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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
9
Two American aviators lost their compass and bearings during a submarine patrol mission were picked up 650 miles off the Irish coast by a steamship returning to port. They were supplied with provisions and a new compass before resuming their journey.
An old advertisement touts E. W. Grove as signer for a single Bromo Quinine product claiming it removes the cause of colds and headaches. The box carries Grove’s signature, and the copy urges use as a laxative remedy.
Marion J. Johnson, 21, of Nantasket avenue Hull, is to be arraigned in Municipal Court for larceny of goods valued at $610.49 after using two charge coins to obtain wares from Boston department stores. Detectives and police recovered most items. Johnson claims gifts for relatives and a portion sent to a Camp Devens brothel.
Deputy U S Marshal Leyden ruled the municipal auditorium lies within half a mile of the armory making it barred to enemy aliens. The decision could affect plans for the Boston Symphony Orchestra concert in Springfield this winter, with Leyden consulting Boston Marshal Mitchell on permit issuance.
Miss Alison Haughton urged a vast Liberty Bridge crowd on Boston Common to back the Red Cross by attending theatres Friday for National Red Cross Theatre Day. She noted the cause aids soldiers at home and abroad, with Percy Haughton her brother a famed athletic manager.
Boston events center on Red Cross fundraising with theatre tickets sales and a mid day Liberty Cottage rally. Speakers include Miss Dorothy Forbes Miss Blossom Seeley and Lt Col Jamieson while actors Warfield Grey Hodge ONeil and Lauder join the Red Cross drive supporting hospitals and bandages setup.
Booths for the sale of Red Cross Theatre Day tickets will be opened this morning in the Jordan Marsh Company store William Tilene's Sons Company and R H Stearns. The booths are run by society girls under Mrs Archibald Blanchard of 204 Commonwealth avenue.
Harvard announces a new course in regimental supply service within the quartermasters department. Beginning December 10, 1917, and running to March 30, 1918, Captain William M. Cole of the Quartermasters Corps, U S Navy, will lead the class.
Newsboys who helped sell over 60000 in Liberty Loan bonds on October 27 will attend a complimentary banquet at the Boston Y M C A rooms 316 Huntington avenue. Professor Richard Nelligan and Battling Levinsky will speak on health conservation. A vaudeville show will be presented.
Fifty Massachusetts women travel to Washington next Tuesday for what may be the final National Woman Suffrage Association convention in the capital. They expect Congress to submit a federal amendment and then press state legislatures to ratify. Boston delegates carry the slogan A vote for every woman in 1920 with Hilda A. Hedstrom among the notable participants.
The Somerville Red Cross Chapter takes possession of Union Square Olympia Theatre tomorrow afternoon for a big vaudeville and moving picture show. Proceeds support Red Cross relief. Music by the 85 piece High School Orchestra directed by Souren Elmassian. Committee in charge includes Francis H. Blewett James W. Kenney William U H Dolben Charles A. Grimmons and Henry C. Brine.
Representatives of striking firemen at local mills met a manufacturers committee to argue for an eight hour day. Samuel Ross of the State Board of Labor and Industries attended the meeting, and it was announced there was hope of adjusting the differences.
Nine reserve men were promoted to regular patrolmen in a general order issued last night. They will begin duties at their stations this evening at roll call. Names include John W. Broderick Michael O Hara Hanover street George E Sullivan Court square George E White William Flynn Malachi J Hanley Joy street James A Long LaGrange street James J Flavin James J Mahoney Dudley street.
New England war savings stamp campaign officials say stamps and 25 cent thrift stamps will be sold at savings banks national and state banks and trust companies. Many firms recommended may be appointed as agents for stamp sales.
Eben 88 Keith of Sagamore B Preston Clark of Cohasset and Abraham Ratshesky of Boston join state advisory committees as Kenyon L Butterfield of the Massachusetts Agricultural College takes over for William D Hurd. Organizing work in Massachusetts counties begins to meet a $78 million stamp quota with city and town committees including school superintendents and postmasters to aid the drive. Robert F Herrick urges businesses and citizens to become agents at 84 State Street Boston Room 615 as Treasury rules outline two class limitations on war savings certificates.
The working executive committee includes Hugh Bancroft Allan Forbes Robert Morse John R Macomber Philip M Reynolds Ralph A Stewart Herbert S Underwood Charles F Weed and Alexander White side. The long list of names reflects prominent figures such as W Hargis William D Hurd James H Hustis Eldon B Keith Eben S Keith Louis E Kirstein Mrs Abraham Koshland Samuel W McCall William F F Murray Edward F Mc Grady Hugh Nawn Joseph H O Neil J Frank O Hare James J Phelan W B E Parker Joseph A Skinner James J Storrow Harry G Stoddard Philip Stockton Payson Smith Frederic S Snyder John F Stevens Charles H Slattery Mrs Nathaniel G Thayer Mrs Barrett Wendell Daniel G Wing David I Walsh.
Natalie Thayer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Eliot Thayer becomes engaged to Lieutenant Lawrence Hemenway son of Mr and Mrs Augustus Hemenway The couple are social club members and Harvard alumni with club affiliations The wedding is expected before the New Year
A. Crosby Kenneth banker and longtime Republican figure in New Hampshire politics died in Conway at age. He served in the State Senate and House and as a member of the Governor's council. The obituary notes his prominent role on the Republican State committee.
An Vienna dispatch quotes Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary saying the dual monarchy is ready at any time to conclude a peace guaranteeing its integrity. He insists fighting continues until enemies renounce dismembering plans and notes Pope mediated efforts and readiness to discuss terms with Russia. The emperor expresses hope for reconciliation and mutual trust in Europe.
John C. Wells of East Boston a Marine Corps member died at Quincy Hospital from a fractured skull after being knocked from trolley car steps by a crowd on Sunday. His brother Howard Wells of Quincy visited the hospital to confirm if he was the missing marine.
Snow on Walnut Street in Somerville caused police to stop automobile traffic as dangerous. Several drivers reported narrow escapes as vehicles spun. One car owned by Gregory P. Baxter of 26 Summit Avenue collided with a fence, damaging the machine but injuring none.
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