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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1917
Page
7
Dental Manufacturers of the United States announced the formation of the War Emergency Association to coordinate production and supply of instruments, appliances and furniture for the government. The group represents about $60,000 capital.
New York April 20 The American Scandinavian Foundation reports rumors of German food supplies via Scandinavia are groundless. The foundation says the small amount shipped to Germany is domestic produce and strictly regulated.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under conductor Karl Muck presented the world premiere of Gustav Noren's Vita in Symphony Hall yesterday afternoon. The program featured the new composition performed by the ensemble amid the concert.
The piece argues Dr. Mack's programming favors European works over American ones and tends to overlook Henry Gilbert, a Boston composer praised as original. It notes Gilbert’s "Comedy on Negro Themes" was a major novelty in 1913 and that the Metropolitan Opera has staged Gilbert's work next winter, while local concerts favor mediocre pieces.
The review criticizes Noren's symphony as outdated and naive programme music though the Prologue and Joy of Life aim for drama. Tie's four movement work is deemed too sentimental and lacks true psychological depth. Brahms variations on Haydn’s St Anthony theme are praised as excellent while the concert overall is noted for brisk, energetic performance.
Collector Billings issued a warning to all mariners not to cross Georges Bank and to avoid Stellwagen Bank unless essential. Captain Hilary P. Jones directed the alert after overpowering an American steamship that failed to answer signals. Mariners should learn the signal code, keep replies ready, and use the Cape Cod Canal when possible.
Mayor Curley ordered Dillon of the park and recreation department and Edward J. Murphy of public works to mobilize all resources for food conservation. Every available worker to farming duty, with supplies and tools redirected. H. Darling named field manager to direct the city planting and layout of farming plots.
Governor McCall telegraphed Secretary Daniels urging the Navy not to seize Boston and Gloucester fishing boats. He warned that losing about 12 Gloucester vessels and five Boston beam trawlers would harm the national fish supply and increase food shortages.
A report from Scituate states Mr. Emerson has been blasting for a golf course on his land near Cape Cod for several days. He told Captain Rush the explosions may have been mistaken for gunfire by those hearing the blasts around Charlestown Navy Yard.
Tdith Wheaton a 24 year old Medford nurse swallowed several tablets of bichloride of mercury last week and died at Massachusetts General Hospital She will be buried today Her husband serves in the trenches as a native of Nova Scotia where her relatives reside
Mrs Hewitt is charged with murder of her husband and accessory before the fact in a February axe killing at the Hewitt farm on Hancock road. Grant, her alleged tool, confessed. Celia Noistring faces accessory after the fact charges. All pleaded not guilty. bail set and cases unfold in Springfield and Pittsfield court.
An advertisement claims keeping young comes from a youthful feeling aided by liver and bowel care. Dr Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel that tonifies the liver and cleanses the system, sold 10c and 25c per box by all druggists.
Returns from the police listing show 221 207 citizens and non citizens over 20 enrolled this year, up from 211 101 last year. Ward 5 recorded the highest enrollment with 22 293, while Ward 4 had the lowest with 6 706.
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