06 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
1
The British steamer Eavestone of 4791 tons was sunk by a German submarine. The captain and four crew members were killed while escaping in boats. An American seaman, Richard Wallace of Baltimore, was also killed in the shelling. Survivors report the submarine shelled the lifeboats after sinking the ship.
Berlin dispatches report Germany intends to persist ruthless sea warfare despite risks while Washington offers no prep for threatened hostilities. An American sailor was killed by submarine shelling, heightening anxiety as the Kaiser is pressed to avoid war yet may choose aggression.
Washington February 5 administration officials prepared for every emergency as war with Germany loomed. Wilson and advisers clung to hope Germany might reverse course, but Berlin dispatches indicated no turning back on submarine policy.
Smoking in Radcliffe College dormitories was yesterday forbidden by a general order from Dean Bertha M. Boody. Hall mistresses read the rule to students who were told they must conform or give up their rooms.
Manila authorities seized 17 German merchant vessels anchored in Manila Bay. All German crews were removed as part of the seizure.
The notice challenges the belief that college girls do not smoke, noting some indulge after meals and at retreat times. Students greeted the ultimatum with laughter and mild defiance, but no one protested the regulation. None chose to abandon their rooms as an alternative.
London Feb 5 Count Plunkitt the Sinn Feiner for North Roscommon wins the seat left by James O Kelly's death with a near two thirds vote over Devine of the Nation.
Semi official wording from Berne reports Switzerland will persist with strict neutrality as a vital principle in response to President Wilson. The note states Switzerland will not depart from its traditional policy despite calls to change course.
Naval guards boarded German merchantmen in Manila Cebu and Zamboanga districts. American crews removed the Germans and landed them in the business district under police guard. Authorities will care for those without resources, others released. The Barry and Chauncey seized three German steamers each, at the officers' request to stop destructive actions in harbor.
In Washington on February 5 the war referendum plan by William Jennings Bryan drew attention on the House floor. Representative Miller of Minnesota read a constituent’s demand for Bryan’s immediate internment while Representatives Huddleson of Alabama and Sloan of Nebraska defended the statesman.
A brutal Atlantic storm lashed New England with snow and sleet, causing heavy traffic disruption and shipping delays along the waterfront. Boston endured near blackout conditions with thunder and lightning, as forecasters called for calmer weather after today’s record cold.
A nor’easter spent itself offshore near Eastport Maine after a record snowstorm. Snow piled higher than the December 15 snowfall as the storm moved from the Middle West and intensified in Boston from Sunday night into yesterday morning.
Brief news line notes continuation of material on page two column five with no further details provided.
The notice lists sunset and sunrise times with a late entry for 10 28 p m and an instruction to light all vehicles at 5 34. It also notes today’s anniversary of George J Gould born 1864 and mentions the 1915 seizure of the Norwegian steamer Christian Bors en route to San Francisco.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday fair and continued cold with diminishing winds. Wednesday will be fair with rising temperatures. Northern New England expects generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with colder Maine on Tuesday and a warmer trend by Wednesday. Southern New England sees fair, continued cold Tuesday, then fair and warmer on Wednesday.
Reports from Chihuahua City arrive in Juarez saying heavy fighting rages 30 miles west of Chihuahua City between Mexican government troops and Villa forces. Passengers claim 150 Carranza wounded were taken to Chihuahua and General Francisco Gonzales, former Juarez garrison commander, is reported killed.
After eluding police for ten days, Louise Katherine Deady 15 of 37 Granite Street Quincy reached Bellows Falls Vermont yesterday and wed Paul Dale Berry 24 of 41 Bromfield Street Wollaston. The disappearance triggered searches across New England as authorities followed the case.
Berry and a girl identified as Katherine Deady fled Bellows Falls after swearing the girl was 18. City Clerk Hayes and Rev. John Prince learned of the ruse too late to stop the marriage. Police traced a lead to Quincy but the couple remained at large, with Berry a Bay State Street Railway motorman.
Detroit News wires from Washington report Henry Ford would run his entire plant to capacity for the government if war comes. He says he can build 1000 small submarines daily and 3000 meteors a day without profit, after standardization, with Mrs. Ford and Secretary Daniels present at a Navy dinner.
Morning papers in Berlin via London report the breach in U S Germany relations as grave yet handled with calm editorial tone. They note no surprise and attribute it to President Wilson’s April message and his ongoing support of the Entente since the war began.
Newspapers reject the idea that Germany broke its May 4 note promising only if President Wilson succeeds in forcing England to observe laws of nations. They blame Wilson for ignoring Germany’s submarine policy justification and regret the frayed US German ties amid expectations of an early war declaration.
Colpitts Ticket Agency at 333 Washington continues on page 7 Fourth Column offering travel options to the South or West, with rail and boat rates advertised.
The United States holds that officials await an overt act before full hostilities begin and are preparing for what follows. The incident reports an American sailor killed when a German submarine shelled lifeboats from the British steamer Eavestone during evacuation. No consular report had arrived to verify details or severity by night.
Early this morning fire swept the upper floor of the Whittier building in Everett square. Sergeant Harry Peel roused Mme. Wallace and Dr. E N Johnson from their second floor rooms and led them to the street. The blaze may have started from a cigarette stub left by dancers at a ball held there the night before.
Harvard senior Randolph H. Hitchcock, a versatile athlete and substitute halfback who made his H in the Yale game, died at Stillman Infirmary after a malignant cancer. He was from Honolulu, brother of Rex Hitchcock, and also swam and pole vaulted.
Congress overrode President Wilson's veto finally enacting the long debated immigration bill with the literacy test. The Senate passed 62 to 19 after tepid protest from Japan over the Asiatic exclusion clause while the House had already approved 287 to 106. The action ends a 20 year clash with three presidents opposing similar measures.
Senator Reed warns in closing debate that the Japanese objection should not trigger action now to disturb or impair the United States relations with a friendly nation.
Lenox voters approve liquor licenses by 288 to 231 at the annual meeting ending two years of dryness. Peru reaches a tied 11 to 11 vote to go wet for the first time after a long dry spell.
Vienna reports that after the break between the United States and Germany a long talk occurred between American Ambassador Frederick Penfield and Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Count Czernin. It was announced that relations between the United States and Austria-Hungary were not yet affected.
Hotel Hollis Cafe at 247 Tremont St offers superb Italian dishes with best eating in town and live cabaret music. The cafe presents a lively dining scene with notable atmosphere and musical entertainment.
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