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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
2
Mexico City December 28 President Venustiano Carranza left with family and staff for Queretaro to celebrate quietly his 67th birthday. He is expected back for a New Year reception with the diplomatic corps.
Washington Dec. 28 government requisitioned all electric power produced imported and distributed by the Niagara Falls Power Company the Hydraulic Power Company of Niagara Falls and the Cliff Electrical Distributing Company to assure sufficient supply for war plants in Niagara Falls and Buffalo Canadian demands for about 100000 horsepower of imported current were a key factor in the action.
The coroner's inquest into the November 24 bomb explosion at Milwaukee's central police station killed ten people, including nine officers. Officials say there is little hope of identifying or arresting those responsible.
Adeline A. Crouse was taken into custody by Patrolman Daniel J A Kelleher for allegedly setting a fire at 168 West Newton Street in the South End. Bail of 1000 dollars was posted. she returned to her mother Mrs Emma Porter who runs a lodging house at 413 Columbus Avenue. Judge Duff required a promise to appear before the Suffolk County grand jury at the January session in ten days.
Baby Jim Simons, an 87 year old colored man touted as the heaviest in the world at 80 pounds, died in Philadelphia. His body will be shipped to his former Texas home in a chartered freight car, with his widow and two children surviving.
Eight year old Taonard F Murphy, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Murphy of 24 foot place, drowned after skating onto a hole in the Housatonic near his Pittsfield home. A rope saved him briefly but he slipped under and did not surface. body recovered later. He went to the river alone to test new Christmas skates and was missing for about 15 minutes before the search.
Nathan Perry of Presque Isle is named to the Maine State Fuel Advisory Board, replacing Frank F. Wright of Bangor who resigns due to duties with the Railway War Board.
Maurice H. Bradford a college graduate and former instructor at the School for Feeble Minded in Laconia pleaded guilty in Superior Court to first degree murder in the June 29 death of Miss Alice Black Richards a teacher at the school. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Bradford, once deemed sane for trial, faces a pending Superior Court hearing after confessing to the June 29 cottage killing on Lake Winnesquam. He tied three teachers, killed Miss Richards by throat severance, and left two others beaten with their hair cut, a sequence described as among the most brutal crimes in New England.
At St Ambrose parish house Adams street Fields Corner a New Year’s Eve whist will be held for the parish building fund. The series grows in popularity and prizes will rise in value with more orders from local grocers and provisioning dealers. Mrs John Gorman leads the event.
Washington reports Pershing and French authorities discuss banning all intoxicants for American expeditionary forces. Pershing clarifies his order bars soldiers from buying or receiving intoxicants except light wines or beer. The War Department notes beer is scarce in France and limits stay with light native wines. commanders urge discouragement of even these.
Former Rear Admiral Bowles testified to a Senate committee on December 28 that legislation sought by the Shipping Board would grant extra authority to accelerate construction of the new merchant fleet under the Emergency Fleet Corporation. He spoke during the inquiry into the shipping situation.
Admiral Bowles urged authorization to designate yards as war zones and seize housing and transport facilities to support workers. He pressed Congress to modify or shield shipbuilders from the war excess profits tax, noting contractors’ difficulty securing reasonable prices. He warned some firms exploit government while others act in good faith and promised vigorous questioning if summoned. The board plans relief for 50,000 skilled workers and favors steel ships for growth. The hearing adjourned to Monday.
Augusta Maine December 28 The total valuation of Maine cities towns and plantations as assessed by local boards is 472 384 389 up 15 817 321 from last year according to the annual report of the Board of State Assessors today.
Advertising notice states LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE, the noted cold remedy, now costs 30c per box due to higher prices for its components. The product has served customers for a quarter century and is promoted as used by civilized nations.
The plan starts January 1 with a five cent delivery charge for orders two dollars or less and a proportional charge on larger orders. It argues pricing will be fair by separating merchandise cost, delivery, and credit, benefiting cash buyers while delivering options remain for those unable to shop in person.
Edward Howe Forbush state ornithologist said a cat earns her keep by catching rats and mice. He added it is impossible to say if the cat's food needs are worth counting in any food conservation program.
A historical discussion notes that milk is the cheapest cat food and that many roaming or underfed cats prey on birds and poultry. It cites a Massachusetts canvass showing only about one third of country cats catch rats and about one fifth are efficient mousers. Experiments at the Animal Rescue League headquarters highlight individual success stories, including a Boston cat that has reportedly killed 87 rats and works to rid homes and barns of pests.
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