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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1917
Page
4
An old time hair darkening method uses Sage tea with sulfur to restore black color and gloss. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound offers a ready solution applied with a sponge or brush to strands, fading gray hair in days.
Oct 17 report from Spartanburg notes two men killed in a collision on the Edmon and Northern Electric line between the city and Camp Wadsworth where the New York National Guard is training. Eight soldiers were taken to the camp hospital with injuries. The piece also covers a tax reform proposal for street railways urging an income tax on utilities and abolition of other taxes.
A Carnegie Museum led expedition completed the first crossing of the Labrador peninsula from the Bay of Seven Islands to Ungava on Davis Strait. The team was financed by the Carnegie Museum the National Geographic Society and Alfred Marshall of Chicago and included W E C Todd and O J Murie with several Indians.
The Rev Joseph F Coppinger state chaplain of the Knights of Columbus and pastor of St Augustine Church South Boston called the anti aid amendment an insult to Catholics at the Pere Marquette Council 20th anniversary event in Independence Square Boston Mayor Curley and Rep Sullivan attended as guests and praised KCs for raising 3 million for soldiers camps The service flag with 40 stars was unfurled by Rev Henry V Lyons council chaplain State Deputy Daniel J Gallagher and others spoke John Carey led arrangements and reception efforts.
Joseph Wakelin of Melrose was sentenced to three to five years at hard labor in State prison for killing his daughter Loretta, aged about one year old, last June. Attorney Scharton argued for a new trial claiming perjury and a frame up, but Judge Keating denied the motion and refused a stay, sending Wakelin to Charlestown to begin term.
Boston will not be used as a government port of embarkation for now Secretary Baker tells the Boston Chamber of Commerce. He says Boston cannot be considered until New York and Newport are fully developed. The notice ends with an advertisement for Adamson's Balsam stating the safest remedy for coughs and colds.
Major William A Bishop, Victoria Cross recipient, married Margaret Eaton Burden in Toronto today. Army and aviation officers formed a guard of honor while nurses added to the military atmosphere at the ceremony.
An inquest was opened to probe the mysterious death of Mrs. Hattie Rimer after an automobile crash she died in. The car plunged off a 400 foot embankment near Hartland leaving her husband J. L. Rimer and sister Mary G. Robbins injured. An autopsy was performed by Dr. Whitney to determine the cause. State's Attorney Pingree refused to reveal details prompting the inquiry.
Riots in Turin stretch over days with bombs from airplanes used against barricades. Italy confronts a grave food crisis with wheat imports vital to next harvest amid coal and wool shortages and political discontent. Call to buy bonds urged as wartime rallying cry.
Advertisement notes Brer Rabbit branding as essential for genuine molasses and warns that not all canned products labeled molasses are Brer Rabbit. Promotes Penick Ford LTD in New Orleans as a major molasses supplier with rabbit label imagery.
Obituary notice for Murray in Newonset Ot At his late Eis Strayed taeeeeanys at age noted funeral details not fully readable.
Three important conservative victories highlighted yesterday in the session of the constitutional convention marking a shift in the reform agenda.
A legislative session approves amendments shielding rights from petitions and requiring AG review and high approval thresholds for ballot measures. Progressives win one change on petition signatures. An 11 o clock address by state leaders and Federal Reserve officials on the Liberty Loan is ordered by Mr Washburn and adopted unanimously.
Boston University aims to open an evening law school starting November 6 pending the hiring of instructors. Dean Tord of the College of Business Administration expects to secure the needed staff by week’s end.
An urging to purchase a bond now stresses personal responsibility and timely civic action. The message emphasizes contributing to funding and supporting public projects, urging immediate participation.
Preverick W. Mansfield secured a ruling over Governor Samuel W. Meal on which name appears first on wallets and ballots. Crosby of the Supreme Court noted the first three letters of Miristicla’s name entitles Mansfield to top billing. case to be argued before the full bench to decide if the issue is law or fact.
Harold Palmer son of Edward A. Palmer dies in an elevator well at his home on Ba havin street. Injury cited as due to criminal negligence with an iron bar jammed to keep the door open. Police guard placed. an arrest is expected. Liberty bond appeal noted.
Advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural liver stimulant improving digestion. It describes symptoms of indigestion and urges taking one or two tablets at bedtime to feel better, noting the vegetable formula and olive color with prices 19c and 25c, available at all druggists.
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