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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

3

Foundry Rules Limit Women to 25 Pound Cores

State Board of Labor and Industries adopts foundry rules restricting women core workers. Women may not handle cores over 60 pounds nor cubical content above two cubic feet, and no core over one cubic foot total content. Partitions may be required to separate ovens from work areas to prevent fumes. Gangways for molten metals must be four feet wide, or three feet where single-handed women work. Protective measures against harmful drafts are mandated.

State Board of Labor and Industries

Man Charged With Theft From Mails in New York

Adolph Kunchich also known as Fredrick Townsend was arrested yesterday charged with larceny of letters from the mails in New York. He pleaded not guilty and was held in $1000 bail for a morning hearing before United States Commissioner Hayes.

Adolph Kunchich Fredrick Townsend New York Kunchich United States Hayes

Pledging Candidates Bill Lost in House Vote

After a heated session the House defeated the pledging candidates bill by 77 to 124 on a roll call. Debates also centered on submitting public policy questions to voters and other measures. An appropriation of 375000 for the constitutional convention was reported favorably, including 240000 for member salaries and 25000 for mileage. Senate adjourned debatable bills to next week.

House Labor Committee Committee On Social Welfare Committee On Ways and Means Senate Boston Committee On Roads and Bridges

Donahoe Suit Claims Assault by Dentist in Trial

Dr. Arthur C. Mair, a dentist at 276 Tremont Street, faces a $5000 damage suit from Miss Harriet A. Donahoe. Dr. James W. Daley testified that Donahoe owed payment, that no threats were made, and that the removal of bridgework was discussed. The defense argues the assault and imprisonment allegations are false, with cross examination downplaying any harsh conduct. The trial resumes next Monday.

Harriet A. Donahoe Arthur C. Mair Tremont Street James W. Daley Mair Miss Donahoe Dr. Daley Edna W. Brander Chelsea

Newman Lectures on New China at Symphony Hall

FE M Newman delivered the second Oriental series lecture at Symphony Hall, describing nine changes in China over the last 25 years. He highlighted progress, historic temples, pagodas, sampan cities, and life on the Yangtse River with cities like Hong Kong Canton Macao Shanghai Nanking Hopkan. The lecture repeats this afternoon.

Symphony Hall M. Newman China Hong Kong Canton Maccao Shanghai Nanking Hopkan Yangtse

Great Health Tonic Kratos Wine Bitters Ad

Advertisement for Kratos Wine Bitters as a tonic to enrich blood increase vigor and appetite. Promoted as the Great Health Tonic and offered for sale at F. M. Doyle & Company's, 38 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass.

F. M. Doyle & Company Hanover Street Boston Mass

Gift Completes Million Dollar Methodist Pension Fund

Dr Joseph B Hingeley announces receipt of 300000 from Mrs Willis James New York completing her 1 million gift to the Methodist Episcopal Church pension fund for preachers widows and orphans care in Chicago on March 2.

Chicago Joseph B. Hingeley Board of Conference Claimants Willis James New York Methodist Episcopal Church

Germans Make Harvard Gift to Munsterberg Library

Count Johannes von Bernstorff the former German ambassador to the United States is named among donors to Harvard University for the Hugo Munsterberg Library gift announced yesterday Curt H Reisinger Harvard graduate presented the library from the Munsterberg estate as a memorial to Hugo Munsterberg Felix Warburg Count von Bernstorff Mrs Hugo Reisinger Jacob H Schiff George Eher Jr August Hecksher Mrs Samuel Untermeyer the German University League the German Society of Boston and others funded the gift.

Johannes von Bernstorff United States Hugo Munsterberg Harvard University Harvard Curt H. Reisinger Munsterberg Felix Warburg Count von Bernstorff Hugo Reisinger Jacob H. Schiff George Ehrer, Jr August Hecksher Mrs Samuel Untermeyer The German University League German Society of Boston

German Atlantic Raider Reported as Puheme Raider

Copenhagen dispatch says former American prisoners say the German raider in the Atlantic is the Puheme commanded by Lieutenant Berg. The report comes from Yarrowdale survivors who reached Copenhagen and describe the raider’s identity and leadership.

Copenhagen Yarrowdale Atlantic Berg

Tech to Establish Aeronautics Club and Aeroplane Corps

Tech plans an Aeronautics Club with a flying corps under War Department direction. The mass meeting formed the unit within the general preparedness push. Modeled after Princeton and Illinois, it will include actual flying and the mechanical research side, leveraging Tech’s top nautical laboratory.

War Department Tech Princeton Illinois University Army Engineer Corps

Boston Girl Awarded 12500 Verdict in Truck Injury Case

Matilda Miller, a Boston girl, was awarded 12,500 dollars by a jury in the Superior Court against Flash Chemical Company for injuries to her head after being struck by a company truck. The accident occurred on June 15, 1914, while she was in Providence.

Matilda Miller Boston Flash Chemical Company Providence

Many Aspire to Convention in State Nomination Papers

Several hundred candidates for the coming constitutional convention filed nomination papers with the Secretary of State yesterday. The list included Albert E. Pillsbury of Wellesley, John A. Kelcher of Boston, John D. Ryan of Holyoke, James E. Maguire of Boston, John W. McAnarney of Quincy, Judge Thomas W. Kenefick of Palmer, and Rear-Admiral Francis T. Bowles. These candidates will run in Congressional or Representative districts. Addison P. Beardsley of Winslet and Walter A. Buie of Boston filed papers for delegate-at-large.

Albert E. Pillsbury Wellesley John A. Kelcher Boston John D. Ryan Holyoke James E. Maguire John W. McAnarney Quincy Thomas W. Kenefick Palmer Francis T. Bowles Addison P. Beardsley Winslet Walter A. Buie

Lampoon Editors to Dine Tonight at Cambridge

The 41st annual Harvard Lampoon dinner will be held this evening at the Lampoon home on Mt. Auburn street in Cambridge. More than 150 guests are expected including former editors and Harvard faculty. R. C. Evarts will be toastmaster with Winston Churchill and Robert E. Sherwood speaking.

Harvard Lampoon Lampoon Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge College Harvard R. C. Evarts Winston Churchill Robert E. Sherwood The

New York Congressman Dies in Washington

Washington March 2 Representative Michael F Conry of New York City a Democratic member of Congress for four terms and re elected for fifth died at a hospital here after a long kidney illness He was 47 years old He had continued serving on the Ways and Means Committee and worked on the revenue bill until last week

Washington Michael F. Conry New York City Congress Capitol Ways and Means

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