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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
14
Former Lieutenant Governor Graf ton D. Cushing remains undecided about seeking Governor despite nomination papers being filed. A Republican ward and city committee chairman received a letter about his candidacy and alignment with party leaders.
Boston July 31 1917 Grafton D Cushing asks if Republicans want him to pursue the Governor nomination. He notes uncertainty about a campaign and hints in party circles that he aims to stay in the limelight for 1918. Reports say Charles S Baxter may direct the Governor's fight with McCall avoiding the State committee. Lieutenant Governor Coolidge forms a campaign committee including Stearns Chapin Cavanagh Meyer Lamontague Jeppson.
The Volks Zeitung announces two mass meetings in Leipsic on tomorrow to discuss the question Do the people want peace. Delegates and citizens are urged to attend to voice opinions on peace prospects.
The German submarine U-23, severely damaged, entered Corunna on Monday and has reached Ferrol where Spanish torpedo boat Audaz will intern it.
Emperor William declares Germans will rest assured their blood and zeal are not gambled for empty ambition but for a strong free empire. The anniversary proclamation emphasizes defense and security for future generations and rejects conquest as motive.
King William directs a national resolution after three years of fighting. He vows to defend the empire and urges tireless arms production. He asserts German strength against expanding enemies and notes victories on multiple fronts. The proclamation ends with gratitude to the fallen and a pledge of continued resistance.
Harvard students William G. Rice and Durbin W. Rowland and Princeton students John Woodbrier and John G. Rothermel received the Cross of War for bravery in removing wounded under heavy shell fire. Perley Hamilton and James Galley, both of the American Field Service, were killed last Saturday and buried at the front with full military honors. General Niessel placed the war cross on each coffin.
British and Allied forces report heavy fighting on the Flanders front with rain delaying advances and large prisoner gains. The British say over 6000 prisoners, including 95 officers, were taken in recent operations as they hold ground near Ypres and Westhoek while repelling German counterattacks.
German retreat on the British front in Flanders yields reports of many dead, including apparent schoolboys, with artillery duels continuing under rain. Both sides’ air squadrons hindered, as fighting rages along the Warenton Gapaard road sector and trenches wrested yesterday remain under fire.
The U S Senate approved a prohibition amendment after three days of debate with 36 supporting votes and 29 opposing. The measure would ban manufacture sale and transport of intoxicating liquors and set a six year ratification window. The House may act soon as supporters push for early submission.
London reports Admiral Sir John Jellicoe notes submarine menace remains serious for allied transport. He cites need for patrol ships and more merchant shipping to replace losses as war becomes economic endurance aided by U S. He argues German resolve wanes once submarine warfare fails, predicting eventual German defeat.
The Stampa reports Vienna will proclaim a comprehensive amnesty for political offences up to two years and many Italian irredentists. Pope Benedict may have influenced the decision. Catholic journals note Vatican talks with the Swedish Red Cross on a general prisoner exchange between Italy and Austria.
Admiral Gleaves circulating a censored official account of U S Navy convoy encounters with enemy submarines on June 22 26 1917. The narrative details helm failures torpedo wakes and gun actions aboard multiple ships including the flagship and several escort vessels. It notes possible submarine tracking ahead of the Azores and cites later sightings during the voyage.
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