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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1919
Page
4
The Rev W Quay Roselle in his first sermon as pastor at the First Baptist Church in Milden urged the church to lift its voice and demand that men take God into account. He said the church must show dignity, stop being apologetic, and not mumble its message but proclaim God's truth with compelling power.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker arrives in Boston next week and will speak publicly for the first time since arriving in the United States. He will describe his front line observations at Symphony Hall on Tuesday evening March 24.
A sales pitch promoting bronze memorial tablets designed to honor sacrifices and uphold glory. The text asserts craftsmanship by famous artisans, promising a message matching arches and temples, with emphasis on strength refined, elegant simplicity, and charm. Telephone Main 1043.
Four hundred delegates of the New Jersey State Federation of Labor and State Building Trades Council condemned the proposed no beer no work strike set for July 1. They adopted resolutions urging Congress to repeal wartime and permanent prohibition and asking President Wilson for aid.
Henry F Hilfers of the labor federation cautions that a general strike for beer would undermine organized labor. Resolutions urge vigorous protest to prohibition and condemn the federal amendment as a dangerous wartime precedent, while affirming obedience to laws despite objection.
The alien property custodian reports that Germany's grip on zinc and lead markets and its influence in other metals has been largely broken by the release of American and South American mines from German control. U S metal firms previously under German influence have been disbanded or Americanized, and it is believed German influence is eliminated.
News from Newton reports the death of Colonel Isaac F. Kingsbury aged 78 a longtime Newton leader. He died after a nervous shock at his son Dr I W Kingsbury's home in Hartford Conn Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 PM in the First Church Newton Centre.
At Faneuil Hall the Italian Federation of Societies accused Germany of backing Jugo-Slav propaganda in the United States. Speakers, including Captain Sapelli and Judge Freschi, argued Italy’s rights in the Adriatic and urged President Wilson to sponsor Italy’s claims.
Announcement confirms Miss Ray Slater daughter of Mrs. Mabel Hunt Slater of Boston to wed Dr. John Murphy on Johns Hopkins Hospital staff in Baltimore. The engagement news reached Boston yesterday and ties Slater to a prominent Baltimore family.
John H. Anderson of Shelburne Centre, famed Massachusetts breeder of thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle, died at 81. He served as former president of the Franklin County Agricultural Society and for nine years as a delegate to the State Board of Agriculture.
Paris reports allied commission members working on revictualling Germany and taking over its merchant fleet. Payment for food supplies will be via exports with German civil authorities handling accounts, while Germans seek military control over some aspects. Hoover spoke for allied governments detailing conditions.
Acoaxet voting faction and Westport backers gather of witnesses to argue secession from Westport to form a separate municipality. Edward A Thurston leads Westporters who warn a single taxpayer will bear debts if Acoaxet becomes a "millionaire beauty parlor" amid two prior skirmishes.
In Lawrence on March 16 the textile strike may end within a week unless Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America funds are provided. After six weeks of picketing and meetings, the strikers face depleted treasury and demands from grocers for payment. A. J. Rubenstein will announce tomorrow whether support will continue beyond the week. debts reportedly total about $12,000.
New York March 16 By agreement among admiralty proctors representing Lusitania claimants a three member board was named to hear evidence from American citizens in the sinking case. The panel includes Judge Julius M Mayer and Judge Charles M Hough and former Circuit Court of Appeals judge Henri Lacombe. The board will hear without compensation to expedite liquidation of claims.
In New York on March 16 Samuel Smith a paying teller at Cosmopolitan Bank in the Bronx and three other men were arrested on robbery charges. Police say Smith confessed to leaving the vault unlocked and aiding Samuel Levitt a saloon keeper who admitted stealing the money. Over $23,000 was allegedly hidden in a tobacco store attic owned by Abraham Levitt Samuel’s brother.
The Rev Father Phelan O M I urged men at the Cathedral mission to start each day with prayer. He called neglect of morning prayers sinful and disrespectful, likening it to the beast of the field and urging fervent, calm, and contemplative practice to resist temptations.
An advertisement touts Noonan’s Hair Petrole as a hair tonic to revive thin hair. It claims antiseptic, stimulating effects, dandruff removal, and natural lustre with a pleasant odor. Sold for 15 cents per treatment or 1.00 per bottle at druggists, barber shops, hairdressers, and department stores. T. Noonan & Sons Co. Boston address listed.
Brooklyn mother credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her 15 year old daughter's health after months of illness, backache, dizziness and loss of appetite. Five bottles reportedly improved weight and wellbeing, prompting a strong recommendation to other mothers and daughters.
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