12 May 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1917
Page
1
Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the Department of Agriculture charged that a Washington lobby of food gamblers and speculators is at work to defeat administration food control bills. He described allied elements as Kaiser sympathizers and unpatriotic, promising future legislation to curb them.
The article praises American businessmen for placing their operations, services, and wealth at the government’s disposal since the war began, comparing their readiness to the voluntary enlistment of young men. The piece notes this widespread intent across the business community.
Senate opens debate on a food control bill approved by the administration. It mirrors Agriculture Department measures pending in the House and includes licensing for manufacture storage and distribution along with food standard rules. It also proposes a wheat and cereal flour mix provision and cites opposition from wealthy food gambling lobbyists. Henry Cabot Lodge born 1850 and the 1898 bombardment of San Juan noted in today’s anniversaries.
A patriotic poem urges the name France to symbolize learning art and the human drive toward daylight, calling for courage to defend liberty and equality, the ascent from darkness to a world of free life and shared burdens. Three million men are rallied to march for the cause.
Forecast from Washington outlines Southern New England with cloudy Saturday and Sunday and fair conditions thereafter. Northern New England expects local rain on Saturday with fair weather on Sunday.
Yesterday's average temperature at Thompson's Spa was 51 degrees. Readings show high around 69 degrees and low near 46 to 49. Data include multiple time stamps and miscellaneous notations.
A continuous program of entertainment begins with the hero’s arrival in the morning and ends with his departure at night. About 7000 are expected to take part in a parade. A presentation for the French orphans’ Children's Fund will follow on the common.
Chicago May 11 Trading in May wheat was ordered discontinued at a meeting of the board of directors of the Chicago Board of Trade tonight. The directors also decided that existing contracts should be adjudicated either by delivery of the property or at a selling price fixed by a committee led by James A. Patten, which will meet tomorrow morning.
May wheat finished at 3.18 as traders weigh potential federal action. About 180000 bushels were on the market Saturday while officials and traders note government pressure and inquiries by federal agents in the trading pit, with no threats confirmed.
A historical note describes strength gains from taking Father John's Medicine to build new flesh and energy. The fragment discusses restoration and vitality actions attributed to the remedy.
Francis Bergen Yale graduate and Harvard Law School student died when his car overturned near Glens Falls while en route to Plattsburg military camp. He traveled alone, carried papers proving identity, and had ties to Ash street Cambridge and Bernardsville New Jersey. No witnesses. brake set and tire torn. puncture or blowout suspected. Relatives not located as of tonight.
Boston hoped to greet Marshal Joffre and Rene Viviani with a Commonwealth Avenue procession and city banquet but both leaders will not attend together. Joffre remains a city and state guest, departing for Canada, while Viviani heads to Montreal after arriving yesterday.
The day’s events include arrival at Back Bay station near Dr Henry F Sears home at 86 Beacon Street followed by a State House reception. A Faneuil Hall luncheon, parade from Massachusetts and Commonwealth avenues, and a tribute to Marshal Joffre at the Common are planned.
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