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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
2
Oscar N. Jones of Intervale New Hampshire praises cats in a letter to the Post arguing against extermination laws. He recounts replacing 80 girdled trees after mice lacked cats, and notes his farm now has about 1000 apple and other fruit trees with no rat damage. He says he would rather starve than see cats killed.
General Tasker H Bliss will stay on active duty as chief of staff of the army after reaching retirement age next Monday December 31 Secretary Baker announced that President Wilson approved the decision. It was thought a younger officer would take over the post.
The body of Captain John G. Walsh of Weymouth was found in the Towne River in Quincy yesterday afternoon. He had been missing from his lumber schooner, tied at a Quincy wharf, since Tuesday night.
The Board of Railway Commissioners orders a 15 percent rise in Canada wide passenger fares except British Columbia where the max is three cents per mile. Freight rates may rise about 10 percent in the west and 15 percent in the east under Crow’s Nest terms, which also reduce rates on many commodities.
Two men were hospitalized in critical condition after a stairway attack at 337 Milbury Street. Three assailants, including William Zaranis and his brother John Zaranis of Milbury Street, plus William Micklus of Diamond Street, were arrested and charged with assaults with dangerous weapons.
The 12th annual Boston Licensing Board report notes reduced liquor demand due to federal action and higher taxes, with several licensees failing. It covers license prices, cafe solicitation controls, club closing rules, bowling alley noise solutions, intelligence office regulations, and board hearings.
Maryon Vadie born Christmas Day in Winthrop twenty years ago and visiting B I Keith's Theatre this week to mark her 20th birthday in her old town. She left Winthrop eight years ago with parents for Los Angeles before entering vaudeville four years ago under the stage name Vadie, real name Maryon Dunbar.
The board files an annual report showing expenses of 37709.88 and a net city return of 1034140.86 after deductions and state payments. It notes 32 years ago 2289 licensed places with 608113 in fees, and this year 971 licenses granted with 1407855.01 collected, a year but below the six year total. The year saw 52 complaints against licensees and the board urges continuing discouragement of treating to customers to curb intoxicants and tobacco.
New York date line reports total subscriptions to foreign missions in the United States and Canada reached 20 407 861 in 1917. The United States contributed 19 166 964 and Canada 1 240 997. Nineteen Canadian and 178 American organizations are represented. Canada increased about 100 000 while U S contributions dipped slightly.
Daniel Rauchuk of 65 Stamford Street faced Municipal Court arraignment for desecrating the Stars and Stripes. He admitted a lodger, overcome by gas, was taken to the Relief Station. Police reportedly used a flagbed covering. Rauchuk claimed no knowledge. Judge Brackett discharged him, granting the benefit of doubt.
Worcester December 26. John Omarian of 32 Orange Street stabbed Santa Claus figure John J Rodd in the main streets. He was arraigned in local court and committed to the State Insane Hospital. Earlier he attempted suicide by beating his head against prison walls.
Negotiations for the purchase of about 3.6 million tons of Cuban sugar for the United States and its allies have nearly been completed by the international and Cuban committees. The price is reported at 4.60 dollars per hundred pounds and formalities should finish within 10 days to two weeks after the British members return. Cuban producers will accelerate the new crop shipments, with 4000 tons of consigned sugar released for domestic consumption to ease strain.
In a letter to Boston attorney John J. Walsh, Postmaster-General A S Burleson denies that large amounts of mail for U S troops in the United States and in France are being held up in New York. He says money of service members has never been spared in handling troop mail. The letter responds to Walsh’s complaint about his son in France not receiving mail sent from Boston.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society received strong support for mutualization with 84 964 of 88 126 valid votes in favor. State official counts show the plan backed by more than 96 percent of policyholders, with final steps needing state approval before control passes to policyholders.
A Celtic cross monument to John O Callaghan, late national secretary of the United Irish League of America, will be unveiled at St Pauls Cemetery, Arlington, at 10 this morning. The unveiling is by Eleanor O Callaghan, his daughter, with brief remarks by Dr James T Gallagher and prayer by Rev Dr Joseph V Tracey.
At the Parker House meeting the Home Market Club reelected Thomas O. Marvin as secretary and Frederick B. Hill as treasurer. A resolution was adopted on the death of director William O. Plunkett. Present were President William B. Dowse and numerous directors including Eben D. Bancroft and Charles Sisson.
An early ad copy claims Adamson's Cough Balsam makes a cold or cough disappear. The fragment hints at medicinal advertising common in period newspapers.
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