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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
5
New York will launch a nationwide campaign to raise 35 million dollars by July 1, 1918 to support YMCA wartime work at home and abroad. The drive begins with National Campaign Week from November 11 to 19, and national department and state committees will be formed to organize the effort.
The council announced finances to cover work in 394 buildings and 116 tents for soldiers in camps, cantonments, and naval stations in the United States and for expanding tasks in France and England among American expeditionary troops. It also funds association work for armies in France, Russia, and Italy, plus American workers with forces in British East Africa, Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, and association secretaries in prison camps.
The association extends support beyond the United States to Allied troops in Europe and Asia including France Russia and Italy. Gen Pershing endorses extending work to the French army and Major General Scott backs Russian invitations. The war budget totals 11.12 million for US troops at home 11.994 million abroad 3.305 million for Russia 2.649 million for France and 1 million each for Italy and prisoners of war.
J H ONeil of the Federal Trust Company rep reports the regimental fund for the 101st Infantry has reached 42153 dollars. Receipts list donations from Ladies Auxiliary and various individuals and firms, with total receipts bringing the fund to 42183 dollars.
Rumors claim women observers are being employed by the Boston and Maine to ride trains and report etiquette breaches to a division superintendent. Officials deny any such employment and say no women perform this work, while a set of alleged rules for “lady observers” circulates, detailing coded reporting and conduct expectations.
Boston police led by Captain Sullivan plan to curb what they call street walkers in Tremont Street Scollay Square and the Common. Plainclothes officers Patten and Shaw report arrests of several young women aged 17 to 21, with parents notified for the younger detainees. The effort includes military police cooperation and increased vice squad activity across downtown districts.
Harvard announces continuation of its reserve officers training corps for the next college year. President Lowell and university authorities map a combined regiment under War Department rules with elementary and advanced courses, including weekly classwork and drill throughout the year.
Frank A. Palmer of Somerville former treasurer of the Golden Star Mining Company was sentenced by Judge Morton in the United States District Court to four months in the East Cambridge jail on a charge of using the mails to defraud. He had already served months in jail after failing to meet bond obligations.
Mothers and sisters urged to send Fastep Foot Powder to soldiers to prevent foot problems from marching and drills. The product cools and antiseptically heals blisters, deodorizes, and serves as a handy in-trench aid. Available from E Fougerea & Co Inc at 90-92 Beekman St New York or 25 cents from druggists.
The notice records a total of 2331 dollars raised for the 301st Infantry with contributions from Mrs. Francis L. Coolidge and several individuals including Miss Mary H. Buckingham and Mr. Sumner B. Matthew Bartlett. Anonymous donors and others named contribute to the final sum.
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows authorized its jurisdictions to raise 2 000 000 by individual assessment to aid Odd Fellows who enlist in the U S military service and their families. The vote also postponed legalizing Rebekah assemblies for one year.
Contending parties press their claim to a 400000 fund from the Bromfield Street Methodist Church sale. After two Supreme Judicial Court reviews, counsel argued anew as Bromfield Society objects to parceling the proceeds to Tremont Street Church Society per Bishop Hamilton's order.
Mrs Clarence R Edwards plans a Boston departure for a few weeks of vacation then will assume duties in Washington. Before leaving she will see the soldiers club she proposed open on the Y M C A second and third floors planned to serve Boston’s soldiers Sailors and marines. She notes the Panama club model and says the new Boston club will be self supporting and run for soldiers by soldiers.
The Texas Senate High Court finished taking testimony in Governor James E. Ferguson's impeachment trial. Each side will have four hours for closing arguments, with Ferguson delivering the final speech on his own behalf tomorrow.
Albert Hale of Medway faced trial in Bangor Maine charged with causing the death of Roy Glidden a 14 year old Medway boy who allegedly drank alcohol Hale contends he is not guilty the incident occurred February 17 1917 and the State claims the boy froze after becoming intoxicated
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 33 Summer Street Everett for Walter E. Cross 48 a pressman on the Boston Post for over 20 years He died Thursday of heart disease Interment is at Hope Cemetery Worcester He was born in Charlestown survived by his widow a son and a daughter.
Isaac D. Spinoza, aged too old to fight, has stopped smoking to conserve his tobacco for a soldier in khaki. He invites correspondence and provides his Dorchester address at 6 Morse Street for letters to the serviceman.
Louisville Sept 21 A personal investigation of rumors tied to the death of Mrs Robert W Bingham will be conducted by a representative of Judge Bingham Louisville attorney and former Circuit Court judge who was the widow’s second husband. The estate she left exceed 70 million dollars. Attorneys for Judge Bingham announced the plan today.
Advices from Wilmington indicate Mrs. Bingham's grave is guarded day and night and a possible disinterment for autopsy. Judge Bingham's attorneys say the move aims to verify any requests or actions and ensure proper notice for his representative presence. They deny a report about Dr Ravitch involvement.
Developments in Louisville reveal rumors of a codicil to Mrs. Bingham’s will bequeathing 5 000 000 to Judge Bingham. A drug influence question arose at probate with witnesses questioned about her mental state. Dr Ravitch defends ordinary fees while his office reportedly was broken into and records removed.
Frederick H. Prince presents 5000 francs worth $965 by Paris drawn check to Major Harry G. Chase of the 101st Field Battalion Signal Corps. The gift honors Norman Prince of the American Flying Corps and invites use for the welfare and comfort of the battalion members.
The Susana, reported torpedoed and sunk, has arrived in Genoa from New York in safety. The return message came to Roland Crosby of Brookline, the vessel's chief wireless operator, via a cablegram received by his family yesterday.
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