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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1917

Page

2

Dorchester Gunman Accomplice Arrested After Hold Up

John W. Sullivan of 3 King Street Dorchester was arrested yesterday as an accomplice of Martin B. Crocker in the Dorchester fruit store holdup on Dorchester Avenue early Sunday. Crocker pleaded guilty to carrying a loaded revolver and both men waived examination on assault with intent to rob, each held on $8000 bonds for the grand jury.

Dorchester John W. Sullivan King Street Martin B. Crocker John Bangler Dorchester Avenue Crocker

Five to censor outward mail board named by President

War and Navy Department representatives on the five man censor board were appointed. Major-General Frank McIntyre and Lieutenant-Commander Charles Belknap are named, with other members to be chosen by the Post Office Department, the War Trade Board and George Creel, head of the information committee.

Washington War Navy Department Frank MelIntyre Insular Affairs Bureau Charles Belknap Post Office Department War Trade Board George Creel Committee On Public Information

State Guard Regiment on Review Sunday in Boston

The first public demonstration of the Massachusetts State Guard's efficiency will occur at Braves Field next Sunday. At 1 o'clock the Eleventh Regiment under Colonel Charles Pfaff will conduct a regimental review drill and parade open to the public. Companies hail from Belmont Cambridge Everett Chelsea Lexington Arlington Waltham Watertown Brookline and Newton including many notable business and professional men.

State Guard Massachusetts State Guard Boston Braves Field Charles Pfaff Belmont Cambridge Everett Chelsea Lexington Arlington Waltham Watertown Brookline Newton Greater Boston

Unified fundraising plan adopted by Boston Jewish charities

At a Faneuil Hall meeting, the Federated Jewish Charities of Boston tentatively approved replacing haphazard chari table development with organized community development and a centralized fundraising scheme to replace competitive fund-raising.

Federated Jewish Charities of Boston Faneuil Hall

Boston Federated Jewish Charities reorganized meeting

A diverse cross section of Greater Boston Jews attended the first meeting of the enlarged Federated Jewish Charities. A C Ratshesky, its president, announced the plan to unite 8500 souls with about $250000 income and praised Morris D Waldman for his leadership. A new 150 member board of trustees was elected and Martha M Silverman’s 14 year tenure was honored. Waldman outlined expanded funding to cover all Boston Jewish charities.

A. C. Ratshesky Federation Federated Jewish Charities Boston Morris D. Waldman Martha M. Silverman

Political Crisis Bedevils German Chancellor Michaelis

Copenhagen reports say the German chancellor Michaelis faces imminent crisis as Reichstag leaders and advisers seek a solution. Critics blame his lack of a clear program and accuse him of yielding to pan Germans and the Reichstag majority. A prominent blunder is his move to rehabilitate the Independent Socialists, driving a potential Radical opposition. The Hamburg Fremdenblatt notes prosecutions against Socialist Deputies Haase Dittman and Vogtherr tied to fleet mutiny. Evidence has been submitted to the Imperial Court at Leipsic.

Michaelis Berlin Hamburg Fremdenblatt Herren Haase Dittman Vogtherr Leipsic

Wiley Urges Superior War Bread and Balanced Ration

Dr. Harvey W Wiley told the Women's City Club that war bread should be the best bread and cereals the cheapest well balanced food. He said the broader aspect of food conservation rests on underlying principles and that Americans often eat too much and misbalance rations, stressing understanding of what food is and why it should be used.

Harvey W. Wiley Women's City Club Ford Hall Dr. Wiley

Old Journal Reader Switches to the Post

A Dorchester reader explains he will subscribe to the Post after the Boston Journal ceased operations. He notes mixed opinions on the Journal’s editorials, mentions his brother in the U S Navy requesting the Post, and praises the Post as the best paper in the United States.

Old Journal Post Boston Journal Journal Bob Dunbar U. S. Navy D. Joseph White East Cottage Street Dorchester

Eaton Funeral Service at Marblehead Neck

Simplicity marked the funeral of Charles Sumner Eaton founder of Thompson's Spa held yesterday at his Marblehead Neck residence. Only family, close friends and a few employees attended. Ezra Eaton, in khaki from Camp Devens, came to pay respects. Burial was in Forest Hills Cemetery.

Charles Sumner Eaton Thompson's Spa Marblehead Neck Marblehead Reuben Kidner Trinity Church Beethoven Quartet Ezra Eaton Camp Devens Ayer Forest Hills Cemetery

Peptiron Ad Claims Iron Boost For Vitality

An advertisement touts Peptiron with iron and other ingredients as the key to strong blood and steady nerves. It promises to redden pale cheeks boost stamina and support overall vitality, presenting the product as a chocolate coated pill touted by its makers.

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Roosevelt in training at Jack Cooper gym

Stamford dispatch reports Colonel Roosevelt arriving at Jack Cooper's gymnasium where sounds of boxing indicate training. The Post reporter questions Cooper about whether the colonel is shedding weight to lead a New England army division, implying preparation for physical readiness.

Stamford Conn Roosevelt Jack Cooper Post New England

Colonel Roosevelt Exercises at Cooper Health Farm

The article describes Colonel Roosevelt's planned strenuous training at Jack Cooper's health farm two miles from the village. Cooper notes the colonel is in excellent health and will speak to the press later in the week after visible results from days of training.

Cooper Roosevelt Jack Cooper Mr. Cooper New York Boston California Cape Horn Death Valley Boston Daily Papers

Former Postmaster General Dickinson Dies in Trenton

Don M. Dickinson, former Postmaster-General under Grover Cleveland, died at his Trenton home at age 71 after three years of ill health. A lawyer and longtime Democratic leader, he also served the U S government in handling several internationally significant cases.

Detroit Don M. Dickinson Cleveland Trenton Dickinson United States

Hodges Calls Ayer Camp Best Draft War Weapon

Major General Hodges overseeing Ayer Cantonment told Brigadier General Johnston at a Boston City Club reception that the selective draft army is the nation’s best weapon in the present war and that New England’s drafted division would lead the country.

Hodges Ayer John A. Johnston Department of the Northeast Boston City Club New England

Training for a Stronger Nation at Ayer Camp

General Hodges praises Department of the Northeast for selecting the Ayer camp and urges universal service and continued training. He notes 100000 young men trained yearly would have shortened the war, praises the camp as superior to others, and calls New England to lead toward Berlin. Lieutenant-Governor and City Club members greet General Johnston and staff.

Department of the Northeast Ayer Hodges New England Berlin City Club Johnston

Poslam Heals Skin Fast Says Consumers in Ads

Poslam claims highly concentrated healing energy with one ounce worth a pound of ordinary ointments. Users report rapid relief from eczema and eruptive skin conditions as itching stops and irritation eases. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories at 743 West 47th St New York City.

Emergency Laboratories West 47Th St New York City

City leaders discuss war effort and Liberty Loan support

Coolidge and Curley join Lieutenant Commander H Rhodes and Commandant Rush of the navy yard along with General Johnston and city business leaders to describe the push for universal democracy through the Department of the Northeast. He notes 15000 men in service and broad financial backing with high officer and civilian subscriptions and a goal of 75 percent enlistment.

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