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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1917
Page
2
Boston canteen soldiers face hardship from rail fares. Councillor Attridge urged a fare reduction for soldiers at the cantonment, noting monthly pay and withholdings. He cited Long Island rail cut to Yaphank and asked for Saturday to holiday force.
Kansas City Missouri November 5 The 35000 Southwestern district coal miners may strike if the district convention in Kansas City November 12 calls for it Alexander M Howat president Kansas District United Mine Workers of America said the call is being sent out now He also telegraphed striking miners to return to work and await the convention decision.
Minnie Wong of Frisco Chinatown arrives in Boston to wed Yu Shee Yin a 42 year old merchant at 7 Oxford Street Boston Chinatown The couple met in San Francisco after the earthquake and plan to leave for their former home after the ceremony The wedding was moved to Boston due to business pressure on the groom
Pastors and laymen from Cambridge Methodist churches met at Grace Church to back the commission on conference claimants in raising 96000 dollars in the Boston district of the New England Conference. Rev. Willis P. Odell presided and spoke after a banquet, with Rev. C H Stackpole Rev. Peter Black and Rev. Dr. Charles W. Blackett also addressing. Lay enthusiasm grew as pledges were given to support the fund for pensions and widows and orphans of preachers.
City employees started placing more than 200,000 tulip bulbs in the Public Garden and other parks. Bulbs of various colors were packed in boxes and buried in rows under loam, then left to winter under snow for spring bloom with minimal further care.
Washington reports that officers from the second camp series will be called to active service only as needed. Secretary Baker said most graduates will be held on the inactive list until the next artillery increment is organized, with the first call expected soon after year’s start. The second 500,000 will absorb all second series graduates and part of the third, the rest forming the main officer body for duty.
The Supreme Court ruled ICC has virtually unlimited authority to investigate railroad activities and spending. The decision involved President Milton H. Smith and Louisville & Nashville officials contesting ICC demands on questions about political activities and contributions.
Mineola N Y November 5 The trial of Mrs Blanca de Saulles accused of murdering her husband John H de Saulles a former Yale athlete was postponed from November 12 to November 19 because another case will occupy the Supreme Court next week.
Frank H. Bradbury was held without bail in Central Court on charges of murdering his fiancee Jennie Lane and attempting to kill her friend Bertha Paris who is recovering at City Hospital. The case was continued to November 14 for possible hearing or waiver by the defense.
St. John New Brunswick November 5 A smallpox epidemic exists in the up river counties of New Brunswick Dr R H McGrath secretary of the provincial health board announced today Sixteen cases are in quarantine in four counties The contagion is said to be widespread also in northern Aroostook county Maine.
Herbert Corey cites gas as a fearful weapon that clings to ground and acts within 15 kilometers behind lines. He notes tobacco warns smokers, urges sending cigars from New England, preferably Union Made, to comfort soldiers and remind them of home.
The War Camp Community Fund campaign in Boston reports on day one pledges and cash totaling 80487 toward a 200000 goal. Chairman Hugh Bancroft notes 60000 came from 12 individuals each giving 5000, while public response lags.
Bishop Lawrence urges Boston citizens to subscribe 100 dollars to provide recreation for 33 soldiers at Camp Devens for a year. The drive, led by the Community Convoy chaired by Hugh Bancroft, reports cash subscriptions climbing toward 200 000 dollars as donors from many firms and families contribute. A Liberty Bridge rally featured Mayor Curley and naval figures urging healthful amusements to keep soldiers out of demoralizing environments.
A rally at the Liberty Bridge gathers at 1 o clock today with speakers including Frederick W Manafield, a Democratic candidate for governor, and others. A Camp Hancock band and sailors from Commonwealth Pier will contribute speakers and singers.
Five American ships totaling about 25 000 tons have been placed at Italy s disposal to transport supplies. Up to now another 75 000 tons are planned to be turned over. The initial cargoes are coal with steel grain and cod l. A Britain Italy arrangement may supply Italy s coal from Britain cutting 6000 miles of transport. Britain moves coal to South American countries while American ships haul coal to Italy crossing the submarine zone.
An advertisement decries fashionable footwear and urges readers to wear Educators shoes for sound feet. Branded Educator, stamped protection guarantees a Rice & Hutchins, Inc. product from 15 High St Boston Mass, marketed for men women and children.
A home facial recipe suggests dissolving one ounce of saxolite in a half pint of witch hazel and applying daily. It claims rapid, striking improvement in wrinkles and a firmer, more comfortable facial feel after repeated use.
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