02 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
1
British forces in France press toward the German stronghold of St. Quentin. Units to the northwest swing forward in a straightening movement making good strides eastward as they close on the town.
The president will announce that Germany is at war with America and imminent action is expected from both the House and Senate. The address signals a formal declaration along with early legislative measures.
Washington April 1 Democrats feel certain Champ Clark will be re elected as Speaker when the extra session opens. The party leaders expect strong organization and recognize possible bolting by Republicans and cross party support from independents as decisive factors in the battle.
Washington April 1 The extraordinary session of Congress will meet at noon tomorrow to hear President Wilson address a joint session after both houses are organized. The President completed his message on international relations and is ready to present it when hearings begin.
More Guardsmen from the Ninth and Second Regiments went into active service yesterday. D Company Ninth moved first at 7:30 AM, with C Company Second Regiment departing Worcester in motor trucks. K Company Ninth from Clinton and the remaining Ninth units are due in the field by nightfall. physicals completed and Colonel Logan to issue destination orders.
The Cobb Herzog incident in Dallas on April 1 intensifies a feud between Bennie Kauff and Ty Cobb as both camps react to the baseball dispute. Details 이어continue on Page S-First Column.
French forces under General Nivelle push south and southeast of St Quentin and north of the Ailette River. They seize German trench systems and strongpoints near Meuville Margival. British lines advance through Savy toward St Quentin as Germans suffer heavy losses near Savy Vendelles Epehy and Peiziere are noted along the St Quentin Croix road and Roisel Cambrai road.
Colonel Warren E. Sweetser and staff prepare at the armory as Palm Sunday crowds boost the Sixth Regiment roster. Each company expected to muster the full peace quota of 100 men amid parades and recruits in several cities. Guardsmen report two minor clashes including an I Company guard arrest after a civilian ignored three challenges at a patrol post.
Dr. Orville McKinn a New York veterinary surgeon aboard the Georgic when sunk by a German raider reports that Germans hate Americans more than Brits. He survived three days on the raider and was later taken to the Yarrowdale then transported to Swinemunde with 462 prisoners as US negotiations continued.
An advertisement fragment promotes Lovell and Covel caramels noting the high point of caramel perfection. The teaser appears as a page 2 promotion in a sixth column.
Yesterday's average temperature was 41 degrees with a high around 58 and a low near 40. The record includes a comparison to the previous year showing 53 degrees on the same dates and notes an overall daily temperature range.
A mass meeting by the American League Against Militarism in Baltimore ended in a riot. A counter demonstration outside the Academy of Music led by militiamen caused the crowd to surge into the theatre. About 2000 inside and as many outside attempted entry as fist fights erupted and police restored order. Dr David Starr Jordan spoke as lights dimmed and the crowd dispersed before his climax.
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