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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
4
Jacob H. Schiff addressed the Kehilah convention in New York and delivered a valedictory pledge to sever his ties with Jewish political activity, choosing to work henceforth as a private individual for the welfare of his people.
Mr. Schiff spoke unexpectedly to set himself straight before Jews in the city and country. He denied accusing Russian and Polish Jews of inviting persecution, and said he fought Russian influence on American markets and urged abrogation of the treaty with Russia to aid Jews worldwide.
June 4 Washington Brandeis will take the oath as associate justice tomorrow after a Senate confirmed nomination following a lengthy fight arriving from Boston tonight. No further arguments will be heard until fall except for motions. Tomorrow’s session will likely announce a long list of opinions.
Dutch papers from The Hague note conflicting British and German reports on the Jutland clash. They say England suffered a shock but the war outcome remains unclear while the British blockade of Germany is still intact and the German fleet gains prestige but little strategic shift.
Congressman Peter F. Tague vows to press U S District Attorney Anderson to prosecute British crews for kidnapping Boston boys to serve in the English army and navy. He criticizes recruiting of American youths and calls for a vigorous protest and action.
Congressman Tague says British officers entrap Boston boys to force them into the British army or navy. He claims to have rescued at least 50 boys from the British navy and spent about $500 of his own money in six months. He plans to notify U S District Attorney Anderson to pursue prosecution for the scheme.
Sears offers a 26 gauge galvanized steel prefabricated garage in sections for easy bolt together assembly. Erect with wrench and screwdriver, no floor included. Sizes shown 9x12ft2in and 9x14ft8in priced at 62.75 and 877.75 respectively. Catalog No. 362 available by mail. Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago.
More than 600 Harvard students signed up for summer military instruction, an increase of over 300 during preparedness week. About 490 will attend the Plattsburg encampment, with 408 in the junior camp and the rest in the senior camp. The Rev. Gabriel R. Maguire addressed a large audience, calling the remarks by many in attendance liars.
A Ruggles Street Baptist Church pastor told the congregation last night that most people lie. He challenged anyone who has never lied to stand, and none did, saying he would look at their faces.
Lexington High School basketball schedules two away games this week. This afternoon they face Reading High in a Mystic Valley League contest at Reading. Saturday they travel to Watertown High for another league contest, with most remaining games away from home through the season.
Two Italians, apparently near death, lay in hospitals at midnight after a shooting affray at 4 Calvary Street in Waltham at 9 p m. Police investigated as friends clung to a mystery surrounding the incident. The fight is said to have arisen over a card game.
Wounded are Frank Mu chatto 41 of Concord Junction and Joseph Micrachi 40 of 42 Calvary Street Waltham. Mu chatto had a shattered left elbow and a bullet lodged in his back. Micrachi carried a abdomen wound and fled to Newton where a friend housed him. Police questioned remaining Italians at 45 Calvary Street after sending Mu chatto to Waltham Hospital and Newton Hospital for Micrachi.
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