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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
8
Brockton Fair launched its Red Cross benefit week with a record opening day drawing more than 40 000 visitors. Early crowds included over 10 000 by 10 am and a noon tally surpassing 5 000, with 44 year attendance records broken as the midway and entertainment offered unprecedented scale.
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a harmless kidney and bladder cleanser. It advises four ounces dissolved in water before breakfast for several days to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and prevent related ailments. A local druggist notes high sales to those seeking kidney trouble relief.
The Brockton fair celebrated with music in a green and white pavilion as President Cross donated to Red Cross funds via Sammy Buttons sold by society girls. Children under 14 admitted free amid flag raising, pledges, and concerts. Races, exhibitions, and a large auto show highlighted a busy opening day with 2:35 trot won by Peter Mozart and other pace spectacles.
A flock of about 2300 sheep owned by William B. Kendell from Long Branch Farm Bowdoinham Me draws attention at the Brockton fair. The exhibition features nine breeds including Hamp shire Downs Shropshire South Down Cheviot Cotswool Leicester Dorset Suffolk and Lincoln.
W. W. Atterbury, vice-president of the Pennsylvania railroad, nominated to command troops in France and to brigadier general in the national army. President Wilson sent several more brigadier nominations from the adjutant-general, engineer, ordnance, medical, and cavalry branches to the Senate for confirmation.
The Right Rev Charles Henry Brent formerly of St Stephen's Boston and now Episcopal bishop of the Philippines was elected bishop of the Buffalo diocese at the diocesan convention in Buffalo New York. Two ballots were taken. The Rev Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Church Boston was elected at the July convention but defined the post.
A platform clash looms over Old Age pensions and health insurance as Governor McCall pushes reform. Wendell Thore urges a noncontributory pension plank while ex representative Washburn seeks a 48 hour week for women along with public service board representation. The Democratic State convention sits at Faneuil Hall with Former Governor Walsh as permanent chairman. Sherman L. Whipple may lead the Republican platform committee. The Springfield convention is set for Saturday with a large Kimball Hotel gathering and over 200 autos transporting delegates statewide.
Washington Oct 2 A proposed bill seeks an appropriation of 10 million dollars for family allowances to enlisted men in active service across the army navy and marine corps. Another measure would grant preferential civil service status to veterans of the war with Germany.
The Gravediggers Union of the World local No. 1, representing 10 of 24 grave diggers at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden, rejected Superintendent E. J. O Connell s 1 percent raise proposal to end the strike.
General Pershing cabled the War Department that Corporal Ernest F. Mart of the signal corps was killed behind the front in France yesterday by a premature hand grenade discharge during practice. Corporal Hart's father resides in Oxford, North Carolina.
Representative Gallivan of Massachusetts urged immediate action on alien slacker legislation in the House. He said dodging and postponement should end when Congress reassembles in December.
The congressman recalls the June 5 1917 draft act enlisting 10 million men 21 to 31 to form a national army for world democracy. He notes 687000 already drafted and sent to cantonments while mothers suffer heartbreak and immigrants are welcomed. He urges gratitude and patriotism to justify sacrifice for liberty.
Speaker argues the bill corrects injustice in the draft system and ensures equal treatment for volunteers and non citizens alike. He urges action so mothers of young men see no discrimination between rich or poor and citizen or alien, reinforcing faith in the nation's governmental foundations.
Patrolmen Meller and Allen stopped a commandeered auto on Washington Street and Massachusetts Avenue in Dedham, arresting Fred F. Wailer, 21, of Denver, Colorado, for larceny after he claimed recent arrival and hotel stay at the Plaza. A loaded long-barreled revolver was found in his possession.
Eight new quarantine hospital buildings will be erected on Gallups Island at about 200000 dollars. Construction aims to meet anticipated needs as wounded American soldiers arrive from European battlefields. Dr Richard H Creel Assistant Surgeon General certified the plans after reviewing the island conditions.
Nelson Byrne of 1055 Bennington Street Orient Heights enlisted in the British army as Paul Russell. He was wounded in the trenches and, on his way home, awarded a special bravery insignia by the British government. The khaki armband with a cross and crown was received by the Boston police for delivery to Byrne on arrival.
More than 100 new members joined Newton Lodge No. 3 Social Order of Stags at a meeting last night in Hibernian Hall Newton with Supreme Stag James Calnan of Boston presiding.
I Williams of 16 Arborway Drive East Braintree has dug 180 bushels of potatoes from a half acre, noting the crop grows in bunches like the unusual specimen sent to the Post vegetable editor.
David E. Fitzgerald attorney and chairman of the Democratic State central committee won the New Haven mayoral race defeating Republican incumbent Samuel Campner. The Democratic ticket also carried the election by about 30 percent plurality.
Count Czernin Austro Hungarian foreign minister travels to Budapest to deliver an important political speech during his Hungary visit. The Vienna advices report the trip and its anticipated political significance.
J. W. Smith the weather man says night storm warnings will be shown from four lanterns on the eastern cone of the Custom House tower while daylight warnings remain from the staff on the Postoffice roof.
Following moonlight raids there is a large influx of residents into towns outside London causing initial accommodation shortages. Poorer evacuees slept in the open until public buildings were opened for sleeping quarters. Shopkeepers report thriving business as provisions vanish. Most return to London at dawn, creating crush loads on suburban trains.
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