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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
9
Secretary Daniels has directed coal and oil producers to furnish the large quantities required by the navy at prices to be fixed by the President after the Federal Trade Commission determines a fair rate. The navy plans 1,750,000 tons of coal and 50,000,000 barrels of oil under this authority granted by Congress.
Ottawa June 18 The Canadian Pacific Railway Company officially announced a loan of 10,000,000 dollars to the Imperial Munitions Board. The board, acting for the British government, will place orders in Canada and arrange for rapid production of war material.
Spring Hill Terrace Somerville resident Bald Dow reports restored hearing and silenced head noises after Osmo-Chemic treatment. A. T. Ellis of Albion Street Somerville says he regained hearing after long deafness. Grace Grant of Jamaica Plain claims relief from ear abscesses and eye trouble following treatment.
Deafness head noises discharging ears and catarrhal diseases invited to visit the Osmo-Chemic System of Medicine office at No. 18 Boylston Ave Boston before June 24 for free consultation examination and trial treatment. Call before June 24 to share in benefits. Office hours listed.
General Edwards travels with his travelling belt to New Haven for the Yale armory dedication. He will take a post with President Hadley as the new training school building is formally christened and handed over by its sponsors.
Yale's Reserve Officers Training School has trained in field artillery since war began. General Edwards attends dedication with college artillerymen drilled in three inch guns as G Beakman Hopper presents the new armory key to President Hadley. The ceremony includes Captain R. M. Danforth's early battery instruction.
The event features a dedication prayer by Yale School of Religion followed by remarks from General Edwards on the wartime role of colleges in training undergraduates for officer duties and the realities faced by regular soldiers. Governor's Foot Guards and the Second Regiment of Connecticut Infantry flank the speakers.
William B. Wilbur hosted a one-man Forty-Niner’s luncheon in his South Boston residence. He spoke as speaker president secretary and treasurer of the California Gold Seekers Society, receiving unanimous applause. Two other members remain: Shirley A. Elsbree of Providence and Rufus W. Holbrook of East Lexington.
Plattsburg N Y June 18 Orders were received at the men’s training camp directing an examination for provisional commissions as second lieutenants in the regular army to be held on July. After six months of service the successful candidates will receive regular commissions Major M B Stewart chief instructor of the New England regiment will go to Canada next week to inspect Canadian training camps and study trench warfare to be included in the course later this season.
Mayor Curley received a Wilson message urging Boston to join Red Cross Week and raise the $100,000,600 Red Cross War Fund, demonstrating American sacrifice and generosity in war effort. The appeal ties Liberty Loan support to ongoing Red Cross fundraising during the designated week.
The Red Cross War Fund will not aid Germany or its allies. Francis L. Higgin son Jr. asserts the fund benefits America and its allies only. Boston launches a $3,000,000 drive to support servicemen and their dependents, needing about $500,000 daily.
New England war fund committee expands a nationwide Red Cross drive aiming for 100 million dollars with a Boston start. Fifteen teams begin fundraising gathering at Ford Hall and a mass meeting at the Boston Opera House with Taft, Bishop Lawrence, and Emory Pottle among speakers.
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