09 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1917
Page
1
Gunfire near the Gray and Davis factory followed by an assault on a Ninth Regiment guard on the Charlesgate Railway Bridge left assailants at large. The district remains tense as police investigate both incidents.
The labor committee of the Council of National Defence proposes no strikes or labor disputes during the war. Led by Samuel Gompers, the advisory commission states defence and safety come first and any standard changes require investigation and approval by the Council.
The report outlines a policy to extend a low rate loan of three billion dollars to allied nations as part of wartime support. Details emphasize funding strategy, repayment terms, and the intention to mobilize economic aid without immediate heavy outlays.
President Wilson aims to pay the war bill during the conflict with a minimal debt to posterity. Leaders in both houses signaled a plan to meet the first year’s expenditures by a 5 percent taxation levy.
Private James J. Fitzgerald of H Company was fired upon while guarding the Boston and Albany trestle over Charlesgate East near the State House. He returned fire as the assailant fled into nearby shrubbery. Corporal Fadward Bowden aided, and the attacker escaped.
A suspicious vessel was reported off Nantucket by a British ship and relayed to the Boston navy yard. Lieutenant Blakeslee said the light object was 45 miles south six degrees west from the Nantucket light vessel at 3 15 a m. today.
A mysterious craft was tracked at latitude 40.15 north 69.23 west, nearly south of the shoals, with a second report within four hours describing a 10,000 ton commerce raider in the Europe bound lane. Naval officials declined to confirm if yesterday’s sighting was the same vessel as censorship continued.
In Haverhill on April 9 a 17 year old, William Morris, patrolled a local bridge with a revolver after allegedly stealing a uniform. He halted suspicious travelers and those not resembling spies for two days. Lieutenant George Colloton reported the unusual vigilant guard, leading to Morris’s arrest on larceny. The uniform reportedly did not match standard U S Army gear.
The first division of Massachusetts Naval Reserve coast defense will depart for a training camp this morning. Seventy five men will assemble at Marblehead Neck to open the first mobilization base and training camp in the state. A second camp at Hull will open later in the week.
Naval reserve mobilization picked up as 68 former sailors reported to 146 Tremont street within 19 hours of the call. Two were rejected, one for age and one for physical issues, with more to report and immediate active-duty assignment planned. Captain T. P. Magruder assumes control of divisions under the bureau of navigation.
In New York on April 8 Billy Sunday preached at his Tabernacle praising U S resolve. He stood tense on the pulpit with arms raised and proclaimed that German militarism is doomed and the United States will help dig its grave.
A man leaps to the platform floor and seizes the flag from the carpet then returns to the pulpit. He waves the Stars and Stripes as he proclaims unfurling it for the cause of justice amid an uncertain crowd.
A labor committee report notes mixed leadership in the council and urges a clear wartime stance. It recommends the Council of National Defence issue a public statement to employers and employees to promote national defence and stable government operation during the war.
In Lawrence on Easter day a fight on a crowded sidewalk near Haverhill and Jackson streets ended with John Bruno, 40, of 112 Jackson street, fatally shot as four men argued. Bruno, married with three children, died almost instantly. police seek motive as three suspects fled into the church crowd. Authorities have no clues yet.
Congress will be asked to raise 1.75 billion for war revenue in the year ending June 30, 1918, plus a 5 billion bond issue to fund the effort. About 3 billion of the bonds would be loaned to the Entente allies at 3 1 2 percent interest, far lower than their prior rates. The total fiscal demand for the first year of war would reach 6.75 billion. The remaining 2 billion of bonds would be kept in reserve after the loan to allies.
Washington April 8 General Leonard Wood will not be transferred from the Department of the East with headquarters in New York to Charleston South Carolina. Orders issued two weeks ago will not take effect as the administration reversed the plan and Wood will remain in command of the army’s most important division.
The article notes that although no official revocation is issued, the non enforcement of the order to send him to Charleston is the strongest intimation from the administration that merit will be recognized and national interest guides military directions.
A faded newspaper snippet indicates continuation on page 66 in the sixth column. The fragment provides no clear event or subject details beyond the instruction to see the continuation.
Forecast for northern New England. Monday mix of rain or snow early, then clearing. Tuesday fair and warmer with strong northerly winds. Southern New England to expect rain or snow early, followed by clearing Monday. Tuesday fair and warmer.
Yesterday’s temperature recorded at Thompson's Spa shows various readings with an average of 42 degrees. Compared figures include 40, 44, 37, and 40, while the year-ago average stood at 37 degrees.
A midnight riot alarm was sounded as about 500 striking Gloucester fishermen stirred disturbances. Police were summoned to quell the rioters and guard property at the Gorton Pew Fisheries Company, with militia preparations under way.
Strikers gathered at the depot as 60 strike breakers from Boston arrived. The crowd halted cars at the Cut bridge on Western avenue, stoning drivers and breaking windshields. Fishermen later surged to the Gorton Pew plant, freeing 15 strike-breakers and bringing them to union headquarters. Police escorted the men to the station as a patrol guarded the bridge to bar entry.
An advertisement proclaims Lovell and Covel Caramels as the most delicious treat. The copy emphasizes rich flavor and handheld enjoyment, inviting readers to sample the popular candy.
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