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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1917
Page
9
President Wilson issued recess appointments to six tariff commission nominees whose confirmations stalled in recent sessions. Officials expect quick plans to address the nation’s tariff needs as the commission prepares to begin its work.
Ill health and lowered capacity are noted as the costs of improper living. The text appears to warn against excess and its personal toll, though details are fragmentary.
Many men women and children need a spring blood purifier as winter poisons fade. The ad touts Sulpheric Tablets to slim purify and relieve constipation kidney inactivity and elimination of poisons. It claims strength and fit for spring and summer with a recovery package guarantee.
Washington March 21 naval preparations for war show plans for rapid mobilization if called. Navy needs about 100,000 men for ship and patrols, could be drawn from naval militia and reserves, with volunteers. army would require many men but Congress must authorize training. Secretary Daniels says merchant ships will not be seized except vital, and air service coordination is urged. A munitions standardization board formed under the national defence council will set specifications for war materiel.
Washington March 21 Members of Congress in Washington welcomed President Wilsons call for an extra session on April 2 and expressed confidence the House organization fight would not delay grave questions. The Senate adopted its anti filibuster rule during the extra session. Leaders expect a swift settlement and a joint session to hear the presidents address may occur before House organization formalities. Majority Leader Kitchin called a Democratic caucus for Friday March 9 at 11 am with Republican and independent meetings expected.
Several leading Boston figures appeared before the legislative committee on banks to urge passage of the Massachusetts Credit Union Association bill, a philanthropic effort to promote credit unions across the state. Edward A. Filene Felix Vorenberg Assistant Corporation Counsel George A. Flynn and Judge A. E. Cohen spoke in its favor, with no objections raised. The committee took the matter under advisement and voted to report adversely on a separate bill restricting bank officers from serving as officers of more than one banking corporation.
An advertisement claims Orrine saves drinkers from alcohol dependence and can be used at home with no time lost from work. A money back guarantee is offered if no benefit is seen after a trial, with a price of one dollar per box and distribution through Liggett's and Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores in Washington DC.
Bids for the first lot of 110-foot wooden hull submarine chasers and coast patrol boats were received at the Navy Department from Atlantic coast private builders. Additional proposals are due next week from other regions, with contracts to be awarded confidentially. Orders already placed with New York and New Orleans yards cost 30000 dollars per boat without engines. The department nears agreement with an engine firm to ensure timely delivery of 200 or more motors.
Dover Me March 21 The first day of Willis M Priest of Milo trial for the murder of George Herbert at Five Islands March 13 1916 ended with a jury chosen and witnesses started. County Attorney James P Hudson outlined the State case. Wallace London Rand Cove testified about finding Herberts body at Schoodie Lake. Jurors include Hayden Dover Hamer Guilford Thomas Parkman Lombard Guilford Davis Blanchard Newenham Greenville Hegar Sebec Knowles Oscar Peterson Monson Moses Ames Dover Danforth Tooxorett and Arthur Ames Dover.
Abington March 2 John F Hollis retired after ten years as chief of police and a 25 year member of the department. The Board of Selectmen voted to dismiss him and elected George H Gillis, two years old, as his successor.
The House of Representatives yesterday defeated the bill that would allow children to attend public schools without first receiving vaccination.
Greater Boston Mothers' Leagues endorsed a district petition urging State legislators to act to curb food price gambling. Organizer Mrs. Hoffman announced full wording for signatures across West End South End East Boston Northeastern Revere and East Cambridge. The petition cites high living costs and price rises as justification for action and calls for two hours weekly legislative discussions with women on food and public health.
Fragmentary OCR shows debate over duty to empower legislators to curb gambling harming subsistence. It notes the first elections in the page’s Leagues organization in West End and East Boston. Eva Hoffman of theHub mothers group is voted dead head of West End Mothers with Gertrude Aimbender named vice president.
President and Mrs. Borenstein were elected to a financial secretariat role in a formal civic ceremony. The event highlighted leadership within the organization and named key colleagues in the new administration.
Final approval of a large Quincy Point development was given by the Governor and council yesterday. The State Waterways Commission was authorized to immediately begin eminent domain proceedings to seize acres of land at the mouth of Es Creek where it meets the Weymouth Fore River.
A health note claims coated tongue, bad breath, and debility signal liver issues. It cites Prof Hemmeter on the liver’s importance and promotes preparations like Doctor Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets and Anuri, asserting they cleanse bile, improve circulation, and relieve uric acid related pains.
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