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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
6
Foreign Minister Lauro Muller held talks with President Washington’s diplomatic corps and liaised with Brazil’s embassy in the U S. Brazil’s reply to the German note on naval warfare is expected tomorrow. Attitude may shift due to recent developments.
In a city report the break in U S German ties leaves a deep impression and the League of Allies calls on Brazil’s President to end criminal neutrality. Madeiros de Albuquerque criticizes Brazil for missing a traditional duty to align with the Allies and support the allies’ cause.
Buenos Aires papers discuss the U S Germany break as a moral shock with wide influence. They cite La Prensa La Vanguardia and argue Washington’s move will push neutrals to compel Central Powers to respect human rights.
Washington reports the continuation of U S Austria-Hungary relations rests on a slender thread amid eleventh hour talks. An exchange of views was underway in a last effort to salvage a seemingly hopeless situation.
Officials fear extending the break with Germany to Austria would be futile and worsen relief for over a million military and civilian prisoners. America’s protest over sea warfare is seen as having a strong impact short of war, with Austria-Hungary unlikely to justify further action unless forced. Count Tarnowski’s status as ambassador remains unchanged.
War time secrecy surrounds fort activities in Boston harbor as Colonel Thomas Ridgway orders no information from the coast defences at Fort Warren. No visitors were admitted at seven harbor forts while preparations for possible arrival of National Guardsmen of the Coast Artillery Corps proceed.
The Cecilie plot aimed to destroy German liner machinery valued over 2 million dollars with extensive tampering in the engine room. The diagram suggested expert design. 74 crew members were detained at Long Wharf, while officers face immigration scrutiny and possible court action to secure damages for gold cargo losses valued at 8 million.
An account notes the Housatonic was warned before a German submarine torpedoed it. The ship was towed toward land after the attack at 12:30 Saturday. Crew actions and minutes to tow are recorded but details are brief.
Consul Skinner reports the American steamer Housatonic, loaded with wheat, torpedoed at 12:30 Feb 8 by a German submarine. The crew of 37 were warned and rescued, then towed toward land. the sub joined by a towed lifeboats and the ship sunk.
A despatch reports the Housatonic hailed by a German submarine, flying the American flag and colors. The crew was ordered off the ship within an hour as the commander claimed orders to sink all vessels to England. Germans searched the Housatonic and seized soap claimed scarce. The second mate previously served as second mate on the Gulflight when sunk by a submarine near the Scilly Islands.
Officers and men are ordered to stay aboard their ships. The move comes as a surprise after crews had enjoyed broad freedom to leave and reboard, with no immediate restrictions previously imposed.
Visitors crowded the ships as the 6 PM order took effect and caused confusion. Police assisted customs guards while some individuals proclaimed US citizenship and resisted detention awaiting immigration officials. Immigrant crews were sent back to ships. Kronprinzessin Cecilie seized and held. Harbor security remained tight with multiple vessels patrolling East Boston and Chelsea.
At noon Washington ordered co operation with Immigration Commissioner Skeffington to bar German and Austrian sailors from shore leave. A 24 man Customs guard surrounded the harbor building to prevent threats of dynamiting. Guards to be posted today at the federal building housing the post office courts and sub treasury.
Professor John A. Walz of Harvard's German department argues in the Harvard Crimson that the United States should support the Allies. He criticizes neutral policy while noting Britain’s trade friction and American citizenship and Civil War lineage. He asserts if war with Germany comes, the nation may have been slow but has chosen the right course.
A man posing as an inspector gained entry to Mrs. Fulton Christopher at 25 Florence Street Malden yesterday and stole $50 worth of clothing from lodger Samuel H Little. He left his old clothes behind.
London report via Madrid notes the Dos de Noviembre sank with one man drowned after the incident.
Police suspect a clever gang carried out several housebreaks over two days, netting more than $500 in cash and jewelry. Dr J J Gibbons at 191 River Road reported $200 in valuables taken including a gold wedding ring and three stickpins. William F Stover at 150 Washington Ave lost three gold lockets two gold chains a diamond brooch and two silver watches worth about $100. Benjamin Leavitt at 112 River Road had an entry with nothing stolen. Several gold pieces were also reported missing. The spree sparked fear in the community.
Firefighters battled a blaze on the third floor of Francis H. Bacon & Co. at 620 Harrison Avenue last night. The fire grew fast and threatened adjacent buildings as smoke hindered the crew. After about an hour they controlled it. Damages estimated at $3000. Cause unknown.
Mrs. David Carsley pleaded to stay in her burning home as rescuers carried her from an invalid chair. The town formed a bucket brigade to fight the blaze that destroyed the old homestead and a nearby schoolhouse caught fire but was saved. total loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
James Craig, famed sports writer, describes his recovery from rheumatism after La Grippe using Var-ne-sis. He reports reduced swelling, improved joint mobility, and restored strength, endorsing the remedy and urging others to try it. He lists his New Haven address and notes the product is herb based and stomach friendly.
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