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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1917
Page
12
Charles Sumner Bird says the Republican party is riding to a fall and the drive is toward the Democratic party. He criticizes the Legislature for defeating the paper mill tour workers bill, a measure in the party platform adopted last year.
A speaker denounces the failure of a humane paper mill workers bill on Beacon Hill. He calls the move a broken Republican pledge, cites four years of defeats, argues eight hour tours exist in mills, and warns the party faces a shift toward the Democrats as leaders misread voter strength.
Nathan Saxe, his wife, and eight month old child were struck on the Revere Beach Parkway near Waverly Avenue yesterday. The car sped away after the collision. All three were taken to Frost Hospital in Chelsea. Mrs Saxe suffered numerous bruises, the husband a leg fracture, and the infant was unharmed.
Arthur B. Eaton of Pennsylvania presents a plan at the Hotel Vendome to admit women and children to Royal Arcanum membership, replacing the current rule that restricts it to male adults. The proposal, a 40 year departure, faces strong opposition and is expected to spark heavy debate.
The women travel to Wellesley College today where President Pendleton will host tea and the girls will stage an exhibition drill. A decision on the Hobart case is expected today or tomorrow as the convention may delay a day to await the United States Circuit Court of Appeals edict.
More than 6000 Forest Hills residents joined a parade celebrating the unfurling of a large American flag at South Street and Arborway led by the Forest Hills Citizens' committee. Attending groups included Sixth Regiment, First Cavalry Squadron, First Corps Cadets, Girls' Rifle Club, West Roxbury Cadets, Forest Hills Home Guard, and classes from Leo XIII and Francis Parkman. Mayor Curley spoke of national unity in the war effort as students carried the flag along Walk Hill Street to the park way.
Elijah Groves, 64, was found dead in his Back Bay room yesterday forenoon. A rubber tube connected to an open gas burner remained in his mouth, indicating self infliction by inhaling gas. The landlord Frederick A. Keough discovered the scene.
Ten year old Stanislaus Emilovitch of 32 Minot Street fell into the Charles River from the Warren avenue draw bridge in Charlestown yesterday afternoon. Boston & Maine freight clerk James E. Collins, at Beverly Street, heard cries and swam several yards after vaulting the fence to rescue the youth with considerable difficulty.
Thousands gathered at Fort Putnam in East Cambridge as the East Cambridge Merchants' Association raised a flag. Miss Julia L. Barrett hoisted a large national banner at the Putnam School while Mayor Rockwood and others spoke. Pupils in patriotic costumes sang several selections.
Havana May 20. The chief justice administered to General Mario G. Menocal the oath of office for his second term as President of Cuba. The ceremony was in the presence of cabinet ministers Supreme Court justices diplomats senators congressmen and representatives of organizations.
Marblehead May 20 The naval reserve training ship will host a Wives Mothers and Sweethearts Day dance on Wednesday afternoon. Lieut J O Porter commands the ship and approval was given for the terpsichorean fete. A ship orchestra plus a quartet will provide music while 400 officers and men may invite two women friends aboard.
Sick children suffer worms sap vitality. symptoms include deranged stomach swollen upper lip sour stomach and dull eyes. Dr True s Elixir pledges to expel worms and restore health with testimonials from Mrs Geo Hilton of Wells Maine. Available at dealers for 5e and 1.00. Auburn Maine. Ov EGpre.
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