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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
11
New York December 16 The Great White Way went dark as the fuel administration ordered Broadway to dim on Sundays and Thursdays to conserve coal for the war effort. The normally bright signs were off and pedestrians faced a lanternless, shadowy street in a rare blackout.
Washington reports that 152 federal state and municipal agencies expanded their free services as war entered US shores. In October 1917, 164 772 positions were filled against 108 974 in October 1916, and 186 390 persons were referred to positions versus 120 408 the year before.
Vice President Marshall accepts invitation from the National Security League to speak at the Congress of National Service in Chicago on February 21. He says the republic’s future depends on citizen character and that democracy cannot be safe for the world through treaties alone. He urges youth to understand American citizenship and to express patriotism through service.
In West Newbury on December 16 infant James O. Fallis, son of Mrs. Madelie B. Ellis, was found dead in his crib. Doctors and Medical Examiner R. C. Hurd said autopsy showed accidental asphyxiation by bed clothes as the cause of death.
Boston artist Darius Cobb addressed the Methodist Episcopal Church congregation at Everett last evening on art and human development and unveiled a painting depicting his conception of Christ after years of work.
The trial in Norfolk County Superior Court at Dedham has lasted two weeks. Miss Varney may learn her fate tonight or possibly Tuesday morning.
Final arguments by counsel and Judge O Connell s charge are scheduled today with expected jury deliberation around 7 pm unless delayed. Miss Varney remains confident of acquittal after her arrest six days post murder, asserting innocence and fearlessness. Witnesses linked Harold W Jackson to the murder weapon, a Colt gun bought April 4 1916, with Inspector Walker A Smith providing the identification. Jurors briefly left confinement for an outdoor excursion amid the trial.
The Rev G Edgar Folk pastor of Upham Memorial Church Forest Hills preached a farewell sermon to a full house as he leaves this week for France to engage in YMCA war work. A service flag with 38 stars was presented to the church by Men's Club president Captain E A Moore.
Grand Admiral von Tirpitz told Hamburg Fatherland party members that Britain has won more in the war so far and that peace on the status quo ante is impossible for Germany. He argued Calais cannot be sacrificed for security, forecast a Channel tunnel after the war, and insisted on securing Flanders and Antwerp alongside Calais and Boulogne.
The three day Silver Jubilee celebration honors Rev. James A. O Rourke pastor of SS Peter and Paul s Church South Boston. A solemn high mass opened with greetings from Cardinal O Connell ally by the church choir and soloists. O Rourke saved eight lives during the Brockton disaster and aided 38 dying at the R B Grover factory blast.
Byron L. Peaslee aged 71 of 22 Lawrence Street was found this afternoon in the kitchen with hands and feet frozen. He died after being taken to Gale Hospital. Once heir to a fortune, he had shown signs of extreme poverty while living with his daughter Hortense Peaslee, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music.
George Sparr aged 14 of 119 Addison Street Chelsea lies in critical condition at Frost Hospital after coasting down Carter Street Hill and colliding with a lamp post at Blooming Gale and Carter. His sled was destroyed.
The Rev William M Gilbert of First Methodist Beacon Hill urges stronger local campaigning against Prohibition in Massachusetts. He questions national groups for focusing on a federal amendment while Boston risks remaining dry due to weak local efforts.
Despatch notes Ismailovsky and Petrogradsky regiments seeking Nicholas’s removal with Alix to Kronstadt or fortress confinement. Petrograd garrison units align with workers on the assembly dispute. Bolshevik Red Guards disrupt a constituent assembly defense meeting, and clashes yield arrests and unrest.
Zurich dispatches report two disastrous explosions in Germany. One hit the Zeppelin works at Friedrichshaven, causing numerous deaths and injuries. A second blast near Kiel destroyed a factory where bombs for Zeppelins and airplanes were prepared, killing many employees.
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