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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
5
The Boston & Maine places an embargo on all eastbound freight on several New York State lines to ease congestion and avoid equipment tie ups. Newsprint paper livestock perishable foodstuffs for human consumption and livestock feed are not affected.
Howard Ward, 29, of 89 Squantum Street East Milton, was fatally injured yesterday morning at Reed quarry East Milton when his clothing was caught in machinery and he was hurled about. He died at Quincy Hospital at noon.
Mrs Clemens Haass wife of a German clubman held as an alien enemy was allowed a visit to her husband at the East Cambridge jail yesterday afternoon under an AUSA Dewey permit. A Justice Department special agent accompanied the talks.
Agent Feri Weiss traveled to Cambridge with Haass and his wife met him for the first time since his Wednesday arrest. Edmund von Mach, a Harvard instructor and Haass friend, sought to visit at the jail but was denied. Officials indicate incriminating evidence against Haass and a broader dragnet targeting others of similar background.
A cable from I W Smith at Tiflis reports that after the Russian provisional government fell, funds for Armenian and Syrian relief were cut off. Refugees including old people and children lack food as orphanages and asylums lose support.
Washington December 6 The Railroads Car Service Commission issued an absolute embargo on carload shipments of corn and oats into the Eastern territory effective after next Saturday night. The food administration says abundant East coast supplies justify redirecting traffic to Gulf and South Atlantic ports to ease eastern congestion and free Western rail cars.
Petrograd dispatch notes General Duihonin warned troops against German moves as winter fronts stiffen. The message stresses vigilance and unity in defense, urging disciplined conduct amid growing tensions and ongoing military operations.
The Russian commander in chief warned Bolshevik forces after Mohilev fell that breaking treaties with the entente would enslave Russia to Germany. He argued Germany cannot tolerate a free democratic Russia and condemned German lies eroding justice and liberty.
New Bedford December 6 The striking textile mill firemen presented a proposed 56 hour schedule to the manufacturers committee in line with their demand for an eight hour day. The conference with strikers will consider the plan tomorrow. Atlas Tack Works firemen joined the strike and Beacon Manufacturing Company already has an eight hour basis.
Miss A ja Gordon of Evanston Illinois was re elected president of the Women s Christian Temperance Union for a fourth term at the national convention in Washington on December 6. President Wilson sent word he could not address the delegates at the White House due to public business.
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