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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
5
Debates over smoking cars on Forest Hills line surface as public hearing opens before the Public Service Commission. Petitioners seek removal due to switch facilities causing rear cars to be front on opposite trips and blamed for delays from cleaning and sterilizing the cars. Supporters of smoking cars plan to testify.
Averett B. Glendenning, who yesterday accidentally shot and killed Malcolm S. McKenzie, manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. store in High Street, Dedham, is held blameless by the police. The accident occurred in Glendenning's store at 73 Walnut Street as McKenzie was obtaining a supply of change.
Newburyport held a massive patriotic rally with a parade through snowy streets led by Dr. Jank Snow and Roswell Sanders. A crowded City Hall overflowed to the steps as Secretary of State A P Langtry District Attorney Louis Cox and former State Senator Charles O Bailey spoke.
Dr Herbert Kienzle was taken into custody at Stockbridge on Saturday by order of U S Marshal Mitchell. He remained at the federal building all day and spent the night under guard at the Quincy House while awaiting instructions from Washington.
An advertisement touts Plant Juice as a pure herbal remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Patrick Sands of Newton Street and notes the Plant Juice Man visits Houghton and Dutton Co. drug department daily to explain the product.
A Boston druggist warns against pepsin based remedies and endorses Bisulated Magnesia as an antacid effective against acid dyspepsia. He recommends a teaspoonful in water after meals to relieve pain, heartburn, and bloating, noting the product is sold in powder and tablet forms.
Copenhagen dispatch notes German Socialist efforts toward peace with Russia as World War I events unfold. U.S. Navy recruiting in New England raises age limit to 35, expanding eligibility beyond the prior 30-year cap.
Berlin reports that Philipp Scheidemann heads a mission linked to the Russo German socialist circle Parvus. The aim is to open talks with Russian Socialists and radicals favoring immediate peace, with Berlin backing a pause on offensives to allow fraternal talks.
At 10 oclock the stable of James Ford at 55 Pleasant Street burned, killing five horses two autos and four wagons. The fire threatened Prospect Street Methodist Episcopal Church and nearby structures. Police say John McDougal saw a man running from the scene and pursuing him failed in the darkness.
A bill reported favorably by the committee on Metropolitan affairs proposes supplanting the Transit Commission with a new five member Metropolitan traffic commission. The Governor would appoint all members and designate a chairman, each earning 5000 dollars yearly.
Chicago April 9 Dave Montgomery the comedian remains in a critical condition after an operation two weeks ago He has been unconscious for a week and doctors report he is not improving
Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Shirley marked fifty years of marriage with a public reception at their residence at 16 Walnut Street Ar Hineton. Friends gathered to honor the couple under a large American flag displayed in the home.
New Sunday orders ease minimum age to sixteen and allow 24 hour recruiting. Navy enlistment spans six years or more. Adjutant-General reports nine small National Guard units short of peace strength by 108 men, including Attleboro Hingham Hudson districts and Cambridge Brockton units.
The local army drive has grown so strong that Colonel McCoy will be reinforced by nine men from Fort Pick ens at Pensacola and Fort Scriven at Savannah. Moving picture theatres join the campaign for navy recruits with booking agents distributing slides to cinema houses.
The Old South Meeting House will host Naval Reserve coast defense recruiting tomorrow or Thursday in Greater Boston. Lieutenant-Commander A. R. Cushing announced last evening that the naval office at 42 Water Street moves to the Old South basement where expanded quarters are being prepared.
Night guards linger in armories awaiting a call expected from Washington. The Eighth Army unit is slated to be summoned first for duty once orders arrive.
Men of the Ninth and Sixth regiments at duty posts endured soaking feet as overshoes failed to arrive. Acting Adjutant-General Sweetser and the Massachusetts Public Safety Committee intervened late in the afternoon, dispatching large allotments of rubber boots to regimental headquarters.
In Boston Mr Brennan the Var-ne-sis man meets the public at a local drug store despite yesterday’s storm. He cites personal relief from rheumatism and shares a letter from Mrs. Merriman of West Somerville praising Var-ne-sis. He advertises the Boston office and upcoming demonstrations at Liggett's-Riker-Jaynes on Washington Street.
Adjutant-Captain Thomas Murphy of the Ninth investigates reports that German bandsmen in Boston received threatening letters before the war from locals urging their removal from US service under dire penalties. A separate patrol duty incident in Back Bay led to two shots at H Company, Ninth Regiment.
An exhaustive investigation by Colonel Logan Adjutant Captain Thomas Murphy and Captain John A Dunn of H Company found that neither of the two men detained by police fired at the guards. Unofficial reports of prowlers near the Cape Cod canal bridge at Buzzards Bay were not known to Colonel Logan.
The Shepard Women's Rifle Club asked Mayor Curley to accept an American flag and a pole for Boston Common. They favor a Tremont Street side site and a decision will follow a conference with Park Commissioner Dillon. Delegation: Captain Georgianna Driscoll First Lieutenant Harriet Gardner Second Lieutenant Marie Delaney.
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It notes a money back refund if it fails and bears EB. W. Grove’s signature on each box, price 25 cents.
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