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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
7
A middle aged woman interrupted Rev. Cortland Myers during a Tremont Temple address on The German Peace the American Peace and the World's Peace. Myers paused the sermon and asked for her removal unless she apologized. The crowd quieted as he expressed willingness to serve in France if needed and to fight the German government.
An Atlantic port reports one of the largest oil tankers arriving to replenish coal bunkers after severe cross Atlantic weather. To conserve coal, all nonessential timber was burned for fuel while ensuring the ship could reach the port. No incidents were reported by the captain.
A Dorchester man recounts years of joint pain and restricted movement before claiming he recovered after using Varnesis. The advertisement cites testimonials from W A Varney of Lynn and promotes free consultations, a leaflet, and display rooms at 140 Boylston Street.
Samuel Habelow of 226 Campbell Avenue, Revere, has written both words and music for a regimental song for the 301st Field Artillery at Camp Devens, Ayer. Captain Converse of FE Battery urged merit from within the unit and Habelow was among the first to begin work, with his piece accepted by the regiment.
A patriotic verse from a Massachusetts youth group vows to demonstrate American democracy and resolve against Germany. The chorus declares day and night fighting for liberty with field artillery and guns as the nation stands by the Red White and Blue to win the war.
Salisbury town fire destroyed the former poor farm built in 1830 and long used as a private dwelling. Owned by Michael Campbell of Newburyport, a $700 bank withdrawal was consumed by the flames. Fire departments from Salisbury Plain and Amesbury with a bucket brigade saved nearby structures.
Retail merchants in Boston launch a campaign to cut coal use by removing all electrical advertising signs turning off show window lights after 8 p m and reducing overall light heat and power in stores to conserve energy.
A retail trade board committee on coal conservation recommends steps for merchants to curb coal use. Stores should cut electric signs and lights, lower nighttime temperatures, reduce elevator service, and daylight-clean where possible. James J. Storrow lauds the effort and may use the plan in a wider campaign.
Louis Lambros of 19 Foster street Quincy and Margaret McPherson of 1767 Dorchester avenue Ashmont were struck by a car at Brent street and Talbot avenue Dorchester. Lambros was unconscious and taken to City Hospital with multiple injuries and possible skull fracture. McPherson suffered forehead lacerations and internal injuries.
Public school supervisor of gardens Miss Mabel E. Turner will today organize poultry clubs among Malden grammar school pupils as part of a national junior extension movement. The aim is to prevent a possible next year poultry shortage with clubs reporting weekly on grain and grit usage, bird care time, and eggs produced.
Newport reservists quartered on the Wakefield rifle range were awakened by a fire in their barracks. Ensign Carleton Crawford’s cat roused seven enlisted men in night clothing, guiding them to safety as flames were confined to a chimney area with minor damage.
Catherine Crowley aged 50 was found unconscious on the basement floor at 59 Worcester Street South End after gas escaped from a rubber tube detached from a small cooking stove. Albert C Phillips, a fellow tenant, discovered her and rescuers were partly overcome by the dense gas before Dr. Roy A Sadlier directed removal to the city hospital.
At the Elysium Club in Boston Jacob de Haas, secretary of the Zionists provisional committee, described the group's work in Palestine. The gathering approved a large upcoming membership drive in Boston to boost support and involvement.
Mexico City reports that Adolfo de la Huerta is named by President Carranza to replace Juan T. Burns as consul general in New York and sent to the Senate for ratification. Burns may be sent to Buenos Ayres as minister to replace Fabels after his arrest in New York on arms embargo charges.
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