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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1917

Page

9

Senators Sign Manifesto Campaigning Nationwide

The text lists 76 signers from Democrats and Republicans who endorsed a national manifesto. It notes absences: Gallinger and Goff absent sick, Gore absent Democrat, Lippitt Republican absent, Johnson of Maine and Smith of Arizona Democrats absent, Culberson Democrat not recorded due to late arrival.

Nation Ashurst Bankhead Beckham Broussard Bryan Chamberlain Chilton Fletcher Hardwick Hitchcock Hollis Hughes Hasting James Johnson Ll. D Kern Lea Lee Lewis Martin Vai Martine N. J Meyers Newlands Overman Owen Phelan Pittman Pomerene Ransdell Reed Robinson Saulsbury Shafroth Sheppard Shields Simmons Smith S. C Swanson Thomas Thompson Tillman Underwood Walsh Williams Borah Brady Brandegee Catron Clark Colt Curtis Dillingham DuPont Fall Fernald Harding Jones Lodge McCumber McLean Nelson Oliver Page Poindexter Sherman Mich Smoot Sterling Sutherland Townsend Wadsworth Warren Watson Weeks Gallinger Goff Gore Lippitt Maine Arizona Culberson Senate

Burns to death in Holliston fire

Charles A. Brown died in a Holliston Massachusetts blaze that leveled a two family house early today. Firefighters fought the flames and authorities investigated the cause of the deadly blaze.

Holliston Mass Charles A. Brown

Plant Juice relief featured for Mrs Chaffee in ad

A newspaper advertisement touts Plant Juice as a safe vegetable remedy for stomach trouble and indigestion. It highlights Mrs Mina Chaffee of 109 Magazine Street Cambridge, claiming long relief after weeks of use. The ad notes daily testimonials and that the Plant Juice Man operates from Houghton & Duton Drug Department.

Mina Chaffee Magazine Street Cambridge Houghton & Dutton

Wilson Urges End to Senate Filibusters in Crisis

President Wilson denounces Senate obstruction over absent appropriations and conservation bills. He warns foreign perception of U.S. paralysis while urging Senate rules change to enable decisive action. The White House cites old statutes hindering power, noting Germany’s submarines as public armed vessels amid ongoing naval tensions.

Senate of the United States Senate Congress Germany White House Wilson McAdoo Burleson E. M. House Vance C. McCormick Democratic National Committee Tumulty Penrose Stone

Bishop Lawrence for Defence at All Costs

Public statement by William Lawrence urging strong national defense as war looms. Calls to use constitutional powers to protect citizens, expand shipbuilding, and coordinate private shipyards for speedier wartime readiness amid global crisis.

Bishop Lawrence Commonwealth William Lawrence

Ysaye Still Holds Sway In Boston Concert

A yesterday afternoon concert in Symphony Hall featured Eugene Ysaye and Jules Dambois. The program included Faure and Geminiani sonatas, pieces by Chabrier Loeffler and Guiard, plus Rachmaninoff and Dambois works. Ysaye’s first Boston appearance this season drew a crowded hall and high praise for his rich tone and masterful sweep.

Symphony Hall Eugene Ysaye Jules Dambois fFaure Geminiani Ysaye Chabrier-Loeffler Chopin-Ysaye Guiraud Rachmaninoff Dambois Mr. Ysaye Boston

Rankin Fails to Arrive as Hoax Delights Congress

A prank upstaged the final hours of Congress as gallery crowds applauded a faux Miss Rankin appearance. Mrs. George W. Edmonds, wife of Rep Edmonds of Pennsylvania, received the reception and handshakes while many left unaware she was not the newly seated Montana congresswoman.

Washington Congress Jeanette Rankin Montana United States Congress George W. Edmonds Edmonds Pennsylvania

Rep Britten hoax leads to Rankin arrival at House

Representative Britten organized a staged scene in the House with Mrs Edmonds. Miss Rankin appeared as the first Congresswoman, greeted by applause and a long handshake line that drew cheers from members and families. The jollification lasted over an hour and impressed longtime House staff.

Britten Illinois

Scout Training Saves His Life After Severe Arm Injury

Walter B. Wilson, 17, of East Lexington, fell through a hotbed glass while sweeping snow, severing an artery with two six inch forearm gashes. His Boy Scout training aided by his brother George, 21, who improvised a tourniquet with a stocking and clothespin to stop bleeding.

Walter B. Wilson James A. Wilson Wilson Avenue East Lexington George Wilson George

Labor meeting called on 12 for wartime policy role

Washington March 4 spokesmen for more than 3 000 000 wage earners are called to meet in conference March 12 to determine labor's part in shaping preparedness and defense policies. Samuel Gompers announces plan to craft a position for organized labor while a preliminary executive council meeting sets arrangements. A Boston union also orders investigation into a school meals funding referendum proposal.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Execu- 110 Gompérs Republic Gompers Navy Yard Lee Boston Central Labor, Union Boston School Committee

Labor union push seeks labor representatives on safety board

A Boston Central Labor Union committee will ask Governor McCall to add organized labor to the public safety committee. The group noted the present panel lacks working class representation and union cardholders, despite broad industry coverage.

McCall Boston Central Labor Union Organized Labor Committee On Public Safety Co. L. A

Labor notes on wage talks and union activity in Boston

Reports from the Building and Common Laborers Union at 386 Harrison Avenue show no reply yet from the Master Builders Association on a new wage and working agreement. Other items note the Printing Pressmen's Union Ball on May 4 at International Hall Roxbury, plus unions awaiting action on wage scales, a potential hotel employee strike, and new members and benefits in the Bunker Hill Lodge of Railroad Trainmen.

Building and Common Laborers’ Union Harrison Avenue John J. Sullivan Master Builders’ Association Printing Pressmen’s Union 67 International Hall Dudley Street Roxbury Bunker Hill Lodge of Memorial Hall Green Street Charlestown Union 809 Boston Stevedore and Contracting Company Boston Central Labor Union

New Styles in Horses Shoes at Boston Exhibition

New spring shoes for draft horses will be shown tomorrow night at the Revere House. The Boston Work Horse Relief Association hosts a conference on shoeing with addresses by A. B. Root, C. A. McLellan, and others, inviting all interested in horses.

Revere House Boston Work Horse Relief Association A. B. Root C. A. McLellan

Adelphi Hotel Fire Traps Residents In Nightwear

Fire at Adelphi apartment hotel on Washington Street drives out 100 residents in nightclothes. The blaze started in the engine room and spread to the basement and lower floor stores, forcing occupants on upper floors to be carried down ladders by firefighters. Robert Muir alerted authorities, triggering alarms as officers pounded doors. Dozens of canaries suffocated amid heavy smoke as stairways filled and escapes failed.

Adelphi Washington Street Robert Muir New England Muir Washington and Palmer Streets Roxbury Crossing Edward Ryan John J. Austin Canaries

Father John's Medicine Ad Claims Safe Family Use

An old fashioned family remedy marketed as a safe food medicine replaces patent tonics. It appeals to all ages by stressing absence of opiates alcohol or stimulants and highlights decades of success for colds grip and throat trouble while warning against nerve disturbing drugs.

Father John John

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