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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
2
Judge Quinn ordered a verdict for the defendant against Miss Kate Townsend of 56 Mills street Quincy on a suit against the city. Townsend, 60 and lame, was under opiates after her injury and could not give the required 10 days notice. She fell March 7 1914 in front of 254 Boylston Street breaking hip and pelvic bones and was hospitalized for five weeks then home for six months.
A woman in Greenland New Hampshire reportedly rescued her five children from a house fire on December 14 when returning from a neighbor's home she saved all five youngsters before firefighters arrived.
Mrs. Leon Evans found her house afire with five small children inside. Nearly blinded by smoke, she rushed in to find and carry them to safety as flames surrounded her. She guided the children from different parts of the building to safety.
The Massachusetts Credit Union Association launches a patriotic savings drive urging credit unions across the state to promote thrift stamps and war savings certificates to members. The campaign underscores saving as a patriotic act and seeks broad participation.
Washington reports Congress expands war prep inquiries to the Navy. The House Naval Committee orders a general inquiry into naval affairs and names a sub committee led by Representative Oliver to scrutinize equipment, including the Lewis gun. Officials reveal machine guns were scarce for training camps and many units used charts instead of rifles. General Crozier says priority is European operations and overseas supply.
The naval investigation aims to scrutinize past and future expenditures and policies to coordinate Congress and the executive in wartime. Hearings likely begin Monday, mostly behind closed doors to protect navy secrets. Secretary Daniels welcomed the action saying the more details revealed, the better Congress will be satisfied. Major General Crozier testified for a third day on delays in providing weapons, addressing rifle, machine gun, and light artillery shortages and asserting current conditions will not hinder fighting capacity. He will be recalled for more on heavy artillery.
An old advertisement for Bell-ans promises immediate indigestion relief with a money back guarantee if it fails. The notice highlights a 25 cent price and appeals to druggists for refund procedures.
Charles Shella a former Frankford Arsenal worker was jailed on 1500 bail for failing to set fuses on shells destined for General Pershing's army. Another former worker William Lepkowski faced 2500 bail last week for a similar charge. Both admitted removing wrappings that made shells defective to increase output and pay, claiming loyalty to the United States.
Britton L. Budd, president of the Chicago Elevated Railways and War Board member, says Washington is considering eliminating rush hours to smooth peak loads. He proposes adjusting working hours to spread traffic, with some employees starting 15 minutes earlier or later to ease the 7 to 8:30 am and 5 to 6 pm peaks.
Mayor Curley presided over the inspection of two new West department buildings at the Boston City Hospital in West Roxbury. The wards are designed for diphtheria and whooping cough with future expansion planned, marking a new era in hospital administration and city pride in care for afflicted citizens.
Shuman president of the hospital trustees spoke on the development of the south department for communicable diseases opened Aug 81 1895. He noted reduced diphtheria mortality from 48 to 7 percent and praised Dr McCollum and Dr Mallory for toxin work and scarlet fever research. The talk covered ward expansion and city funding moving to the west department after transfers from the Parental School.
Two crew members from government patrol boat Shada are missing after a late Thursday voyage to connect a line to the tug Ontario. Shada remained snagged in a net amid a fierce gale as Coast Guard cutter 26 searched the area and a submarine reportedly picked up two men.
New York faces a severe coal shortage due to icebound barges from New Jersey and a storm. Nearly half of city coal yards are empty. thousands lack heat for homes and manufacturing plants risk shutdowns. schools may close without immediate supplies. Public demand soars as dealers are overwhelmed by snowbound residents.
Calais Maine December 14 Dr BE A Cranston city physician died at his home after a three week illness He was 57 years old.
The world famous cold cure Laxative Bromo Quinine now costs 20 cents per box due to higher prices of its six medicinal extracts and chemicals. The product has served for a quarter century and is used by many nations.
Harvard students launch two fundraising drives led by hockey coach Robert E. B. Gross for the Red Cross and by Arthur Beane for the Halifax fund. Volunteers will solicit $1 subscriptions from Harvard men and collection stations are set up in dining halls.
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