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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
2
Nearly illegible ad promotes heart health with a free 60 cent bottle of Cardiant. It urges readers to send six cents in stamps for a regular 60 cent bottle sent with no obligation. Claims test of heart function, improves circulation, and promises safe, habit free contents.
Andrew Bonar Law urged suspending daily 11 o'clock adjournment to Easter to expedite business. John Dillon warned the government with a deep sense of responsibility that delaying Ireland clarity could make the path harder. Dalziel noted Lloyd George had focused on Ireland. Bonar Law promised no avoidable delay but could not guarantee a statement before Easter.
A fragment notes the House may refrain from pressing the government unduly. It mentions Parliament and the life of the nation, suggesting a careful balance between approval and scrutiny within the legislative body.
In Manchester New Hampshire Grace and Gertrude Bennett aged 18 and 20 apply for active U S army service at the front if war comes Private Arthur Bennett at the recruiting station calls the move the proper American spirit The Bennetts say they seek not notoriety Grace wishes to be a nurse though she favors battlefield service and Gertrude supports her sister citing adventure and sacrifice
A few men are needed as seamen in the Naval Coast Defence Reserves First Naval District for active service. Applicants should report at Water Street Tuesday morning to be accepted by the Naval Reserve Association of the United States.
PROVINCETOWN March 2 Officers recruiting along Cape Cod for the defence reserve visited this town Sunday afternoon. The first youth to offer his services was J. B. Cabral a young man about 19 years of age. Officers in charge administered the oath to him in the open air. Considerable interest is shown along the cape in the work of the coast defence reserve and it is thought many recruits will be added from this section.
Washington officials debate if the St Louis reached port by accident or design as Germany’s submarine decree operates. Some see no future attacks on American ships, others note seven U S vessels sunk since the decree. Details on armed liners and any submarine sighting awaited from State Department.
A roster of first class travelers includes COPP ARTHUR W Washington D C DICKEY CARL Woodhaven L I JEWETT F H New York KIRBY JOHN C Washington D C EIN PHILIP New York BORPELAINEN KALLE New York eeme JOHN W New York LEWIS L Great Britain So MRS ISABEL Great Britain MACGREGOR DONALD Washing on D MODDERMAN CJ New York city MARTIN the Hon JOSEPH M P Great Britain So MISS ELIZABETH W Nutley sNOrT MISS MABEL Kansas City ORR KIRBY New York city PORTER L M New York city REYNOLDS C W New York city STEELE MRS EDWARD Hutchinson Kan TAYLOR O E New York city
Danvers held town elections on March 2 with 440 yes and 698 no votes on liquor license. The anti license result continued the 36th consecutive year of no license. The 80 cal Good Government slate won the Board of Selectmen.
Directors meeting in Boston approves the Boston and Maine plan of reorganization for the Manchester and Lawrence railroad. A special stockholders meeting is set for April 6 to act on the proposition. The company has $1,000,000 in stock paid 10 percent under the lease.
Sporting writers with the Cubs express confidence that Harry Walter will secure a regular outfield berth with Fred Mitchell's team. They assess Walter's form and consistency as key factors in earning a steady role this season, backing the view with observations from spring performances and team drills.
Governor McCall said no additional Massachusetts troops will be called out by the federal government unless new developments occur. He spoke on his return to the State House from Washington yesterday afternoon.
The Governor stated Massachusetts troops now under War Department orders could be sent where needed and likely won’t be needed outside the state. He praised Secretary of War and Adjutant-General Sweetser, commending the rapid mobilization of the Second and Ninth regiments as creditable to all concerned. He also hinted Congress may seek to reduce enlistment terms.
The Governor stated that appointing special State police officers might not be necessary with the deployment of a regiment. He was asked whether to continue retaining existing officers and noted the possible obviation of extra police roles should a regiment be ordered out.
Watertown residents urged to display the Stars and Stripes over homes. A school safety committee instructed teachers to tell pupils to urge parents to fly the colors. A mass meeting was planned for tonight in Town Hall with speakers Congressman Dallinger, Col Edward L Logan, Capt H Dwight Cushing, and Morris C Blake.
George W. Wickersham former attorney general urged universal military training in a Dartmouth College address to the student body. He cited Germany's disregard for international law and alleged atrocities by German troops as justification. A patriotic student demonstration preceded the talk on campus.
Brookline selectmen voted to take immediate steps toward forming a town safety committee. The action followed a request from the State Committee on Public Safety.
John J. McDonough, also known as John J. Kenney, who posed as a millionaire in Vineyard Haven New Bedford Providence and Boston for a week, returned to Perth Amboy yesterday to stand trial for stealing $9000 from the American Express Company where he acted as a paymaster.
Mrs. Leo Weigand of Pittsburg reports Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a mild effective laxative for children and adults. The product blends simple laxative herbs with pepsin, acts naturally without gripping pain, tastes pleasant, and is suitable for regular use at home.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as essential in every home. Priced at fifty cents, it claims to cut doctor bills and improve family health. To avoid imitations, ensure the yellow carton bears Dr Caldwell's signature and portrait. A free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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