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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1917

Page

4

Wife Prefers Shop To Home In Civil Court Inquiry

Judge Hamilton in East Cambridge Superior Civil Court heard Armidas J. Cote of Waltham seek an injunction against Waltham Watch Co to keep Mrs Mary Cody from working outside the home. Cote claims employment caused marital separation and sought relief after a 1915 letter requesting discharge was ignored. He cites no criminal cruelty or support conviction. A hearing set for May 7.

Hamilton East Cambridge Armidas J. Cote Waltham Waltham Watch Company Mary Cody Cote Cote Ba

Charlestown Youth Nominated for Army Air Corps

Harry A. Brickley of Charlestown, son of Captain John A. Brickley, is recommended by Major Curley for active service in the United States Army Air Corps. The recommendation was filed with General Wood, head of the Department of the East.

Harry A. Brickley John A. Brickley Mystic Street Charlestown Curley United States Aviation Corps General Wood Department of the Fast

Ellis Island to Be Heavily Guarded

Construction of a wire stockade for internment of alien enemies began on Ellis Island and a heavy guard of United States regulars will be stationed there at all times starting tomorrow April 12, according to officials.

New York Ellis Island United States

Rhode Island approves women voting for presidential electors

The Rhode Island Senate voted 32 to 3 to grant women the right to vote for presidential electors. Senator Guy Norman of Newport criticized Miss Rankin's Congress vote on the war resolution, saying her statement implied women cannot fulfill duty.

Providence R. I State Senate Rhode Island Guy Norman Newport Miss Rankin Congress

Harvard Alumni Offer Aid to War Department

The Harvard Alumni Association sent a resolution to President Wilson and cabinet members offering the government the services of the association. It will provide a list of alumni trained for military or naval service to assist in recruitment and related needs.

Harvard Alumni Association Wilson Association Harvard War Department Harvard Association

Dressings for Allied Armies Continues at Red Cross

The surgical dressings committee will keep producing dressings for the allies and increase efforts to equip American base hospitals. From Peter Bent Brigham Hospital headquarters a letter to 200 New England branches urges continued dressings work and treats all Red Cross tasks as additional.

Peter Bent Brigham Hospital New England

Vitalitas Demonstration Promises Health Benefits

Advert says Vitalitas, a premier tonic, outrivals mineral waters and medicines. Reports from M Acker of Pelham New Hampshire and W G Norton of Lawrence Massachusetts claim relief from stomach issues and rapid effect. Woodward's Drug Store in Tremont Street invites visits or letters for information.

Vitalitas New England Vitalitas Agency M. Acker Pelham N. H W. G. Norton Pacific Mills Jackson Street Lawrence Mass Woodward's Drug Store Tremont Street

National Guard praises volunteer soldiers at G A R encampment

Acting Adjutant General Sweetser lauded the volunteer American soldier at Ford Hall, stating he believes in their strength in war and that volunteers will outnumber the government call if needed. He called the volunteer soldier the greatest little fighting man in the world.

Sweetser National Guard Ford Hall

War rally in Boston pledges full enlistment and unity

Governor McCall and other speakers urged continued support as Massachusetts National Guard units reach peace strength of 100 men and can reach war strength of 150 after a call. Delegations from Sons of Veterans and Daughters of Veterans attended as Commander Patterson installed new officers at Faneuil Hall.

Massachusetts National Guard McCall Daniel FE. Denny Faneuil Hall Sons of Veterans Woman's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans Army The Daughters of Veterans’ Auxiliary William J. Patterson

Window Glass Men Get Boost in Pay

An American Association of Window Glass Manufacturers meeting in Pittsburg announced a 10 percent wage increase for all hand factory workers. The raise, effective from April 7, covers about 50 000 employees. A proposal to extend the working season into June was defeated and workers will take their usual summer vacation.

Pittsburg American Association of Window Glass Manufacturers

Columbia University Put On War Footing

Columbia University was placed on a war footing as President Nicholas Murray Butler reorganized the faculty into a general staff. Departments began coordinating resources to aid national military efficiency, economics and food supply. One department will train young men for the officers reserve corps in infantry cavalry and field work.

New York Columbia University Nicholas Murray Butler

Hoover to head American Food Board in wartime effort

Herbert Hoover, head of the Belgian Relief Commission, accepts the chairmanship of the new American Food Board. He launches a wide inquiry into Europe’s food situation, harvest prospects, and price control while urging Americans to eliminate waste and boost production to aid allies in the war.

London Herbert C. Hoover American Commission For Relief Belgium National Defence Council New Food Board United States Hoover America France England Italy American Food Board Associated Press Belgian Relief Commission Europe Relief Commission Russia Roumania Bulgaria Hemisphere

MIT urged to boost drill as Major Cole calls for more training

Major KE. T. Cole, professor of military science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, urged students yesterday in a letter to devote more time to drill and military training.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology KE. T. Cole Institute

Olive Tablets Offer Quick Relief From Constipation

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a gentle natural laxative alternative to calomel. The formula, developed by a physician after 17 years of practice, uses a soothing vegetable laxative that won’t force bowels into unnatural action. One or two tablets at bedtime end constipation and improve dull liver symptoms. 6c and 25c per box at all druggists.

Edwards Calomel Dr. Edwards

Murphy and Laroche Win Harvard And Aviation Corps Honors

Gardner Murphy of Concord a Yale graduate now at Harvard won the annual Murphy scholarship from the Harvard faculty funded by William S Murphy. Chester Laroche of Dorchester, Yale football star, was forwarded to Senator Lodge with strong political backing for U S Aviation Corps appointment.

Harvard Yale Peets Gardner Murphy Concord Murphy Williams Harvard Graduate School Chester Laroche Dorchester Senator Lodge Washington Governor McCall Curley United States Aviation Corps

O Connor Purchase Agent Appointment Rejected

The Civil Service Commission has turned down Mayor Curley s appointment of Kenry H O Connor as city purchasing agent after the confirmation deadline expired, causing automatic elimination of the post. Druggists sell Adamson s Balsam for colds.

Curley Kenry

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