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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1917

Page

6

Government Replies To Germany Over Submarine Warfare Policy

At 4 30 this evening the government forwarded a reply to Germany protesting against its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

Germany

Bill Gives Powers to Seize Ships in War Crisis

Washington Feb 7 A bill introduced in both Senate and House empowers commandeering vessels and other shipping facilities in war or threatened war and has administration backing for immediate passage.

Washington Senate House

President Sails Toward Expanded Control of U S Shipping

A bill would authorize the President to seize U S owned vessels, docks, and related facilities during war or proclaimed emergencies, with penalties for aiding conspirators and a prohibition on selling to foreigners. It includes swift seizure without notice if warranted and fair value payment later. President Wilson and the Shipping Board approve, with Congress leaders backing rapid passage.

United States Federal Shipping Board Wilson McAdoo Denman Shipping Board Congress Fletcher Senate Commerce Committee Representative Alexander House Merchant Marine Committee House Judiciary Committee

Deporting of Rumanians Begun

The Romanian foreign minister in Paris says Germany has begun transporting Romanian males aged 16 to 67 for internment in Germany. He notes protected nationals from France, Russia, Italy, and Portugal remain. Romania protests the move as a new attack on its rights and seeks compensation.

Paris Germany Rumania Russia Siberia Belgium Romania

Doctors Endorse Magnesia Over Dangerous Stomach Drugs

An advertisement warns against overuse of stomach medications and urges readers to use pure bisulated magnesia after meals. It cites risks of ulcers from long term drugging and promotes magnesia as a safe, tasteless antacid to neutralize excess acidity and stop fermentation.

Senate Votes to Sustain President on War Stance

The Senate approved the President's address and action amid a rift over severing diplomatic ties with Germany. Key senators argued for unity to show support for the Chief Executive while others warned the move could lead to war. The vote tally stood forty three Democrats and thirty five Republicans in favor.

Stone Senate United States Germany Nations Kirby Congress

Musterole: Trusted household remedy across ailments

A worn family jar sits on the bathroom shelf providing relief for croup colds sore throats bronchitis and rheumatic pains. Musterole is a clean white mustard oil based ointment that does not blister and offers quick comfort for many common ailments.

Susie Johnny Father Granny

Halifax for Kirkwall as Inspection Port

Negotiations between Great Britain and Scandinavian lines consider Halifax or Bermuda as a British port of call to inspect cargo and passengers avoiding Kirkwall and its mine and submarine dangers. If agreed, this could hasten the resumption of suspended sailings by Norwegian Swedish and Danish ships.

New York Kirkwall Great Britain Halifax Bermuda

Note Defines 4 Percent War Zone Interfering With Wirkwall Calls

The document designates a four percent new war zone making Wirkwall routes hazardous for ships. Halifax is named as the logical inspection port, with calls there seen as obstructive yet nominal in sailings.

Wirkwall Halifax

U S Blockade Inquiry Embarrasses Greece

Athens reports that Washington asked Greece to define its stance on the German submarine blockade. The Greek government says the request has embarrassed officials and they are consulting other neutrals before replying.

U. S Greece London Reuter Athens

Guards Withdrawn From Ships at Baltimore

Immigration bureau orders remove guards from the German ships Rhein Neckar and Bulgaria in Baltimore. Crews may land if they wish. Two sailors filed for alien admission. Revenue guards to be withdrawn tomorrow leaving police at the piers.

Baltimore Immigration Bureau Washington Rhein, Neckar Bulgaria

German Embassy Staff Photographed for Passports

A photographer at the German embassy began taking pictures of every man woman and child connected with the staff for passport attachments. Copies may be sent to British and French naval officials who will honor safe conducts arranged by the United States for the German party.

Washington United States

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