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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1917
Page
6
Scarborough and Dozy push a door to a back room that yields slowly. They find a library with tall bookcases and a flat desk. On the floor crumpled near the hall door lies an object that grabs attention and sets a tense mood.
The Buffalo campaign logs 93,528 attendees to date with 12,400 tonight and 1,768 this afternoon. Billy Sunday energized high school crowds with a forceful sermon The Forees That Win urging youths to honor responsibility and strive for better character. Collections so far total 15,297.64 with 53,000 more needed to meet the goal.
A resident at 19 Jaques Street tracked burglars to 39 Jaques Street with her child and alerted a garage keeper, Nerbert G. Hight. Police pursued the robbers through multiple streets. one surrendered after a tense chase, yielding a 50-cent piece and confirming the other had the watch and razor stolen from Hight's home.
Charleston officials and federal agents opened a joint inquiry into the suspected scuttling of the German steamer Liebenfels in Charleston harbor. Customs and immigration officers detained the ship and its officers led by Captain Klattenhoff while largo portions of the crew, largely Lascars, were sent home.
Polish wrestler Waldek Zbyszko, upset by the canceled plan with Aberg, wires promoter Tuohey to match him with any wrestler for February 12 at Mechanics' Hall. With Hassane unavailable, De Roy may be paired as part of an all star carnival likely against the Pole.
A humorous diary from inside the jail details padded cells and inmates, describes Sheriff Quinn’s management, the. reactions of chaplains, and a plan to depart for the State House. The writer notes rising jail costs and plans a tomorrow appearance in court in full uniform.
Rumors that crews aboard two interned German steamers damaged machinery were denied by Henry G. Hilken of North German Lloyd. The Rhein crew fled with belongings. Neckar crew caught stealing and turned back. Guards tightened as fears of trouble spread. Masters of seven Dutch steamers were ordered to suspend sailing indefinitely.
A 26 member federal team and Navy expertise searched all interned Teuton liners at Federal Wharf East Boston amid heavy guard. Officials checked machinery seals wireless plants coal stocks and neutrality compliance while Boston police joined the harbor defense. The operation followed secret planning with 80 minutes notice and heavy Navy involvement.
Acting Collector Eli Perry led a search at the port with Deputy Surveyor Moses B. Mann enforcing neutrality rules. Rumors spread of alleged orders to disable refugee vessels, but last night Joseph A. Maynard reported no evidence of tampering or violations on any steamers.
Licensing Board suspended Melbourne Company at 805 Tremont Street for selling liquor to an intoxicated person. The license will remain suspended from 6 AM February 1 to 6 AM February 7.
The committee on social welfare reported adversely on a bill to have the Governor and council set probation officer salaries instead of county commissioners. The bill to provide pensions for laborers working for the metropolitan boards was turned down.
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