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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1917

Page

2

Removal Case Open Question in Federal Hearing

Edith Godbey did not appear as the case of John Johnson’s removal to the South was heard by U S Commissioner Hayes. Johnson faces an alleged white slave charge. The defense argued the crime was manufactured and urged the government to present either a full case or only indictment and prima facie proof. Attorney Goldberg challenged the framing of the grand jury. Commissioner Hayes reserved ruling on specifications for a later date.

Edith Godbey John Johnson West Virginia United States Hayes Johnson South Goldberg Charleston Richard W. Hale

President Wilson hailed as evangelist of democracy in Latin press

Buenos Aires reports trumpet Wilsons message as the finest declaration of democratic ideals and a war against imperialism. El Diario calls him evangelist of democracy and projects US leadership in Allied unity, peace through people not governments. La Razon sees US intervention against Austria spark for Entente enthusiasm.

Buenos Ayres Wilson el Diario North Americas la Razon United States Austria Italy

Fire alarm overfailure harms war effort and industry

Germany's onslaught enraged a record fire spree in October with massive losses. Incendiaries burned millions in cities like Baltimore and Brooklyn while Kansas City's stockyards suffered a 1.5 million dollar blaze destroying thousands of cattle and hogs. The warning stresses rushed fire protection and safer storage to prevent business ruin amid wartime production.

Germany Baltimore Brooklyn Rochester Kansas City

1000 Sailors March for Navy Relief Fund in Boston

About 1000 sailors from the navy yard and Commonwealth Pier marched through Boston to boost the Navy Relief Society campaign for a 100000 fund. Ensign Gatheman led a parade with music and speeches at 131 State Street and on the Common. Celebrities included Rabbit Maranville, Jack Barry, and Leo Leary’s football squad. The First Naval District team set to play the Newport Second District at Harvard Stadium Saturday. Funds from the events go to the relief fund.

Navy Yard Commonwealth Pier Boston Navy Relief Society State Street Ensign Gatheman Rabbit’? Maranville Braves Jack Barry Red Sox Leo Leary First Naval District Naval District Newport Harvard Stadium

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Clear Complexion

Advertisement touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid used by thousands of women and men for a pale face dull eyes pimples and tired feeling. The olive colored tablets are sold 10c and 25c per box at all druggists.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Sailors Rally for Navy Relief Fund in Massachusetts

Sailors left the ranks and collected donations for the fund aiding families of sailors killed in the war. Mrs. Jane Rush heads the Massachusetts Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society which aims to raise 100000 dollars here, with 30000 already subscribed. The remainder is expected from a Saturday football game and a Navy ball at Symphony Hall on December 19.

Jane Rush Massachusetts Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society Navy Symphony Hall

Sailor Boys Gather Relief Funds In Boston Barrel Drive

Five sailors from the Navy yard aided by P W D workers collected 176.60 dollars in coin and greenbacks in two hours for the Naval Relief Society. A wheeled waste barrel toured Washington Tremont and Boylston streets with placards urging donations to widows and orphans of sailors. The campaign aims for 10 000 dollars and resumes the next morning with a renewed barrel tour.

Boston Boston Post Naval Relief Society Arthur W. Stone Navy Yard Washington Street Boylston Tremont Street Scollay Square Navy Relief Fund

Mrs Nellie McClung Defends War Role For Boys

Mrs Nellie SL McClung Canada’s famed suffragist says she did not raise her boy to be an ornament in war. Her son serves in Princess Pat's Own on the Somme front, and she will speak in Boston Monday on Canadian women’s war work.

Nellie SL. McClung Canada Pat Somme McClung Boston

U S to Supervise All Coal Contracts

Washington December 6 Direct supervision of coal contracts will be assumed soon by the fuel administration. Regulations to be issued require operators and wholesalers to submit contracts for approval and prohibit contracts running longer than one year.

Washington The Fuel Administration

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