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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
14
Closing argument in the Appam prize ship case was heard in federal court Norfolk Virginia. Frederic Coudert of New York represents the British and African Steam Navigation Company and Judge Waddill will take the case under advisement.
Leane May 16 An official report to Parliament states that since the beginning of the war Switzerland has imported mostly from America corn worth 249 000 000 francs. It has also imported 117 cargoes of wheat 19 of oats 18 of maize and three of barley.
The Massachusetts Senate defeated the Arlington Street subway station bill by an 18 to 17 vote after a reconsideration and amendments that supporters believed would pass. Leaders warned the defeat signals renewed conflict with expected further fireworks as reconsideration moved forward.
Calendar items list tides and astronomical data for May 17 with moon phases and star sightings. The sea freight report notes eleven vessels arriving at the new fish pier with varied wholesale prices and stocks of cod pollock hake halibut and others, plus details on vessel sales, new builds, and cargoes in transit.
May 16 Philadelphia. National Hosiery and Underwear Manufacturers forecast a shift to very short stockings for women, intended to pair with new short skirts. J. D. Morley of Boston says summer wear will feature ultra short hose, with orders already booked for the season.
Advertisement claims a simple safe method to lose weight using kerein capsules with meals and nightly doses. It urges open air exercise, weekly weigh ins, and promises noticeable weight drop and lighter footsteps in a few days.
Danvers May 16 Brotherhood of Xaverian Peter Gleason known as Martin Gleason a 7 year old at heart died on a Beverly street after being stricken with heart disease. He had served six years at St Johns Preparatory School and was sacristan of the school church. The Rev Father Muldoon assisted. He was born January 30 1887 in Tipperary Ireland and came to the U S in 1887 with his parents. He joined the order in Louisville on March 28 1864 and had taught in Louisville Sky Richmond Va Baltimore Md Troy N Y Lowell and Lawrence. He celebrated his golden anniversary two years ago as a member.
Miss Irene Manby a young English war nurse will speak this afternoon at 4 at Copley Plaza under the American fund for the French wounded She enlisted from Montreal and served months in a Verdun area hospital treating soldiers with contagious diseases Her address will explain how Boston contributions aid French hospitals
Shipping notices show vessels including New Hampshire and City of Baroda visiting and sailing from Norfolk to Shanghai and St Nazaire to Norfolk. Barges and tugs such as Leader and Devon tow lines between Camden Portland and Lynn while P N Co barges Nos 12 18 20 and Mount Hope barge movements are recorded through Newport News Waltham Haverford Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Engineers, firemen and cooks on six steam vessels operating from Boston harbor went on strike for higher wages. Two ships were tied up yesterday and four more will halt operations today unless demands are met. Owners say current earnings do not justify raises.
Hanover May 16 Francis Stirling Wilson editor in chief of the Dartmouth Jack o Lantern, a student publication opposed to faculty preparedness measures, is suspended. Fellow students circulated petitions for reinstatement and undergraduates planned a protest parade.
Wilson of the Ford pace party criticized the faculty recommended three hour credit for Plattsburg summer military training. The incident prompted student protests after Wilson’s separation from college was announced as a suspension, with conditions for restoration outlined by the administration.
Miss Jennie McRitchie of Worcester Street, once hospitalized eight weeks for indigestion, reports Plant Juice eased her stomach, liver and nerve troubles. The Plant Juice Man at Houghton and Dut ton Drug Department publicizes the remedy's benefits to locals.
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