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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
11
William Hanscomb died last night at his daughter Mrs. Charles Rice’s home on 41 Spring Street Watertown. Born in West Gardiner Maine he was four years short of 190.
Investigators conclude German made high pressure engines were deliberately mutilated to prevent Cecilie use in case of seizure. Captain Coyle notes deliberate sabotage amid wartime tension. Marshal Mitchell controls access, crews kept aboard, and officials coordinate shore leave rules with customs.
Soap should be used carefully to avoid drying the scalp and brittleness. The article recommends ordinary malsified cocoanut oil as a gentle cleanser, noting it produces rich lather, removes dust and oil, and keeps hair soft and manageable for the whole family.
Rotterdam telegram quotes Albert Ballin of Hamburg America saying he cannot believe the United States would seize their ships, calling such action unthinkable. The remark comes amid speculated U.S. seizure of ships and deteriorating relations.
North German Lloyd petitions the Supreme Court to review a Boston ruling awarding Guaranty Trust and National City Bank 2.24 million dollars for gold aboard the Kronprinzess Cecilie in 1914. The ship, held by US Marshal Mitchell in Boston, faced sale risk to satisfy the award, threatening German ship interests amid wartime tensions.
Federal inspectors Hinckley and Howes conferred with Customs official Mc Govern in New London on the Willehad crew status. No decision is reached before the arrival of J. J. Hurley. The crew remains aboard the steamer and few may seek citizenship papers.
Seattle reports inspectors found a hole cut in a high pressure cylinder and engine wreckage on the Saxonia after crew removal to detention. Other engine parts were broken with hammers. The same method disabled the Avonprinzess in Cecilie at Boston.
A Handelsblad despatch from Vevenaar reports the Bayer Company factory at Leverkusen near the German frontier was blown up last week. The blast damaged two streets and killed many people, according to travelers from Germany.
The American line announced it will defy U boats by accepting bookings for the steamers Philadelphia and Finland. Philadelphia sails from Liverpool on February 10 and Finland on February 15 bound for New York.
Berlin reports a diplomatic breach between the United States and Germany caused no panic on the stock exchange. General declines were modest. potash and war-related stocks weathered the shock, while shipping, mining, and oil shares fell more noticeably.
The Tages Zeitung editorial argues neutrals suffer less from German submarine policy if they use allotted channels and avoid English ports. It notes US actions, calls for restraint, warns against provoking a breach, and cites reactions from the Cologne papers on Germany-US diplomatic break.
The occupation of about a thousand yards of German trenches by the British near Grandecourt southwest of Bapaume signifies the largest frontline gain announced in the latest official communications.
The London war office says no fighting occurred to take a new position as Germans offered no opposition to British troops. Artillery duels continued on the western front while Galician and Rumano front actions were limited and unclear in outcome. Constantinople cites British losses near Kut el Amara and reports British gains in the initial Turkish first line before being repelled.
Amsterdam via London February 7. The 72 Americans on the Yarrowdale were released by Germany after declaring they did not know that Germany treated armed merchantmen as warships.
Plans are under way to move the German prize ship Appam from Newport News to Norfolk. Engineers from the coast guard cutter Yamacraw found the Appam's machinery in excellent condition. There were no indications of any attempt to tamper with it.
London report quotes Telegraaf via Reuters that a wireless telegram from General Carranza in Queretaro conveyed his best wishes to the German Emperor.
An Philadelphia doctor touts Bon-Opto tablets as a home remedy for eye strain and weakness. The ad claims many users discard glasses after 15 days and promises a 50 percent improvement in a week with a money back guarantee.
Five shots were fired by German submarine U-45 at the American steamship Westwego on January 31. None of the shots took effect, according to an official announcement from London dated February 6.
The master of the United States Steamer Westwego reports being fired upon from astern by German submarine U 45 about 50 miles west of Fastnet in January. Five shots were fired with no hits, the ship then stopped to deliver papers. the U boat demanded oil with threats to sink the tanker. The Westwego, carrying gasoline and petroleum from Philadelphia to Barrow, is under captain J. S.
A historical note lists 85 crew members including 14 Americans, two English, two Norwegians, three Swedes, four Danes, six Spaniards, two Russians, one Mexican and one Chilean.
Advertisement from 632 Gerrard St East Toronto features Fred J Caveen praising Fruit-a-tives for curing acute indigestion and stomach gas that allegedly affected his heart. The testimonial notes use of three boxes and lists prices 50c each six for $2.50 plus a trial size 25c, with availability through dealers or by mail from Fruitatves Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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