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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
16
Washington officials declared that high prices for fruits and vegetables cannot be justified by a shortage. The Department of Agriculture announced that detailed shipment figures show a shortage only in old potatoes and strawberries, while prices remain high for other produce.
Shipments of new potatoes onions tomatoes cabbage lettuce and celery last week matched or exceeded year earlier prices. New potatoes and tomatoes doubled while lettuce rose sevenfold from the prior year. Old potato shipments were lighter and strawberries about one third lower. Cold storage butter on May 15 reached 56 289 716 pounds and eggs 3 259 860 cases with butter up 67.2 percent since May first 1915.
A gift of 42000 clears the mortgage on the Morgan Memorial five story industrial building on Corning Street near Shawmut Avenue. The donor's name is kept confidential at his request. He previously gave 58000 for the same project and has funded numerous large gifts to the Memorial.
For the tenth year in a row a Cambridge collegian wins the William H. Baldwin prize for best college essay on municipal budget making. Albert E. Marks of Youngstown, Ohio, a Harvard senior, is this year's winner. Harvard and Radcliffe have claimed all league prizes in the last decade.
Italy's war mission led by Prince Udine sails into Washington to meet Secretary Lansing and State Department officials. Enrico Arlotta and Marconi accompany the group to discuss wartime co operation, transport needs, and import crucial materials from America amid Rome's financial strain.
The permanent firemen of Combination A at Highland hose house Arlington have started farming as a side line. They cultivate a garden beside the fire house and use Captain James H. Reid Jr. yard at 998 Massachusetts Avenue opposite the station.
M. A. Pheney, assistant division superintendent of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, was fatally shot today in his Durango office by John E. Graves, the railroad agent here. Graves surrendered, and the shooting is attributed to a personal grievance.
Advertisement claims children show symptoms from worms including stomach issues and itching and promotes Dr True’s Elixir as the best remedy. It cites Mrs Curtis of Houston Texas endorsing the product and urges readers to buy at the dealer with prices 5c 50c and 1.00.
A bill passed to third reading proposes a Massachusetts Bureau of Immigration to assist immigrants and promote citizenship. It would appoint five commissioners including one woman and two from immigrant communities amid postwar migration expectations. The Senate handled related measures and hearings on state printing contracts and a state agricultural building appropriation.
Governor Henry W. Keyes presents a 12000 check in Boston to cover New Hampshire’s share of sending one experienced lumbermen unit to France. Recruits are being gathered in northern camps under Forestry Commissioner W. R. Brown. Subscriptions are raised by the New Hampshire Defence League to cover the expense and to fund safety programs.
Ronald B. Clarke of Rutland square told Judge Lawton his marriage failed due to a meddling mother in law. He said his wife left in August 1910 and has not returned, receiving a decree nisi for desertion. The former actor Theodore Lytle said his wife Winifred Carter deserted him three times, with the last leaving "for keeps" and he expected her return.
The Public Interests League at 685 Boylston Street presented a flag to the City Hospital Unit bound for France. Mrs. B I Robinson delivered the flag and Dr E H Nichols accepted it. Lieutenant Giraudaux praised relief efforts for French families and noted possible future American needs.
Mrs Lillian Dowling aged about 19 obtained a decree from Judge Lawton in Suffolk Superior Court after charging her husband Albert J with cruel neglect and abusive conduct. She claimed he refused to provide support and beat her daily, and kicked her in the stomach during pregnancy. She also regained her maiden name Lillian Foss.
Tonight at the Pops features Italian Opera Night a season debut with selections from Italian operas including Puccini Mascagni Bellini Donizetti and Rossini plus O Sole Mio and a trumpet solo. The program blends overtures intermezzos and arias from La Scala era composers.
The Brookline High School girls tennis team opened its season at Concord High School and defeated Concord. Esther Sands, manager, releases a schedule featuring May 23 Guild and Evang School at Brookline May 2 Wellesley High at Watl dood June 2 Newton High at Brookline.
Mike O'Dowd of St Paul outpointed Silent Martin of New York over 10 rounds in Brooklyn. O Dowd fought all rounds, weight 151 1 2 pounds to 154 for Martin.
Plans for a military funeral for Miss Helen Burnett Wood, one of two American Red Cross nurses killed in an accident during gun practice aboard the Mongolia en route to Europe, were set today. The date was not announced. Edith Ayres, the other nurse who died, will be buried in Attica Ohio where her parents live.
The Supreme Court of California denied a petition to block Oakland officials from enforcing military registration. The petition claimed the policy violated the 13th Amendment prohibiting voluntary servitude.
Washington May 22 Secretary Daniels proposes legislation to prohibit sale or possession of liquor by sailors or marines in uniform and to bar vice near naval posts. The measure, introduced by Chairman Padgett of the House naval committee, aligns with army liquor control laws.
The town of Needham offers 300 dollars for information leading to the arrest of Gustav Axel Persson, a former Needham farmhand, wanted for the murder on April 18, 1916, of Mrs. Annie Pearson of Needham. The reward will be paid to Mrs. George S. Dickenson of Raynham.
The Needham Board of Selectmen ruled Mrs. Dickenson entitled to the reward for identifying Persson as the murder suspect, despite Mrs. Lena Sabsch’s claim of a shared entitlement. Persson, a farmhand from Raynham, was arrested a month after the Needham farm murder and is serving a life sentence.
Nashan Nogohasian was arrested by U S Deputy Marshal Tighe for unlawfully carrying explosives in interstate commerce. Officers found a .38 revolver, four dozen cartridges, a stiletto, $400, and in the trunk nitro glycerine, black powder, and wax. The government notes similarities to yeggman tools. Bail set at $2500. committed to East Cambridge jail for May 26 hearing.
At a conference in Mayor Curley s office Copp s Hill was chosen for the first high pressure fire system pumping station. It will have a capacity of 13 000 gallons per minute and cost 165 000 dollars. A second station may be built on the Charles River Esplanade.
Newport R I May 22 Wah Lee a Chinese was held for the grand jury on a charge of murder after a preliminary hearing in the District Court today. It was alleged he shot and killed Charlie You on April 23 during a quarrel over a debt.
Miss Margaret A. Hussey daughter of Patrick Hussey of 18 Oakledge Arlington married Harold D. Cunningham of Cambridge Holy Cross College class of 16 and Tufts Medical School student The ceremony was led by Rev David Heffernan at St James Church parsonage Arlington Bridesmaid Miss Grace Jones Best man Warren J Scott Tech 18 Cambridge
A meeting at 3 Joy Street explained saving surplus produce without tin cans. Secretary Wilfred Wheeler of the State Board of Agriculture led discussion on a large drying plant run mainly by women to dry potatoes cranberries and other items for home use and export.
Waldron Williams explains dehydration from New York to Massachusetts as a cost saving method. He cites USDA data on waste, compares with Germany’s 12 year experience, and notes dried products retain flavor and value while reducing space and weight. The plan may reach a state vote and is discussed by the Women’s Peace Party civilian relief committee.
A New England lumbermen’s committee seeks 355 woodsmen to work in British forests for the war effort in France. Frank A. O’Connell to head a recruiting office. units to depart by the first week in June. Applications accepted in Boston and northern New England towns.
Soldiers blinded in the war held memorial services for the late Joseph H. Choate of New York at the Lighthouse for the Blind. The organization was founded by New York men and women under Mr Choate to aid the blind. A resolution of sympathy was adopted and sent to Mrs Choate.
An ad touts Apples, Oranges, Figs and Prunes Fruit-a-tives as the world’s only medicine from fresh fruit juices. It claims to aid stomach, liver, bowels, kidneys and skin with its “active principle of fruit” nerve tonic. Priced 50c a box or 6 for $2.50, trial 25c. Ogdensburg NY distributors.
After years of opposition in the Boylston Street subway project, supporters announce a forthcoming victory. Senator Lawler of Dorchester stated at the State House yesterday that Arlington Street Station construction is now expected to proceed.
The Dorchester Senator said the L officials will accept the Arlington street subway bill once the road relief funding becomes law. The L finance bill won favorable House action to restore its closed transfer area provisions to curb illegal transfers, amid Cambridge business opposition.
Two Harvard companies began trench digging on a large plot near Fresh Pond with municipal permission. All soldiers will learn trench layouts and digging, and two more companies join today. A field kitchen will accompany units as meals are served on site.
May 22 Newburyport reports two local concerns shut down. B C McQuade bakery ends 60 year run due to high material costs. Burley and Stevens Shoe Co halts for a month, with Western orders cut 20 percent, war conditions cited. reopening hoped for late June.
Judge Morton in the United States District Court allows temporary receiver James H. Hustis to extend 88 Fitchburg railroad notes totaling 757 577 50 due June 1 by one year.
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