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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1917
Page
3
Governor McCall designated Friday, April 27, as Arbor and Bird Day urging rural and suburban schools to hold exercises. He calls for tree planting and protection of songbirds and insectivorous birds, noting their friendship to man and trees and their role in guarding against pests.
Louis I. Kirstein of the Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety urged Boston Jews at Temple Chabei Shalom to subscribe to a government war bond issue and support a $200,000 annual income drive for the Federated Jewish Charities. He urged national unity and backing for the Russian government, warning against separate peace with Germany. With four days left, organizers expect to meet the goal before next Thursday.
Speaking to about 300 Knights of Columbus at a Roxbury communion breakfast, former Governor Walsh condemned efforts to rush soldiers to France before the government is prepared and endorsed President Wilson's conscription policy. Monsignor Splaine presided at Mass at St Joseph's School Hall.
Congressman Gallivan urges immediate action by the War Department on limited censorship of all telephone messages during the war proposing that conversations be conducted in English. He cites France where connections are refused for non English dialogue. A separate item recounts Kerry goat Skellig Mohr nearly chosen for a stage role in Boston Red Cross masque Caliban By the Yellow Sands until his death.
After a morning sermon Rev. W C Gordon denounced intoxicating liquor as a handicap to democracy and the Auburndale Congregational Church unanimously agreed to forward a message to President Wilson urging prohibition of alcohol during the war.
The British steamship Durley Chine was sunk at 1 30 this morning after colliding with the Harlem 60 miles east of Sandy Hook. The Harlem returned to port with the Durley Chine’s captain and all 28 crew members.
Governor McCall and Mayor Curley to speak at noon at the dedication and flag raising of the Boston Metropolitan Chapter Red Cross headquarters located at 12 Arlington Street in the Beard residence. Bishop Lawrence to address workers beforehand as flags are raised simultaneously.
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