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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
2
After a long cabinet meeting at the White House, President Wilson returns to the Capitol and issues a statement that there is nothing to announce. Cabinet members exit with grave faces as silence is maintained on the situation following their discussion.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a non blistering first aid remedy for adults and children, claiming relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and numerous aches. The copy urges mothers to keep a jar at home and notes widespread use.
President Franklin cites the American line as a national institution under the 1891 mail act and seeks official instructions before sailings. Ships including the Dobra and Noordam face delays as Dutch and Scandinavian lines suspend sailings and await guidance amid war zone restrictions.
Paris report says M. Guernier head of the merchant marine committee proposes declaring the Lusitania torpedoing anniversary a legal commemorative day. He urges worldwide observance with half mast flags and a global cease of commination after a wireless signal, followed by the avenging word Remember.
Dudley Field Malone the New York port collector met with Department of Justice representatives and New York police after receiving Washington instructions. Attendees declined to discuss the topics, but noted questions about a possible emergency were addressed during the late conference.
Mr Malone increases his force of dock guards and special inspectors to more than 120 men. Coast guard cutters and harbor police boats steam at docks with crews aboard. German ship commanders refuse inspections below decks amid neutrality concerns as DOJ and FBI mobilize to meet any emergency with city cooperation.
London despatches report five ships sunk on the second day of Germanys policy to sink all ships in designated zones including neutral vessels. A sixth vessel was reported sunk. The largest casualty, the Spanish steamer Algorta at 2116 gross tons, joined several under 1000 tons including two trawlers. The Norwegian steamer Fecla and Belgian trawler Marcelle were also sunk.
Bremerton Wash Feb 2 A three pound gun was mounted on a tug at the Puget Sound navy yard and she was detailed to patrol duty in Puget Sound waters. The United States cruiser Pittsburg was ordered to remain at the yard until further orders while to sail for San Diego to become flag ship of Admiral Caperton in command of the Pacific fleet.
Buenos Ayres February 2 The Argentine President summoned the cabinet after receiving despatches from Ambassador Naon in Washington to discuss the new German submarine campaign. No results were announced from the conference.
Salem Ore February 2 Oregon State Senator George W Wilbur Democrat withdrew the anti alien land bill from the Legislature explaining he did not want to handicap President Wilson with possible Japanese complications amid the current international crisis.
The German note triggers a rush of Americans seeking passage to New York on the first available boat. Many planned to sail within two weeks now book first class aboard ships with Saturday departures and all first class space soon filled. One group of 120 hoped to sail on the Holland America Line ship New Amsterdam.
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador is authorized to arrange passage for any American passenger ship without contraband through the safety lane to Falmouth as Germany issues new orders to its submarine commanders during a tense week.
The Berlin government signals that all vessels should face uniform limits to aid American line dominance in the transatlantic passenger trade. The German embassy hasn't raised the issue with shipowners yet but may pursue steps if US German relations remain strained. The American line could add ships on the New York Falmouth route, while Germany notes only four American line ships operate routes between New York and England. Talks suggest little chance of avoiding a US Germany rupture unless a peace conference occurs, with Germany urging that war only be avoided if the US does not pursue war.
Five steamers left New York today bound for ports in or near the war zone. The Cobra sailed for Genoa, the American for Genoa, the Begona for Cette, the Uruguayan No 4 for Cette, the Aladdin for Gibraltar, the Monadnock for Havre, the Exeter City for Bristol, and a British freighter also carried freight.
London reports nearly 50,000 Americans fighting with the Allies in France. About four-fifths serve in Haig's British army, with many volunteers among Canadian regiments and others in English battalions, Australian and South African units, and staff groups. The article notes substantial losses and strong resolve among the American volunteers.
Forty Italian and Portuguese immigrants barred by local officials remain in custody instead of sailing to New York aboard the White Star liner Cretic bound for Italy. The threat of unrestricted submarine warfare has caused a pause, and the debarred aliens will be kept for an indefinite period.
Amsterdam dispatch notes the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant concluding the German note greatly raises the chances Holland will be drawn into the war.
Official reports from Petrograd say German troops in white overalls broke through a Russian first line trench west of Solotvina Brzezany area but were driven back by a counter attack with artillery support into their entrenchments. In Belgium a German assault on a French post near St Georges failed under French fire. French artillery hit German positions in the forest of Apremont. Italian patrols on Monte Majo Posina torrent and in the Astico valley destroyed enemy outposts.
The article extols building blood as the path to strength and ambition. It contrasts a red blooded, fearless climber with a thin blooded person who falters, suggesting blood quality determines work capacity, success, and enjoyment of life.
An advertisement touts Pepto-Mangan as a blood builder and tonic for all ages. It claims regular exercise and balanced diet suffice, with Pepto-Mangan helping supply missing elements to blood cells and oxygen delivery. The copy warns against imitations and urges buying the genuine Gude product from M. J. Breitenbach Co., New York.
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