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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
8
Evidence before the Suffolk County Grand Jury in the Bay State Fishing Company probe suggests war demands influence illegal methods used by the fish combine. The inquiry nears completion with a report anticipated, as Bay State reportedly controls most fishing craft, squeezing independent operators.
Advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic to lift a run down system. A testimonial from Mrs J H Morgan of Correctionville Iowa claims relief from nervous headaches after using the product. Pills marketed by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York with six boxes for $5.60.
John W. Sterling a New York lawyer and Yale alumnus leaves nearly 20 million dollars to Yale University. The will directs the residue to be used promptly for an enduring architectural memorial and for university needs including buildings for students and possible funds for scholarships fellowships and professorships.
John J. O Leary is retried in Federal Court on aiding his brother Jeremiah to flee before a trial over seditious Bull articles. In Manhattan May 7 he was in his office at the time claimed he bade Sinn Fein leader farewell at Pennsylvania Station. Miss Freda Schulte testified contradicting Jeremiah’s clerk Arthur Lyons who went west with him.
Charles N. Rambo of Philadelphia was named manager of a new insurance and fire protection section of the railroad administration and will resign as superintendent and secretary of the Mutual Fire Marine and Inland Insurance Company. The policy aims to have the government directly cover fire losses of property in its possession, replacing former private fire policies.
Six Rhode Island Reds at 59 Horace Street lay larger eggs and a nearby group at 98 Moore Street produce small eggs. Both flocks share diet but differ in egg size, with the Horace Street birds called heavy layers and the Moore Street birds light layers. Observers note lettuce freshness as a possible factor.
Washington July 16 Parcels addressed to officers or enlisted on U S naval vessels or attached to naval bases and not sent to the American Expeditionary Forces do not fall under the restrictions on parcels to expeditionary troops. Parcels to expeditionary forces must be items specifically requested by the addressee and approved by his regimental commander.
Elias Bishop of New ton and Alexander Whiteside of Boston opposed a one mill school tax for education in poor towns at a special recess committee hearing. They argued the Massachusetts tax system is unsettled and now is not the right time for a state wide education tax. Payson Smith supported the tax, saying rural children deserve equal educational opportunity. Worcester officials and professors also favored the tax.
Max Wightman of Phillips Street was arraigned in Municipal Court on a charge of selling merchandise that improperly used the American flag. Evidence included cigar shape fans opened to display the flag in the center. Judge Creed ordered confiscation of all stock in the store and a further court appearance this morning.
Massachusetts warns firms and individuals not to sell or deliver any sugar to Stedaco Bottling Co of Sudbury under penalties. Federal officials back the action and prominent posters explain the embargo.
The food administration reports Stedaco Bottling Company obtained sugar in violation of regulations meant to limit new firms after the sugar shortage. The hearing ended with no defense. notices will bar eastern stores from selling to the company and revoke licenses for any firm selling to it. Endicott calls for Attorney Carr to resign as Hopkinton food administrator.
Long Island almshouse chief Dr. Charles E. Donlan remains in the superintendent's quarters despite trustees declaring him removed and naming Arthur P. Moran acting superintendent. Donlan defies the order claiming the trustees violated the law and vows to stay unless forced by court action.
Charles Morse a former Brookline High athlete and son of Jacob C. Morse of 16 Devonshire street has been commissioned an ensign in the naval reserves. He enlisted last August in Terre Haute Indiana and trained at Charlestown navy yard and Hingham magazine before completing eight weeks at Pelham Bay.
A call for 1000 Class 1 men for limited service has been received from Washington and will be distributed through state divisions with reports due July 29 in Syracuse New York. An allotment to divisions is pending and a separate call seeks 16 or more men for special training at the University of Maine Orono with volunteers accepted through August 1.
The Japanese battle ship Kawachi of 21 490 tons displacement exploded and sank in Tokoyama Bay sixteen miles northeast of Nagasaki on July 12. Five hundred crew members were lost. Built at Kure in 1912, Kawachi carried 960 officers and men and measured 600 feet in length with a beam of 84 feet and a 28 foot draft. Armament included twelve 12 inch guns ten 6 inch guns eight 4 7 inchs and twelve 12 pounders along with five 18 inch torpedo tubes.
The Rev. Herbert S. Johnson, former pastor of the Warren Avenue Baptist Tabernacle Church, announced he will go to France soon to perform hospital duty for the American Red Cross for six months. Associate pastor Rev. Frank B. Haggard will lead the tabernacle in his absence.
Regulations regarding exemption claims by British subjects and Canadians during the 60 day voluntary enlistment period have reached the British and Canadian Recruiting Mission in this city. British subjects must apply to the British ambassador in Washington Canadians to the military service branch of the department of justice Ottawa. Photographs and data must be forwarded. Exemptions only for work of national importance. War work exemptions to US authorities after the 60 days. Men with small families have little chance of exemption, says local recruiting mission.
False key workers robbed Salvatora Cappandano at 3 Calvin Street yesterday afternoon. They entered an open safe and stole 1700 in cash and 160 in jewelry, while no one was home.
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