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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
3
Oslo ready to ship about a million tons of its merchant fleet to secure food imports from the United States and stave off hunger if Washington imposes an export embargo. Dr Fridtjof Nansen warned that Norway faces privation without U S food exports and proposed terms.
Dr Nansen says Norway will stay neutral to protect seafaring trade and food supply, trading ships for food and keeping 1 906 000 tons for domestic use. Dutch minister Van Rappard notes Holland would exchange ships for relief but avoid danger zones, citing 2 million ton merchant fleet and reliance on colonial trade. Swedish export rules mentioned.
The article promotes plain cocoanut oil as a greaseless, inexpensive shampoo alternative. It claims to cleanse, rinse easily, and leave hair soft, shiny, and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
General Crowder states that a marriage hastily contracted or during military examination does not create a dependent status or justify a discharge. Local boards may rule accordingly. The remark underscores the need to assess fitness for service without assuming spousal dependency based on rapid nuptials.
Government today announces measures to prevent brass, lead, copper, nickel and other base metals from leaving the country. Similar orders are expected from other Scandinavian nations and from Holland.
Conferees on the first administration food bill reached agreement. House appropriations were reduced from 14 770 000 to 11 346 000. Senate amendments were largely eliminated but irrigation rights for private lands were retained. The Senate recessed awaiting conference report action with the House expected to act next day.
Leon D. Weston ran down Freeport main street ablaze after fueling an automobile with a short hose. David Longley chased him with a blanket to smother the flames. Weston’s clothing soaked with fuel caught fire. he was captured and burned. Authorities fear he will die from his wounds.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, via its war relief commission led by John K. Tener and Frederick Harper, pledged support to President Wilson. The group announced a $1,000,000 donation for base hospitals and injured aid and notified General Pershing of Elks’ readiness to assist the troops.
Peter Lapette alias Joseph Longo and Joseph Bruno, wanted in New York for murder, was captured at Revere Beach last night after a mob of about 500 chased him a mile along the crowded shore. He wore a bathing suit when caught. Lapette claimed to live in Detroit and was detected pickpocketing amid a crowd around a fainted woman.
A lone bandit threatened William Drinkwater, manager of the Buffalo Dairy Lunch at 210 Massachusetts avenue near Norway street shortly after 1 AM. He rifled the cash register and escaped with 45 dollars.
Washington today the Senate finance committee trimmed the proposed tax on undivided surplus from 15 to 10 percent and proposed new floor taxes on large accumulations of sugar coffee tea and cocoa as part of revising the war tax bill. The panel planned to finish the bill Saturday and open Senate debate next week.
The levy on undistributed surplus becomes a surtax on corporate incomes with a 10 percent rate after a prior 15 percent proposal. The committee treble d the normal corporation tax to raise $162 million, while a 25 million revenue estimate existed for the 15 percent rate. A 5 percent cut plus an exemption for invested surplus narrows the 10 percent tax. New floor taxes on sugar and other commodities target large stocks, with small-dealer exemptions. Administrative provisions authorize monthly instalments on income and war profit taxes between March and June 25.
The Reverend Father George, director of retreats, lists August weekends for men at Blessed Gabriel Monastery Brighton August 3 to 6 August 10 to 13 August 17 to 20 and August 24 to 27. Contact Father George for details. The Most Blessed Sacrament parish lawn party at Houghs Neck is tomorrow with D N Harrington as committee chair and Reverend Mark F Madden as treasurer. Forty Hours devotion begins today in St Margaret Beverly Farms St Anthony Lawrence and St John's East Bridgewater.
Commander George G. Mitchell seeks 12 or more expert women stenographers for naval reserve service. Examinations are set for 9:30 each morning in Building 24 on Sundays Mondays and Saturdays not held.
Mayor Curley framed an order last night allowing all city employed Civil War veterans to take leave during the G A R national convention in Boston if approved by the City Council.
Carl Phillips of 487 Main Street Charlestown escaped drowning when a large caravan backed off a wharf into the water. His two horses perished and a heavy rubber consignment was lost.
Two notable bike races are scheduled at the Revere cycle track tomorrow night. The main 30 mile motor paced match features American champion George Wiley against Belgian Vic tor Linart, promising a clash of riding styles. A secondary Tandem race pits Tom Grimm of Newark against George Fowker of Lynn on the five mile course.
Chicago's liquor board will hold hearings in Boston on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday as part of its probe into liquor traffic in Eastern cities.
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