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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
9
In Columbus on April 12 William J Bryan a noted pacifist endorsed President Wilsons war plans during a Democratic State Federation convention address He warned that in a nation of 100000000 people there would be divergent views yet supported the administration stance and wartime measures.
Bryan says the country will stand behind the President and that war adds impetus to the prohibition cause. He argues the key choice is whether products suitable for food should be used as food or diverted to liquor, reducing supplies for civilians and soldiers.
Manufacturing perfumers in New York subscribed 1600 dollars in three minutes to fund an ambulance corps in France. The group urged marking Made in U S A on all marketed articles. A M Spiehler of Rochester was re elected president.
Reuters reports from the front say British forces captured about 1000 yards of trenches south of Farbus wood near Vimy this morning. A hill south of Wancourt also fell to British troops. The previous day British forces seized 11 more guns between Croiselles and the Scarpe.
New York April 12 official navy recruiting figures project over 110000 new sailors if trends persist for a year. Easter 147 Central 275 Southern 332 Western 467. Boston and Newark lead Eastern division with 118 and 107 enlistments for the week ending April 5, New York city 163, total four divisions 2121 including Portland 68 and New Haven 8.
A nitro glycerine bomb was located last night under a New York Central railroad bridge leading to a large manufacturing plant at Elyala. The device contained enough explosive to destroy the bridge and is being investigated by authorities.
In Stockholm the King invited Ira Nelson Morris the American minister to the palace for a 45 minute private audience. The talks focused on Sweden United States relations and the impact of the United States entering the war.
Ottawa reports official congratulations to Canada after a storming victory. The dispatch notes national pride and calls the event a historic moment for the country.
Walter Hume Long sent heartfelt congratulations to Canada on the capture of Vimy Ridge, calling it a glorious exploit that adds laurels to the Canadian army. The Duke of Devonshire replied that Britain is proud and hopes the victory aids the war’s progress.
Referee Conley halted the Robson versus Badoud fight at the end of round four giving Robson the win. Badoud remained strong but bled too much to continue. Also: Brooks over Thomas, Giannt stops Hughes, Lane defeats Ritchie.
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