11 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1918
Page
1
Washington officials predict Monday business shutdowns will be suspended across the East after today as milder weather improves railroad conditions. The coal ration policy may end with the week, though local rulings could still affect Monday operations in some areas.
A week after the Cross Rip lightship vanished in a gale six sailors aboard were married or have families. A driving snowstorm halted recovery efforts at Woods Hole and the Vineyard as the beacon drifts with no motive power. The last sighting was four days ago by Sankaty Head keeper near Nantucket Island.
American troops under General command in France faced a bitter night action Friday near the American wire entanglements. German patrols cried Kamerad as they fired, and the Americans attributed the enemy’s surrendering yells to accurate Allied fire.
Journal notes say today is the fourth Monday in Boston, referencing a yellowed order with a name listed as Ten. The line hints at continuation on Page 4 fourth column.
Cardinal Logue, primate of Ireland, in a letter read in Armagh churches, warns that a failed Irish convention could return Ireland to conflict and repression. He presses for thorough reforms and urges public perseverance for a complete, satisfactory settlement.
Notable Boston figures gathered at the Elysium Club to fund Jewish welfare for war regions and U S troops. Julius Rosenwald announced the commission's finding that the need will double the stated quota, prompting immediate expansion as the drive runs to February 24.
Nantucket rejoices as a government relief ship breaks free from ice four miles offshore after a long day. A northwest to southwest wind shift opened a channel of water allowing the vessel to reach the wharf amid cheers from islanders and naval crews.
Eleven residents of Pleasant street Lynn were robbed by three masked men at 11 30 PM. The trio took about 300 dollars watches jewels cigarettes and other items and forced victims to jump from windows to alert police. Patrolman Bunce detained a man named Joseph C Enezia who had 31 dollars on him, suspects him as lookout.
Hope remains high in Dennis Port as the ten der Azalea and Light Ship No 90 arrive lacking the rescue ship and the shoal marker. The Azalea captain reports coal shortage and sails for Newport at noon leaving the crew missing and families anxious.
The opening gun for the War Savings stamp campaign rang out at a Dorchester Boys' Club meeting. The event drew an enthusiastic crowd as the drive began in the community.
Lieutenant Bruno Roselli announced in Brockton that negotiations are complete to draft all Italian aliens into the United States Selective Army. He said allied mission members have been in session for months and reached an agreement satisfactory to the U S government.
Missing on board the Tuscania from New England are Captain M., Philip Vincent Sherman of Northfield Vermont. Private Clarence H. Bradshaw of Haverhill. Private George W. Cary of Springfield. Second Lieutenant Richard Warren of Waltham. Private Franklin A. Church of Providence. Private Vincent A. Gorman of East Weymouth. Private Frederick J. Thomas of Bridgeport. Private Dudley H. Marsh of Portland. Private Emmet S. White of Weaverville. Some members are reported as safe or awaiting word.
Report from France states five American soldiers are believed killed four missing and one wounded after an ambush by a superior German force. Only one American escaped, crawling back to safety after the trap in front of our lines.
Today marks Thomas A. Edison born 1847 and recalls the British advance on the Tigris front from one year ago.
Fair Mon day and Tue sday with some warming and moderate west winds for Boston and vicinity. Northern New England to expect snow flurries Monday and a bit colder Tuesday. Southern New England and Eastern New York remain fair with little temperature change.
Weather notes show yesterday's average 27 8-24 with scattered figures for ages and regions. The fragmented data include temperatures 16 28 OR and 13-25 8 PoBL iscca, suggesting a mixed regional log with limited clarity on exact readings.
Fire in the adjacent Felix Vorenberg and Co. jewellers at 13 15 Winter Street caused $30,000 in losses and filled the Gilchrist Company building with smoke forcing an audience of about 3000 from the Orpheum Theatre last night.
Rescue squad entered the basement to find the seat of a heavy smoke fire in the Vorenberg building basement. Daniel Martel was revived at Relief Hospital after his respirator failed, others were slightly overcome, and glass cut several firefighters. The fire required two alarms and smoke filled upper floors including the Scotch cafe and Gilchrist stock department. The cause remains unknown.
Newburyport February 10 Parents of Adelard J. Gosselin aged 19 a member of the 158th aero squadron on the Tuscania were notified by telegram from Congressman Lufkin that his name appears on the survivors list and he is uninjured.
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