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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
4
Today the county commissioners asked Governor Hedge to deploy a militia guard to protect the reservoir after reports that two German nationals were seen photographing the facility and discussing how to blow it up, prompting security concerns.
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm to clear nasal passages and relieve head cold or catarrh. It promises quick breathing, reduced headache, and moist nasal relief after applying a small amount in the nostrils. The product claims antiseptic action and instant relief from congestion.
In Washington on March 14 wooden shipbuilders from Atlantic and Gulf coasts met at the Shipping Board's call to discuss speeding up the nation’s fleet for wartime transport. They reported steel yards run at capacity and outlined standardization and more unskilled labor use, plus emergency processes. F Eustis, Boston yacht builder, directed the conference as plans to involve Pacific coast builders and power machinery makers were noted.
Oscar G. Murray aged 70, former president and chairman of the board of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died in Baltimore after a long illness.
In Portland Maine March 14 officials ban stewed prunes from lumber camps and liken them to a stronger form of alcohol. The joke scene surrounds prohibition and Maine lore as lumberjacks reportedly stew prunes with oatmeal to create a potent drink.
El Paso March 14 A soldier of the 7th United States Cavalry is under arrest at Fort Blies pending investigation of his connection with German activities on the border. The soldier is said to be of German birth and it is reported that important papers were found in his possession.
Massachusetts citizens aged 50 form a home defense plan to replace National Guard if called away. They seek legislative authority to establish the Massachusetts School of Military Training and an appropriation of 10,000 dollars, with enlistment opened to ages 35 and up. Former Attorney General Herbert Parker advocates.
Secretary Daniels sent a protest to the New York World and the Washington Herald over today’s papers publishing arming and movement details of American merchant ships. He said the government policy forbids such information and urged publishers to refrain in the future. The notice singled out a specific Navy Department disapproved story.
Charles H. Houlahan longtime Belmont town clerk died at 60 after a brief illness. He attended Monday night’s town meeting in apparent health, fell ill Tuesday afternoon, and passed away early Wednesday at 23 Waverley Street. He left a widow a son and four daughters. A prominent Mason, he served as past master Belmont lodge and secretary for 25 years and held roles in Massachusetts consistory and the Past Masters' Association.
Harvard hosts an exhibition of over 160 editions of The Compleat Angler by Izaak Walton at Widener Library. The display, comprising 170 editions overall, leaves only a few unseen in the collection. The public may inspect the volumes alongside numerous Bunyan editions, including a 1637 Bible bearing Bunyan's autograph.
Funeral services were held in Manchester for Cyrus A. Sulloway congressman from New Hampshire's first district who served twenty years. More than 100 state legislators, Governor Henry W. Keyes with aides, and executive council members attended. Five U.S. senators and 21 congressmen were honorary bearers. The Rev. Samuel Russell of Lawrence led the service.
Mass a longtime friend of Mr Sullo way and the Rev Burton W Lockhart of this city officiated at services in the Franklin Street Congregational Church. The body was placed in a receiving tomb and will later be moved to Franklin for burial.
Mrs Sapho Nikolopoulos received a decree nisi from Judge Raymone on desertion grounds. She testified of a troubled marriage begun in New York, seven months together, and threats of harm. She followed George Nikolopoulos to Boston after he left, and he reportedly refused to live with her.
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