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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
3
Preparations to redeem all outstanding railroad tickets including straight, trip, mileage and commutation began yesterday as June 10 nears, when the new higher passenger fares ordered by Director-General McAdoo take effect. The move spans New England carriers and railroads nationwide.
Boston and New England face hundreds of thousands in outstanding tickets with millions nationwide. Officials anticipate congestion at North and South stations as holders rush to redeem by June 10 1918 while businesses seek hour by hour arrangements.
The circus welcomed a newborn two hump camel named Boston born at 6 o clock yesterday morning to Mrs Egypt of Barnum Bailey. Dr John Patterson treated the pair and the calf stands about two feet tall and poses for visitors at the menagerie. The baby will be shown at the circus today and tomorrow.
Detroit May 30 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt presided over Memorial Day events with a businessmen’s meeting and a parade of thousands. Flower casting on the Detroit River honored deceased sailors as part of the day’s ceremonies.
Captain Cecil C. Westcott commander of a U S patrol boat off the Maine coast since the war began died today at Rogeland Me He was formerly captain of the coasting steamer Pem
Washington May 30 the food administration warns the nation to keep wheat conservation strict to ensure deliveries for American fighters overseas and allied nations.
A food administration briefing warns that with about 56 million bushels total available until the new harvest only 26 million can go to domestic use for two months. It notes 30 million must be exported to support allies, leaving little for normal consumption and urging Americans to store grain to build a reserve for possible bad years.
Brazilian steamship passengers report wireless alerts for U boats off the Florida coast and a wide detour via the Gulf Stream as German submarine activity is seen near Bermuda. Sir Leslie Probyn, former Barbadian governor general, travels to Jamaica and corroborates sighting reports.
Mrs. Samuel W. McCall and Mrs. Charles S. Bird attend this afternoon’s 8 PM lecture by Dr. Fritz Talbot on The Care of Children During the Summer Months. The store highlights open season for men’s straw hats, Black Chantilly lace, graduation smocks, and new toys for Children’s Week.
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