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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
11
Paris reports French shipping losses by submarine or mine for the week ending Nov 7 include one vessel over 1600 tons and another under that ton. The tally reflects ongoing wartime dangers to maritime freight and French----------------
An old ad touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve headaches and neuralgic pain. It claims rapid penetration, nonstaining application, and broad relief for various external aches, with a price indicated as 2e 00 and 700.
Manchester dispatch reports British chancellor Andrew Bonar Law told a war aims meeting that Britain can face the future with confidence. He declared Britain's overseas force exceeds three million, calling it a mightier force than ever existed.
Homer Loring president of the Association of Owners of Massachusetts Street Railway Securities told the Street Railway Investigation Commission at the State House yesterday that service at cost could be achieved with new legislation. The hearing focused on Massachusetts street railway problems and potential law changes.
In a wartime address Bonar Law says Britain has tripled airplane engine output since 1916 and rejects claims the submarine campaign will defeat the nation. He reports anxiety over Italy but expects Italian forces to halt the German advance with Allied aid. He criticizes efforts to scare investors against lending, argues debt repudiation unlikely, and notes a weekly funding plan proved effective over a traditional loan.
London reports Field Marshal Viscount French warns Britain to prepare for any eventuality including a possible invasion. Major General Macready calls for more manpower from industry and women to free men. Labor Minister Roberts asserts Allies will win and reject an inconclusive peace.
An advertisement for the J. B. L Cascade claims long use by Joseph Rosenbaum for rheumatism neuralgia and constipation with complete relief. It promotes internal bathing as a non-habit forming path to cleanliness and health, with Dr. Tyrrell’s invention shown by Liggett Hiker Jaynes Drug Stores in New England.
Mr. Loring, claiming representation of stockholders with 60 million dollars in Massachusetts street railways, presented a plan to the Public Service Commission claiming it would cure 37 of 41 Bay State companies. Four small-line firms would not be saved. The plan allows 6 percent dividends on prudent investments and sets charges plus operating costs as fares. A 3 percent reserve fund cap at 1.6 million is required, with withdrawals monitored by the commission.
Internal Revenue Commissioner ruled that season tickets for Boston Symphony concerts in Boston Cambridge New York Philadelphia Washington and other cities are not subject to the 10 percent war tax for performances after November 1. The tax on single tickets remains and Cambridge collectors were told adjustments would be made.
Reuters reports at Passchendaele British front records show about 10 prisoners taken. A considerable number were killed by their own artillery while being brought back, reason unknown, which would have raised the total if not for the incident.
The International Conference for Lasting Peace postpones its meeting due to no quorum. The session, originally set for November 13, is rescheduled to November 18 in Berne.
Cambridge elects William E. Russell and rosters his three word platform my level best which shifted the district from Republican to Democrat by 19 votes. Russell, son of former Governor William E. Russell, reflects on duty over political career and vows to do his level best without ambition for a future stepping stone.
New Haven November 7 President Arthur T Hadley released Yale Universitys war record detailing reserve officers training corps participation and Yale medical and scientific service contributions. He notes 706 students had entered service by May and reports funds rising from 18868000 to 20227000 despite war costs.
Cautionary notice on Castoria manufactured under Chas. H. Fletcher supervision for over 80 years. Emphasizes signatures on the black wrapper and red bottle to deter counterfeits and warns mothers to scrutinize children's medicines for safety and legitimacy.
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