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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1918
Page
2
Superintendent Crowley announced that German aliens must report to the police station in their district within the next eight days to receive registration cards. Station captains will provide guidance on compiling alien registrant information. Those who miss the deadline may be summoned before the United States marshal and face penalties.
George F. Haley associate justice of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court died at his Saco home after a seven week illness from septicemia linked to an ulcerated tooth. A self made man, he rose from cotton mills and cigar making to prominence in state and federal courts and was recently noted as a possible Democratic candidate for governor.
A Cologne telegram reports the German crown prince telegraphed congratulations to airfields in Germany marking the 100th air raid on London. The message, dated February 19, was received in Geneva via the Associated Press.
The 8500 Boston Elevated Street Carmen's Union members plan a special meeting in Fay Hall to consider wage demands. A strike ballot may occur, with potential notice to Amalgamated Association leaders and possible arrival of President W D Mahon.
Union officers and the executive board met from 2 p m to midnight and plan an all day session at union headquarters. They report receiving petitions calling for a special meeting and estimate about 6000 signatures from conservative members.
George B. Harris of Allston and Frank A. Ross Jr. of Melrose named vice president and secretary of Dartmouth's 1921 class at a meeting held yesterday in Hanover New Hampshire. Officers include O H Hicks as president R W Elsas ser as treasurer and J W Hubbell as representative of the Dartmouth Club Ross plays right wing on the varsity hockey team and formerly caught for the 1921 baseball team.
Harris pitched in the same set of games during the fall series and is a strong candidate for a spring varsity roster spot.
London February 19 Engineers reject the government man power plan by a wide margin. The Amalgamated Society of Engineers announced the tally with 27 470 in favor and 121 018 against, totaling 93 547 opposed.
War service committee of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association hosted a tea dance at Copley Plaza yesterday from 4 to 8 pm. Debutantes and officers attended as 200 enlisted men from nearby camps joined with partners in a tag dance program led by Mrs. Comstock and others to benefit war relief.
John Dolan of Stoneham writes to the Post opposing a Yeoman Marie George regarding State aid for yeomen. He notes his son at Charlestown navy yard enlisted before draft age and faced unequal rules, insisting servicemen deserve respect and recognition.
AMSTERDAM Feb 19 General Hermann von Kuesmanek commander of the Austrian garrison at Przemysl held until its surrender to the Russians in March 1916 has arrived in Vienna after three years in captivity. He was greeted by high military and civilian officials.
Matthew T. Cady a Crimean war veteran died at his Portland Maine home at age 9 his obituary notes he was born in Ireland and served in the 57th British Regiment under Colonel Fraser He fought at the Heights of Alma and said he witnessed Lord Raglan slain.
Advertisement touts Neurathenia as nervous exhaustion treatable at home. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as the best tonic, cites a Lowell Massachusetts testimonial, and urges readers to request a nervous disorders booklet. Pills cost 50 cents per box with six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
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