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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
2
President threatens to assign workers and refer differences to the adjustment board unless Hutcheson agrees to cease aiding the enemy. The exchange followed a telegram from the President to the union leader, demanding action before any meeting.
William L Hutcheson head of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners urges carpenters in New York and Baltimore to return to work pending wage board decisions. He cites national war needs and warns strikes harm security and the war effort. Wilson supports arbitration and broader labor policy to prevent further unrest.
Consolidation of the First Presbyterian Madison Square Presbyterian and University Place Presbyterian churches was announced after an agreement by pastors and lay representatives. The move cites uptown business growth and changing neighborhood demographics as the cause for the merger.
John A D Vickers vice president and general manager of American Express Company died after months of illness. Born in Toronto in 1858 he moved to the United States forty years ago and rose from the bottom to general manager six years ago. Burial plans noted for Toronto.
Feb 17 report lists the final increment of the first draft for six New England states and New York. A total of 6915 men are called to Devens starting next Saturday due to voluntary enlistments. Vermont is exempt. Massachusetts must provide 2082. New York 3608. Connecticut 1100. New Hampshire 7. Maine 21. Rhode Island 97.
Men from Maine and New Hampshire will be assigned to coast artillery and 800 recruits to the new third training regiment of engineers. A second burglary in the 301st Infantry, Boston's Own, saw at least 15 men robbed, averaging $2 to $3 each. French language tests showed few officers fluent, with only two receiving an A. A future German test and Italian tests planned. Dreary weather did not hinder practice marches for tomorrow's grand review as crowds gathered near division HQ to watch the sanitary train. Kite photography experiments by Capt Norman Harrower were postponed indefinitely.
The Russian government signals an ultimatum to Romania demanding Besarabia evacuation by Romanian and counter revolutionary forces and access for Russian troops through Romanian and Bessarabian lands. The deadline was set to expire February 16.
Rheumatism is a painful condition affecting all ages and classes. The article suggests dietary restraint, warm clothing, hydration, and especially Jad Salts to eliminate uric acid by stimulating kidney function, claiming many users found relief.
Bold ad urges readers to buy GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for kidney and urinary complaints. It lists symptoms from backache to fatigue and urges immediate purchase from a local druggist with a money back guarantee. Contains promotional language and brand misspellings.
In London an insistent clamour grows after a military blunder. The public faults the cabinet for troop shortages and calls for dismissals of Haig Robertson and Byng. The cabinet had absolved the commanders but public opinion remains unsettled.
Amid reports of 60,000 French troops offered to Haig, Lloyd George faces a reshaped government after General Robertson’s dismissal. The move prompts talk of a generalissimo and potential Asquith opposition, with parliamentary tensions rising as press comment fuels claims Robertson did not resign and a crisis over war leadership unfolds.
Floyd Clarke Coon of the firm Hinds & Coon died yesterday afternoon at his home 1900 Beacon Street Brookline in the mill supply trade in New England.
The day remains undecided whether today will be the final heatless Monday in New England as the Fuel Administration officials confer with state counterparts. Promises from President Wilson and other officials give hope that industry may return to a six day week schedule after further talks.
New England faces a fuel emergency as coal imports from Washington lag. Officials warn more than half the region's essential industries may close without timely coal shipments. Storrow plans to press President Wilson if needed and seeks to mobilize government coal steamers to relieve shortages.
Porto Rico launches a one week food pledge drive aimed at 120000 families, half the island's total. Albert S. Lee, the food administrator, received Hoover's praise for the islanders' patriotism and cooperation to aid the war effort.
Officials of the American Roller Polo league fined Lewiston players Carrigan and Lincoln fifty dollars each for refusing to play last night in Providence game citing too many games in the week.
Mary Elizabeth Keenan age 12 but text says 212? daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Keenan of 5 Bearse Avenue Dorchester Lower Mills sustained severe burns when her clothes caught fire while near the kitchen stove. Her mother attempted to aid and was burned as well.
A Waterloo Iowa testimonial describes post gripal neurasthenia from a run down blood state. The author credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for rebuilding blood, restoring weight from 106 to 138 ½ pounds and renewing vitality. Free booklets on building up blood and nervous disorders offered. pills sold by druggists or mailed postpaid at 50 cents per box, six boxes for 2 50.
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