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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
5
British statistics claimed to show Germany relies on neutral Europe for food imports. Scandinavia and Holland supply enough fat for 7.7 million soldiers, while German imports from those countries, calorie terms, cover rations for 2.5 million troops in the west.
The British government accuses Germany of coercing neutrals to trade for food, using neutral imports swapped for coal and other essentials. They cite 1916 data showing large Scandinavian and Dutch exports to Germany, especially fats, needed for Germany’s diet, while Britain envisions supplying neutrals through Allied routes.
The text warns of an uprising if foreigners are barred and asserts ships return with the dead and wounded from Europe. It claims foreigners will be forced into trenches to replace them.
President McGrady and locals Local 49 and Local 56 push resolutions urging the C L U to rescind its action and bar foreigners of conscription age who have not naturalized. He warns of a 12 month uprising when returning dead and wounded arrive. Delegates debate and oppose the measures as others defend the stance.
A spring in the power feed shoe on a five car L train caused a crash of sparks and smoke in the Washington Street tunnel near Union Street. Cars stopped and passengers escaped amid broken windows and a rush to exits. Mrs. Sarah Portnoy was badly injured and taken to the hospital. Station Master Patrick Walsh shut down the system to prevent further danger.
Lowell private George W Gravelle age 19 of Company M Ninth Regiment M N G was found dead beside the Boston and Maine tracks early today. He apparently tried to alight from an ice train at 1 2 a m while returning from Portsmouth to his post. Gravelle had been granted leave and with two companions visited Portsmouth. Edward Barton a private of the same company found Gravelle with a fractured skull and multiple injuries.
Uncle Sam endorses exclusive auto travel through Yellowstone Park with hotels camps and autos under one management. Travel by automobile on Government-built roads to geysers canyons and waterfalls, return via Cody Road. Plan with Alex Stocks New England Pass Agt. B & Q R R Co Boston.
A 1920s style guide extols plain malsified cocoanut oil as superior shampoo avoiding alkali in commercial products. Wet hair, rub in oil for a rich lather that cleanses scalp and hair without harm, leaving hair silky and easy to manage. Oil is cheap and widely available from drug stores for family use.
Cambridge plans a mosquito suppression program after City Planning Board recommends a 5000 dollar appropriation. A special work force under a foreman would begin in the city center and expand to cover the entire city. Swamps around Cambridge would be drained and oiled to reduce nuisance.
The postponed Finance Commission hearing on the citys bonding business will reopen today in the school committee rooms on Mason Street. Edwin P Fitzgerald and his father, who hold a large share of the bond issue work, will testify along with Francis L Daly, former business partner of Mayor Curley.
A yard display shows multiple width measurements including 45 68 81 and 90 inches. The list emphasizes sizing options for large home or outdoor items.
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