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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1918
Page
8
Washington reports clarify that no order bars coal use for domestic heating before December 1. Fuel Administrator Garfield notes fuel conservation is needed to prevent a harsh winter, but allows heating where delaying would threaten health, addressing fears among influenza sufferers.
An unidentified vessel of undisclosed rig or tonnage ran aground off an Atlantic port early today. The vessel appears cargo free and naval craft have gone to assist.
Funeral services for George A. Walton of the Boston Post were conducted at the Walton residence in Newbury. Burial followed at Old Town Cemetery with local clergy and Post staff members in attendance and bearing the casket past the home.
Washington plans for a House recess next week were abandoned by leaders as several members opposed a break until key bills, including the new army appropriation measure, are passed before the November elections.
Charles F. Banning a reputed multi millionaire and alleged director of German espionage in western Pennsylvania was arrested at the Duquesne Club on a federal war warrant charging violation of the espionage act. He is a naturalized American citizen.
Isabel Rowbotham two months old travels with her parents Professor and Mrs Arnold H Rowbotham to the University of Pekin China. Professor Rowbotham recently at Cambridge for a year and earned a Harvard master’s degree this June. He heads the romance language department at the Chinese university.
Professor Arthur Orlo Norton of Wellesley College will not join the faculty this term. He volunteered for government service and is assigned to the Housing Department of the Labor Bureau in Washington where he will serve until the war ends.
Notice announces dismissal of the $10,000 breach of promise to marry case filed in 1915 by Miss Gussie Le Grand of Quincy against William Burke of Quincy in Norfolk County Superior Court at Dedham under rule 63. Two years with no action led to dismissal. docket posting confirms.
The Filene store occupies a fortuitous site intersecting traffic and tunnels. It offers direct underground entrances from subways, plus escalators and a floor plan designed for convenience. Rail lines from North Station, Sullivan Square, South Station, Dudley Street, Forest Hills, and Harvard Square connect to Filene’s.
The British recruiting station will close to voluntary enlistment after October 12 under the new draft law. After that date no enlistments will be allowed in British or Canadian armies and British subjects will be handled by the United States government.
Washington announces the elevation of the British legation in Rio de Janeiro to full embassy status in recognition of Brazil Britain relations. The first ambassador will be Sir Ralph Paget, then British minister at Copenhagen.
General John H. Emsley of the Canadian army arrives at an Atlantic port with a staff to assume command of the Canadian contingent in the Allied Siberian expeditionary force. He previously joined the first expeditionary force and has earned decorations from England and France.
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts introduces a resolution to create a special congressional committee on after the war reconstruction. He argues the war may end sooner than expected and the nation should prepare a program to meet postwar exigencies.
Senator Weeks warns that the nation may face unpreparedness for peace after victory. He notes a potential merchant fleet surplus and vast wartime plants and workers needing government action to ensure postwar production and employment.
Vladivostok and its district are placed under martial law by Colonel Butenko acting as provisional commander of the maritime province forces. Allied commanders authorize and may assist enforcement. Targeted are enemy agents arms traffickers and interference with military operations. Colonel Butenko succeeds Tolstoff and enjoys allied confidence.
Governor Milliken tells the Maine public safety committee he does not believe current conditions justify a special session to pass a work or fight law. No call to convene the Legislature this time.
A dry powder nasal snuff and mouth wash named Elvita Antiseptic is advertised as a preventive for la grippe. The product claims cleansing healing properties, harmlessness, and wide usefulness, sold for fifty cents through Elvira Drug Co in Boston or by mail from Tremont Row.
Cora Bigelow, president of the Boston Teachers' Unit Volunteer Bureau, appeals to teachers to assist the District Nursing Department. Volunteers are asked to report at 561 Massachusetts Avenue on Sunday morning September 28 and Monday September 30 at 11 o'clock. Duties involve following nurses and doctors in homes with contagion precautions in place.
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