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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1918

Page

2

Will Tell Artists About Camouflage Session

Boston artist Philip Little speaks at 3 this afternoon on Camouflage for Artists at Red Cross HQ 142 Berkeley Street. The event is hosted by the Women s Camouflage Corps and the Special Aid Society with Mrs Barrett Wendell presiding. A women s camouflage training course is planned in New York with Lt Towle, followed by a Maryland Institute program starting April 2.

Philip Little Boston Red Cross Berkeley Street Women's Camouflage Corps Special Aid Society Barrett Wen Dell New York Ledyard Towle U. S. Army Washington Maryland Institute Baltimore

Edward Henderson, Maynard Road Commissioner, Dies Not

Edward Henderson, longtime Maynard road commissioner and founder of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Maynard, celebrated his 84th birthday today. He served in most major town offices.

Maynard Edward Henderson First Methodist Episcopal Church

Public insists on tipping despite proposed bans

Su C Fogg president of the City of Boston Hotel Association and manager of the Copley Plaza said the public insists on tipping despite rules to stop it. He noted it has been demonstrated that patrons will tip for real or fancied services.

Su. C. Fogg City of Boston Hotel Association

Cooper May Run as Wisconsin Senator

Washington Feb 27 Five members of the Wisconsin House delegation urged Representative Henry Allan Cooper to run for the United States Senate and he took the matter under advisement as discussions continued at a large Republican conference in Wisconsin.

Washington Wisconsin United States House Henry Allan Cooper

Wartime Hair Restorer Claim Touted by Actress

New York actress and grandmother Mrs. Mackie promotes a home remedy using Orlex powder to darken gray hair. The box costs 25 cents and includes a $100 gold bond guarantee, asserting the product contains no silver or heavy metals and leaves hair fluffy without residue.

Mackie New York

Strike Vote for Hello Girls Cast in 17 New England Cities

Operators with seven years of service seek 16 dollars weekly raises and proportional increases. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company failed to meet wage demands prompting a planned strike vote today in Haverhill Lawrence Lynn Salem Lowell Newburyport Brockton Taunton Fall River New Bedford Springfield North Adams Pittsfield Manchester Portland Bangor Lewiston and more. Thousands of women may strike seriously crippling telephone service.

New England Telephone and Telegraph Company New England Haverhill Lawrence Lynn Salem Lowell Newburyport Brockton Taunton Fall River New Bedford Springfield North Adams Pittsfield Manchester We Cel Portland Bangor Lewiston

Will of Gaspare Di Cola Goes to Jury in Norfolk Case

The long seniority probate fight over Gaspare Di Cola the Boston lemon king killed Sept 20 1916 hinges on a $259000 estate. After 11 days in Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham Judge Hammond will receive closing arguments and the jury will decide if Di Colas deathbed will was made while of sound mind.

Gaspare di Cola Boston Norfolk County Superior Court Dedham Hammond di Cola

Poison Candy Trial Opens in Plymouth

Sarkus Chillinghan of Middleboro stands trial in Plymouth Superior Court on charges of attempting to murder Harry Chickering of Brockton with poisoned candy sent by mail. Five pieces in the box bore phosphorus while a nurse from West Bridgewater identified the defendant as the sender.

Plymouth Sarkus Chillinghian Middleboro Harry Chickering Ellsworth Street Brockton Chickering Louis E. Hertel Waverly West Bridgewater Chillinghan

Samuel Farquhar Dead in Newton

Samuel Farquhar 76, president of John Farquhar & Sons roofers Boston, died at home 28 Sargent street Newton after a long illness. He directed the Boston Worcester street railway Newton Savings Bank and Newton Trust Company and was prominent in Masonic circles. He leaves two sons and three daughters. Funeral tomorrow afternoon.

Samuel Farquhar John Farquhar & Sons Roofers Boston Sargent Street Newton Farquhar Boston & Worcester Street Railway Newton Savings Bank Newton Trust Company John Farquhar 101St Infantry United States Army

Officer Killed in Day Aviation Incident at Ellington Field

Hammitt K X Elliott, who enlisted as a flying cadet at Hadden Heights New Jersey last October, was killed at Ellington Field when he failed to recover from a tail spin. H Kenneth Elliott, 19, a high school graduate from Hadden Heights New Jersey, was commissioned a lieutenant yesterday after training.

Hiouston Tex Hammitt KX. Elliott Hadden Heights N. J Ellington Field Philadelphia H. Kenneth Elliott Ellington Aviation Field

Danzig Dies at 46. Beth Israel Leader Succumbs

Hyman J. Danzig, superintendent of Beth Israel Hospital and grand master of the Independent Order of Hebrews of America, died of pneumonia at Beth Israel Hospital in his 46th year. A prominent Greater Boston Jewish figure, he founded the Beth Israel Hospital and led its association as president for six years.

Hyman J. Danzig Greater Boston Beth Israel Hospital Danzig Independent Order of Hebrews of America Beth Israel Hospital Association

Japan Proposes Siberian Invasion Debate Continues

Officials refuse to discuss the subject but it is understood that America found the proposal not wholly acceptable. Exchanges ongoing may modify the government’s attitude as talks continue on the Siberian invasion idea.

America

Allies weigh joint action to secure Vladivostok stores

The Stevens Commission reports large war stores at Vladivostok from American and Japanese origins risk German capture. Allies debate a unified Siberia campaign with Japan, while American forces could rapidly aid, though Russia warns against Japanese led operations and Bolshevik control may hinder seizures along the Trans-Siberian route.

Vladivostok Stevens Commission of Siberian Japan Siberia Washington America Asiatic Philippines China

Hub opens New England farm centre convention in Boston

Agriculturalists from across New England gathered in Boston for a three day convention to discuss corn beans potatoes livestock farming machinery milk production and farm labor under the New England Milk Producers Association. The milk producers meet today at the American House with Federation for Rural Progress gathering at Kingsley Hall and Faneuil Hall on Saturday.

New England Boston New England Milk Producers’ Association American House Federation For Rural Progress Kingslevy Hall Faneuil Hall Boards of Agriculture

Nuxated Iron Ad Claims Unmatched strength Gains

An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as a powerful blood and strength booster with endorsements from Former U S Senators and physicians. It urges a two week test of two five grain tablets three times daily after meals and promises refunds if not satisfactory.

United States Congress Monseigneur Nannini Wm. R. Kerr Chicago United States Senate House of Representatives

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