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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
6
April 27 report from Trinidad Col states 144 men were trapped in the Stings mine after an explosion and fire. Rescue crews say the trapped workers remain unreachable as the mine wall blocks access and no rescue is possible tonight.
Mayor Cariley appealed to women’s clubs department store heads and men’s clubs urging drastic steps to prevent food waste during wartime conservation efforts.
The Atlanta Southern league club announces that pitcher Scott Perry has been purchased by the Cincinnati Nationals today. President Herrmann of the local club confirmed the deal.
Sealed proposals for interior and exterior painting and varnishing at the Walldings Concerts and the State Normal School Bridgewater Mass will be received by the Massachusetts Board of Education at Boston until noon Monday. Proposals require a certified check and specify conditions for bid acceptance and performance. The Board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The Board of Conciliation and Arbitration will hold a hearing at the State House Roath of Conciliathon god Arbitration on Thursday May 0% at 112150 oelock in the forenoon to decide if the A. J. Tower Company in Boston continues normal operations amid the strike by workers. The committee will hear evidence on strike impact and whether typical practices extend to the situation. The proceeding aims to determine rights and remedies under state law and industry norms.
A dense OCR fragment lists loan offers, furniture and store loans, private lessons, auctions, jewelry, and various vendors. Names include Tremont Street, Washington Street, and multiple firms and individuals offering cash loans, private lessons, and sale items with prices and terms vague.
South Boston fish pier reports include schooner Frances S Grueby from Browns Bank with 8 500 pounds of fresh catch. Week totals show 1 885 400 pounds across 4 arrivals and 45 vessels versus 2 213 470 pounds in 1916. Notes brighter outlook as 40 schooners return to duty and prices quoted for haddock hake pollock cod and related species. Vessels listed include Grueby Annie Perry Greer Moody Progress and others. government seeks to assign Hampton and Long Island steamers as mine sweepers for war duty.
Dean Albers of Boston University Law School says students may enlist now without being forced to stay for final exams. He calls reports of a conflict with the senior class false and notes exams will proceed or be forwarded to officers if students depart to duty.
Six French officers serving as instructors at the Cambridge student camp receive a rousing Boston reception. Harvard and city leaders praise Franco American ties as Dr. Eliot and President Lowell underscore Lafayette and Yorktown debts paid in American blood. Cheers, flags, and a grand parade mark the welcome to the Harvard Club and State House reviews.
French officers including Major Azan and Lieutenant Girardoux were welcomed by members of Harvard University as they arrive to discuss training scope. The gathering honored French and American soldiers and emphasized fighting for liberty and humanity. Trall ’69 spoke at the event and Harvard graduates noted their language barrier and gratitude.
In a series of class events at Boston College the freshmen scored 16 points to take first place. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors tied for second with eight points each. Captain McCormack led the track team winning the 20 wart run and placing second in the dash. Field events are planned for Monday.
The Technology tennis team plans an afternoon match against Brown at Longwood courts. Tech will be represented by Rh. Swain at first singles, W. K. Kimball second, M. Pierce third, W. Wer fourth, with Swain and Kimball in first doubles and Pierce and Wyer in second doubles. The squad faces the loss of Captain Isaler.
The article notes the Eastern League meeting where seeds for the season were set and by law changes to conform with the eight-team format were approved. It mentions 112 games on the schedule and a May start, with bonds also posted as part of the proceedings.
In Manchester New York Johnny Wilson of Boston stopped Nelson in the first round of their 12 round main bout. Wilson landed a powerful left hook to end the fight on the bell. In the 14 round semi final Filly Woods of Manchester defeated Joe Carroll of Lawrence in ten rounds. Two prelim bouts were staged.
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