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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1917

Page

2

Newman Lecture On Korea At Symphony Hall

BE M Newman spoke on Korea in a travel lecture at Symphony Hall last evening. Color slides showed Seoul street scenes and places such as Fusan Tsingtao Port Arthur and Fort Bismarck with barbed wires and guns. The talk described bombardment impact and the Korean capital's beauty. The lecture repeats this afternoon.

Newman Korea BE. M. Newman Symphony Hall Seoul Fusan Tsingtao Japan Bismarck Port Arthur

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claim Laxative Substitute

Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild, effective substitute for calomel with no tooth or gum harm. It links liver and bowel relief to improved mood and clarity, urging use for foggy or heavy feelings and noting prices of 10c and 25c.

Edwards Dr. Edwards

Mexico reports a new revolt led by Obregon and Diaz

Reports from El Paso on March 16 say a new revolutionary movement in Mexico is forming under General Obregon with Felix Diaz and possibly Villa. Yaqui Indians from Sonora are said to support Obregon, while Sonora may join. Carranza officials deny the rumors and say Obregon remains loyal, retirement due to threat rather than policy.

EL Paso Texas Mexico Obregon Felix Diaz Villa Sonora Chihuahua City Carranza New Revolutionary Movement

Brush Discusses Half Fares With English High Boys

President Brush of the Elevated addressed a committee of English High School pupils yesterday afternoon. After an hour and a quarter of discussion he pledged to bring the matter before the Board of Directors. The committee represents students seeking half fares for high school pupils in the Legislature.

Brush Elevated

Evacuation Day Observance Shines In South Boston

South Boston marks the 141st anniversary of the evacuation of Boston by Lord Howe and British troops with a holiday mood and elaborate decorations. The Stars and Stripes fly from public buildings and private residences as the city observes a notably patriotic celebration.

Boston Lord Howe

Parade to Honor the Fighting Ninth in South Boston

A grand military civic parade is planned for this afternoon with about 4000 marchers, including the Fighting Ninth two companies, the Eighth Regiment, Coast Artillery troops, marines and bluejackets from harbor ships, Naval Brigade, and colorful high school and parochial cadet units. The route starts Old Colony avenue and Dorchester street, proceeds through McNary Park area, with a review by Governor McCall and Mayor Curley from a Parkman School stand, followed by a banquet at the municipal building East Broadway.

Boston St. Patrick's Day Old Colony Avenue Dorchester Street West Broadway Dorchester Avenue Ninth Coast Artillery Charlestown Navy Yard Naval Brigade Andrew Square Point McNary Park Old Coloney Avenue George D. Nichols Edward J. Hogan Dorchester East Fourth Street G Street Thomas Park High School Dorchester Heights East Sixth East Fourth Farragut Road Admiral Farragut East Broadway Parkman School McCall Curley James J. Walsh South

South Boston Evacuation Day Events Schedule

South Boston marks Evacuation Day with bell ringings at noon and 6 pm. Luncheon for Dr James J Walsh of New York hosted by the city at Copley Plaza. Officials arrive at 2 pm, parade at 2:30 pm from Old Colony Ave. Open houses 4 to 6 pm, receptions later, banquet at the municipal building.

General Committee On William N. Cronin P. Joseph O’leary McCall Glynn New York Calvin, Coolidge Channing Cox Curley Storrow Boston City Council James Joseph Walsh New York City City of Boston Copleyp Plaza

Two Hours Weekly For Women Urged At Legislature

Massachusetts lawmakers faced a bold demand at an open Boston gathering of the Housekeepers League. Miss Margaret Foley urged a law to require two hours weekly for hearing women on bills, while Mrs. Ida M. Hebbard announced plans to monitor legislators in both branches and publish results.

Massachusetts Chipman Hall Tremont Temple Boston Housekeepers’ League Margaret Foley Legislative Committee Massachusetts Woman’s Suffrage Party Ida M. Hebbard Housekeepers’ League Mrs. Hebbard State House Union Miss Foley

Deficit Seen in Whitman Treasurer Accounts

State auditors working on the missing town treasurer and tax collector Benjamin Reed report a deficit over $10,000, with the total possibly exceeding $25,000. Town officials say the shortage is heavier than expected while selectmen decline to comment.

Whitman Benjamin Reed

Pet Cat Adopts Baby Rat At Roxbury Stable

Tabby the cat owned by BH. A. Janse employees at 44 Field Street Roxbury has adopted a baby rat, nursing it with her kittens. Over five days the cat feedered and cared for the rodent prompting Harvard Medical School students to visit the stable to view the unusual family. The cat, famed for rat control, now shares parenting duties with the newborn rat in a curious household scene.

Tabby BH. A. Janse Field Street Roxbury Harvard Medical School

Prisoners to Begin Drill at State Prison Sunday

Announcement yesterday that military drill for prisoners will start tomorrow at the State prison caused fear among foreigners who feared wartime enlistment. Warden Allen stated the plan has no such aim. Drills begin after the general religious service with three prison officers as instructors. Captains named Augustus Duncan Thomas Brasell and Daniel Griffin. One has served in the national guard. Eight former regulars among the prisoners chosen as lieutenants.

State Prison Allen Augustus Duncan Thomas J. Brassell Daniel Griffin Hach National Guard

Catholic Church Notes on Lent Missions and Retreats

Sermons on the last seven words of Christ are preached at Beachmont Our Lady of Lourdes by Rev James Leo MacGuiness each Wednesday during Lent with next Wednesday focusing on The Fifth Word. A two weeks’ mission for St Charles parish Waltham starts tomorrow conducted by Rev John Toohey and Rev John Downey of the C SS R. The first week targets women, the second men. Also, the annual women’s retreat at Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue begins tomorrow at 7 30 pm led by Rev John A Morgan SJ. Over 3000 women expected for missions at Church of St Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport conducted by Jesuits.

Christ Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Beachmont James Leo MacGuiness St. Charles’ Parish Waltham John Toohey C. SS. R St. Alphonsus Church New York City John F. Downey Brooklyn N. Y Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue East Concord Street John A. Morgan Stylus Boston College Church of St. Mary of the Annunciation Cambridgeport

Protestant Churches News From Boston Branch Meetings

Boston Church groups announce events at Trinity parish rooms and Cathedral Church of St Paul. The Boston Church Periodical Club hosts a March 23 talk by Rev. Charles Reif enider of St Pauls University Tokyo. Dorothy Mills presents domestic work. Nearby sermons cover Real Christianity with topics from God to Heaven. Other services include Training School event and confirmations led by Deans and rectors with speakers from Christ Church New York.

Boston Church Periodical Club Trinity Parish Trinity Church Copley Square Charles 8. Reifenider St. Paul's University Tokio Dorothy Mills George R. Stair Dudley Street Baptist Church Jesus H. Boyd Edwards St. Paul Dean Rousmaniere William L. Clark Win J van Etten Christ Church New York City

Militia Orders Prepared for National Guard Federal Service

Washington reports precautionary instructions sent to state adjutants general outlining a plan for mobilization of the National Guard for federal service. The measure involves strict selection, no dual status, oath requirements, and full war strength under regular army control with rapid mobilization and reserve calling.

Washington Militia Bureau The War Department National Guard Adjutants-General

A Mother's Troubles and Scott's Emulsion Endorsement

A persuasive notice warns that weary mothers grow pale and worn from care. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a strengthening tonic to enrich blood and bolster health, claiming doctors widely prescribe it for weak women and urging readers to refuse substitutes.

Scott

Harvard nine muses perform bare legged dance on film

Harvard's nine muses danced bare legged on the Harvard Gold Coast for 200 feet of film in Barnum Was Right. The act was filmed before a Boston audience amid censorship concerns, drawing applause from the cast.

Harvard Nine Muses United States Boston Harvard Gold Coast Barnum

Vitalitas mineral medicine showcased in Boston display

Demonstration at Woodward Drug Store 102 Tremont St promotes Vitalitas liquid derived from the crude ore. Promises healing for indigestion rheumatism nervous debility and other ailments as the substance is hailed as nature's supreme medicine. People from American Indian traditions and early Texas usage cited.

Boston America Texas Woodward Drug Store Tremont Si

Idaho Woman Made Well

Aberdeen Idaho testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after a woman reports relief from side and back pains. The ad urges other women with female health issues to try the remedy and note its apparent benefits.

Aberdeen Idaho Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkam

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