This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1917
Page
4
In London on February 12 the government agreed to set aside a Commons day for Irish administration discussion after Nationalist leader John Reamond urged an early motion. The aim is to press for promised free institutions for Ireland without further delay.
Official report states two Austrian seaplanes scouting off the Albanian coast were shot down near Sunea. Two occupants were captured, one aircraft was seized and the other sunk.
Yale defeated the College of the City of New York 59 to 14 in a swim meet in New Haven. Yale also won the water polo contest 19 to 5.
British forces report progress in France near the Beaucourt Puiseux road. A limited front operation yielded about 600 yards of enemy trench captured and a few prisoners taken.
In intense fighting early night the enemy attacked our new positions south of Serre Hill but was repulsed by heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Our patrols entered enemy lines at several points and a raiding party west of Armentieres blew up an ammunition dump and took a few prisoners. This morning enemy raiders northeast of Neuville St Vaast were dispersed by our artillery while bombardments continued north of the Somme and around Armentieres and Ypres.
The British steamers Hebburn and Lexington departed Newport News today for European war zones with American passengers aboard. The Lexington carries 70 white American muleteers and horses, while the Hebburn has one American crew member. The Hebburn heads to Falmouth for orders and the Lexington to Avonmouth.
Strike-breakers will reach Boston today to take the places of the striking crews of boats of the Eastern Steam ship Company. All sailings but one yesterday were cancelled for lack of crews, and the steamer Calvin Austin, which reached Portland from Boston yesterday morning, was unable to make the return trip last night. Germany's proposal for reaffirmation of the treaties of 1790 and 1828 with added clauses to modernize enemy-residents provisions has been transmitted to the State Department by Dr. Paul Ritter the Swiss minister.
The steamer North Star could not sail from the docks until 4 PM and was the only boat to depart. All passes were revoked and only active crew members boarded. Union officials claimed no government order, while the line cited instructions to bar non crew from vessels.
A translated German protocol proposes new terms after U S Germany break relations. It seeks to broaden wartime exemptions to include enemy ships in port at outbreak, potentially allowing safe passage despite blockades. Senate confirmation would be needed if the executive accepts.
The Swiss minister presented a German request to discuss with the United States if Britain’s blockade remains intact. The U S reply says talks possible only if Germany renews May assurances and stops aggressive submarine warfare against neutrals. No other exchanges occurred.
The London based commission announces that American members must leave Belgium due to Baron von der Lancken's order. Only a few Americans may stay in Brussels with no diplomatic status, and mobility will be restricted. The withdrawal halts official American relief functions in occupied Belgium and northern France.
Herbert C. Hoover head of the Belgian Relief Commission told a Tremont Temple audience that America made a war profit of 30 million dollars from 150 million dollars of supplies for Belgian destitute noncombatant women and children. Cries of Shame rose from Boston's wealthy and prominent citizens and echoed through the hall.
Chairman Hoover announces another neutral relief organization will be formed to handle aid for 10,000,000 Belgians and northern France as the American commission continues fundraising and coordination. He notes $25,000,000 in stored food and warns of reduced American influence as relief transitions.
Arlington High defeated Somerville High 4 to 2 in an interscholastic hockey league game yesterday afternoon. The Spy Pond boys showed stronger team play and opened with three goals early, while Somerville used a three man outer defense in the second half to limit Arlington to one score. Somerville’s forwards offered better offense than in previous games.
Washington officials intimated today that within days the government will find a method for arming American merchant vessels held in port by fear of German submarines so they may resume sailings.
The trench line southeast of Serre was evacuated without incident before English attacks. Two raids succeeded Sunday night, Verdun near Hill 304 and in the Argonne, with patrol activity in Cham pagne and Argonne. German forces crossed the Dniester near Galitch, pressed field posts, then repelled by counter attack. Italian lines east of Gorizia re established, over 100 prisoners taken.
The article outlines options for arming American merchant ships with private efforts, government aid, or direct guns from the navy. It notes objections to removing sailors from active duty and the status impact on ships. P A S Franklin reports the inquiry to the State Department, while six New York to Liverpool vessels sit idle, totaling 62,329 gross tons.
The Holy Name Society of St. Ambrose Church Fields Corner hosts a whist and dancing party on Friday evening February 16 at Rowan Memorial Hall Meeting House Hill to raise funds for the church building. Prizes include barrels of flour china cut glass kitchenware coal and more as the committee aims for record turnout.
London Feb 12 The gratitude of the nation has been conveyed by the British government to James W. Gerard former American ambassador at Berlin for his work on behalf of British civilians and prisoners of war in Germany Former Premier Labour announced this in the House of Commons.
The Cunard Line steamer Lycia of 2715 tons built in 1896 was sunk by a German submarine off England. Crew members escaped in lifeboats after the attack with one serious and one minor injury reported. Lloyds shipping agency confirms the loss and notes casualties.
About 1500 attendees enjoyed a tropical forest themed Elks Ball at the Boston Lodge pre convention hall with Mayor Curley delivering a toast to absent members. Exalted Ruler Carr led the officers while a Hawaiian band performed in native dress under a tropical moon. A concert ran until 9 o'clock and a late dinner followed at the Elks Home on Beacon Hill.
In Malden on February 12 Mary beloved wife of Thomas Driscoll nee Collins. Funeral from the family residence 10 Dale street Thursday February 15 at 8 15 am. Requiem service at Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.