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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1917
Page
2
In the House of Commons Captain Charles Bathurst reports bread use last week rose to six pounds per person, above the four pounds advised by the food controller.
General von Stein admitted to Reichstag committees that field post letters from soldiers at the front showed some discouragement but that the sentiment was only passing and the troops mostly remained in good spirit. He cautioned that in a war like this one could not expect a continuous string of victories.
The article discusses American views on Irish home rule during World War I, noting Irish disaffection as a British problem impacting allied unity. It cites Lloyd George and Balfour, and emphasizes that any settlement must come from Britain, with U S support contingent on a satisfactory self government resolution.
Premier Lloyd George spoke at Guildhall acknowledging the freedom of the city of London. He addressed Treland as a dangerous neighbor and urged converting it into a loyal ally while outlining the military situation and Irish question among government priorities.
The premier appeals to patriotism to sink the question of peace and rally for victory. He cites wartime gains in gun and prisoner captures, notes the Somme and Arras successes, and warns of German piracy at sea. He outlines self sufficiency aims with farm guarantees and vast land under cultivation to prevent famine.
United Irish League executive committee members from across the nation plan a May 3 gathering at Hotel Raleigh in Washington D C. Led by Michael J. Ryan the meeting aims to back John Redmond and the Irish Parliamentary Party and to map a campaign for a favorable home rule settlement. Attending from the New England area are T B Fitzpatrick Denis O Reilly and several others.
Petrograd reports a large reshuffle with 23 generals replaced after War Minister Dudikoff’s tour of the southwestern front. At least 14 officers with headquarters commands are removed across fronts. Munition workers recalled for strikes under the Romanoff regime. Finance ministry hires Gorky Andreeff and others for propaganda work.
The legislative committee on military affairs reported adversely a bill for universal military training and instruction for male citizens aged 19 to 25. The panel also opposed bills creating a military training commission and a commission to divide the state into districts.
Abdul Hal Ilussein Bey head of the Turkish embassy appealed to the State Department to let him remain in the United States due to his wife's health. The department ruled he will not be compelled to leave at this time. Other Turkish officials and the Turkish consul general will depart New York with Austro Hungarian and German officials. They will sail from New York via Halifax on the Ryndam soon.
The Exchange Telegraph in Copenhagen cites Norwegian papers saying 25 Norwegian ships loaded with food coal or forage for Norway have been sunk by German submarines since February 1. A large share of these cargoes belonged to the Norwegian government.
British and French reports say German destroyers fired many shells at Ramsgate but were driven off by land batteries. Paris cites captures of 138 cannon since April 16 as French progress near Moronvilliers Hurtebise and Cerny. British gains near Roeux Gavrelle and along the Arras Cambrai road noted.
The Norwegian bark Thekla reached a Norwegian port after a submarine fired a warning shot that wrecked both lifeboats, forcing the sub to spare the vessel. Reports say German forces are deploying Siamese twin mines along the British coast causing double explosions.
General Maude reports continued Turkish retreat in Mesopotamia. The Thirteenth Turkish corps trenches in the Jebel Hamrin foothills between the Tigris and Diala as British forces close in. Twenty more prisoners are taken as the Turks pull back along the Shatt el Adhem.
Captain Emery of the American steamship Mongolia and Lieutenant Bruce R. Ware who commands the Mongolia’s gun crew were honored guests at the American Luncheon Club in London. About 200 attendees saluted them for the submarine sink shot dated April 14, with further plans to host Mongolia’s bluejackets at a theatre Monday night.
Stockholm reports Swedish postal authorities will discontinue parcel post service to America until further notice. The move affects mail and small packages between Sweden and the United States and takes effect immediately as announced via London.
The Norwegian foreign office reports the steamer Steig sunk by a German submarine in the North Sea. The captain and six crewmen are lost. the crew of the vessel was saved.
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