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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
8
Washington April 30 United States plans another loan to Belgium alongside funds for France and Italy. Officials estimate Belgium’s loan at about 150 million dollars with total aid to be determined.
Belgian minister Baron de Cartier presented tentative relief needs to Secretary McAdoo and Assistant Secretary Crosby. The discussions spanned more than three hours and focused on aid for refugees in France and military requirements. Further talks await finalizing Belgium’s loan estimate.
Testimonies from Mr. Thos J Ahearn of Everett and Mrs Grace Grant of Jamaica Plain claim cure from eczema eye and ear ailments after Osmo-Chemic treatment. The ad promotes Snow Pencil and X-Ray treatments for a wide range of conditions including catarrh deafness bronchitis asthma rheumatic and skin diseases and facial blemishes.
Dr D J Walsh lists office hours at 18 Boylston Street Boston. Hours are Tuesday and Friday 9 am to 4 pm and other days 9 am to 12 pm 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm. The Sanders office is closed.
The army draft bill cleared by both houses will be revived in the Senate to resolve the conference reference delay. It faces possible amendments by La Follette and others, with Chairman Chamberlain aiming to push it through tomorrow despite earlier delays.
The jury in the Franz Rintelen case, with seven co defendants, was completed after two days of voir dire. Prospective jurors were questioned on prejudices about many subjects, and a panel from another department assisted to form the full jury.
Boat owners must obtain a license and send a photo of their vessel to Commander Hasbrouck. Photos must not exceed 17 8 by 21 2 inches. Club members must get licenses via their club secretary, who forwards to the captain of the port. Private owners must apply in person to the captain of the port.
The Marine Corps announces full strength of 17 400 men with national coverage and rapid recruitment. Boston ranks high in the East as 15 men join push. Navy enlistments in the East total 1 925 for the week, with the region leading divisional totals. Major General Barnett credits press support and pledges Marine Corps Week June 10 to 16 to reach 30 000 before year end.
Springfield market division of the New England Milk Producers Association threatens to withhold 55,000 quarts of milk unless dealers accept a new rate of 6 1/2 cents by midnight. No dealers had complied by afternoon and the largest firm refused. Secretary Richard Pattee will arrive to lead the producers’ side of the dispute.
Model 4 Sergs Suit presents a dressy envelope back bound in braid with large buttons, Poiret twill collar and revers, peau de cygne lining, and braiding on the skirt in navy blue black and gray. Model 5 Smart Serge Suit features braid trim over the hip, pointed shoulder collar, semi cutaway, 3 button effect, novelty silk lining, pocketed skirt, and tailored belt in navy black check or tan.
Colonel Charles L. Phillips, recently named artillery commander of the North Atlantic Coast Artillery District, arrived in Boston to begin duties. He contacted Boston fort commanders the same day and met with General Clarence R. Edwards to discuss responsibilities. Headquarters will be at Opley Plaza.
Hyman Abrams files libel for divorce in Suffolk County Superior Court against Katherine Abrams alleging infidelity two days after their marriage on March 38 1916. He says they honeymooned at the Hotel Langham, then separated. Co-respondent named is a man from Oakwood Street, Dorchester.
Figures show April arrivals total 76 with 60 steamers and 16 schooners, from Europe Nova Scotia and the tropics. April 1916 had 109 arrivals including 92 steamers 16 schooners and one motorship. Passenger totals and class breakdowns declined from last year with 15 saloon 88 cabin 678 steerage, 170 hustlers and two stowaways this April.
Harvard students attending the officers training camp to be set up at the university next summer will receive free barracks and meals funded by Harvard alumni, per tentative plans outlined by Captain W. S. Bowen. The move aims to solve the barrier for Harvard men who miss Plattsburg eligibility but wish to join the camp. Yesterday French officers visited Cambridge and conducted a series of discussions.
Informal conferences with United States regulars stationed abroad set the stage for future joint training. French officers will begin full training next week after meetings with Harvard students in the coming days.
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