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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
1
Senators Split On Resolution Amid Senate Voting
The record lists Democrats opposing the resolution including Broussard Culberson Gerry Hardwick Hitchcock Hastings James Lewis Phelan Pomerone Reed Underwood and Democrats Ashurst Bankhead Beckham Chamberlain Fletcher Gore Hollis Jones of New Mexico Kendrick King Kirby McKellar Martin Myers Newlands Overman Owen Pittman Ransdell Robinson Saulsbury Shaf and Republicans Brandegee Calder France Lodge Penrose Wadsworth Warren Weeks. The tally shows 12 opposed Democrats and 8 Republicans with 2 against overall, and 21 supporters including numerous Democrats led by Ashurst Bankhead et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broussard
Culberson
Gerry
Hardwick
Hitchcock
Hasting
James
Lewis
Phelan
Pomerone
Reed
Underwood
Brandegee
Calder
France
Lodge
Penrose
Wadsworth
Warren
Weeks
Ashurst
Bankhead
Beckham
Chamberlain
Fletcher
Gore
Hollis
Jones
New Mexico
Kendrick
King
Kirby
McKellar
Martin
Myers
Newlands
Overman
Owen
Pittman
Ransdell
Robinson
Saulsbury
Shaf
Declines to Award Cash in Woburn Parkway Property Case
Governor's Council refused Attorney General Attwill's request to approve a cash award to settle the Shea property dispute in Woburn for the Woburn Parkway. The council said the matter is not within its jurisdiction. It upheld reappointments to the Fire Prevention Commission and Deputy Commissioner and four of five Immigration Commission members. Abraham FE Pinanski declined to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Council
Attwill
Shea
Woburn
Woburn Parkway
Metropolitan Park Commission
New Immigration Commission
Abraham Fe, Pinanski
Boston
Missing Hub Boy Found Dead Near Dutchtown Fort Plain
Roger P. Preston ten year old of Allston Massachusetts was found dead a mile south of Mrs Jacob Zimmerman’s home in Dutchtown Fort Plain. He died from a bullet wound to the head from a four barrel Derringer pistol found beside him. The death is not believed to be suicide. the gun was obtained Monday at the boy’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Plain
N. Y
Roger P. Preston
Ridgewood Street
Allston
Mass
Jacob Zimmerman
Dutchtown
St. Johnsville
Young Preston
Clarence R. Preston
Tremont Temple
Boston
Zimmerman
Jane Preston
Maine Woods
Florence Crittenton League
Short weight ice found in Chelsea investigation starts
Sealer of Weights and Measures Arthur H. Upton launches probe in Chelsea after numerous complaints from housewives about ice weighing short. Early cases indicate some dealers may be giving less than the correct weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Sealer
Arthur H. Upton
Storm Slows Allied Offensive in Flanders Battle
Torrential rain turned the battlefield into a quagmire as the great allied push toward German lines in Flanders slowed. British and French forces consolidated gains from Tuesday, with German counterattacks near Ypres challenged in Zillebeke and the Yser canal sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Ypres
Zillebeke
Yser
Front Roars as Rain Delays Infantry Clash
News notes ongoing bombardment along the entire front as dueling artillery pounds persist while weather delays infantry action. Clouds break and rain ends, prompting anticipated recommencement of ground combat.
Food bill to pass after conference report
The administration food control bill, stripped of disputed provisions, moves toward enactment within a week. House conferees plan to report tomorrow with expected favorable action Friday, and Senate approval likely early next week amid extended debate. Senator Warren’s vote to strike the war expenditures amendment aided the compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Congressional
Food Control Board
Warren
Wyoming
Weeks
Massachusetts
Auto Chase Ends With Arrest After Shots Fired
A pursuit along Harvard street Brookline ended with the arrest of 18 year old Albert Peterson of Roxbury after four shots were fired at the fleeing stolen touring car. The car owned by Dr. F A Higgins of 384 Commonwealth avenue had been stolen from 188 Boylston street Boston yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Street
Brookline
F. A. Higgins
Commonwealth Avenue
Boylston Street
Boston
Edward Maloney
Thomas Killion
Coolidge Corner Square
Maloney
Albert Peterson
Leon Street
Roxbury
Boston Police
DROWNING MAN SAVED BY A GIRL
Miss Veronica Clougherty a 15 year old Neponset girl yesterday rescued motorman Dennis Daley of the Bay State Street Railway Company off Bathhouse Beach Atlantic side of the Neponset River. The rescued man revived gave the girl $2 and asked her name for remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State Street Railway Company
Veronica Clougherty
Taylor Street
Neponset
Dennis Daley
Bathhouse Beach
Atlantic
Neponset River
Veranda Rescue: Miss Clougherty Saves Daley From Drowning
On a beach a 135 pound heroine swam out to a man weighing 185 pounds in distress about 100 yards from shore. She struck him to break his grip, supported his head, and carried him to shore with her right arm. Spectators cheered as Daley received first aid and revived. Miss Clougherty, daughter of a retired Boston firefighter, comes from a family of swimmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daley
Miss Clougherty
Coleman E. Clougherty
Boston Fire Department
Boy Escapes From Hospital in Brighton
A 10 year old boy, Robert Phillips of 661 East Seventh Street South Boston, fled St Elizabeths Hospital in Brighton six hours after surgery. Police seek him across Greater Boston as his mother grieves. he wore a pink linen suit, black belt and tan shoes, hat left behind. He had not returned home by 1 AM and no trace found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Brighton
Robert Phillips
East Seventh Street
Boston
Senate Approves Drafting of Alien Nationals
The Senate adopted Senator McCumber's resolution requesting the President to negotiate with the Allies for an agreement to allow drafting of their alien nationals in the United States. The action was completed late today in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor McCumber
Senate
Names Likely to Be Called in Draft Districts
The boards will call additional men as exemptions vary by district. The Post prints on pages 6 and 7 the names likely to be drafted in some districts. If quotas rise in all districts, more men will be summoned in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
70 Of 75 Malden Men Found Fit
The Malden District 1 physical examinations showed only five rejections for unfitness. Of 75 men examined yesterday, most were in good health with defects mainly in eyes and teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Sundays Do Not Count in Examination Days
The State's legal draft expert Charles F. Mulcahy ruled that Sundays are excluded from the five day limit for registrants to appear for examination after notice. Boston area draft boards begin physicals as quotas form for the national army with Washington ordering more men and a potential triple examination rate to offset exemptions and rejections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mulcahy
Great National Army
Boston
Washington
Tests Begin at Malden Division 1 Headquarters
Examinations started yesterday morning at Division 1 headquarters in Malden. More than 59 men from the first call appeared for the tests. In the coming days, board doctors will examine men who cannot answer their regular call next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division 1
Malden
Czernin Ready as Mediator
A Zurich despatch notes Vienna desires peace talks with London after Count Czernin reads Lord Cecil's Commons remarks as England not viewing Austria as an enemy. The inference is that no real obstacles remain to negotiations between Vienna and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zurich
Switzerland
Vienna
Mediator Czernin Seeks Direct Talks as War Winds Shift
The message states Count Czernin would mediate between Berlin and London and notes no direct hostility to Austria in France and England. Copenhagen telegraph confirms Germany resists roundabout talks while Fremdenblatt suggests Germany would welcome peace via Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czernin
Berlin
London
France
England
Austria
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph
Deische Tages Zeitung
Germany
Fremdenblatt
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
In the American League Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 0 while Cleveland beat Philadelphia 6 to 5 and Washington topped Detroit 5 to 4 in 13 innings. National League results include Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 2 and New York 3 Pittsburgh 1. Eastern League games saw Worcester 15 Lawrence 4 and a first game Worcester 136 Lawrence 0 in the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
New York-St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Bridgeport
New Haven
New London
Hartford
Springfield
Portland
Worcester
Lawrence
Albany
Los Angeles
Atlantic City
Montreal
Bismarck
Nantucket
Buffalo
New Orleans
Charleston
Denver
Des Moines
Eastport
Portland, Ore
Alveston
San Francisco
Jatterns
Helena
St. Paul
Jacksonville
Seattle
Kansas City
U-Boat Attacks On First American Troop Expedition
Admiral Gleaves reports German submarines attacked the first American troop convoy to France as it sailed to the front. The flagship was struck in the initial assault and at least two U boats took part. He suggests the subs anticipated the troop ships’ arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Gleaves
Daniels
Navy reports two submarine attacks confirm earlier claims
Secretary Daniels released the detailed Gleaves report on submarine attacks, noting disagreement among officers about the third group's status. The brief despatch and censored version were sent to the Senate naval committee after charges that the July 3 account was overstated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Senate Naval Committee
Senate
Gleaves
Department
Naval Affairs Committee
Smaller Loss by U Boats
London August 1 official summary notes a fall in British merchant losses to submarines. Eighteen vessels over 1600 tons were sunk last week, three under 1600 tons, and no fishing vessels were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty report shows week’s ship losses by class
The Admiralty said last week’s losses totaled 21 vessels over 1600 tons, three under 1600 tons, and one fishing vessel. This reduces the large vessel losses by three from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
German Oilers Off American Ship Protest Sparks Action
Eight German seamen were removed from the Coastwise yesterday after a government ruling barred alien enemies from American vessels. The eight oilers had worked on the ship for about two years. A protest by American seamen prompted the authorities to act.
Men’s suits offered at seven ninety in sale
Advertisements announce $15 men’s suits priced at 7.90 with a large selection in blues blacks browns and grays. Stores mention F Gray Co and a location at Washigoes corner Hanover Street open until 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U U
S & Young
F. Gray Co
Gray's Clearing Sale
Washington
Cor
Hanover St
Advt
East Wind Promised as Relief Fails to Bring Rain
The forecast offers south wind as the only relief with no rain in sight. Yesterday brought hot conditions for Boston with forecasts predicting continued heat.
East Crackles Under 48 Hours More Heat in East
Hot wave to persist at least 48 hours in the East with a slight dip in the upper lake region and West tomorrow. Boston endures record heat with 97 degrees official. 98 recorded in the city as August begins amid deaths and prostrations from the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Lake Region
Weather Bureau
Federal
New England
Boston
United States Weather Bureau
Forecast for New England Weather Fair in South and North
Washington reports a forecast for southern New England calling for fair weather Thursday and probably Friday. Northern New England is expected to be mostly fair on Thursday and Friday.
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Boston
Washington
New England
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