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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
20
The allied ultimatum to Greece, given to the State Department by Charge Vouros, warns that military necessity may require troops to land at Itea and move by rail to Saloniki.
The ultimatum hints at a major allied drive against the Berlin Constantinople railway with northern Greece as a theatre. It notes a trend toward intensified Balkan operations and includes a demand that Greeks guarantee civilians do not carry arms. Greek officials report a petition of over 300 corporations and unions urging US intervention to end the blockade, with censors likely obscuring it.
Residents of Germantown West Roxbury demand more police protection after two men assaulted 16 year old Helen Bemis near the Jewish cemetery. The assailants dragged her toward a Dedham area and threatened to shoot before releasing her after her screams. Bemis sustained facial bruises a torn dress and cut braid.
In Montpelier Vermont on January 18 Associate Justice John W Watson of Burlington was elected chief justice of the Vermont Supreme Court by the Legislature, replacing Loveland Munson who resigned. William W Miles of Barton was named to the Supreme Court bench, with Seneca Haselton George M Powers and William H Taylor re-elected as associate justices.
Funeral services for the Rev Dr George Skene of Bedford, a retired Methodist clergyman, who died Tuesday, will be held this afternoon at 3 o clock in his home at 8 Hillside Avenue, Bedford.
Athens despatch reports that in line with entente demands the Venizelist detainees have been freed and that calm prevails in the Greek capital.
Paris despatch cites Italian war office report from Rome dated 17 January, detailing a Jan 16 clash between Tripolitan rebels and Italian troops near Tripoli and the Tunis frontier. Rebels advancing on Tripoli were intercepted and defeated, with 1000 rebels killed.
London dispatch reports General M. A. Beliaeff appointed minister of war in place of General Chouvaieff who joins the empire council. Beliaeff, formerly assistant minister of war and chief of the general staff, becomes Russia's fourth war minister since hostilities began.
The note highlights Pa Van Loon's energetic reaction to snow and teases a great comic page in the upcoming Sunday Post. The item emphasizes lighthearted whimsy without details of publication date or venue.
Seth P. Snow a Boston real estate man accuses Florence J. Snow of cruel treatment including throwing a directory and hitting him with a phone receiver. Judge Dubuque, noting ill health postponement requests, ordered the trial continued until next Monday as Florence seeks an expedited hearing.
Mrs Jane C Tarr widow of J Tru man Tarr of Rockport died yesterday after a lingering illness at her home 69 Paul Gore Street Jamaica Plain She was born in Rockport 74 years ago daughter of Willard and Rhoda Cleaves She lived in Rockport until 23 years ago then moved to Boston Survived by daughter Mrs William Castel Jamaica Plain one grandchild and a great grandchild.
London Jan 18 Women will not be permitted to practise law in England if the lawyers can prevent them. At a meeting of the general council of the bar presided by Attorney General Sir F E Smith a resolution to consider admitting qualified women to the profession was overwhelmingly defeated.
Worcester January 18 State Sealer of Weights and Measures Thure Hanson held a hearing in City Hall for 63 storekeepers accused of selling underweight bread. He reminded merchants to comply with the law requiring bread to match the labeled weight, and the cases were filed.
Senator Hobson of Palmer urged legislative committee on legal affairs to empower probate courts to decide if a child was intentionally or unintentionally left out of a will disposing of real estate.
In Suffolk Superior Court yesterday afternoon before Judge Hall and a jury the trial began for damages sought by Matthew Moriarty of Warrenton Street. He claims injuries from a July 2, 1914 collision with an auto truck owned by the American Express Company.
Harvey Storey, 36, claimed Boston residence and is charged with possessing narcotics. Newton police believe he is the man who recently obtained drugs behind drugstore counters while feigning illness. He will be arraigned in Newton District Court.
A report notes an incident where drugs were stolen from drug stores after the suspect was admitted behind the counter for various reasons.
The Women's City Club held an Armenian Day luncheon with speaker Miss Alice Stone Blackwell. Mrs. B S Papazian read translations of Armenian poems and K Proff Kalfaian played his Armenian style piano piece. Organizers were Mrs. George W Coleman and Mrs. William Horton Foster. The dining rooms were crowded and many were turned away.
Judge Advocate General Crowder and Solicitor General Davis testified before the Senate commerce committee on a bill to authorize the President to take over and operate railroads in military necessity. They agreed there is constitutional power for draft in peace and war when public safety requires.
Drew B Hall, public librarian of Somerville, resigns following his invitation to trustees to conduct a full investigation into his conduct and the library staff and operations. Trustees had delayed action, and a library official confirmed the resignation last night amid no official statements.
Colorful feature highlights stylish winter clothing for the season. Illustrations showcase coats, scarves, hats, and boots with descriptions of fabrics, textures, and silhouettes ideal for cold weather.
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