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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
12
Miss Madeleine T Sullivan daughter of James Sullivan of 15 University road Brookline was married yesterday at the Church of St Mary of the Assumption Brookline to Martin J Cochrane of the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company The ceremony followed a nuptial mass at the church.
Bishop Anderson administered the sacrament of confirmation to 150 boys and girls of St. Monica's parish in a special service at the sacred edifice on Dorchester Street yesterday afternoon. He was assisted by the pastor.
A mass meeting is called for this evening in Concord Town Hall by the Concord Committee on Public Safety to urge citizens to support agricultural work tied to the war effort. State Public Safety Committee speakers will attend.
Former Adjutant-General Charles H Cole enlisted as a private in the Ninth Regiment on Tuesday to set an example for citizens. Yesterday he received promotion to captain and adjutant of the regiment, declaring that hanging out flags and talking won’t win wars.
In an office on Congress Street a man explains his decision to enlist as a private then rise to adjutant, stressing sacrifice and action. He warns the public that Russia could seek a separate peace and urges conscription and preparedness to strengthen infantry and win the war.
Contracts for the 38 submarines authorized by Congress likely will be awarded within a day or two. Navy officials completed their review of bids and found the order can be built without major delay. The boats will mirror the 100 ton type already under construction and bidders avoided experimental designs needing extra time. A decision on additional destroyers is expected soon and the plan to produce smaller boats may be dropped.
Jurors summoned for the session presided by Judge King are requested to refrain from wearing insignia of any secret fraternal order during their term in court.
Judge King halted the $30 000 personal injury case over Feb 21 1916 auto collision on Charles street. The juror remark about fraternal badges prompted the mistrial move after attorney Willard noticed passes and a wink between witness and juror.
A brief tease notes Pa Van Loon sometimes escapes the harshest misfortunes and invites readers to see details in the upcoming Sunday Post Fun and Feature Section for more.
Washington reports that a censorship system for all cables to the United States and for telegraph and telephone lines to Mexico will be established soon by executive order. Regulations by State War Navy and Justice with a new public information committee were approved by wire and cable companies. Offices will be in New York Key West Galveston and San Francisco with navy directing censored work and army controlling lines into Mexico.
Defenders of cigars cigarettes and the T. D. will present their case to the Public Service Commission on Thursday May 3 at 10 30 a m arguing against eliminating smoking cars on the Boston Elevated system.
A promotion proclaims the Shopping Check as a new credit convenience for New England shoppers. Edwards at 8 Winter Street advertises no extra charge for credit, offering 1 dollar weekly payments, free alterations, and department store access to goods with cash-store prices.
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