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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
1
Hoover of Belgium told Harvard Alumni Association that civilian leaders must have full power to coordinate democratic mobilization. He warned against a selfish minority exploiting wartime sacrifices and called for constructive power to guide the majority.
A wartime food bill prompts women to cut wheat use and buy less while using substitutes. Households are urged to do own marketing with baskets and ration plates as meals show excess food and vegetables remain underused.
Thousands of bathers at Revere Beach watched dense smoke from a tar boiler fire on Endicott avenue Beachmont. The street and nearby homes were flooded by smoke forcing families to leave. Firemen with smoke helmets arrived and confirmed houses safe before extinguishing the blaze quickly.
$15 belted back suits and $8.90 swell young men models in tweeds cassimeres serges up to size 42 at Gray Co. on Washington and Hanover streets. Open evenings 9 p m. adut.
Washington June 21 persistent demonstrations against women suffrage pickets in front of the White House drew police protection late today. Officers shielded banners, kept crowds moving, and removed a damaged inscription aimed at the Russian mission, while suffragists praised the publicity despite the police’s efforts to curb the scene.
A compromise was reached yesterday between Bay State Street Railway officials and city representatives over a proposed six cent fare. The Public Service Commission is ready to approve the agreed schedule, and the plan was unanimously endorsed by all parties, suggesting quick favorable action.
The conference approves a six cent base fare with ten and twenty trip tickets at five cents per trip. Transfers remain free within same city or adjacent centers. other transfers cost one cent. Sunday holiday and Saturday afternoon exceptions apply.
A dispute between Angelo and Michael Delsignore and their families on 42 Dacia Street in Roxbury led to a small riot last night. Mrs Michael hurled a brick at Angelo during the argument as he brandished a pistol, which later disappeared through a neighbor chain ending at a nearby store. Police with Sergeant Flynn and officers Martin and Lynch responded to the riot call.
Ad offers boys graduation suits priced at 3.90 under 17 years. Fine all wool blue serge with Norfolks and full peg knickers. F Gray Co lists Washington and Hanover streets for mail orders.
Large donations from Albert C Burrage G E Warren and others push Boston area Red Cross war fund receipts to 401469 25. Generous residents are hailed as minute men and women of America s home guard who rushed to answer Uncle Sam s call for volunteers and Liberty Loan support.
At the Charlestown navy yard last night a dry dock saw two ships processed in under two hours. One vessel floated out while another was docked as rush work followed prior damage to propeller shaft steering gear and a bow. Yard officers say the speed surpasses all previous records.
Revised national figures show a $100,000,000 goal for the Red Cross war fund. New York City total is $27,275,408 with over $25,000,000 subscribed in other areas as of tonight.
Herbert Hoover, future food controller, says a drafted food bill before Congress will wipe out illegitimate speculators and lower staple prices. He predicts cooperation of 20 million housewives will ensure ample food at reasonable prices and allow sending large quantities to allies.
He states emphatically that his efforts concern conservation only. Continued on Page 9-Second Col.
Readouts note sun and moon times, a reminder of 7 55 PM vehicle lights, and a list of anniversaries. Mentions include U S hostilities in Cuba history and the 1911 coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. A year ago Congress approved funds for coast defenses and artillery.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Friday generally fair and Saturday fair with little temperature change and light southerly winds. Washington dispatch notes New England: overcast Friday and Saturday fair, with similar conditions.
National League results list New York 4 Boston 0 Chicago 12 Pittsburg 4 Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 1. American League totals New York 5 Boston 4 Detroit 5 St Louis 4 Cleveland 1 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 3 Washington 0. West times and temperatures from Thompson's Spa with yesterday and year-ago comparisons.
Summer wear Palm Beach suits offered at 5.90 dollars by IF. Gray Co. located on Washington and Hanover streets. Ad copy notes discount pricing.
A fragmented public notice urges support for the Red Cross campaign with health messaging. The readable lines reference Father John’s Medicine and thin people gaining flesh as a claim. No verifiable claims or sources are provided.
Forty-one leading Boston wholesale fish dealers operating as the New England Fish Exchange face government charges accusing them of forming an unlawful combination and conspiracy to monopolize the fresh fish industry in New England.
A large equity bill filed by U S District Attorney George W Anderson targets Bay State Fishing Co and eight subsidiaries along with Boston Fish Pier Co and 28 subsidiaries and others for alleged Sherman Act violations. The suit claims a per pound surcharge on fish traded on the New England Fish Exchange netted about 4 million dollars for members over eight years and seeks dissolution or remedies to restore competition.
The message urges immediate support for the Red Cross to assist U.S. soldiers, emphasizing quick relief and ongoing care for servicemen.
Horsford's Acid Phosphate is advertised as beneficial for exhaustion from heat overwork and insomnia. The brief promotes its restorative claims and notes its use to ease weariness and sleeplessness.
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