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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1917
Page
2
The Vatican states the pontifical appeal for peace centers on disarmament and freedom of the seas. The first two points reflect President Wilson's message to the Senate as cited by the papal secretary of state.
The Holy Father urged mutual condonation of war expenses and damages, and restitution of occupied territories, stressing that rival statesmen cannot refute each other without contradicting themselves. He limited to urging examination of territorial questions in a conciliatory spirit and did not advocate democracy imposed by arms.
A riot at Camp Logan involved about 125 Negro soldiers of the Illinois National Guard seizing rifles and fleeing toward Houston. Civilian deputies and minor guardsmen aided in containment while reports describe shootings, arrests, and an affidavit from LeRoy Pinkett detailing the sequence from the shooting of Corporal Baltimore to the looting of ammunition and clashes near the San Felipe district.
Washington reports war expenditures in August averaging 24.46 million dollars daily, including 16.88 million to allies and 8.09 million for U S needs. Since the war began 140 days ago total disbursements reached about 2.387 billion, with 1.631 billion advanced to entente governments and 5.4 million daily cost for American forces.
A letter to the editor requests Cambridge to delay school start until October 1, aligning with Woburn. The author, a Cambridge High School student from Green's Farm Biddeford Maine, cites farm service for Uncle Sam and urges local action.
Boston honored veterans and their families with a Nan boat outing to Palm Garden. A U S Navy destroyer signaled to the Mary Chilton and Rose Stanish as they sailed to Rowe's Wharf ending at 5 20 with The End of a Perfect Day.
Commander-in-Chief Orlando A. Somers of Kokomo Ind extolled Boston hospitality after a grand encampment visit. He praised the city for generosity and inspiration to Americans, while Mayor Curley and officials faced a lively crowd eager for entertainment and celebration during the gala day.
A Boston harbor greeting marked the Grand Army of the Republic encampment departure as delegates from Missouri Colorado and California bid locals farewell. Navy crews and harbor fire boats staged a water parade while veterans and families sang with Teel's Band. One hospital case was noted and weather turned fair after a murky morning.
An error listed Walter Littlefield as having his exemption claim refused in Division 16 Roxbury. He is not in the draft as he already holds a commission as a second lieutenant in the regular army.
Leading coal dealers told Mayor Curley at City Hall yesterday that a nationwide coal shortage is likely. They ranked coal supply for New England as the key issue, deeming price secondary and urging action to secure fuel for the region.
In Washington plans to control production and prices, local coal dealers warn of an inevitable national shortage. At Mayor Curley’s office they discussed supplying Boston with 48 000 tons of coal, 20 000 tons bituminous and 14 000 tons anthracite, with bids to open Sept 6 and new specifications for small lots possible. Edward Hamlin of Metropolitan Coal Co pledged dealers would help ensure institutions are not starved of coal.
Patrolman John F. McInnes of Boston police, ten years service, attached to City Hall avenue, travels to Plattsburg to seek a commission. Known on Newspaper Row as the friend of newsboys, he was born March 28 1874 and educated at Lincoln Grammar School English High. He served in I Troop Seventh Cavalry and witnessed Pine Ridge and Sitting Bull, then in the Spanish American War and National Guard Reserve. Patrolman Melinn ey held various posts including Evacuation Day marshal and Boston Police Relief Association officer. Station 2 gave a hearty sendoff with a wrist watch presented by Patrolman John A. Foley and his men.
The second annual benefit picnic for The Guardian takes place at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury from 10 am to 8 pm with G A R veterans admitted free. Charles H Miller and Madame Flowery perform while Hicks' Orchestra plays. If rain, postpone to Sept 8.
Mrs. Laura A. Prisk led a Flag Day presentation thanking Superintendent Crawley for police kindness to G. A. R. veterans in Boston. She presented a five by eight flag with congratulations from herself and friends. The group included L. W. Noyes and P. Stiles, post commanders from St Louis and Abraham Lincoln Post.
London reports Allied forces have captured 167 780 German and Austrian war prisoners since April 9, 1917, with British 46 155 and French 43 723 among the captured. Italians hold 40 681 Austrians, Russians 37 271, totaling 167 780. The record also notes 102 218 Germans taken by the British, and about 43 000 British prisoners held by Germans, with overall Allied captures at 151 776 and losses near 60.
Washington reports that six American hustlers and the Devonian crew were saved and landed in England. British or American patrol boats are believed to have effected the rescue. Names listed include Stephen A. Marcy Thomas P. Waters Fred A. King and Albert N. Morrill. The Americans aboard the Devonian will return on the next Boston-bound liner.
Amsterdam reports Aug 24 that Germany debates prohibiting home baths to save fuel and soap. Vossische Zeitung Berlin condemns the plan as increasing skin diseases and other illnesses from uncleanliness. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung notes rising dysentery and typhoid in Berlin.
London officials said James W. Gerard as former American ambassador to Germany holds no knightly title yet. He is currently Mr J W Gerard G B C and will not be called Sir until the King grants the accolade.
Fierce fighting centers at Inverness Copse and Glencorse Wood as German offensives press British lines. Italian airmen aid Cadorna on the Isonzo front, while French troops reclaim Hill 304 near Verdun. Canadians seize a trench edge at Lens after hard fighting, and German reports claim tanks destroyed in No Man's Land.
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