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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
3
Mrs. Marie Cowan of Chicago sailed back to the United States by posing as a stewardess on a neutral steamship. She had been in South America representing a Chicago corset firm and traveled ashore after arrival. Passengers are scarce on the South American run, so some must join crew to obtain passage.
The directors of the M. S. P. A. yesterday elected Charles G. Bancroft Charles E. Rogerson and John P. Macomber as trustees of the permanent funds. The same men were also elected trustees of the permanent fund of the American Humane Education Society at its meeting yesterday.
The United States reports over one million troops sailed to France with 637,929 embarking in three months. About 30 divisions are in France ready for German moves, with Major General Liggett leading part of the force. Secretary Baker notes strong overseas effort and plans to reach 4,000,000 by January 1, while future movements depend on ship tonnage and German actions.
Dr Walter C Miner warned mothers and fathers that general disease often stems from neglected oral health. Speaking at the Children’s Cottage on the Common he urged care from the appearance of the first tooth and described gentle, playlike dentistry to overcome a child’s fear.
Dunster Hall, a well furnished Harvard Gold Coast dormitory, will go out of business as owner McCurdy the New York financier decides to sell the property.
Advertisement promotes Poslam for itching and stubborn eczema with a claim of fast relief. It cites a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York and mentions Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam.
Washington July 2 General Pershing cabled reply to Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board pledging that American shipbuilders will launch 100 merchant ships on July 4 in response to the enemy’s challenge.
General Pershing praised the 100 ship launch plan as a rallying signal for all ranks in France. Chairman Hurley urged speeding every ship to the utmost, noting 450000 deadweight tons will be launched in one day, matching six months of last year.
The talk emphasizes shipyard workers who will mobilize to A1 support in record-breaking time. They pledge to supply ships that will carry more men, food and munitions to the American Expeditionary Forces, alongside the troops in the trenches.
Willard E. Wood, a backer of the United States Boy Scouts, is named as organizer of the American Cadets. Public Safety Committee leaders Kenry B. Endicott and George H. Lyman urge the public to demand a full statement before joining or donating, noting past investigations of the Chain and the U S Boy Scouts in Massachusetts.
The Greenwood anti loafing law requires citizens aged 18 to 50 to work at least 36 hours weekly after July 12. Police decide who is deemed to be in a useful occupation with cases heard by a judge if protested. State Advisory Board members Gettemy and colleagues will publish enforcement regulations soon.
New York July 2 A measure introduced by the Board of Aldermen would allow officials to revoke licenses of theatres and other public amusements found party to ticket speculation. It prohibits selling tickets for more than stamped prices and forbids sales at unrecognized locations.
The New Bedford Gas and Edison Light Company appealed to the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners for authority to raise gas price to 1.16 per 1000 cubic feet. It is the first appeal from the board’s war decisions, which had raised rates from 0.90 to 1.00 in May.
The German government informed the United States via Spanish channels it cannot have delegates at Berne for the August 5 conference on prisoner of war treatment and exchange. The U S has requested arranging a conference at the earliest possible date.
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