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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1917

Page

2

Stole Years to Please Wife Arrest Highlights Draft Evasion

Fred Brown of Tewksbury was arrested by order of U S Marshal Mitchell for failing to register for the draft. He claimed not to be 21 on June 5 while records show 24 from a recent marriage license. He said he inflated his age to please a wife who refused to marry him. Brown was held on $1000 bail pending July 24 hearing.

Fred Brown Tewksbury United States Marshall Mitchell Hayes Brown

Two Guilty in Vice Den Campaign

The session of the Police Court led by Judge Murray convicted Louis A. Dow and William Kirmess for improper pictures taken at a vice studio near Pem berton square and 11 Portland street. Wilburt Welch’s case was continued. a photographer was acquitted of assault on Emma Frances Caton.

Emma Frances Caton Wakefield Pemberton Square Portland Street Murray Louis A. Dow Melrose William Kirmess Cambridge Wilburt Welch Weymouth Welch William Wilson Caton Den

City Jails Target Draft Evasion Crimes

Judge John F. McIntyre condemned conscription evaders in New York City who commit petty crimes to avoid military service. He ordered case reviews of well-dressed, young prisoners and warned of severe action for slackers.

New York John F. McIntyre Court of General Sessions McIntyre

Would Bar All Lamb and Veal Says Host at WoMen's Club

Mrs Elbert A Harvey told a Wo men’s City Club food class that consuming lamb and veal amid world hunger is a crime. She urged using clear soups sparingly and praised tough cuts for nutrition while warning excess meat excites the nervous system and may cause intestinal, kidney and rheumatic issues.

Elbert A. Harvey Women’s City Club

Public Service Reserve mobilizes workers for war effort

Washington July 12 The Department of Labor asks all willing adults to enroll in the Public Service Reserve formed to meet wartime employment needs. The plan aims to mobilize thousands outside the military and place members in government or industrial jobs as emergencies arise.

Washington Department of Labor Public Service Reserve

Dry five miles around camps Washington

The War Department announces a five mile dry zone around camps for troop mobilization and training under new law. If a town lies within half a mile, the zone narrows to that side. Prohibition carries up to a ten thousand dollar fine for immoral houses within five miles.

Washington War Department Congress

Orangemen Celebrate 227th Boyne Anniversary Picnic Parade Omitted

The 227th Boyne anniversary celebration at Caledonian Grove drew about 2500 Orangemen under the Massachusetts grand lodge with picnics races and fireworks. Children won races including Beatrice Snook and Alice Squires, while veteran members David Tracey and J Mills were honored. Field day activities and dancing filled the all day event amid war era restrictions.

Battle of the Boyne Caledonian Grove Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Loyal Orange Institution Norumbega David Tracey Orangemena J. Mills Maxwell Allen Richard Allen Beatrice Snook Mary Hughes Alice Squires Josephine Ross Charles Land Herbert Jaynes H. M. Legg William Hewitt J. 8. King S. N. Snook Legg

News Writer Secretly Weds News Writer in Manchester

Miss Sarah Frances Doyle of 10 Margin street Lynn Massachusetts married Manchester newspaper man William H Heath. Heath begins work in Worcester Post editorial department. Bride now runs a Lynn cigar store with her brother Charles Doyle, who is in Boston studying telegraphy for the U S army.

Manchester N. H Sarah Frances Doyle Margin Street Lynn Doyle Massachusetts William H. Heath Charles Doyle Boston Signal Corps United States Army

Patriot-spirited figures named in Roxbury area event

The list honored key participants including the Rev. W. J. Rutledge of South Boston Congregational Church the Rev. D. Nicholson of the Presbyterian Church of Roxbury and George E. Bemister state grand master.

W. J. Rutledge South Boston

Ice Mint Promises Quick Corn Removal at Home

Sufferers of tired feet and painful corns can use Ice-Mint from local druggists. Rub a small amount on the corn at night to relieve pain, loosen the corn, and lift it out with the surrounding skin. The product is advertised as painless, safe, and inexpensive for comfortable feet in hot weather.

Plan big concert for 8th Regiment

Committees from Cambridge Everett Lynn Salem Lawrence Haverhill and Gloucester coordinate preparations for a pop concert next Monday night at the Nautical Ballroom Reeves for the benefit of the Eighth Regiment.

8Th Regiment Nautical Ball Room Revere Eighth Regiment Cambridge Everett Lynn Salem Lawrence Haverhill Gloucester

Market Prices Rise and Fall Across Downtown Goods

Daily prices show berries of all kinds and cantaloupe plentiful while fish, lamb, potatoes and wax beans move higher. Spinach climbs as the season ends, beef increases at wholesale and cauliflower arrives in quantity.

Faneuil Hall

50 Mile Chase Ends in Cell

Worcester July 12 After a 50 mile chase in subways and rail lines from Cambridge to Worcester Michael Daiko a Cambridge butcher arrested Walter Babiles East Cambridge 23 on a charge of passing a $100 Confederate bill for a $6 meat bill Babiles to be arraigned in the local court tomorrow morning

Worcester Cambridge Michael Daiko Portland Street Walter Babiles East Cambridge Babiles

Typhoid Observation Hits Somerville Police Trio

Three Somerville police officers are under observation for typhoid at home. Inspector Daniel G. Simons fell ill yesterday, joining Lieutenant Thomas Damery and Patrolman Louis F. Arnold in the illness scare.

Somerville Police Department Daniel G. Simons Thomas Damery Louis F. Arnold

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