men’s union monument to Mathias J Nesdale, key business agent during the 1912 trolley strike, was unveiled at Old Calvary Cemetery West Roxbury. Attending were trolley workers and leaders including James H Vahey Thomas F Shine P J O’Brien and M J Higgins who spoke of Nesdale’s courage and leadership.
Secretary Baker decides the government may supply uniforms to military students in some college courses. Harvard alumni will not bear the same financial burden for the R O T C next year as they did when the corps was founded.
The Boston and Maine railroad posted 1916 17 net income down by 2 185 242 from the prior year as operating revenues rose by 4 916 612 but expenses climbed 6 250 118. Causes include government actions high material costs and the Adamson law with wage increases.
Edwin C Paige known as Billy Paige 58 of 39 Pinckney street died after being struck by a automobile on Canal street near Traverse street Saturday night He worked for Colpitts Ticket Agency and had long operated the agency at Haymarket square relief hospital where he passed away just after midnight.
Middlesex County District Attorney Tufts will convene a special grand jury session Tuesday to scrutinize a purported auto theft ring operating around Greater Boston and its suburbs. The move signals a formal inquiry into alleged theft activities and related networks.
Portuguese groups in Massachusetts plan a Columbus Day parade and flag raising in Boston to launch a fundraising campaign for the Portuguese War Relief effort aiding the forces at the front.
A Bosheviki majority among the Bureau of the Central Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates demands an explanation of alleged actions by provisional government members and Korniloff's headquarters. Reports link Kerensky negotiations with Korniloff to a planned strong government and martial law.
Harvard welcomes a new student influx on opening day as 3500 students prepare to pay the 50 tuition installment. Bursar Charles F. Mason opens Cana Hall at 9 am while dining halls serve breakfast before registration begins. The university expects about 175000 more in fees, though totals trail past openings. Students, both returning and the 1921 class entrants, face registration and room arrangements as duties begin.
Students begin consultation with faculty advisers to choose courses for the year and obtain their sanction. Cards must be filed by tomorrow afternoon under penalty of a fine. Harvard officials start the academic year with meetings at 50 State Street and University Hall Cambridge.
Maurice Farnham a Boston & Maine brakeman of Dorchester was found dead in the Malden River at Everett yesterday morning. Authorities say his throat and left wrist were slashed and that he had been suffering from a nervous breakdown.
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