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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1917
Page
3
Survivors of the steamship Belgian Prince recount a deliberate sinking by a German submarine off a British port on August 3. Thirty eight crew members died as the vessel went down, with the chief engineer surviving after repeated near drowning experiences.
At about 8 pm Tuesday, 20 miles off land, a ship was struck by a torpedo. The submarine then shelled the vessel and ordered boats alongside. The crew were gathered on the deck while lifebelts and outer clothing were removed. lifeboats were smashed and the sub sank below. An apprentice boy of 16 cried for help nearby.
A survivor tells how he held a man until midnight as exposure killed him, then saw the Belgian Prince afloat at dawn. He was rescued after 11 hours in water by a patrol boat. The second engineer reached the ship before it exploded, Germans looted the wreck, and another survivor remains too ill to speak.
In a local United States Shipping Board recruiting office two men named Percy Stevens, living in different places, both claim the same name. The Cape Cod Stevens won an assistant second engineer post, while his Dwight Street namesake secured third mate duties aboard the Esparta.
The New York theatrical world and many others paid tribute to Jere J. Cohan veteran actor father of George M. Cohan and member of The Four Cahans Services were held at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament and drew more than 1000 mourners Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery Floral tributes came from the Lambs the Friars and the Theatrical Managers Association noting Cohan’s Civil War service as a drummer boy
Washington Aug 3 The war tax and prohibition outlook boosted bonded whiskey withdrawals to 28 000 000 gallons in July, tripling normal figures and marking the highest month in 25 years. All withdrawals occurred in Eastern, Middle Western and Southern districts.
Boston hotelmen plan to supply army camps with cooks and announce a $90 monthly wage plus board. Arthur Race leads the food conservation effort and accepts applications at 100 Boylston Street Room 913. Beginning next Monday hotels will offer corn or whole wheat bread in place of white bread.
A workman dropped a hot rivet into burlap in the hold of the steamship Clanchatean during dry dock at Marginal Street East Boston. The blaze was promptly contained with no reported injuries.
Lifesize bust titled Belgium by sculptor Hugh Cairns to be presented tonight to Baron Moncheur at the Copley Plaza farewell State banquet. The piece depicts a grieving Belgian woman, symbolizing poverty and hardship from the German invasion, inspired by Cairns’ two brothers in France.
Peter Bruno alias Longo identified by Boston police as wanted for murder in New York. He was held in Chelsea court on $2500 bail for larceny after being arrested for pocket picking at Revere Beach late Thursday. New York authorities notified and expected to claim him soon.
The federal council of the Churches of Christ in America launches a 1 million dollar Strengthen America campaign to urge prohibition in wet states. Campaign manager Charles Stelzle said the plan is to publish anti liquor messages in newspapers and organize leaders in 3500 towns and cities.
Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Red Cross dietitian, spoke to the Women's City Club on feeding children and convalescents including infants and high school youths. She urged surprising meals for the ill to boost appetite and stressed attractive service and pleasant company during meals for patients.
Mrs Harvey outlines dietary approaches for illnesses including cold in the head typhoid indigestion tuberculosis diabetes rheumatism and gout. She favors laxative fruits vegetables and oatmeal early then light meals milk eggs fats for tissue recovery and avoids sugars starches red meat and alcohol while recommending broth custards gelatine and graham drop cakes from the Red Cross Cook Book.
Mrs Harvey outlined a kitchen recipe for nutmeg cake and brown sugar batter and described infant feeding rules. She urged barley gruel orange juice after six months and promoted a milk rich diet for children. High schoolers should eat plain foods in abundance with moderation on meat and no tea coffee or alcohol.
A compromise offer of 25 cents per day by Superintendent Fenno of the Boston Revere Beach and Lynn railroad was rejected by a joint committee of conductors trainmen and firemen. The men sought wage increases across departments with conductors at 4 dollars daily, train men 14.75 to 16 per week, and firemen 15.75 per day. The union asked grand lodge officers to attend, delaying further action until their arrival.
A new American flag will be unfurled on the porch of St Pauls Cathedral tomorrow evening. The flag ceremony will be part of a hymn singing service beginning at 7 15 o clock. The event features a vested choir with trombone and organ and is a regular Sunday night feature in Boston.
In Hyannis on August 3 two Black chauffeurs employed by summer residents died when the car they rode in overturned on the outskirts of town. John Wright and George Kingsle, both employed by local residents, were killed. other occupants were injured but not seriously.
Fifty acres of potatoes and large wheat fields were ruined by a hail and rain storm at Goodrich six miles from Fort Fairfield on August 2. High winds felled telephone poles and wires and uprooted trees over a quarter mile swath. Several houses and barns suffered wind and lightning damage. Total losses estimated at $20,000.
Mark Angell of Dorchester writes to the Post denying any involvement in a fraudulent petition for a moving picture house in Codman Square. He states his private business keeps him occupied and requests prompt correction and prominence of his denial.
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