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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
5
Topeka March 7 The Kansas Senate passed the House anti cigarette bill with an amendment that bans sale barter or use of cigarettes within the state Friends of the measure say the amendment is unconstitutional and urge its removal before the House reconvenes. det
Five Democratic members in the California Senate today offered a concurrent resolution deploring United States Senator John D Works for taking part in the filibuster against the armed neutrality bill. The measure supports arming merchant ships and urges backing the President.
More than 200 delegates from New England maritime interests yacht clubs and business lines pledged cooperation to the Public Safety Committee for establishing the naval coast defence reserve. The meeting at the State House under safety committee auspices saw hundreds of boats and thousands of men offered for coast patrol work.
Captain William R. Rush urged delegates to enroll as many men and boats as possible for the coast defense reserve. Five hundred boats and crews are needed with owners placed in command. Four enlistment classes were outlined and various clubs and colleges pledged support. Subcommittees were formed and leaders named to accelerate recruiting across New England coastal districts.
Committees for Harvard’s freshman class were chosen by President Frederic C. Church. Robert G. Stone of Brookline was named editor-in-chief of the freshman Red Book, a 1920 class Who’s Who. Frederick K. Bullard of Revere will chair the finance committee to collect class dues. Arnold Horween of Chicago and Chase Mellen Jr. of Garden City head the dinner and entertainment committees.
Washington March 7 Measures to meet Britain's action in forcing American ships to carry British supplies are under consideration by the Federal Shipping Board. President Wilson's proclamation prohibiting the transfer of American ships to foreign registry without the board's permission will be used as a weapon to stop the British practices.
The second performance of the Santa Clara Passion Play is tonight in the Boston College High School Hall on James Street in South End. Demand for tickets is high for remaining shows. The winter opening last Tuesday drew favorable criticism as part of a jubilee celebration for Santa Clara College. The production requires 160 people and runs every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoon through March 31.
At the Boston Chamber of Commerce grain exchange crowd debate over flag orientation during Germany severance led to adjustments. Navy yard officers stated last night that the proper display places the stars to the right when viewed.
The Mattie Newman lay detained in Liverpool for months due to repair delays caused by the master’s refusal to carry war supplies. American ship owners complain of British pressure to move coal between Britain and France and to carry munitions, with coal shortages forcing ships to bunker in British ports or claim coal cargoes to France. The shipping board seeks stronger powers to deny foreign registry for new ships and to regulate Pacific coalings, while San Francisco to Manila routes already face British admiralty restrictions requiring coal at British stations in China.
A lion cub invaded Mayor Curley’s private office causing a half hour halt in nearby work as crowds gathered at doors. Louis E. Denney of 532 Massachusetts avenue accompanied the cub and said he owns the cab company and two others. He aims to work at Franklin Park Zoo to study lions and leopards, even for low pay. Mayor Curley was away. Denney will attempt again tomorrow.
Concord New Hampshire March 7 The House of Representatives voted 204 to 162 to defeat a bill extending women's right to vote for presidential electors and local officers A similar bill was recently defeated in the Senate If passed it would have granted suffrage without a constitutional amendment At present women can vote only for school committee members
Arthur N. Daniels former Dedham town auditor and church vestryman faces a $1000 damages suit in Dedham Civil Court filed by the father of Wilfred De Coste the boy alleging injury from a prior assault case in Dedham Criminal Court.
Four suits totaling 145000 were filed in Fast Cambridge Court by relatives of Dr. James F. Ferry of Cambridge and others killed when the automobile they rode in was struck by a train at Still River Crossing Harvard on January 21.
The Wisconsin Senate voted 19 to 18 to refer a resolution to the education committee criticizing Senator LaFollette’s stance on preparedness measures and urging support for the President. The issue cannot be brought up for at least a week. A note mentions Colonel Corn and a $50,000 limit. A comic feature is teased for the next Sunday Post.
A promotional snippet praises Ely's Cream Balm as quick relief for colds and catarrh. It claims nostril relief, clearer air passages, and no nighttime breathing trouble, urging readers to buy a small bottle from a druggist and apply the antiseptic cream to soothe swollen mucous membranes.
The Theatre Francais staged Le Maitre de Forges at the Copley Theatre last evening. Mile. Gilda Darthy impressed as Claire, the young wife who renounces a duke for a rich manufacturer. Claude Benedict played Philippe, with the ensemble delivering strong performances. Friday and Saturday feature Henry Bernstein's La Rafale.
New York reports that the White Star liner Baltic with 126 cabin and ten steerage passengers arrived after running the German submarine blockade. The Baltic, overdue, followed a new course away from regular lanes and docked tonight without escort. The French liner Rochambeau is due to dock tomorrow after a night at quarantine following similar voyage.
The War Department named Captain Constant Cordier and Lieutenants Ben H. Metcalf and William H. Bowen to form a committee to examine Harvard ROTC applicants for officer appointments. Permanent promotions for Harvard soldiers in the reserve officers training corps will follow.
Benjamin Bunshaft was arrested yesterday after a clash with Health Inspector Linehan over seized rotten eggs at Bunshaft's Fulton street establishment. He faces charges of attempting to obstruct the health inspection process.
In New York on March 7 a $1000 reward was posted by Henry D. Cruger for information leading to Ruth Cruger, 18, missing since February 13 after leaving home to have her skates sharpened. District Attorney Swann plans to ask for another $1000. The case links a sporting goods store proprietor who vanished after questioning by detectives.
Patrick McManus a 50 year old laborer died of heart disease last evening shortly after placing his order for food at a restaurant located at 19 Maverick Square. He resided at 292 Paris Street East Boston.
Take one or two Cascarets tonight for a gentle cleanse that claims to clear the head, purify the tongue, sweeten breath, regulate the stomach, and activate the liver and bowels by morning. The ad asserts it won’t gripe or inconvenience next day and suggests giving Cascarets to sick children to act thoroughly without injuring.
Mrs B G seeks a reliable sanitary wash for nervousness and is advised to mix a teaspoonful of insane powder with a quart of water. J R O seeks weight gain and stronger nerves, with a doctor recommending cadomene tablets as a tonic to restore vigor. Workman laments kidney pain and sleep disruption with frequent urination and fatigue.
Boston and Albany traffic halted for hours as a freight wreck west of Pittsfield derailed twelve coal cars at Tillotson. Five cars plunged down the bank but no injuries were reported.
Mrs W B seeks help for excess fat and a pharmacist-recommended remedy is S-grain arbolene tablets. Sold in sealed tubes with full directions, these tablets are claimed to have proven wonderfully effective in reducing abnormal fat.
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