25 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
1
Governor Samuel W. McCall appeals to Massachusetts residents to donate to a Red Cross relief fund. He seeks 5 million dollars nationwide and emphasizes urgency as Greater Boston faces a remaining one million dollar goal by tomorrow night. The appeal underscores local duty and wartime sacrifice.
Washington reports the Senate weighing the drastic prohibition measure just adopted in the House. Best informed opinion holds the Senate will likely pass the measure, matching the House action.
A crowds greet the Distinguished View of Italy as Prince Udine and Guglielmo Marconi head a formal official party. Italy is celebrated for wireless progress with fifteen hours of planned entertainment and ceremonial events.
T P O Conner predicted an Irish Parliament in Dublin at an early date after arriving in New York. He said global opinion now supports Ireland’s demand for self government, calling nationality a fundamental issue of the European war. Richard Hazelton accompanied him to Washington to pay respects to the President.
Sinn Feiners vandalized recruiting offices in Cork and raised the republican flag on the courthouse. They smashed scales of Justice and other symbols, then at a large meeting denounced the national convention as a government trap while calling for an executive council and peace conference representatives.
F Gray Co at Washington and Hanover opens this week selling 2000 men and young men’s suits in fine worsteds light tweeds and heather mixtures blue serges and black vicunas with silk lining. Suits feature belted backs pinch backs and conservative cuts in sizes breast measures 33 to 46 plus stout and slim fits. Open nightly until 9 pm until July 3.
A wartime appeal notes soldiers give their lives, while nurses and doctors provide care. the piece emphasizes loyalty, recruitment, and national resolve as the United States seeks victory funded by public support and financial contributions.
Colonel George D. Deshon, Medical Corps U S A and Pershing classmate, chief surgeon on General Edwards staff, died yesterday morning near his Brookline birthplace. His wife saw him totter and fall at an open window.
The Senate already favors a near prohibitive grain tax for liquor production and many senators indicate support to exceed the House bill. The push for national prohibition as a war measure gains momentum with even previously lukewarm lawmakers joining the drive. Supporters predict the Senate will pass the House bill by a large margin.
John Shabo aged 21 of 5086 Washington street Roslindale was held up at gunpoint just before 10 o clock last night and robbed of 10 dollars and a watch valued at 25 dollars. The robbery occurred a short distance from his home.
De coe six in a dozen or by the dozen at dealers. Advertising note for Lovell and Covel caramels.
In New Bedford the girl told her story in a police station after two weeks missing and during the ride home in an automobile. A woman detective who visited the vice den gathered evidence, and the Caton family announced last night they would urge immediate police action to save other girls from a similar fate.
In the American League Detroit defeated St Louis 4 to 2 and Chicago beat Cleveland 1 to 0. In the National League St Louis beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 while Cincinnati won 15 to 43 in the second game. Chicago defeated Pittsburg 2 to 1. In the Eastern League Bridgeport routed Worcester 66 to 5.
The Red Cross urges rapid support as it mobilizes volunteers and resources to tackle hunger and health needs. Partnerships with local agencies and community drives aim to reach vulnerable families and strengthen relief networks nationwide.
A Foston girl provides police with key evidence about a vice den operating in Pemberton Square. Investigators are reviewing the information as part of ongoing investigations into illegal activity in the area.
“Better to give now than wait until many of our boys are dead.” The Red Cross calls for volunteers and donations to support troops, provide relief, and sustain medical and morale aid during ongoing service.
Advertises Palm Beach suits for 5.90 with guaranteed label and compares to 10. Open nightly at 9 p m at Washington and Hanover sts.
The Royal Italian War Mission led by the Prince of Udine and Guglielmo Marconi arrives in Boston for a 15 hour schedule of events. Governor and Mayor greet at South Station with a morning reception, tours of State House and city sights, parades, and receptions at Copley Plaza. The State and city organize a mass display of hospitality for foreign visitors.
Public and private buildings glow with the entwined colors of America and Italy to honor the forthcoming visit of the allied representatives in the cause of democracy.
The page cites historic events in brief form, including Salem’s great fire of 1914 and Dorr’s rebellion from 1842, as part of anniversary observations and retrospective mentions.
Fair and somewhat warmer conditions dominate Boston and vicinity through Monday and Tuesday with moderate easterly winds. In northern New England the outlook calls for fair on Monday, warmer Tuesday with possible showers later. southern New England is fair Monday, warmer east coast, Tuesday partly overcast and warmer.
Fragmentary OCR text provides fragmented numbers and weather hints including averages for yesterday and a year ago. No clear events, names, or places are discernible to craft a coherent news item or factual record.
Delighting readers, an Horsford's Acid Phosphate advertisement touts a teaspoonful in water as refreshing and palatable when sweetened to taste. The brief notice emphasizes its refreshing quality and uses a promotional tone.
Louis Forni an 18 year old Somerville youth drowned while swimming with companions in the Charles River at Cambridge yesterday after noon. Augusta Fermaccian of Hanson street Somerville narrowly escaped drowning while others in the group were rescued.
Two teenage boys, Forni and Permaccian, entered the Charles River at dusk yesterday and sank after a brief swim. Police alerted, a launch recovered the bodies. Permaccian was revived briefly and rushed to Cambridge Hospital with a slim chance of recovery, while Forni did not survive.
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