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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1917
Page
6
Washington July 9 The administration bill to prohibit trading with Germany and its allies during the war was taken up by the House and progress was made that passage is expected by Thursday. General debate occurred with no signs of a prolonged fight when amendments are considered later.
Five men are known dead and many injured after two blasts rocked the Interstate Sanitation Company plant at 135 East Third Street. Fire and rescue crews report bodies burned beyond identification as search continues for missing workers and possible trapped residents in upper floors.
City officials acknowledged the Post’s report on wretched conditions at Magazine Park bathing beach above Cottage Farm bridge in Cambridge. They admitted overpurification concerns and promised immediate corrective action to improve conditions for 10,000 children and youths.
John F. Donnelly says with $25,000 Cambridge can build a bath house for boys and girls, add three baseball diamonds, and install tennis courts. Mayor Rockwood supports action and seeks a precise estimate from John J. Ahern. The Post notes 10,000 local children visit Magazine Park. current facilities are overcrowded and unsanitary.
Advertisement notes two bargain groups at Wolf's My Clothier corner Hanover and Portland Streets. Wash suits priced at 59c for items worth $1.00 and 98c for $1.50 pieces, both with legal stamps included. Also promotes Plattsburg Cliff Haven weekend rail excursions via Rutland with special Pullmans and reduced excursion tickets.
The Massachusetts public safety committee reports the safe arrival of New England volunteer lumber mill units in Scotland at Ard Gay. Cable messages from the British War Office informed the Safety Board during the forenoon.
A reader urges Boston to host the first Public Garden wedding to showcase the site’s beauty. He envisions June to September ceremonies beneath Washington statue with gardens and palm trees, inviting moderate couples and public support through the Boston Post.
George Mitchell, 40, who had been missing eight days, was found drowned at the bottom of a mill pond in Lynnfield Centre near his shack by the pond. Medical examiner says the death is accidental drowning. Mitchell is believed to have a wife and children in Lynn.
Petrogad dispatch reports Scott says the Russian army will fight with high troop spirit. He notes the advance has begun brilliantly and has every chance for successful continuation.
Major General Hugh L. Scott describes an intense June 30 Russian advance near Brzezany observed from Tarnopol to the front. He praises Russian discipline and accuracy, notes Austrian casualties and prisoners, and reports Romania’s leaders lauding America’s entry into the war at Jassy after a luncheon with King Charles.
Miss Katherine Abbott Sanborn known as Kate Sanborn, author and former Smith College English professor, died in Holliston. Born July 11, 1830 in Hanover New Hampshire she was grandniece of Daniel Webster and author of Adopting an Abandoned Farm. If she lived until Wednesday she would have been 79. 100 cooks wanted for regular and Marine Corps posts.
The entente allies will hold a Paris conference to discuss military and political interests related to the Balkans. The talks aim to coordinate actions among members on Balkan questions.
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