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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
3
Mr and Mrs William Whittemore and their children Marie 11 Elizabeth 9 and William 6 were found unconscious in their Dedham home 215 High street suffering coal gas poisoning. They were believed to have been unconscious for nearly 20 hours and are expected to recover.
Viscount Bryce, former British ambassador to Washington, told the Associated Press in London on February 8 his views on the war’s progress and the likely impact of United States actions. He spoke about Germany's declaration of war zones and the threat to neutral nations.
The speaker argues Germany’s desperation and economic exhaustion push toward peace through conqueror terms. They recall invasions of Belgium and Romania, U boat warfare against neutrals, and Armenian massacres, noting Allied resolve and warning that German terms would be unacceptable.
Mr Bryce notes America should decide its own duty but predicts U S entry would shorten the war and morally condemn Germany. Officials discuss pavement materials with granite block and wood block presentations, followed by a discussion.
Speakers at the American Good Roads Congress in Mechanics' building urged smooth granite block paving grouted with Portland cement on a concrete base as best for heavy teaming traffic. They favored granite and wood block paving for average manufacturing cities facing strong motor truck and tractor use.
Fears for 19 year old Thomas McManus son of Mrs Della McManus East Boston were groundless after he wrote from Chili. He has been aboard three torpedoed boats and was not aboard the Housatonic when she sank.
Advertisement promotes Dr True s Elixir a family laxative and worm expeller claiming to expel worms and cure upset stomach and constipation. Endorsed by a Houston Texas reader and advertised at dealers in Auburn Maine and elsewhere with price points 35c 50c and 1 00.
Newburyport February 8 Afternoon report says strikebreakers at the N. D. Dodge Company are sleeping inside the factory while police guard outside. Over 1000 strikers and sympathizers gathered but no clash occurred as the workers stay inside. Daniel J. Kelleher, a reserve officer, forfeited his badge and insignia after refusing strike duty.
The First Regiment of the New Hampshire National Guard arrives back in Manchester after months on the Mexican border. Eleven companies remain at the armory awaiting orders, while four other companies have been reassigned to their home armories.
Final clearance offers men and young men Harko suits and overcoats with savings up to 50 percent. Garments include $19.50 items at 9.75 and $27 suits at 13.50, plus $3.50 and $4 pants reduced to 1.98. S. H. Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington St Cor. Beach.
Harko brand suits and overcoats for men and young men reduced 350 percent. Regular 23 dollar values now 11.50. All the newest models and patterns available. See the big window display. S. H. Harrison Co., 662-672.
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