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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
9
Washington June 18 the House approved a permanent rise in navy personnel from 87 000 to 131 485 men during debate on the naval appropriation bill of 1 600 000 000 The session also considered but did not finalize the proposal to create the rank of lieutenant general for the Marine Corps commandant and other changes.
A House hearing on a Senate Marine Corps amendment drew sharp exchanges led by Representative Butler and Representative Keating. They accused backing factions of pushing the measure while Secretary Daniels defended General Barnett. Amendments also funded a nitrate plant at Indian Head and a submarine base at Key West.
In a fiery address, Premier Bonar Law reports continued Allied resilience as American troops join the war effort. He praises American fighting valor and warns a German spring offensive could prove disastrous if it fails to secure Paris or key ports. Former Premier Asquith urges diplomatic ties with Russia to counter German aims and safeguard allied interests.
Elmer Parker Howe patent lawyer and early founder director and counsel of the United States Machinery Company died yesterday at 66 Beacon Street in his 68th year after a brief illness. The funeral will be at King's Chapel tomorrow at 11:50 AM.
The convention endorsed a payroll of 27 812 for the gathering and sent the contingent expenses bill to the Governor and Council. It also backed an amendment to a resolution limiting judiciary tenure allowing removal of a judge with Governor and Council approval. The body met with about fifty delegates.
Washington June 18 The next step in the telegraphers dispute may be a White House request for Carlton head of Western Union to come to Washington for a conference. The cabinet discussed Carlton’s refusal to follow the War Labor Board ruling and a further hearing may be offered before any government takeover decision.
Police in Boston last evening led a broad crackdown arresting seven men and two women for idle and disorderly conduct. Four men were detained at a hotel near Court Square during the day, with other arrests by Stations 1 2 3 and 5.
The War Department plans to ask Congress for an appropriation to build training facilities in the United States for forces other than American troops. No specific project or diplomatic talks have occurred, but it is assumed any trainees would be from Western Hemisphere nations allied against Germany.
Waukesha Wisconsin June 18 The court declared Mary Newman Roberts sane and ordered Mary Lusk to serve defense by Judge Martin. The trial concerned the second degree murder verdict for a slayings case involving David Roberts and his wife.
Announcement notes Miss Helen Gertrude Ireland of 62 Evergreen Ave Somerville to Walter Ra York Dartmouth graduate and member of the French Escadrille. Groom enlisted in June 191? and has earned distinction. They have long known each other since Somerville High School days.
A fragment advertises Dr True's Elixir with a claim that it cured worms in a child and improved a baby, directed to Mrs H W Roberts of Flint Michigan. The ad urges readers to contact Dr J F True & Co Auburn for further information and lists price points 40c 60c and 1.00.
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