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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
5
Governor Holcomb issues proclamation banning use of any language but English for elementary instruction and administration in all Connecticut public and private schools starting July 1. Enemy aliens are barred from teaching in schools. private schools may allow foreign language use only for devotional exercises.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle calomel substitute that cleanses blood, bowels, and liver. It claims clearer skin after a few nights, no sickness, and benefits like relief from bad breath and pimply complexion. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes through druggists.
Winona Minnesota woman describes relief from years of nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement touts the product as a long trusted standard remedy for displacements inflammation irregularities backache dizziness and nervous prostration in women.
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The Metropolitan Opera performed Verdi's Rigoletto at the Boston Opera House last night introducing tenor Hipolito Lazaro as the Duke. Maria Barrientos sang Gilda, Giuseppe de Lucca was Rigo letto, Kathleen Howard Maddalena, with Mr. Papi conducting. The spirited performance drew enthusiastic applause for Lazaro and underscored the opera as a music drama that moves audiences.
The reviewer lauds Mr Lazaro for a fine versatile voice though over generous with it, notes Mme Barrientos as Gilda delivering girlish naivete and technical clarity, and praises de Lucca as an intelligent Jester but finds Miss Howards Maddalena limited by theatrical mannerisms. overall emphasis on vocal talent, stage craft, and character interpretation.
The Boston Opera House hosted Verdi's Aida by the Metropolitan Opera Company with Claudio Muzio as Aida, Mme. Matzenauer as Amneris, Martinelli as Radames and Amato as Amonasro, plus a celebrated ballet. Critics praised Muzio and Matzenauer, the staging, Moranzoni’s conducting, and the audience’s enthusiastic recalls.
Frank N. Williams of Boston files a petition in Suffolk Superior Court’s divorce session to nullify his marriage to Nellie W. Gardner. He says a pretended marriage occurred March 27, 1911, followed by cohabitation until July 1, 1917, then separation with no children. Gardner’s prior marriage to Henry M. Gardner ended in a decree of divorce June 25, 1909. Williams asserts he was unaware Massachusetts law barred Gardner from marrying for two years after her divorce.
A strike by drivers, chauffeurs, and shovellers at East Boston Coal Company aimed to unionize for standard wages and conditions has been settled. President Fenton announced at a Teamsters' Joint Council meeting that workers gain an immediate weekly wage increase and the union standard will take effect May 1.
A civic appeal stresses preserving institutions built over 142 years of patriotic labor. It calls on every individual to contribute his full share by purchasing a bond, framing the duty of the hour as a collective financing effort.
Washington April 24 The Shipping Board has decided on a substantial increase in its building programme for 1919 over this year and indications are that the rise will continue in 1920.
Chair man Hurley and Shipping Board members plus Vice-President Pier and Director-General Schwab of the emergency fleet corporation attended a luncheon outlining next year’s shipbuilding plans. Emphasis on passenger and refrigerator ships, with War Department demands increasing as the war progresses. 1919 production projected above 10 million tons, the largest annual total in history. Before year‑end all yards to operate, with expansions of efficient yards. About 8 million tons to be steel, 12 yards added to bring 195 steel-ship ways from 162. 30 new yards total 208 ways, with Atlantic and Gulf coasts hosting 35 yards and 28 ways. 19 yards and 66 ways elsewhere.
George W Heimburg born in Ireland and raised in Germany, a retired major in the German army, was brought to a federal building en route to Fort Oglethorpe internment. Officials noted his odd background and his talkative habit. he reportedly ceased talking after a treatment. Heimburg says he was adopted by an uncle in Germany after leaving Ireland.
Milwaukee stockholders announce no further German performances at the Pabst Theatre after a meeting. The decision ends a run of German language shows in the city, marking a notable shift in local theatre offerings.
The Arlington Board of Health voted to stop charging a fee for keeping swine within town limits and will issue permits when conditions ensure pigs can be kept without threatening public health. The notice promotes patriotism through Liberty Bond purchases.
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