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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1914
Page
7
Aug 10 Ottawa reports three Canadian ports Montreal Quebec and Halifax ordered closed by military authorities. Officials refuse detailed explanation, citing security concerns while hinting at information that makes public disclosure unwise.
New York Aug 10 The North American Grain Dealers Association met and empowered a five member committee to protect shipper interests as war disrupts grain exports. Belgium and England urged continued shipments, while American dealers debated canceling pre war contracts amid abnormal conditions. Bassett Moore was named counsel for the committee with another meeting set for next Wednesday.
Halifax shut its port temporarily with no ships allowed to sail until orders are countermanded. Incoming British vessels will be convoyed in but cannot depart, while customs will halt clearance. Mauretania rode in Aug 6 from Liverpool with 1600 aboard. Quebec also closed with ships held at Father Point including Letitia Sicilian Tyrolia Alaunia and Bray Head.
United States customs officers sailed the revenue cutter Calumet to seal the wireless apparatus of all ships in New York harbor flying European powers flags. The move follows censorship already imposed on foreign ships and marks a tightening communications control in wartime.
Advertises Pinklets sugar coated laxative pills as a safe gentle remedy for morning breath, tiredness, and a coated tongue. Claims they aid digestion, prevent congestion, and help correct chronic constipation with persistent use. available from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. for 25 cents a bottle plus postpaid sample offer.
The article reports that wireless stations along the coast enforce U S neutrality and that though no formal orders were issued, inspectors have latitude to prevent foreign ships from using wireless apparatus. It notes the German liner Vaterland at the pier was said to be operating its wireless yesterday.
Charge Huebscher of the Swiss legation informed the State Department that Switzerland has declared martial law. French and German forces threaten Basel near Muelhausen, with Americans in Switzerland deemed unaffected in safety and comfort.
Basel dispatch reports 30 000 Austrian troops of the Fourteenth Corps under the Grand Duke of Tuscany arriving from Tyrol. They move via Constance to reinforce German forces massing at Istein after French advances in Alsace.
In London the Irish Nationalist T P O Connor attacks government censorship as wasteful to American papers and urges trained journalists be added to the censorship staff. British post office authorities say the war office controls censorship and promise to reduce delays. The report also covers ships sailing from Boston including the Devonian and Canadian with expected passengers and a list of local Postonians set to sail.
Large numbers of travelers stranded in European capitals during the war are now en route to Boston aboard transatlantic liners. The Allan Line Numidian is near Boston with 149 passengers after reporting 196 miles east of Boston Light. The Cunard Laconia, carrying over 1600 cabin and 1000 steerage, is overdue amid ice and hostile ships. The North German Lloyd Koln is also due with 10 passengers as naval activity blocks wireless contact.
A prominent specialist asserts most stomach troubles stem from fermentation of undigested food causing gas and heartburn. He recommends bifulated magnesia as a safe antacid to neutralize acidity, stop fermentation, and ease symptoms after meals or when wind occurs.
The woman intends to circle southward to avoid capture and will be held in Boston until English cruisers are gone before continuing to New Orleans for a cargo consignment. The White Star liner Canopie, arriving from Naples and Palermo with returning Americans from Italy, is due.
A brief advertisement from G O Taylor touts his good whiskey, inviting readers to sample the drink and enjoy its quality.
The steamer City of Topeka arrived from San Francisco and reported sighting the British protected cruiser Rainbow off Point Reyes last evening. San Francisco port officers allowed Rainbow to coal only 50 tons to reach the nearest home port.
Montreal, Aug 10. The port of Montreal was ordered closed today by J D Hazen minister of marine. Only two small grain carriers are now in port.
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