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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1917
Page
3
Washington on February 16 1932 the Senate passed the annual post office appropriation bill carrying 332 million dollars after a week of vigorous debate The measure is sent back to the House which will seek a conference on the amendments and liquor by mail provisions are barred.
The bill includes a crime for shipping liquor into states that ban its manufacture and sale and a ban on liquor advertising in publications in states with such laws. First offences face up to 1000 dollars fine or six months, second up to one year. An amendment requires renewing pneumatic mail tube contracts and sets up a commission to study tube systems for possible government purchase. Post office rate hikes and one cent drop-letter postage proposals are rejected on a point of order.
James Manley was sentenced in Central Court to three months for stealing 27 cents from Joseph French in a saloon. The money was found where the complainant last stood, based on witness testimony.
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid to relieve indigestion and stomach troubles. Claims improved digestion reduces bad taste and coated tongue with boosted energy. Promotes a 10c and 25c price per box and availability at all druggists.
Advertisement explains Q Ban Hair Color Restorer smooths gray hair to a natural soft shade. Claims harmless liquid formula, money back guarantee, and inconspicuous result. Priced 50 cents at Liggett stores in Boston Cambridge Chelsea and other druggists. Also promotes Q Ban Hair Tonic Shampoo Soap and Depilatory.
Cardinal O'Connell issues regulations to be observed during the Lenten season. The rules will be read at all Catholic churches in the diocese tomorrow to guide parishioners through the period.
A set of lent fast and abstinence rules lists who must fast or are exempt, limits meals on fast days, and allows limited meat on certain days by apostolic indult. It urges prayer, contrition, and sacramental worthiness, signed by William Cardinal O Connell Archbishop of Boston.
Veteran school teachers will be guests of honor at the 20th anniversary of the class of 97 at English High School tonight in the Georgian. Former Headmaster John F. Casey and Charles Lebon will greet their former pupils. Judge Frank everoni will act as toastmaster and present William B. Snow James KE. Thomas Alexander T. Rorke and State Senator Charles S. Lawler. Class officers are President John J. Attridge Vice President Isaac G. Spitz Treasurer Alphonse Bruno and Secretary Hubert A. Murphy.
The British steam er Netherlee was torpedoed without warning last Saturday. Two members of the crew were killed and the remainder were landed today.
On February 16 the railroads informed President Wilson that their resources are available for national defense in wartime. An 18-railroad committee was named to work with army department commanders, with W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania Railroad signaling the plan to the White House.
The executive committee of the American Railway Association discussed railroads preparedness under President Wilson’s national council for defence. Daniel O. Willard of Baltimore & Ohio serves as a citizen member in charge of transport and communication and will advise both the new committee and the council.
William Palmer, second engineer of the Mongolia, said the merchant ship Deutschland was captured and shown in Plymouth harbor with 186 German submarines. He claimed Britain had captured 400 subs, 187 chained together in Plymouth, while Captain Koenig and his crew are believed seized. The Mongolia left Plymouth January 27 and reached New York February 7.
Mrs Minnie Frothingham aged 50 formerly of Boston is sought by Suffolk county authorities over a fatal illegal operation on Miss Margaret Ward of Peabody around July 4, 1916. She was in South Bend Ind and went to Detroit after authorities learned of her presence. A replevin suit seeks 30000 in stocks bonds and securities, filed by Dr Frothingham to recover funds said to be unlawfully taken and deposited in a safety vault.
Whitman Feb 16. Benjamin C. Kheed longtime tax collector and town treasurer left for Boston and not returned home. The board of selectmen voted to appoint two special auditors to examine his books tomorrow at a special meeting.
Sheriff Quinn Reverend William van Allen former Mayor Josiah Quincy and Mrs Florence Spooner spoke against capital punishment at 435 Beacon Street yesterday under the Massachusetts Prison Reform Association describing it as legalised murder a relic of barbaric days and a disgrace to civilized society.
Just after darkness fell last night the British steamer Sardinian loaded with grain flour provisions and freight left Mystic wharf for Glasgow. The Sardinian is armed and ready to fight a submarine if attacked. Another British steamer Baycross finished loading flour and supplies for the French government and will depart for Havre. The Baycross is equipped with a gun.
Margaret T Cutler sued George W Cullis for failure to support from July 1 to August 11 1916. The court heard she admitted spending about eight dollars weekly on drinks. The judge directed a verdict for the defendant, finding no support violation.
Mrs Mary Hansford Ford will address the Metaphysical Club on Huntington Avenue tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. The topic is The New Civilization.
Thomas H. Lyons a central office letter carrier for 26 years died suddenly at his home 8 Bowman Street Neponset in his 52d year. He belonged to the Carriers Mutual Benefit Association National Association of Carriers and was past president of the Letter Carriers Band. Lyons served as a delegates from the carriers association in 1907 to the Canton Ohio convention.
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