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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
3
Major General Wood decries lack of preparation at a Boston Arena rally urging universal military training as the only way to avert massive American casualties. Mayor Curley notes the large turnout signals public resolve in a democracy threatened by global war.
General Wood declares the volunteer system the only just safe and fair method. He argues the nation entered the war without hysteria and supports democracy over autocracy, insisting victory requires participation by all the people.
A group of old-time Boston walkers began a 125 mile hike from Kelsey ranch Lexington at 10 am yesterday. In Saco they will be met by Portland walkers and escorted into Portland to arrive Saturday morning. Participants include G J Baker of Lynn T LeMouth of Boston B Burbank of TLaynn and P Jackson National Guard member.
An adpromises a genuine remedy titled LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE with the signature FE W GROVE. The claim asserts one day cold cure for 25 cents, urging readers to seek the full name to obtain the product.
In caucus the House Democrats agreed to consider only war and general defense measures the President may recommend during the extra session. Prohibition could be included if urged as a war measure. a rivers and harbors bill for defense improvements may also be passed.
The Rev. Edwin Hughes, resident Methodist bishop of New England, delivered a patriotic address at the 88th annual New Hampshire Methodist Episcopal conference in Keene. The Rev. John A Schearle reported that the Wampden County Improvement League improved agriculture in the county by 2 million dollars over three years.
Mrs George Thacher Guernsey of Kansas won the presidency general of the Daughters of the American Revolution for three years on the first ballot with 67 votes against rivals from Minnesota New York Illinois and others. The slate includes Elizabeth Pierce Emma Crowell Duncan Fletcher Robert Johnston and others as officers. the group backs Monticello purchase efforts.
Washington April 19 All railroads were granted tentative permission by the Interstate Commerce Commission to file supplementary tariffs raising freight rates generally 15 percent effective June next.
The commission lays out two tariff options and flags a tentative order before hearings begin. Shippers nationwide oppose the proposed 15 percent increase, arguing it is too large while railroads cite higher costs and the Adamson law. Hearings start tomorrow to vet the proposals and reach a final decision.
Five hundred forty inmates at the Massachusetts Reformatory at Concord Junction enjoyed a holiday on Patriots Day. All morning the prisoners held in the yard played sports and games, followed by a special noon dinner of roast pork and mashed potatoes. Each inmate received a bag with fruit and cake before an afternoon in the cell rooms.
Norwood on April 19 held the town's largest patriotic display. A morning parade drew delegations from nearby towns and included every local group and more than 300 school children. Businesses and homes were festooned with flags as Waschia marshal led the march. Former Governor
Nor Walsh and Professor George Wilson of Harvard headed the list of speakers at the event, serving as prominent figures among the slate.
William B. De Iacasas, chairman, accepted a flag for the Metropolitan Park Commission from the Auburn Dale Riverside Canoe Association. The flag was unfurled over the river at Riverside yesterday afternoon as many witnesses watched the ceremony.
Twenty four pigeons recovered from thieves were held in a South Boston police cell last night. They were identified as the property of James A. Allen of Needham and valued as breeding stock at 500 dollars.
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