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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
Chicago reports a German propaganda plot sent a forged letter to undermine morale by claiming a soldier’s wife was unfaithful. Investigators found no soldier and traced the appeal to a fraud aimed to sway public opinion. Federal agents warn similar tactics may recur elsewhere.
Mayor Peters has blocked salary raises for seven medical inspectors and seven dairy inspectors in the municipal health department. The move surprised nominees who expected increments, noting the Mayor has approved raises for other departments. He says he is undecided on whether all named inspectors deserve increases and will investigate before acting.
Factory workers who feed fires in light heat and power plants will be urged to conserve coal as the new Factoryuel Committee, endorsed by the New England fuel administration, coordinates efforts to save scarce fuel. Firemen are described as the main workers behind the guns in this program. The plan was presented yesterday at the State House and described as essential to winning the war.
Four American soldiers and Lt. David J. Schaile were detained in Matamoros opposite Brownsville after crossing the Rio Grande while seeking a drowned comrade's body. Negotiations for their release must proceed between the U S State Department and the Mexican federal government. The body of Lt. Schaile was sent to New Orleans. he was killed on the Mexican side.
The downtown sweep ends with 38 at Hanover station 17 at Joy street 1 at LaGrange 5 at East Dedham. Began Tuesday night with 34 arrested. Army provost guards aided, court hearings focus on 2 men and 34 women. Judges express sympathy with the operation.
An American writer in the Lafay et te Escadrille recounts a 1915 Cham pagne offensive recon mission. He and Lieutenant Manigal fly at 3000 feet to locate German reinforcements, endure machine gun fire, photograph objectives, and report back after 1 hour 39 minutes.
An American observer recalls encounters with prisoners and a French officer who thanked him for aid. A fur glove dropped behind lines yields a note promising the pair to the finder, reflecting wartime anecdotes from the notebook.
Howard F. Safford testified in federal court that letters bearing Robert P. Matches signature were mailed to investors during the Emerson stock selling campaign of 1916. The letters claimed Emerson output would reach 100 cars daily and that the model was a tremendous success. Safford said he purchased Matches stock at $3.30 when $5 shares were offered and $4 when price rose to $6.
St Ambrose Red Cross Auxiliary hosts a whist and dancing party at Bloomfield Hall Geneva avenue. Dancing 8:30 to 1, whist 8 to 10:30. organized by Misses Charlotte Wood and Kathryn I Baker with local parish volunteers. Rev Fathers Harrigan and Murphy will speak and review the auxiliary work.
A special exhibit at the Children's Museum by Jamaica Pond traces the flag from early American days. It opens June 14 on Flag Day and invites both adults and children to view pictures and flags depicting the national emblem’s development.
Washington June 12 The Customs Bureau issued strict harbor regulations covering Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts. All vessels over 20 feet must register unless foreign or coastwise trade registered. Navigation after dark is forbidden except for traffic approved by the port captain or collector.
The harbor tightens vessel licenses and mandates crew ID cards for coastwise travel. Chandlers will have limited licenses, and written customs permission is needed to move goods between harbor vessels. Port officials may grant special permits, and photography from harbor vessels is forbidden without a permit or purser custody. Ferries are exempt.
The American steamer Lake Houghton from Detroit ran ashore off St Andrew's Island near Halifax last night and is a total wreck. The crew escaped unharmed, and the marine department received the report today.
Mrs Frank Henson of Urbana Illinois reports relief from Change of Life symptoms after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says a grippe winter left her weak until the remedy restored strength, enabling her to do her own housework and recommending the product to other women experiencing nervousness heat flashes backache and the blues.
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