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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
2
The article reports President Wilson pursues free transit for American ships and citizens on the high seas and weighs war or peace options with Germany. Cabinet and defense discussions cover mobilization, emergency legislation, and protection of property amid German submarine threats.
The report notes that confirmation is expected through slow official channels and that the incident may be closed if press reports prove true and the ambassador can depart Germany. It also mentions a growing disagreeable impression domestically.
Darkness and fog cloak the Leyland line steamer Canadian under Captain W H Bullock as she departs for Liverpool with a vast cargo for Britain. The voyage aims to join an eastbound convoy shielded from submarines, carrying army horses and ammunition attended by six hustlers, mostly American citizens.
A rich Harvard graduate pledged to supply horses for Harvard reserve officers' training corps once organized and the required number is known. The animals will be provided without cost to the government or Harvard students.
Washington officials estimate a hospital force sufficient to care for 1 000 000 men could be mobilized within days after hostilities begin. Since the call went out Saturday Red Cross chapters nationwide report encouragement and a flood of personal offers of service.
London reports the War Office announces the successful conclusion of operations in Egypt against Seyed Ahmed the Senussi leader. His main force was routed near Gibra on February 4 after destroying tents and ammunition then ambushed in Munasib Pass. He abandoned the road and moved south into a waterless desert. About 200 Senussi were killed including several Turkish officers.
Former Ambassador Gerard and his party plan to leave Berlin Saturday evening likely by way of Switzerland. The exact date is not fixed and the journey routes are not yet finalized.
Mr. Gerard opts for the earlier departure from Berlin with a special 8 10 p m train to Switzerland via Basel and Berne. The party will proceed to Spain then depart for the United States aboard the first available steamer, accompanied by most embassy staff and many American correspondents. The train will carry about 200 people, and border checks will occur before departure.
Petrograd reports the foreign office statement praising the United States for cutting diplomatic ties with Germany. Russia lauds President Wilson for opposing Germany's submarine warfare and for refusing to remain allied with a nation flouting civilized principles.
Santiago Chile February 9 Chile will not sever diplomatic relations with Germany now. In response to President Wilsons note Chilean officials say they support the United States energetic attitude but will maintain neutrality for the moment.
A British torpedo boat destroyer of an older type struck a mine in the English Channel Thursday night and sank. All officers and crew were lost except five men. The British Admiralty announced the tragedy tonight.
An older class A destroyer, built 1893 to 1895 and patrolling the English Channel, struck a mine last night and sank. All officers were lost, five crew survivors documented. The class includes 12 vessels displacing about 310 tons and 200 feet long, with 19 foot beam. Two ships carry 45 men, ten carry 50 men each.
Lloyds reports multiple Allied and neutral vessels sunk by U boats including the Hanskinck formerly Latil la of 2667 tons built in 1906, the Nueva Montana 2039 tons with crew saved, Odin 1045 tons sunk Feb 2 with two dead, Hanna Larsen 1310 tons with captain and chief engineer captured, Storskog 219 tons sunk yesterday, Ida 1112 tons with crew landed. aboard many ships the crew faced gunfire and no warning.
Paris reports the cabinet decided to reduce daily newspaper pages to cut coal use and reduce imports of print paper and related raw materials.
New York Feb 9 The White Star steamship Baltic has docked at Liverpool with 44 passengers including two Americans and a full cargo of munitions. The ship reports all well. Adriatic remains at sea with one American aboard and no decision on St. Louis and St. Paul sailings yet.
Official reports say German attacks east of Vaux les Palameux and in the Woevre region were repulsed with strong French artillery action. In the Rheims area French forces conducted a surprise attack, taking prisoners and shelling Hill 304. British attacks on the Somme gained a small amount of ground.
London Feb 9 Twenty five of the crew of the torpedoed British steamer Vedamore perished with the sinking of that vessel according to the Press Association The survivors have been landed The sinking of the Vedamore was reported Thursday She was on her way from Baltimore to Liverpool
The Greater Boston committee on the George Washington memorial hosts a 6 15 dinner in Ford Hall with speakers Taft Folk Curley and Weed. George B Gallup leads the meeting as plans for a Boston drive to fund the national memorial and a 6000 seat auditorium are outlined. The effort seeks no direct fundraising during the event and proceeds toward a Tremont Temple demonstration on Washington's Birthday.
Governor McCall proposes a welfare committee of ten or fewer and lists a roster of potential appointees including James J. Storrow provisional chairman Henry Abrahams Butler Ames Charles H. Allen Charles S. Bird Spencer Borden Roland W. Boyden L Vernon Briggs and many others from major families and institutions. The selection faces difficulty due to the large field of candidates.
In case of war between the United States and Germany ten thousand Navajo Indians will take the war path for the government, according to a message received by Governor Bambergers office from the chief at Monticello Utah.
An exhortative piece praises strong red blood across four generations, depicting a healthy grandmother mother and two children. It urges lifestyle changes to root ill health, including better diet and regular outdoor activity, and suggests forming a family exercise class.
An old medical advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a general tonic that increases red blood cells and oxygen transport. It highlights easy digestion and pleasant taste and warns against imitations, noting sale by druggists and the Bradenbach company in New York.
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe, non dye solution to restore natural color to gray or faded hair. It claims easy shampoo use, permanent results, money back satisfaction, and lists Liggett's-Riker-Jaynes Drug stores in several cities plus Hessig-Ellis Drug Co in Memphis. It also notes a free illustrated book on Hair Culture and mentions related Q-Ban products.
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