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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
12
The Baptist Church in Woburn rang its bells for a half hour yesterday afternoon to celebrate Jerusalem's surrender to the British. Mayor Wilford D. Gray notified the Rev. Hanford D. Johnson to ring the bells in jubilation after the news arrived.
British forces under General Allenby are poised to enter and take possession of Jerusalem. The advance comes after days of pursuit and the city’s defenders are expected to offer limited resistance as the British capture proceeds, with an opening for retreat reported on the northeast.
The Holy City surrendered to General Allenby’s forces led by Britain France and Italy after surrounding siege. Allies had advanced after Jaffa and near Jerusalem, with Allenby seeking a strategic capitulation to protect sacred sites. No surrender details were released.
The Pioneer Socialist paper in Girard Kansas says it supports the war of defence for the United States and its allies against Prussian militarism. Editor Louis Kopelin notes President Wilson's war aims speech as key. Beginning December 22 the paper will be renamed The New Appeal to reflect its broader national and international policy.
The British offensive culminates with the capture of Jerusalem after three years of fighting in Egypt and the Holy Land. Allied forces, advancing from the Suez area, push northward through Sinai, El Arish, Gaza, and Hebron, seizing coastal and inland positions leading to the fall of Jerusalem in mid November. General Allenby directs the campaign, securing Jaffa and the coast before reaching the city.
Harrison reports to Senator Newlands that the American railroad system has not broken down and can meet rising traffic. He notes the main issues are limited plant capacity, use of preference orders, and labor dilution. Railroads seek gradual capital for plants, more locomotives and cars, and cooperation from government rather than immediate large aid.
Officials debate paths for rail control as the Interstate Commerce Commission suggests either self unification with antitrust suspensions or direct government operation. Fairfax Harrison notes railroads seek no repeal or government loan but request capital on credit and possible rate hikes. Senator Newlands receives Harrison’s letter after a Railroad War Board briefing.
Charles A. Mason of 865 Western avenue Lynn learned yesterday afternoon that his son Charles A. Mason Jr was aboard the Jacob Jones and was rescued after the ship was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
An advertisement touts Peptiron as a powerful iron supplement enhancing blood strength and stamina. It lists ingredients including pepsin wax celery and tonics and claims it reddens pale cheeks steadies nerves and nourishes the body. The chocolate coated pills are described as pleasant to take and highly effective per the Hood Co. Lowell Mass. backing.
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