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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1917
Page
2
The public works department received orders to discontinue laying flagstones for cross walks. Mayor Curley said the move aims to cut costs and improve durability, noting the flagstone supplier has held a city monopoly since the town began. He favors old granite blocks with grouted joints as a cheaper, more serviceable alternative.
Willard M. Dunn, president of Lockwood Cotton Mills and former Waterville postmaster, died today at age 72. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
Fire statistics show Boston reduced total fire losses by $625,700 in 1916, a drop from 1915. Per capita loss fell from $4.20 to $3.20. There were 47 fewer fire alarms in 1916 than in 1915, the year before the metropolitan district fire prevention department was created.
Camillo Bathistello surrendered to Malden police to face a manslaughter charge. He was arraigned in Malden Police Court and held in 2000 to await a further hearing. The charge stems from a Feb 1 shooting of his landlord Dominick Morbi.
County chairmen for the committee on recruiting of the Massachusetts committee on public safety were appointed yesterday by Chairman P A O Connell and each will immediately enlist units of the Massachusetts National Guard to full peace strength with a supplementary listing to reach war strength upon orders from the War Department.
The chairmen named include C. Lawrence Barry of Craigville for Barnstable Dukes and Nantucket. John Nicholson of Pittsfield for Berkshire. R. C. Davis of Fall River for Bristol. James F. Phelan of Lynn and Joseph Monette of Lawrence for Essex. John W. Hargis of Greenfield for Franklin. Col J. K. Dexter of Springfield for Hampden. William H. Feiker of Northampton for Hampshire. R. Osborne Dalton of Cambridge and Perry D. Thompson of Lowell for Middlesex. Col Henry L. Kincaide of Quincy for Norfolk. Eldon Keith of Brockton for Plymouth. Michael J. Murray of Boston for Suffolk. H. E. Jennison of Fitchburg. Harry W. Smith and George N. Jeppson of Worcester for Worcester county.
A man in Moncton, N B was arrested on a fugitive warrant after allegedly drawing 830 dollars from the Needham Co operative Bank by posing as Charles E Thomas of Boston. He learned of the account via a misdirected letter and used the name in a barber shop role to obtain the loan and funds. He then contacted the bank claiming a residence change and arranging delivery of the balance.
Providence March 23 George J. Smith and James Turbett were indicted for the murder of John Magnall a store keeper on January 1. George D Walker was indicted for the murder of his wife Christina Walker at North Providence January 27.
North Cambridge Council 269 KC will receive holy communion in a body at St John Church Cambridge tomorrow morning at 7 30. Following the mass a breakfast will be served in Odd Fellows Hall.
Miss Clementine Heerman and Miss Charlotte Rogerman of South Boston won damages against the Boston Elevated in Judge Dana's Superior Court session. Heerman received 2000 dollars from a $10000 claim, Rogerman 800 from a $5000 claim.
Governor McCall of Massachusetts met with President Wilson for about an hour to discuss how Massachusetts will prepare for potential war with Germany. He detailed the 100 member committee, home guard plans, and the Legislature's $1 million defense appropriation while stressing the need for equipment for 6000 militia and National Guard augmentation. He plans to press Secretary Baker and War Department for depots in Massachusetts and other states.
In New Bedford on March 23 Captain Henry C Hathaway United States Shipping Commissioner was robbed of six to seven hundred dollars at the point of a revolver in his store. A jewelry salesman lured him inside and after bargaining the thieves fled in an automobile. Hathaway is noted for aiding in the rescue of John Boyle O'Reilly aboard the Gazelle.
Bedford March 23 Judge Hardy of the Superior Court sustained Mayor Ashley’s removal of William T. Caswell chairman of the License Board. Caswell was accused of being under the influence of former City Solicitor Woodward and pressuring a liquor dealer for a cash contribution. The defense argued the charges aimed to gain control of the board to extract licenses fees to cover a $50,000 campaign debt. On the eve of the hearing Woodward was found with a head wound claiming he was assaulted.
Washington March 23 Naval government for the Danish West Indies has been determined upon by the Administration and a formal announcement of the flag raising ceremonies is expected. Assistant Secretary Phillips of the State Department is finalizing treaty terms to ensure all acquisition provisions are met.
Chelsea night workers protested the night service forcing the railroad to announce hourly night cars starting tonight and continuing until further notice. Representative Quigley conveyed Chelsea citizens concerns. The new line runs Maverick square Meridian street to connect with Orient Heights at Devonshire station with departures at 1 02 A M and every hour until 6 A M.
Brigadier General Sweetser acting adjutant general has called a meeting of Eighth Regiment officers for next Friday night to elect a colonel, lieutenant colonel, and two or three majors amid potential mobilization of state troops.
Since Colonel Graves resignation last October a contest over the next commander has polarized officers. Major William J. Keville, backed by peers, is favored to win the ballot next week, with Major Harry B. Campbell likely to become lieutenant colonel and captains viewed as potential majors for the remaining posts.
Mayor Curley announced after talks with medical authorities and park recreation officials that a field hospital would be located in Fenway in case of war. The site chosen faces the art museum and the decision was sent by wire to Red Cross headquarters in Washington.
Michael J. Griffin of Springfield was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction at Greenfield for sending improper postal cards to Mrs. Daisie R. Blood of 5 Waterstreet Springfield. Judge Morton of the United States District Court allowed an appeal bail set at 1000 dollars.
The House reported a bill prohibiting all but women and minors under 16 from fishing stocked waters closed by the Fish and Game Commission since January 1, 1910. Others would need hunters licenses or permits to fish.
Harvard University officials stated courses will continue at Cambridge for the rest of the college year even if war breaks out. Special examinations will serve as finals for students in military and naval units, while other students proceed with normal work.
The Harvard announcement says existing instruction will continue in all departments for the 1917 18 year and the university will assist the government as possible. A military affairs committee led by Prof R M Johnston with noted faculty will report on war preparedness, while the school of business administration also readies staff for service.
Mayor Curley orders full use of city ground for vegetable cultivation this season. Prisoners at Deer Island will receive practical farming demonstrations as the cost of living is addressed at the house of correction. Large lands on Long Island infirmary location will also be used for farm production.
A vivid metaphor explains life as a blood stream where red blood cells act as boats carrying nourishment to every cell and tissue. The heart drives the flow, delivering power through veins and arteries, keeping the body alive.
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