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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
7
Catalonian delegates demand autonomous government and threaten to hold a Parliament meeting in Barcelona tomorrow if the cabinet refuses to call a session. The ministry objected and did not summon Parliament.
Harvard Stadium halves ticket prices for remaining performances of Caliban to let more attend the community masque finalizing its New England run. Shoe and Leather night drew 1000 industry members as the Seven Ages of Shoes tableau and historical footwear on Yellow Sands highlighted the event. Lead actors and suppliers announced where to buy seats for the last shows and to aid the troop with equipment funds.
The First Troop Provisional Cavalry led by Captain Charles E. Rees plans a Friday gala at Caliban. The 100 member unit, Boston defense cavalry, must equip fully for $22,000 with one third already pledged by members. Public aid sought as Caliban scenes showcase the troop.
Three people succumbed to the heat in Boston as humidity stood near normal and the high reached 87 degrees by afternoon. Rose Gitterman aged 38 of 32 Spring Street fainted at the War ren bridge women's bathhouse and was taken to Relief Hospital. William Noonan 49 of 106 Broadway Somerville is on the dangerous list at Relief Hospital after overheating in Scollay Square escalator room. Mary Santos 43 of 1446 Cambridge Street West End collapsed in Scollay square and was hospitalized.
Washington reports nine of sixteen Bay State congressional secretaries have quit their posts to enlist for war service. Charles L. Winston assistant to Congressman Tague and George Norton secretary to Congressman Fuller enter army as field clerks and depart for France to join Pershing's forces. Winston formerly worked as a reporter for the Boston Post.
Ayer hosts a national army cantonment offering swimming in summer skating in winter and dancing year round if General Edwards' plan proceeds. The plan outlines broad recreation programs and facilities to entertain soldiers and visitors at the camp.
Yesterday the Northeast Department commander outlined a plan and today Mrs Edwards as chair of the State women’s committee moral board and Ma to the 60 000 soldiers to be cared for at the great training camp will inspect Robins Pond near the camp site to assess development for recreation.
General Edwards proposes a discipline focused army camp layout at Robins Pond featuring a dancing pavilion beside the pond and a Young Women’s Christian Association reception and recreation rooms with on site chaperons. Electric lights would outline the area and a patrol system would maintain order. A bath house would serve a swimming beach and winter skating operations.
Roland Morris of Philadelphia has been chosen for appointment as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie. It is understood he is persona grata to Japan and that the nomination will go to the Senate shortly.
Two men were arrested yesterday in Chelsea for failing to register. Authorities identified the suspects as Joseph Skarin of 9 Chestnut Street and Michael Donovan of 54 Hooper Street.
Promotes Burlington Railroad Personally Conducted tours in a comfortable tourist car with an experienced guide. Highlights daylight passes through Denver, Colorado Springs Pike's Peak Garden of the Gods Royal Gorge Salt Lake City and Sierra Nevada crossing. Includes sleeping car space, illustrated folder, and full trip information by Alex Stocks Boston agent.
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