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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
2
Postmaster William F. Murray of Boston will be the principal speaker at noon today at Tufts College Medical and Dental schools. The event introduces the Liberty Loan parade on Saturday with all Tufts departments represented in the line.
Washington April 3 The Post Office Department alters its order to allow unwrapped and unaddressed magazines mailed to soldiers and sailors at the front for 1 cent per copy. Delivery targets personnel destined to proceed overseas for American troops in Europe.
A appealing bill for Friday afternoon and Saturday evening includes Dvorak's Symphony From the New World not heard here since 1912-13. Also on the program are Debussy's Nocturne Nuages and Charpentier's suite Impressions of Italy. Debussy's Nocturne honors the composer who died a week ago.
An authoritative source says Japan will transfer 450000 tons of shipping to the United States. Immediate delivery of 160000 tons is planned with only charter rates, and 18000000 yen will cover the difference to the Far East rate. Fifty thousand tons of new ships will be delivered between May and December, in exchange for equal steel tonnage.
Washington April 8 Senate and House conferees began work on the agricultural appropriation bill with little prospect of agreement on the government guarantee for wheat. The plan is to have House managers report a disagreement on the amendment to raise the guarantee from two to two and a half dollars per bushel, with Senate leaders expecting receding if the House rejects it to avoid a deadlock.
Reports from Boyce Louisiana describe a restaurant employee named Lewis who made pro German remarks. He was given a hundred lashes and tar and feathers by prominent Boyce citizens, forced to shout To h with the Kaiser and Hurrah for Wilson, and ordered to leave town.
An old time tonic Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores with claims it darkens gray hair naturally in one application. A well known druggist notes millions of bottles are purchased yearly for giving hair a luxurious dark look without signs of dye.
Camp Devens April 3. The 301st Infantry Regiment known as Bostons Own plans to march from the camp to Boston about 40 miles away. Colonel Frank I. Tompkins believes the regiment can reach its home city in under two days. Arrangements to use armories in Boston will be sought from the State.
The article describes upcoming hiking trips for cantonment regiments with plans for parades in Boston and drills at armories and a parade field. Soldiers will carry field kitchens, cook en route, and camp along roads at night while on travel to public exhibitions.
Lieutenant Colonel William A. Brooks acting surgeon general of the Massachusetts State Guard saw the first two motor first aid dressing stations arrive for the emergency hospital set. The cars were brought to the State House front for inspection by the Governor and council before deployment to the armory.
An old advertisement touts Peptiron as an effective iron tonic for anemia and paleness. It claims to boost red blood cells, tone nerves, improve color, aid digestion, and restore health for daily duties. Pills are chocolated coated, pleasant to take, and economical. druggists can supply it.
April 3 report says the British steamer Conargo of 4312 tons gross owned by the Commonwealth of Australia was torpedoed in the Irish Sea. The Greek steamer Salaminia of 3112 tons was sunk by gunfire. About 60 men are missing from both ships. Conargo’s 50 crew evacuated, two boats sunk, one rescued with 15 aboard. Salaminia missing 15 crew.
April 3. Congressman Irvine I Lenroot Republican of Superior has been elected United States Senator to succeed the late Paul O Hastings defeating Democrat Joseph J Davies. Majority estimated at more than 10,000 with Socialist Victor L Berger third about 35,000 behind Davies. Incumbent Marvin B Rosenberry also leads over Lattolette Charles H Crownheart by about 40,000. Returns incomplete, with precincts still to report likely increasing margins.
Frank J. Luby of Worcester Massachusetts was sentenced in Middletown Superior Court to two to five years in State's prison for arson. He burned a large storage barn owned by the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane several months earlier, causing an estimated loss of about $12,000.
Members of the Harvard class of 1864 and the New England Botanical Club attended the funeral of George G. Kennedy yesterday afternoon at his Brush Hill road and Blue Hill avenue Milton residence. Rev Julian K Smyth officiated. Burial followed at Forest Hills cemetery.
The text touts Sloan's Liniment as the biggest selling liniment in the world for Luim bago, Sciatica, Neuralgia, muscle soreness, and other pains. It highlights prompt relief, cleanliness, non staining skin, and economical use with generous bottle sizes priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.
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