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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
16
The trial of Gerald Walsh, motor man of the Elevated trolley car that breached the Summer street draw in November 1916, is nearing its conclusion. Numerous witnesses including passengers and railway workers have testified, and the defense is expected to close its case Monday to allow final arguments.
Letters from patients healed by the Neal treatment are shown on request. The program uses non narcotic internal vegetable preparations with no hypodermics. Patients enjoy homelike comforts under a physician with long experience. Write call or telephone Dr Schaeffer's Institute 304 Newbury St Boston Back Bay 3970.
A French steamer arriving from the Mediterranean brought survivors of two American schooners sunk by submarines off Fayal. Captain Charles Morrison and three crew of the Annie J Trainor were torpedoed September 15. Captain Charles Griffith of the Carl F Cressy said he and seven others survived by a motor lifeboat after the Cressy sank 400 miles from La Pallice, France, while returning home.
Mrs Jane King Walter aged near seventy from Brookline died after a fortnights illness at Eliot Hospital Boston her sons William E Walter of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Eugene Walter the dramatist survive her Burial set for Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland Ohio Saturday afternoon
Fund records show twenty three thousand sixty nine dollars and five cents as the total from memorial gifts in memory of Helen Adams Berry Rochester New Hampshire. The donor acknowledgments include a prior amount of twenty three thousand six hundred forty seven dollars and five cents.
The article discusses a potential candidacy by Postmaster William F. Murray as the anti Curley forces coalesce. Former Mayor Fitzgerald signals support and notes Murray or former Assistant Secretary Peters could win, with decisions pending after the State election and possible talks among candidates to unite behind one nominee.
Boston business men met at the Chamber of Commerce to launch the Greater Boston campaign aiding the nationwide War Camp Community Recreation Fund. Chairman John N. Willys outlined a plan to raise 3 per soldier to fund wholesome environments around 32 training camps, providing hospitality, amusements, and facilities while avoiding exploitation by commercial attractions. Secretary McKibben coordinates the local effort with a large list of local leaders including Harriman, Coonley, Snyder, McKibben, Little, Abbott, Baer, Boyden, Bullock, Carroll, Clark, Dawson, Fay, Fitzgerald, Greenwood, Kendall, King, Kirstein, Morss, Peters, Ratshesky, Rice, Scott, Smith, and Wead.
A Massachusetts woman suggests sending blank phonograph records to Marines in France so families may hear their voices. Officials in Washington consider the idea, noting it would let households hear a son's voice even if he falls in battle.
The South End School for Religious Education opened at the Morgan Memorial’s Children's Settlement with 150 students enrolled. Boston University co operates with the Morgan Memorial for this three year program in religious and sociological teaching. Rev Willard I Shattuck spoke as associate pastor and Prof Wellington C Pixler outlined the courses.
John Edington of Grape Creek NL forgives his wife now in Boston and will send a return ticket. Superintendent of Police Crowley received a letter yesterday asking help to locate the missing Mrs Edington.
Washington October 11 The American Red Cross War Council appropriated 589930 dollars for Belgian relief not under German rule. The work will be carried out by the new Red Cross department for Belgium, organized under the Red Cross Commission to France.
Washington reports that Germany funded Irish American groups in the United States as early as 1909 to counter the British American peace centennial movement. John A. Stewart told President Wilson that German Irish networks merged with the American Truth Society and promoted monuments to German Americans while lobbying against centenary bills.
Governor McCall Mayor Curley and state and city officials attend the St James Parish reunion in Roxbury with Rev Philip J O Donnell arranging access for a large crowd. Four halls are engaged to accommodate attendees and Rev Robert E Lee leads the event.
Colby College opened in Waterville Maine for its 98th academic year. Enrollment shows a drop in upperclass membership due to enlistments but a small rise in freshman registration with 143 students total, comprising 80 men and 63 women.
Washington Oct 11 The Senate committee moved to a clearer footing in the La Follette speech inquiry by receiving a letter from the senator outlining his position and an approved transcript of his address. Weather may stay mild as gatherings occur. Harvard counts 10 for beer, yet no brewery tie remains for the coming year.
Senator La Follette denounced press reports as grossly false and certified the Lusitania ammunition claim’s record accuracy. He asked to examine witnesses and submit his own testimony, wanting to be heard if fact statements in his speech are questioned. The committee received three stenographic versions and documents from the State Department and Congressional Library.
Mrs Elbert A Harvey urged conservation at the second weekly Women's City Club luncheon. She linked diet choices to wartime needs, urging fish, alternative flours, butter sparingly, and reduced pastries and fried foods while noting children require butter and some meat for growth. Candy and sodas were to be largely taboo.
In Cambridge the pro beer faction at Harvard remains enrolled but silent as rallies fade. Class smokers show no beerDensity. campus papers drop hops ads. The Lampoon lacks champagne notices and the Crimson prints only price quotes for old clothes, signaling a broader shift away from beer culture.
Borax Bill and his 20 mule team with Tarantula Pete visit towns, explaining the famous Death Valley borax operation. The caravan showcases the long line of mules guided by a 125 foot jerk line, with each animal responding to calls and positions without orders, illustrating the team’s historic transport distance of 162 miles to the railheads.
A 19th or early 20th century style advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for children's constipation. It claims a teaspoon clears bowels in hours, cites symptoms like coated tongue, listlessness, fever, and cold, and warns to beware of counterfeit syrups. Instructions specify asking for California Fig Syrup Company product with full bottle directions.
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