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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1917

Page

2

Bar liquor ban eyed as Plattsburg training camp opens

Plattsburg New York May 17 The Pierce bill banning liquor sales within a quarter mile of the post or training grounds takes effect June 1 reducing local saloon access. Two nearby dealers anticipate relocation. Camp orders require uniforms at all times and ban entry to liquor venues. Col Wolf scouts troops thru drill while plans call for quarters for 42 coast artillerymen and six hospital buildings.

Wolf U. S. Coast Artillerymen

The Japanese Way To Remove Corns

An ad touts Ice-mint as a painless corn remover and foot refreshment. It promises instant cooling relief, shrinkage of corns, and no soreness or skin irritation, claiming odor prevention and wide store availability. It urges customers to ask drug stores for Ice-mint.

Boston University Students Offer Services on Railroads

Boston University students propose to serve on railroad lines in New England as government troops withdraw from guard duties at bridges, believing efficient railroad operation will be crucial in the coming months.

Boston University Gjl New England

Refused Right to Court Suit In Providence

Julius Rieger was refused the right to prosecute a damages suit for an alleged assault in Providence on May 17 because he was an enemy alien with no legal standing. The ruling barred the case from court.

Providence Julius Rieger

Captain of Grounded Steamer Given Hearing

Captain Franklin W. Burton of the Colonial line steamer Concord faced a hearing by U S Inspectors of steam vessels on negligence tied to the April 9 grounding in Narragansett Bay. The case was taken under advisement and Burton may retain his license pending decision.

Providence Franklin W. Burton Colonial Line Concord United States Narragansett Bay Burton

Soap prices rise seven cents a bar across categories

The article notes soap prices jumping about 30 percent to seven cents for plain bars and higher for fancy soaps, with related increases in items like bird gravel. It warns rising costs will affect household chores and overall budgets.

Morgan Memorial to Reclaim Athol Farms for New Owners

The Morgan Memorial will reclaim over 100 acres of abandoned farms near South Athol and the 200 acre Morgan Memorial vacation camp. Families will be placed on the land with modern equipment and stock, selling produce to Boston markets and to the camp. After ten years each family could own their farm, repaying the memorial’s investment and expanding the program.

Morgan Memorial South Athol Boston Fred H. Seavey Seminary

Harvard graduates shift to military drill during commencement

Harvard will replace the Harvard Yale baseball game with a military review for alumni during commencement week. The Harvard training corps will parade on June 2 at the Stadium, and the review also fills the sports gap. Phi Beta Kappa events run June 18 and class day June 19 as planned.

Phi Beta Kappa

Eight ordained to the deaconate at Cambridge service

Bishop Lawrence ordained eight seniors of the Episcopal Theological School at Cambridge in St. John’s Memorial Chapel. The sermon was by Very Rev. Hughes E H Fosbrooke D D of New York. Candidates named include Stephen C Clark Jr Pasadena Angus Dun Cambridge Charles C Howell Barbadoes M Paul Huntington Lexington Bernard N Lovgren Red Wing Rollin D Malany Delavan Byrle J Osborn Excelsior Irving G Rouillard Boston. Clark Lovgren Osborn ordained for Bishops Jones Utah McElwain Minnesota Burleson South Dakota.

Lawrence Episcopal Theological School Cambridge St. John’s Memorial Chapel Hughesl E H. W. Fosbroke D. D General Theological Seminary New York City Stephen C. Clark, Jr Pasadena Cal Warner F. Gookin Angus Dun Max Kellner Charles C. Howell The Barbadoes Joseph M. Matthias St. Cyprian’s Church Boston M. Paul Huntington Lexington James O. S. Huntington Order of the Holy Cross Bernard N. Lovgren Red Wing Minn Norman B. Nash Rollin D. Malany Delavan Wis James A. Muller Byrle J. Osborn Excelsior Theodore Sedgwick Calvary Church Irving G. Rouillard Alexander

Man Shot At Cosmopolitan Club Dies At City Hospital

Thomas G Scannell of 10 Faxon Street Roxbury died at City Hospital after a Sunday altercation at the Cosmopolitan Club. Scannell was shot in the upper right leg by waiter Edward Boland during the fight that followed his attempted entry with friends. The wound led to amputation and his death at 10 55 PM yesterday.

Thomas G. Scannell Faxon Street Roxbury Cosmopolitan Club City Hospital Scannell Edward Boland

Harko Suits Offered At Half Price By S H Harrison Co

Five models of Harko suits made from fine all wool fabrics available at 15 dollars. Gentlemen who usually pay 2 to 30 dollars for suits can obtain the same quality at S H Harrison Co 682 672 Washington street corner Beach offering Harko 15 dollar suits to customers.

S. H. Harrison Co Washington St Cor. Beach

Wanted all around machinists and fitters at Lo Pointe Machine Tool

Help wanted by The Lapointe Machine Tool Company in Hudson Massachusetts. Advertises for all around machinists planer hands for tool work lathe milling and grinder hands and fitters. Apply at Boston office New Fidelity Building 148 State Street Room 807 See Mr Acton Friday 10 to 12 and 1 to 2.

Pal Nactecare Aliaerhteline Faeces Ana Lapointe Machine Tool Company Hudson Mass Boston New Fidelity Acton

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