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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
7
Senators prepared to challenge a Dill administration proposal to grant broad wartime powers to the President. Spokesmen argued for mobilizing America's food power, while opponents warned of dictatorship and constitutional issues and questioned business and individual rights.
Louisville testimony says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured years of female troubles and nervousness, restoring strength and enabling her to care for eight pound baby without operation. The note from Mrs Nellie Fishback cites relief from headaches loss of sleep and poor appetite.
Simple beauty advice claims ordinary wax can remove the faded outer skin to reveal younger looking skin in ten days to two weeks. Instructions say apply mercorized wax at night and wash off in the morning, plus a saxolite and hazel wash for wrinkle reduction and a firm smooth complexion.
The Senate and House debated ongoing food legislation with night sessions planned to speed passage. Senators Chamberlain Reed Sheppard Kenyon and Gore, and House leaders Lever Haughen Young argued for and against broader government controls and minimum price guarantees for farmers amid concerns over hoarding and speculation.
U S ash Italy presses for extradition of a murderer who reportedly eluded capture for more than four months. District Attorney Swann Police Commissioner Arthur Woods and the Mayor support the effort as ongoing negotiations continue.
New York officials push for Cocchi extradition amid public grief for Ruth Cruger the 18 year old high school student murdered. The case prompts talks of U S Italy extradition and requests to hold Bologna police for cooperation while the Cruger family mourns privately.
President Wilson orders Hoover to enroll housewives in the Food Administration before Congress acts. A four-division plan will register women by July 1 with advisory councils and a Council of National Defence section guiding the effort. Motion pictures will teach conservation, schools to train 20,000 teachers for 125,000 communities, and later all public schools and colleges.
The dispatch notes a five line plan for administration covering domestic science instruction publicity membership supervision state relations and organizational cooperation. Mayor Mitchel sends a telegraph to Mr Hoover promising New York City cooperation with the food administration using the health and police departments.
The body of a man about five feet eight inches tall and 170 pounds was retrieved from the harbor near Lewis wharf by the crew of the police boat Watchman last night.
Four year old Charles Flynn of 818 F Street South Boston sustained a fractured skull last night after falling from a wagon near his home. The wagon, a caravan owned by Frank T. Hannon and driven by Peter J. Connors, lurch momentarily threw him into the street. He was taken to City Hospital where doctors said the skull fracture is serious but the child is expected to recover. the driver is under arrest.
Arthur Hackett appears as soloist for the third time this season at the Pops. He will perform Cielo e mare from La Gioconda and Rudolf’s narrative from La Boheme, with a program including Overture Norma Bellini Waltzes from Der RosencavalIe Sicauts Letter of Manon Fantasia Un Ballo in Maschera Verdi Sulte from Carmen Chanson der Toreador La Garde Montante and Danse Boheme. Cielo e mare from Ia Gioconda Ponchielli. Carnival in Paris Svendsen The Star Spangled Banner Reflection The Fortune Teller Rudolf’s Narrative Che gelida manina.
A Japanese product named Ice-Mint claims to shrink hard or soft corns and those between toes with a touch or two. It purports no pain or skin irritation and can draw out inflammation for cracked or bleeding toes, praised by wearers of high heels and long-standing workers.
Knights of Columbus in Charles Town held a crowded event at the clubhouse grounds lit with hundreds of lanterns. Mayor Curley introduced Congressman Henry T. Rainey who spoke on Patriotism, escorted by Captain A. H. Robertson and Congressman Peter F. Tague. A band concert and vaudeville program followed.
Officer Noonan describes arresting a sailor as a mob of about 100 residents attacked him with clubs and fists. George Penson and Patrick Cronin helped recue him and deliver the prisoner to Station 10. A woman who struck him with a washtub will be charged next morning. Percy lives on Bell Avenue Roxbury.
Dorchester resident Patrick J Caer died June 18 beloved husband of Josephine OBrien Funeral arrangements at 87 Buttonwood Street pending a funeral notice from the family.
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