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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
3
Washington reports new export and import freight rates will rise by a little over 25 percent, effective July 25, replacing the prior tariff. Conference in Chicago with passenger traffic managers to set universal mileage rates at three cents per mile nationwide.
Ad touts Poslam as a safe remedy for eczema pimples and itching skin. Urges readers to obtain a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York and use Poslam Soap medicated with Poslam for clearer brighter skin.
Samuel C. Harris a prominent hotel owner and horseman from Somerville. held on bail of 20000, faces two indictments for receiving stolen autos and conspiracy with employee James Trask of Watertown. Trask pleads guilty. 22 indictments in all against Harris, who will testify later. Witness Manning testified to plate shifting and car body swaps at Harris garage in Newton. Defense attorney Pratt notes plates may belong to the garage and be changed by owner.
An explosion at the Star Tire Company store on 38 1 2 Tennyson Street Back Bay caused a fire that damaged the vulcanizer shop. Abe Crossman the owner was severely burned and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. twelve others were displaced. Loss exceeds $2000.
Edmund J. O'Meara age 4 son of Mr and Mrs Francis A O'Meara of 29 Langdon street Roxbury was struck by an automobile while playing with other children in front of his home and died from injuries sustained.
A vintage home health notice urges families to combat flies and disease by using Sylpho Nathol a disinfectant for waste pipes and garbage cans. It touts germ killing power safety and hospital use with prices 10c to $1 and prepaid delivery from Boston Mass.
Devens June 18 the grand review of the 76th Division at war strength is set for 10 o clock tomorrow on the main parade field. Brigades regiments and separate units will pass before Major General Harry F Hodges and Brigadier General Thomas Q Donaldson four companies abreast in column of squads. It will be the largest military organization ever reviewed in New England.
The 151st Infantry Brigade heads a parade followed by the 152d Brigade and 151st Artillery Brigade with trains. Troops will march on foot except officers mounts. horses only for officers. Intelligence units begin camp at Still River under Captain Arthur F. Brown for scouting and patrol training. Private Frank Paynton of Glendale, NY, died by self-inflicted gunshot in a cantonment latrine. Comforters sent to reclamation depot. cotton OD uniforms mandated. woolen uniforms forbidden under arrest. MPs from B company swim with horses at Fort Pond to acclimate mounts. Ten captains reassigned to Depot Brigade commands. Dempsey named assistant head of public utilities. Bowen transferred to 303d Field Hospital. YWCA custodianship assigned for Sweethearts' monument near Hostess House.
The Bay State Street Railway will implement a zone based fare schedule next Monday affecting about 90 Massachusetts cities and towns. A new eight cent fare in congested areas and a two to three cent per mile charge in less congested districts will be introduced under the compromise plan approved by the Public Service Commission. Off peak hours will feature reduced rates.
The second season finale at the Pops features arias and instrumental pieces by Rossini Bizet Offenbach Mascagni Wagner Tchaikowsky Massenet Donizetti and Saint Saens. Highlights include The Barber of Seville Overture Gypsy Dance from Carmen Barcarolle from Hoffmann Prelude from Cavalleria Rusticana and Wagner Prelude to Tristan and Isolde plus The Star Spangled Banner.
The widow of Charles W. Cranney, head waiter at Hotel Essex, shot and killed on August 28, 1916 by Stellianos Zacharachi, is entitled to $4000 in compensation. The board ruled the shooting arose from Cranney's duties as head waiter, not a personal quarrel, since disobedience and discipline among waiters prompted Zacharachi's resentment.
Former Governor Bates and Simon Swig rally 500 supporters at Roxbury home to launch the Republican bid for Senator in the 8th Suffolk district. Speakers include Warren A. Swift Asa P. French Harvey Frost G Louis Richards Frank P. Lincoln Henry E. Potter and Joseph Belcher with A S Parker Weeks as chairman.
Mr Arthur Patenaude of Taunton Massachusetts describes long term rheumatic back pain from exposure. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills he reports pain relief improved appetite and better rest. The ad promotes blood and nerve health claims and offers a free booklet and mail order options for pills priced 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
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