03 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
9
The United States now holds about 240 billion dollars in wealth, surpassing the combined riches of Britain France and Germany. The new figure underscores America’s economic lead amid postwar recovery and global finance shifts.
Springfield April 2 Judge Callahan issued a final equity decree voiding the eminent domain taking of 157000 feet of Connecticut River waterfront for a park project. Everett H Barney, a skate factory magnate, funded the park system and the city treasurer received S10 for the purchase. The ruling orders at least parts of the land deeded back to the original owner.
A Boston woman declares Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured her severe indigestion bloating and colic after completing the course. The ad claims the prep removes mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince at Liggett's Riker Jaynes Drug Stores.
Robert H. Spare fought city of Springfield over a 157000 square foot riverfront parcel valued at thousands of dollars. A 1911 dispute claimed the city could take for $10, while Spare sought full recovery or fair compensation. Judge Callahan ordered Spare’s 88000 foot lot returned, with appeals planned as Spare aims to recover 106083 feet and keep the $10.
The Harvard Union will reopen this year after spring recess with no increased membership fees. The reading and writing rooms and the library wing will be opened for all students, as the dining room remains closed due to prior financial stringency.
A British war office statement reports seven hundred prisoners four guns several machine guns and motor lorries captured east of the Jordan between March 25 and April 1. On March 30 raids against the Hedjaz railway were completed and troops began retreat toward Es Salt.
Fourteen Boston women, the first in the country, study graphic arts at Wentworth Institute. They go beyond reproducing others designs to create and carve linoleum plates, print their own works, and publish posters nationwide. Original enlistment posters total 18000 locally and abroad. Under Vojta Preissig they design a flag for the Czecho Slovak nation and produce allied war posters.
Earnest Andward 24 ends his life in his room at 820 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge after despondency over an on field injury and overwork. He planned to face his draft board and left notes to his parents and friend Charles McCarthy asking forgiveness for his cowardice.
A London dated report quotes a Russian wireless statement denying that Red Guards are being sent to Finland by the central or local authorities. It warns Berlin it will question any German frontier reports and take severe measures if such entries occur, asking for specific frontier points of entry.
Paris April 2 French and British troops advanced last night between the Somme and Demuin as announced officially. The front between the Somme and the Oise was generally quiet with heavy artillery duels at select points.
Washington reports the American government will not seize Dutch vessels traveling from Holland to the United States even as Dutch shipping in American ports was requisitioned. The policy applies to ships en route at the time of requisition and arriving in U S ports.
The War Trade Board announced that requisitioning aims to restore ships laid up in American harbors to normal activity and does not intend to seize vessels in Dutch service at the proclamation time. The Netherlands minister presented a formal protest to the State Department, and a full legal reply is expected soon. Assurance was given that grain will be loaded onto two ships Holland plans to send for needed foodstuffs.
Alvaro S Wheeler dies of pneumonia at his sister’s home in Brunswick and funeral services will be held at the Wheeler homestead in Topsham. He was born August 2, 1865 in Roxbury and leaves a widow Helen Lee Wheeler of Boston, two sons Harold and Francis, his mother Olive Wheeler, a brother Walter and four sisters including Edith White.
Washington April 2. Under orders to the War Department Secretary Baker has decided that future information on American forces in France will be released only from the expeditionary headquarters. Information about troops at home will continue to be issued by the War Department as before.
Hundreds enjoy rapid knitting for Red Cross and private sale using the Auto-Knitter. It promises to replace many hand knitters and earn dollars at home. Send 3c stamp to Auto-Knitter Hosiery Inc Desk 8-K 821 Jefferson St Buffalo NY for details.
Major General March announced that Secretary Baker has ordered publicity rules. All France troop movement items will be released only from the American expeditionary forces in France, while home forces items go from the War Department. Pershing daily communique under consideration. Official statements from British and French allies may cover brigaded forces. No change to casualty list practices at the department.
President Lowell will explain the concentration system to Harvard freshmen tomorrow. The annual address aims to guide 654 freshmen as they plan course schedules for the next three years.
Officials reported the warmest April 2 in Boston weather history with temperatures reaching a high between 2 and 4 PM. Overcoats were widely worn yesterday as residents faced unseasonable heat, while snowshoe comparisons underscored the icy contrast.
The Senate and committees weighed bills on autos including a surtax plan to raise about 1.5 million in war revenue and measures setting fines of 500 dollars and 1 to 10 year terms for motor vehicle thefts. Other items cover license fees, second hand car sales, and records for garages with officials empowered to license dealers.
In the Avre Luce sector yesterday British forces took 60 prisoners. Thirteen machine guns were captured, the war office reports from London dated April 2.
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