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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
5
American troops will take rest and recreation centres to France under plans by the training camp activities committee led by Secretary Baker. Raymond Fosdick reports strong aid offers from actors and entertainers. Major-General Bell urges emphasis on singing and soldier choruses in all camps.
The State Grange executive committee in the State House yesterday afternoon voted to invest five thousand dollars in Liberty bonds, signaling support for the national loan drive. The decision follows a committee meeting held to discuss wartime financing.
The Lasell Seminary freshman war canoe crew set a course record at the annual river day regatta on the Charles River, finishing three-eighths of a mile in 3 minutes 19 seconds. They claimed the consolation prize after losing to the seniors, who won the championship, in blustery rain that day.
Mrs. Ethel L. Maxim, an elocution teacher at Faelten School, sues for 10000 after a coal hole collapsed under her on Columbus avenue January 29, 1916. The trial before Judge Fessenden and a jury in Superior Court began yesterday. Her husband George Maxim, organist at the People's Temple, accompanied her during the incident in front of the Pope building.
George D Walker charged with murdering his wife Christine Walker in their North Providence home on January 27 was found not guilty by reason of insanity. State alleged he struck a heavy blow to her head and set fire to her clothing while she lay unconscious.
Promote blood purification and nerve strength with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills. Combines Hood's Sarsaparilla before meals with Peptiron Pills after to support health, prevent invalidism, and restore vitality in the 20th century.
Official and social Washington braved a driving rain to greet the Prince of Udine and other members of the Italian war mission at a formal reception by Secretary and Mrs. Lansing at the Pan-American building. President Wilson and most Cabinet members were presented to the mission.
The Italian delegation met American officials in New York emphasizing coal and raw materials for munitions and how to arrange purchases and transport to tidewater. Italy plans to outline import needs while noting shared shipping with allies and possible use of seized German vessels. Wheat is imported from Australia under an international agreement.
Secretary Daniels announced age limits for the draft era navy 211 to 30 years inclusive for assistant paymasters in the naval coast defense reserve. Competitive examinations will be held at navy yards and stations on June 1.
The former German steamer Ockenfels will be placed in commission soon with Captain Hunt of Dorchester in command after being summoned from Italy. Jerome Smith of East Boston will serve as chief engineer. A test voyage is planned in Boston Harbor and adjacent waters later this week. Captain Corkum is appointed commander of the former Austrian liner Erny as it prepares for active service.
The Supreme Judicial Court full bench ruled that Weston Hull Weymouth Hingham and Lynn may know what construction remains for the Charles River basin. It overturned Judge Carroll’s decree approving payments allocated for Metropolitan Park system construction and maintenance. Weston objected to any share of the Charles River basin costs, joined by the others.
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