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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
9
Beverley argues the poorhouse brings real relief and dignity, not shame, comparing it to an old age pension. She recalls aiding children, stresses independence from charity, and advises against depleting savings while highlighting the value of communal support and future rewards.
A pair of reader letters discuss duty versus generosity in helping relatives and friends. One advises sisters of means to share resources rather than part with all, while another scolds a daughter’s disobedience and urges a mother to assert control and work. The page notes other letters from the Sewing Circle printed in the Sunday Post.
Prolific church events include Dr J B F Shaw preaching at Fourth Methodist in Shawmut Ave. and Rev A L Scott leading a large Charlestown service for the Federated Episcopal Church Clubs. Ascension Day observances at St Paul Cathedral feature multiple services with bishops and addresses. General Ballington Booth to speak May 20 at First United Presbyterian. Bishop Brent to preach May 27 at St Paul.
Large crowd attends opening of a St Rita novena at St Marys Church North End with daily services at 745 pm through May 22 feast day. Rev E B Kouba and St Rita roses blessing featured. Also notes a Dorchester parish fundraiser and secular feast days observances.
Emperor William declares no state of war with the United States for his comfort and summons American dentist Arthur Newton Davis of Piqua Ohio to visit at Great Headquarters this week for necessary dental repairs.
As tensions between Germany and the United States persisted, members of royal circles and officials continued to visit American dentists. The trend highlighted broader claims of neutrality abandonment by the US, while German leadership and officials downplayed any intent to intern Americans.
The Norwegian three masted bark Hedvig carrying coal from Norfolk to Christiania vanished May 9 after departing May 4. Officers and crew rescued by a Halifax ship report the loss about 200 miles off the American coast.
A military line of railroad crossed private property to connect the Presidio with all rail and water terminals in San Francisco. Work began late last night and a guard was posted by military authorities to safeguard the line.
The effort to finance a New England mobilization camp recreation hut seeks national donations. Annual upkeep costs are ten thousand dollars. Contributions go to Henry H. Fuller at 2 Beacon Street or to the Y M C A at 167 Tremont Street Boston.
New York May 13 Colonel John M Carson quartermaster in New York for the United States army was designated as superintendent of army transport service of the port of New York by Secretary of War Baker. A special shipping board to coordinate military shipments for the United States and the allies will be created with experts and government and ally representatives.
About 1200 New England men departed from South Station in two trains for officer training. The somber farewell drew 5000 wives and children to sea of waving goodbyes as college men, lawyers, editors, and clerks joined the National Guard to form New England 2500 members in reserve officer training for America’s war effort. The Carmen protest and Spanish patrol announcement followed.
Edward Boland, 28, a waiter at the Cosmopolitan Club on Washington Street Roxbury, allegedly drew a revolver during a dispute with guests and shot Thomas G. Scannell 25 of Faxon Street Roxbury. Scannell hospitalized with a bullet wound in the right leg.
Washington May 18 The Federal Shipping Board announced the signing of the first contract for ship construction under the administration’s billion dollar program. Los Angeles Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company will deliver eight steel vessels of 8800 tons each by 1918, with 250000 tons more steel and wood tonnage sought. Some wooden ships already under construction. Congress to consider a $400 million initial appropriation, plus $350 million later, with more if needed.
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