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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
Washington reports the 1912 sinking of the Anchor Liner Tuscania off the North Coast of Ireland with 2179 American troops aboard. The saved vessel was manned by British sailors and escorted by British warships. No New England troops were on board.
The Boston fuel committee announced new opening and closing hours for retail and wholesale stores in the defined business district. Effective tomorrow, shopping is urged in the mornings, offices should close at 4 30, matinees run 2 to 4 30, and theatres schedule night performances to end at varied times. The rules, drafted by Robert B Stone, aim to relieve congestion per Boston Elevated officials’ request.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt was operated on at Roosevelt Hospital for fistula and ear abscesses linked to tropical fever from four years ago in South America. The procedures by Dr. Walton Martin were reported successful with Roosevelt resting comfortably after anesthesia, with Dr. Arthur B. Duel assisting.
Washington reports a full roll of units aboard the Tuscania listed by the War Department. Headquarters detachment and Companies D E F of the 20th Engineers plus the 107th Engineer Train 107th Military Police 107th Supply Train 100th Aero Squadron 158th Aero Squadron 213th Aero Squadron Replacement Detachments Nos 1 and 2 of the 32nd Division include 51 casualty officers. The 32nd Division comprises Michigan and Wisconsin National Guard troops trained at Camp McArthur Texas.
The new regulations extend Boston's business district to include territory lying east and north of Berkeley and Dover, redefining the urban boundary.
Artillery action continues on the British French Italian and American fronts with patrols and aerial raids. The French war office reports 14 enemy planes down February 3 and 4 and three on February 5. Italian and Berlin tallies add several more. In Finland the White Guard claims a key victory at Ulenborg, signaling potential government control of northern Finland.
Twenty enemy aircraft attempting to cross American lines were vigorously shelled by anti aircraft batteries and driven off by the American army in France on February 6, according to a dispatch.
Rain fell heavily this afternoon as pumps operate in trenches and dugouts. Artillery fire remains intense with American 75s and heavy guns shelling a town inside enemy lines where no civilians reside. A second lieutenant was wounded in the arm by a sniper.
King George in a London speech expresses hope for solving the Irish problem and states that prosecuting the war remains Great Britain's primary aim and endeavor.
Venustiano Carranza President of Mexico sent a cordial birthday message to German Emperor William on his anniversary with best wishes for his personal happiness and prosperity of the nation. Telegraph reports from Copenhagen cited via Reuters note the tone as fulsome and respectful.
Elders' Sanitarium at 505 Main St St Joseph Mo presents a free booklet on stopping tobacco habit in three to five days at home. Send name and address at once to receive a copy.
The British vessel Tuscania was torpedoed and sunk off Ireland with 2179 US soldiers aboard. Nineteen hundred twelve survivors were landed at Buncrana and Larne. The troops were small detachments from various states. no New England units aboard. The War Department released only minimal details and did not name survivors or victims. This marks the first major WWI troop loss for the United States since entering the war.
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