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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
5
The American Marathon to be renewed by the Boston Athletic Association on April 19 after war concerns. Entries total about 60 with leading distance runners from Canada Greece and athletes from Chicago New York Philadelphia and other cities.
In the State Senate yesterday a bid to include trade unions in the bill prohibiting monopolies and price fixing of life necessities was defeated, marking a Senate victory for unions.
The Senate moved to reconsider the food and fuel bill to strike labor exemptions, but the motion failed 16 to 20. It rejected a two platoon fire department bill on reconsideration 21 to 18, and then 18 to 19 on final passage. Other actions included substituting the tardy employees bill for a House substitution, enacting asphalt shingles use, continuation schools for under 16, and liquor express license refusals in no license towns.
Secretary Baker prepared a message for Americans serving with the French aviation corps confirming U S recognition and support. Officials note American troops contribute strongly at the front and may wear a distinct U S style uniform, though not yet officially approved.
Buenos Aires reports no official pronouncement on neutrality as Argentina backs the United States stance toward Germany. President Irigoyen and war minister discuss defense updates and possible conscript calls while exultation grows for a US-friendly position and praise for Brazil.
A conference between Governor McCall and the legislative committee on social welfare yielded a favorable report for the Governor's non contributory old age pension bill. The health insurance bill will be postponed for study until next year.
The Holy Name Society meets April 15 at 4 15 p m in the lower Cathedral church with Benediction and remarks by Judge Joseph A Sheehan. Boston College officials lead a solemn high mass at Immaculate Conception Church. A four week mission for St Francis de Sales parish opens April 15 with sessions for different groups led by Passionist members. Confraternity of the Holy Cross holds its weekly meeting at 3 pm with Holy Hour from to 9 pm.
John J. Martin of the Boston Yacht Club bought the 53 foot power cruiser Cheechako from Ingersoll Amory of Manchester through Hollis Burgess yacht agency. He renamed it Wasaka III and will donate it to the government for coast patrol service. Herbert A. MacInnis will command, with John J. Martin Jr Yale and Robert C. Martin Noble and Greenough student crew members, and Oliver Green of the Yale crew aboard.
Promotion for Burlington Route Personally Conducted Excursions to California highlights daylight sightseeing, an experienced guide, and no extra charge. Agent Alex Stocks invites requests for an illustrated folder with maps and trip details. Death notice recalls the death of Alice R. Raeifr at age seven in Everett with funeral services Friday.
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