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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
2
Vienna Reichpost reports Yugoslav agitation and revolutionary activity in Croatia threaten catastrophe. State and communal agencies under Serbo-Croat influence are exploited, with schools especially used as a tool.
Irving R. Drew a Republican from New Hampshire was sworn in to succeed the late Senator Gallinger in the United States Senate at the Capitol in Washington. He took the oath of office today in a brief ceremony.
The Mississippiensis pair Mr and Mrs Alligator bring many offspring to the Franklin Park zoo. The animals will go by the simple name gator and can be seen sunning themselves on fine days. Keep puppies away as these reptiles prefer dogs near their bayou habitat.
Charles H. Darling, a Republican candidate in the Vermont gubernatorial primary, pressed by slow returns from isolated towns, weighed a recount after unofficial results showed Clement leading Darling by a slim margin. With Barnard missing, Clement held about 529 votes over Darling as totals stood.
The Senate confirmed Joséphus Daniels Jr., son of the Secretary of the Navy, as a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He joined as a private early in the war and rose through the ranks.
Washington reports Spanish influenza, a prostrating malady that devastated the German army and spread to France and England, has reached some Atlantic coast cities. Officials await further investigation before forming definite opinions.
Officials blame infections on returns from American transports and warn that only strict precautionary measures can curb the new disease. Full community quarantine is deemed unfeasible due to travel interdependence, so nationwide warnings and practical avoidance steps may be issued. The illness is brief but severely distressing, with sufferers prostrated for several days.
General Pershing's communique details a Sept 7 raid in the Woevre sector aimed at prisoners. Two hostile groups, including 2 infantry and 20 pioneers, were repulsed with seven enemy prisoners taken, three killed, and light American casualties in the two encounters.
Washington reports the House debates the 8 billion war revenue bill as leaders plan to advance amendments and pass a new McAdoo proposed bond measure to expand tax exemptions on Liberty bonds. The bill could cut revenue by about 50 million, with committee hearings set for tomorrow and a vote aimed for Friday.
The Irish National Foresters Benefit Society elected officers at its biennial convention. High chief ranger Michael J. Skinner of Charlestown and sub-chief ranger James J. Byrne of Dorchester were named, with Patrick J. Larkin of Roxbury secretary, Edward O'Toole of Worcester treasurer, Thomas Clarke of Boston general organizer, and trustees Mary Cheney Worcester, John Reilly Waltham, and Mary Connelly Waltham.
The will of Mrs Abbie T Vose who died Aug 27 at 11 Shafter St provides public gifts to Massachusetts General Hospital 5000 for a free bed and 2000 each to several missions homes and hospitals including the Christian and Missionary Alliance and the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. Smaller bequests go to many others. rest divided equally between her sister Ida A Brown Emma Newell and Bernice Tressler. John F Cusick named executor.
Forecasts expected warmer conditions after a cold spell across Greater Boston and New England with rain on Thursday and Thursday night. Boston hit 56 in the afternoon after a 45 degree low. Northfield Vermont dipped to 26, and winds shifting to south were forecast to end the cold snap.
Mrs. S. J. Semler of Troy New York says after seven months of dragging pains backache and headaches she avoided surgery by taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports full recovery and urges others to try the remedy citing letters from women nationwide as proof of merit.
Advertises a free simple herb recipe claimed to cure chronic rheumatism and relieve sciatica neuralgia with no harmful ingredients. Asks sufferers to mail name and address to H. P. Sutton, 2650 Magnolia Ave, Los Angeles, California.
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