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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
8
Port officials tightened controls on interned German and Austrian liners in East Boston and Charlestown, doubling customs guard posts and scrutinizing all cargo. The Dreamer neutral ship patrolled the harbor while crews and owners kept watch, with no movement planned for the near term.
German and Austrian ships lie in Boston harbor with Kronprinzessin Cecilie at Orleans Street foot East Boston and Amerika and Cincinnati at Federal wharf. Koln Wittekind Ockenfels at Fiske wharf Commercial Street and Erny at Campbell's Chelsea wharf describe the upstanding fleet status.
Spain's foreign affairs minister held a long midnight talks with U S ambassador Joseph B Willard in Madrid regarding the new neutral states situation created by Germanys note on unrestricted naval warfare, the report said.
Louis Labrie of 594 Champlain St Montreal suffered two years with rheumatism and stomach trouble. After trying Fruit-a-tives he felt improvement from the first box and praises it as the only medicine that helped him. Available 50c a box six for 2.50 or 25c trial. gg tpt Limited Ogdensburg offers by post.
A widow and British army officer’s wife recounts using a Hindoo religious method to remove all hair on the face and body. She announces she has a method that ends depilation troubles and offers full instructions in exchange for a 2 cent stamp, with a confidential office address in Attleboro Massachusetts.
Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg defends unrestricted submarine warfare as essential to victory. He cites increased submarine numbers and global cereal harvests as pivotal factors, arguing the move aims to shorten the war and pressure enemy nations while offering neutral passage under certain conditions. The speech ties the policy to national duty and promises decisive action.
A fire at the New England Gas and Coke Company plant in South Everett began with an unknown origin explosion and quickly engulfed the repair shop. The Everett fire department sounded three alarms and called in units from Chelsea before bringing the blaze under control around 2:30 a.m.
Washington February 1 Secretary Wilson of the Department of Labor ordered all immigration officials to suspend deportations of undesirable aliens amid unsettled conditions in American foreign affairs.
The last unit of Massachusetts troops on the Mexican border returns to Boston today. Field Hospital Company No. 2 passes through Cleveland en route to Boston and will head to the South Armory with their equipment. They served since Sept 1 and are released by Pershing's expedition withdrawal.
Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow Austria Hungary new ambassador to the United States arrived in New York aboard the Noordam and learned of his assignment from reporters after his arrival.
The notice argues Harrison's offers the lowest original prices and thus even lower reduced prices. It claims the store's location keeps overhead down, enabling the greatest clearance discount, presenting a strong appeal to shoppers seeking value in clothing.
The official said the note outlining a new naval policy was a surprise to him. He had no knowledge of it until newspaper reporters showed him the publications containing the note. He confirmed he was unaware such a note was contemplated.
The Plant Juice Man at Houghton & Dutton promotes Plant Juice as a stomach liver and kidney tonic. He cites health benefits and praises testimonials, including Mrs Sophie Broman of Medford who reports relief from indigestion and improved energy after using Plant Juice.
An old recipe touts plain malsified cocoanut oil as a superior shampoo. It warns against alkali in soaps and shampoos that dry the scalp and brittle hair. Moisten hair, rub in oil for a creamy lather, rinse easily, and enjoy clean, silky results. The oil is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
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