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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
Watertown New York April 4 The Maxim Munitions Corporation announced a contract to supply the Italian government with 215000000 cartridges produced at its Watertown and New Haven plants.
More than 3000 people witnessed a flag raising at Park Square Theatre yesterday afternoon. The event followed the matinee performance of Fair and Warmer now showing at the theatre.
Kirschbaum clothing showcases all wool suits from America’s dominant all-wool house A B Kirschbaum Co. The new New England offering highlights true all wool fabric and tailored fit versus cotton blends.
Emergency Peace Federation forms a bureau to provide legal aid for anyone arrested in anti war demonstrations free if unable to pay and available to bill those who can. Massachusetts labor leaders plan a preparedness program to back President Wilson and the war effort with a broader organizing effort.
Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade approved a resolution endorsing a national food control commission and telegraphed President Wilson recommending President Griffin for membership on it.
In two southern Minnesota towns St. Peter and New Ulm the unofficial ballot in municipal elections showed strong opposition to declaring war on Germany. St. Peter 262 31 against and New Ulm 466 19 against.
Interest rose over the shutdown of American Tube Works after workers demanded an eight hour day and higher wages. Officials said no government work is affected and that the plant is closed indefinitely. They stressed they never produced munitions and paid higher wages than comparable plants.
Harvard College will grant the same final exams used for Reserve Officers’ Training Corps members to students joining the American ambulance field service in France or who will enlist soon. Captain Walter H Wheeler, head of Harvard’s recruiting, said more than 20 men have signified intent to serve as ambulance drivers.
Brush your suit or overcoat before wearing and after removal to remove grit and dust. Do not wear a suit for more than three days in a row. Brush thoroughly and press. Monthly turn coat and trousers inside out and air them outdoors. Systematic care will extend the life of clothes.
Chicago packing houses ordered to keep a reserve of 5,000,000 pounds of meat and other foods for army use. Army officers and quartermaster officials plan a conference this afternoon to discuss buying directly from producers and limiting middleman profits by law.
Charles C Jones known as a world traveler and Custer era scout asked Judge Grant to recover a share of Manuella C Jones estate. He claims his mother believed him dead when her will excluding him was made. Judge Grant reserved decision.
John Samellas is sued by Chriss Stavredes a fruit dealer in Suffolk Superior Court seeking 10000 for alleged alienation of his wife Helen's affections. Samellas testified he did nothing improper with Mrs Stavredes in her husband’s absence. Mrs Stavredes denied entertaining him or any impropriety. The jury is to hear the case this morning.
An advertisement highlights Burlington guided tours to California aboard Pullman sleeping cars with daylit routes through Denver, Colorado Springs, Royal Gorge, Salt Lake City, and the Sierra Nevada. Alex Stocks of New England Pass. Agent, B and O Railways invites inquiries for illustrated folders.
Lieutenant William P Louie Lieutenant Robert S Harrison Sergeant Thomas C Clay and Patrolmen Rufus Moulton and Ambrose Fuller were retired yesterday on half pay as Mayor Childs signed a statute based order enforcing compulsory retirement at age 65 for police and fire personnel in Newton.
A fragment mentions Bromo Quinine and a box labeled with G. W. Grove's signature. The clipped text suggests an advertising claim or product packaging detail tied to Grove, with uncertain context or full description.
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