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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
3
General Crowder reports on the first draft showing 9,586,508 men registered ages 21 to 31. About 3,082,949 examined and 1,067,363 certified for service. 370,363 awaiting mobilization. The cost per accepted man was $4.93, with 23.7 percent rejected for physical reasons and 8.2 percent failing to appear.
The article reports 163,115 married men certified for service with varied state practices on exemptions. Montana led in men filing no claim, 8 percent ready to go to the front, Kentucky recording 62 percent exemption affidavits, while averages hovered around 46 percent. Efforts aim to standardize draft board practices nationally.
John Knowles 67 died December 20 in county hospital leaving an estate valued at about 250000 by real estate men. Former Manchester New Hampshire resident, Knowles’ holdings were uncovered by a real estate broker who had once worked with him.
Mack Rose of Boston was sentenced by Judge Kivel in Superior Court to serve two to four years in State prison for robbing a poor box at St. Marie's Church in Manchester New Hampshire. Rose was captured after a chase in which the Rev. Napoleon J. Gilbert proved a faster runner.
A large turkey with red, white and blue plumage arrived at the White House from Kiefer, Oklahoma. The crate bore no sender id, the bird likely sent for the Christmas dinner and delayed by railroad congestion. He received special quarters and a dinner on the house.
Edward F. McGrady and J. J. Feeley debated whether strikes are permissible during war. The Kingsley Hall event featured opening remarks, floor discussion, and final statements from Feeley and McGrady with support from Gebhard. An evening of musical performances accompanied the debate, drawing a large, enthusiastic audience.
The American String Quartet with Heinrich Gebhard gave a notable Jordan Hall concert. Debussy's sonata was premiered by Gertrude Marshall and Gebhard, a playful yet charming work reflecting a musician with originality. Marshall displayed refined tone, solid musicianship, and ensemble sense throughout.
Fragmented listing details prices and types of fur articles from Reliable Furrriers. Items include skunk, lynx, fox, and coyote furs with muffs scarves and stoles. some prices shown as 150 to 350 dollars. several entries appear incomplete or garbled.
The listing shows several fur coats with prices: 1 Ermine Coatee 350.00 sable trimmed. 1 Mole Coatee Teatard and Skunk Coatee 250.00. 1 Hudson Seal Coatee natural with Squirrel trim. Hudson Seal Coatee Seal-dyed Nutria Coatees. 2 Seal-dyed Nutria Coatees.
The listing details Kolinsky Squirrel and Chinchilla fur stoles and collars with natural squirrel, canteen muffs, wide stoles, and related items. Included are mink scarves and wraps with assorted prices ranging from 6.00 to 125.00, plus notes of Japanese mink and ermine accessories.
Field Marshal Haig reports that early today the enemy attempted a raid east of Epeny but was driven off by machine gun fire. Hostile artillery grew active southwest and west of Cambrai and at several points south of Lens to Armentieres and near Sonnebeke.
The Moscow branch of the National City Bank of New York was seized by Bolsheviks on Saturday night after days of evading the general confiscation order. Manager H. J. Dreher was not arrested. The Petrograd branch, seized earlier, plans to arrange for American residents' financial needs within days.
A major blaze on Darien Connecticut Main Street gutted about ten blocks of commercial and residential buildings including the Columbia Hotel and the Home Bank and Trust Company. The Walter Stewart Company grocery sparked the fire, driving firemen to battle the spread. About 20 families were rendered homeless. total loss not yet estimated.
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