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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1914
Page
18
Editor analyzes the impact of war in Europe on U S business. Shipping facilities, foreign ownership, and the American flag are discussed to keep trade open. Demand expectations cover foodstuffs textiles steel and copper with projected price trends and production shifts.
Lee, Higginson & Co, a New York based investment bank, expands with Boston and Chicago offices while Higginson & Co broadens operations in London. The move strengthens cross continental finance services and client access across major markets.
Mayor James Curley proposes government export certificates to aid American ships in foreign trade and urges abrogating certain trade treaties. He backs rapid U S shipbuilding and registry for two years, with a shift to American yards for all ships thereafter, amid European conflict and potential sugar price rises.
A national plan proposes using export customs certificates to promote American built and operated merchant ships. It argues abrogating certain treaties, boosting US tonnage, and leveraging tariffs to restore the United States as a world trading power while limiting direct government costs.
Ottawa Ont August 4 The news that a state of war exists between England and Germany was received with no sign of popular excitement. Extra editions were eagerly bought but there were no demonstrations in the streets.
Premier Borden summons Cabinet to authorize funds to raise and equip a 20 000 man force and prepare to deploy with British armies. Defence measures set, armed guards placed at strategic points including canal locks railway bridges ports and cable stations as war spirit rises.
Ottawa reports that Canada will summon Parliament to address the war situation. The meeting is set for August 18, with representatives of the people assembled to voice national policy on offense and defense during the grave emergency.
Boston residents from British Irish and German clubs discuss the war as Germany and England declare belligerence. Leaders and members foresee troop mobilizations and loyalist support while debates on Ireland and Japan arise amid mounting patriotic fervor.
Aug 4 in Quebec City crowds cheered as England declared war Germany. Albert Sevigny MP urged unity among English French and Irish communities noting French Canadians stand with empire and ally nations. He recalled 1870 and praised entente cordiale as timely.
Three British three German and one French warships hover off the New Jersey coast near Sandy Hook watching the steamship lanes likely to capture hostile liners. A naval battle off the Jersey or Long Island coast is possible. The White Star liner Olympic, with lights darkened, entered port last night.
The Cunard liner Lusitania left just after midnight with sailing lights on and officers reporting increased first class numbers. Plans for escort by British armored cruisers Lancaster and Essex and the Berwick Conde group were arranged off Sandy Hook to guard the voyage and reach a safe distance before convoying.
Montreal citizens reacted to the declaration of war with no surprise and broad support for the Triple Entente. Thousands of volunteers and cheering crowds filled the streets as patriotic fervor rose, mirroring several nights of demonstrations by military groups.
Michael A Carroll aged 26 beloved son of James and Ellen Carroll nee McElhinney died in Roxbury on August 4. Funeral from 18 Alleghany Street Friday August 7 at 8 am with high mass of requiem at Mission Church at 9 am. Relatives and friends invited. Lynn papers please copy.
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