29 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
1
The passage defines the war objective as freeing the world from a vast military establishment controlled by an irresponsible government that sought global domination. It condemns its planned attack, disregard for treaties, and brutality extending to civilians, asserting the German people are not the enemy but its ruthless rulers.
Report details a shift in Imperial Germany's stance emphasizing a peace approach with the German people rather than punitive demands. The article notes America would accept a free Germany and seeks evidence of the people's will, denying intentions to crush Germany or impose strict economic leagues.
The fighting fronts show abatement except in the Austro Italian theatre and in eastern Bukowina and southern Moldavia. On the Flanders and northern France front the weather is poor and little offensive action occurs beyond bombardments and minor infantry moves by the British.
A British merchantman captain recounts sinking a German submarine with a floating bomb dropped from a cruiser following the sub. The cruiser lured the U boat, the blast destroyed the submarine, and two German sailors were rescued from the wreck.
Last four days at F. Gray Co. all men’s $15 suits priced at 7.90 with no reservations. Blacks, blues, browns, worsteds and cassimeres in sizes up to 42. Hundreds of fall suits and $15 fall overcoats silk lined at 7.90. Sale ends Saturday at Washington and Hanover corner.
An attempt to bribe Secretary Bogan of Division 13 Roxbury exemption board arose yesterday when a relative offered $100 in bills to secure the exemption of a drafted man. The incident centers on the national army draft process and officials involved.
The secretary rejected a bribe offer and warned of federal reports as a man disappeared. Bogan may press charges and withholds names. The board yesterday denied twenty seven exemption claims and granted seven. Two brothers seeking exemption as supporters of their father in Georgia were each refused after separate hearings.
Boston residents rally to aid widows and orphans of Provincetown fishermen lost at sea on August 10. Following a benefit lawn party plan by former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald, numerous events including dances parties and theater benefits are organized to swell the relief fund.
A. Paul Keith and E. F. Albee of the B. F. Keith theatres announced readiness to stage a monster benefit performance at the National Theatre on Tremont Street to aid the fund.
A young Maiden dancer announces a benefit entertainment to raise funds for the relief of Provincetown fishermen and their families. The event aims to support those affected by the fishing community’s hardships.
Washington views President Wilson as the allied spokesman before the world after his rejection of the Pope's peace proposals. The note caps a series of state documents where Wilson argues for world democracy.
The item notes Oliver Wenfell Holmes born 1809 as today’s anniversary. It also recalls the United States cruiser Memphis wrecked in a storm at San Domingo in 1916. The page features time clues and celestial references, typical of a period newspaper’s brief notices.
Nine year old Stephen Redding plunged into the North River to save a companion from drowning. He survived the rescue but returned home complaining of illness and died before a doctor could be summoned. The physician reported the neck was broken.
Cor precious Corporal R Linsay Rogers of the Canadian contingent was killed in the Lens battle on Aug. 16, according to a cablegram to his sister Mrs. J. T. Brown of 26 Burley avenue. Rogers served two and a half years in France and held a medal of honor from King George. He was 83.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions with light westerly winds. New England: Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday. Baseball results include Cincinnati 9 Boston 1 and St Louis 66 Philadelphia 5 with other American League outcomes noted.
An advertisement touts Bevo as a fresh soft drink with a spicy tang and novel flavor. The copy highlights a zippy palate experience and hints at a distinctive bubbly profile.
Ulysses Knight, a third class fireman in the U S Navy, died at a naval hospital after sustaining injuries in a boiler explosion on a patrol boat Saturday night in an Atlantic port. He was among the injured crewmen treated at the naval facility.
Lynn public schools will reopen on September 10 after a Lynn school committee meeting. Officials had previously reported a September 21 start date but confirmed the earlier date at the session.
President Wilson announces in a late note that while the Holy See’s appeal moves many, peace on Benedict’s terms cannot be accepted. He argues Germany’s rulers must be backed by the German people and warns against trusting their guarantees without clear evidence of the people’s will.
The document dated August 27 1917 reports the U S president responding to Pope Benedict XVs August 1 1917 appeal for peace. It notes that every humane heart should be moved by the Pontiffs appeal to seek a path of peace, while acknowledging the war continuing.
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