This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
8
Clarence W Barron a leading financier argues Americas financial aid without direct combat could end the war If the nation enters the conflict it would serve as the allies chief supplier and backer rather than a fighting force This view reflects the era’s debate over US entry into the war.
An advertisement touts Orrine as a secret and voluntary treatment for the drink habit costing one dollar a box with a booklet offered. The piece also reports an exclusive interview with financier Mr Barron praising American financial power and urging support for wartime loans and credits tied to President Wilson’s policy.
The financier Mr Barron argues Americans are not slackers and that if they open their pocketbooks and boost farms and factories, allies would benefit. He believes the United States will enter the war, with big financiers lined up in support.
The Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board ordered more guards at Wachusett and other Boston water reservoirs after fears of possible sabotage by foreign belligerents. Chief Engineer William Foss directed guards day and night at all major reservoir sites from Wachusett to Ashland and Hopkinton, with National Guard support considered if needed. Officials stress vigilance but say immediate danger is unlikely.
Financier Clarence W Barron argues the United States should serve as commissary, armorer, and financial backer for the allies in the wartime effort.
A Chicago banker argues that after Verdun the ruling classes know their cause is lost and expects 130 million in Europe and Asia under German dominion to learn it soon. He says moral credit now drives financial credit, predicts Congress action will rally markets, and expects steel demand and government orders to rise with no rail strikes.
Mr. Barron spoke on how sound finance from Boston to San Francisco will back LIBERAL credits for construction, arguing that patriotism energizes labor and boosts stock values. He predicted war may end within months if the U.S. enters, noting Prussian food shortages would force surrender and spur postwar industrial balance.
Detachments of New York Naval Militia equipped as infantry patrolled the five East River bridges linking Manhattan to Long Island. Naval militia tugs warned river craft to stay 50 feet from piers while guards searched vehicles and pedestrians. Control shifted to police next morning as guarded access continued.
London Feb 4 Sweden demands Germany investigate the torpedoing of the Swedish steamer Edda on Jan 28. The Swedish government has instructed its Berlin envoy to pursue the case and reserves right to take future action.
Telegram from James J. Phelan, head of the Ninth Regiment associate members, offering the Massachusetts Infantry unit’s services to President Wilson for support of the flag and country. The message was sent to Washington, D. C. yesterday.
The crew of the self-interned German gun boat Geier set the vessel on fire at Honolulu today. The 1604 ton ship, built at Wilhelmshaven in 1894, took refuge there soon after the war began.
Reports from Rome via Paris say the United States breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany is greeted with great rejoicing. Observers see moral support for the Entente and value the move by the world’s leading neutral in the present crisis.
Music circles in Greater Boston note the engagement of Cecilia Tyler Byrne a noted pianist and soprano to Raymond Leonard Bussey of New York. Byrne daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Byrne of Winthrop Highlands educated at Winthrop High School and Notre Dame Academy.
An old ad highlights Bromo Quinine as a remedy for colds and headaches. The box bears E. W. Grove's signature and mentions a single product name Bromo Quinine.
The I. S. W. Girls' Club hosts a five event swimming meet at Ocean Pier Revere Beach on Thursday evening February 8. Events include a yard dash 100 yard dash 222 yard dash fancy diving and plunging with entrants Rita Batemen Anna Brooks Olive Warren Marian Martin Margaret Cotter Margaret Benson Margaret Shaw Margaret Meagher Anna Shaw Nora Keenan Anna Bartell Catherine Foley Agnes Foley Edith Maranville Gladys Dingwell Margaret McDonald Minnie Chapman.
Boston's Metropolitan Chapter of the American Red Cross calls for urgent volunteers for sewing groups to make hospital garments and for home nursing classes. The appeal also seeks volunteer doctors graduate nurses and men for first aid and sanitary training detachments under emergency Washington orders. An executive committee meeting was ordered at Lavinia H. Newell's home at 330 Dartmouth Street.
Lieutenant-Commander I J Wallace of the Hingham Naval Magazine announced a War Department report that Congress approved a $58 000 appropriation to expand the facility making it the largest naval magazine in the country at this time.
Engaged are Mary Frances Suscomb of Salem and Arthur Fielden Suscomb of Salem in a Boston area post. Numerous obituaries list deaths from Feb 2 to Feb 8 across Charlestown Roxbury Malden Everett Somerville and Cambridge with funeral times, masses, and interments at St. Catherine St. Leo Sacred Heart and Holyhood cemeteries among others.
Fellow members are notified of the death of Henry M. Miller on Thursday February 1 at his residence 88 Dix Street Dorchester. Funeral services will be at St Mark's Church on Monday February 5 at 9 am. John H. Harney, President. John J. Keenan, Secretary.
Somerville Lodge 617 BPF O BKE reports the death of Brother George J. Murdock. Funeral services are at St Ann's Church Winter Hill Tuesday at 10 a.m. Brothers are urged to attend. Harry J. Morton Exalted Ruler and McGowan Secretary.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.