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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1917
Page
7
University of Vermont and University of California agree to send visiting German professors home as Count von Bernstorff and his staff depart with the German consul officials aboard the Frederick VIII.
Attorney General Henry C. Attwill proposes a law to punish any agreement or combination to fix or regulate prices of essentials in common use. The measure targets price control schemes by entering parties and sanctions.
Attorney General Henry C. Attwill urged drastic legislation to empower the State to act against price fixing of life essentials. Speaking before the Legislature’s joint judiciary committee, he said the Boston Housewives League, a 7000 member group, seeks a simple two or three line law to achieve its aim.
Mr. Attwill argues for a compact three line bill to punish price fixing of necessities while exempting agreements on fair wages and farmer cooperatives. He says current statutes are too verbose and complex though new laws may still be needed to enable prosecutions.
A single American aboard the California perished among 41 who died after a submarine torpedoed the liner off an unnamed port. Only seven minutes afloat, lifeboats failed to launch fully amid calm seas and swift sinking. Survivors, aided by Red Cross and local townspeople, received care ashore.
Reports to the American embassy say a German submarine fired on an open boat from the British steamer Eavestone at 3000 yards, using 18 to 20 shells. The volley killed the captain and four crew members including American Richard Wallace after two boats fell astern.
The steamship La Touraine, which left New York January 28, has arrived safely at Bordeaux according to private advices from passengers. The vessel was turned over to French line officials in Bordeaux today.
Broad ad for S. H. Harrison Co. at 662 672 Washington St Cor Beach promoting men and young men suits and overcoats with large price cuts. Garments include 19.50 suits at 9.75 and 23 values at 11.50 and 27 garments at 13.50 with money refunds if not satisfied.
S. H. Harrison Co. advertises a clearance of boys clothing at reduced prices. Hundreds of patterns and styles offered with some items including extra knickers, values listed at $4 and $5 but selling for $1.85. The sale is at 662 672 Washington Street, corner of Beach.
Harko brand suits and overcoats for men and young men cut half off. Regular 23 dollars items now 11.50. Latest models and patterns available. See window display. S. H. Harrison Co., 662 672 Washington St., Cor Beach.
Berlin reports the German foreign office asked James W. Gerard the American ambassador to sign a plan to reaffirm the 1799 and 1828 treaties. He directed officials to involve Spanish and Swiss intermediaries in the process.
The article discusses treaties permitting merchants to reside in either country for nine months to wind up business. Mr. Gerard told Count Montgelas that Germany could not negotiate a new instrument, as Spain now represents American interests. Negotiations might proceed via the Swiss legation, representing German interests in Washington. The issue affects Americans in Germany and U S views on old Prussia United States treaties.
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard will not engage in talks with the German foreign office, a stance approved as the only option for him as a private citizen. Any German communication would go through Spanish representatives in Berlin, who handle American interests. The German proposal to reaffirm old treaties hinges on wartime provisions allowing nine months to dispose of property and depart, tied to the Seamen's Act enacted years ago.
The act ended all treaties with conflicting provisions for seamen while allowing other parts to stay in force if nations agreed. Germany, initially excluded due to the Frye case, later expressed interest in preserving amended treaties. Washington has not announced a formal stance though officials say the spirit of the treaties will guide Germany’s treatment in the United States.
Mrs. O'Donnell, an 18 year immigrant from Scotland, left her husband and two children in New York aboard the California on Jan 29 seeking a life in which she can provide for them. She believes education and stability for her children justify departure to return someday.
A parish tale recalls Mrs O Donnell braving sea crossing to Scotland. She was cheerful despite threat of torpedo and planned to sail home. Birth certificates and passports were required from parish records, with all three children born and baptized locally.
Louise Shannon a longtime Boston resident and widow of James B Shannon died suddenly at 247 Lamartine Street Jamaica Plain after a year long illness. She was active in West End and Jamaica Plain religious and social life. Six children survive including E C Matthews George T Edward E Robert R Paul H and Frank H Shannon. Funeral plans pending until a son arrives. services expected at Our Lady of Lourdes Jamaica Plain tomorrow morning or Sunday afternoon.
Portland report says British steamer Kandy engaged German submarines on two occasions in three months. An officer aboard the Kandy, arriving from Newport and Halifax, claimed the second encounter likely resulted in sinking the enemy. Details were withheld by order of the British Admiralty.
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