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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
2
The Rev William Harmon Van Allen rector of the Church of the Advent on Brimmer Street said during Easter service that prayers of millions in Europe have been answered and the end is near, asserting we have come to help.
The Supreme Court will reconvene after a fortnight's recess with many decisions expected. War conditions lead to likely avoidance of broad antitrust cases such as the Steel Harvest and Anthracite Coal trusts. Arguments include the Massachusetts National Guardsmen Hay Chamberlain bill and claims against the Kronprinzessin Cecilie over gold bullion delivery.
About 400 prisoners at Charles Street jail received two Easter eggs each yesterday. The eggs came from the jail bakery and were provided with other treats by Mrs. Florence Spooner and several supporters including Charles Philips Bee Be, former Governor David I Walsh, Mrs. John Holmes Morrison, Mrs. Joseph Lovejoy, and Mrs. Charles Tuckerman, who worked with Sheriff Quinn.
Today the 274 German sailors rounded up after the war declaration will be moved from the Long Wharf immigration station to the Detention Island quarters. Members of the Ninth Regiment M N G, guarding duty at the station, will accompany the captives to the island detention area.
Bishop Lawrence urged St Pauls Cathedral listeners to bear annual burdens and defend liberties. He said thousands will act bravely next year, but most must do humble daily deeds to support leaders and keep faith amid trials.
A Greek rally in Boston near the Park Theatre ended in a free-for-all as Royalist and Venizelos factions clashed after political quarrels about Constantine, Venizelos, and Germany. Police and Greek consul D. T. Timagenis intervened as crowds dispersed, many pledging support for the United States and forming Greek regiments.
The body of Alice Crowell eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Freeman Crowell of Sea street was found in a creek leading from a cranberry bog less than half a mile from her home.
The Safety Board of New Hampshire in Concord announces the appointment of the executive committee for the New Hampshire Committee on Public Safety. Members include John B. Jameson of Antrim as chairman and Rolland F. Spaulding as vice chairman, with regional representatives and officers named.
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