19 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
1
One man died and Melvin O Adams president of the Boston Reverve Beach and Lynn railroad was among several injured in a head on collision in front of 168 Beacon Street at 1130 last night.
Three thousand people attended a patriotic mass meeting at Tremont Temple yesterday afternoon. They endorsed resolutions urging severance of diplomatic relations with Germany and pledging support to President Wilson. The resolutions called for lawful steps to end the blockade of American ports and protect Americans at sea. The crowd applauded speakers who linked the crisis to war, calling the situation intolerable to a free people.
John Keglorolis aged 2 dies from skull fracture after a head on crash between a Taxi Service Company taxi driven by William Hickey and a Ford touring car driven by John Philopolus. Injured: Melvin Adams, Theofanas Orfanas, Kontas Dantos, Theodore Destikos. Adams walks home after minor injuries. The wreck occurred as both drivers failed to swerve, leaving both vehicles wrecked.
London February 18 The Speaker of the House of Commons James William Lowther said it was impossible for British statesmen to make any agreement with the German government as currently constituted spoken at a London meeting describing the Kaiser regime as unreconcilable.
Outspoken addresses by Joseph A. Conry, Russian consul at Boston, Clarence E. Carr of New Hampshire, Dr. Richard C. Cabot, and George Haven Putnam of New York, president of the American Rights League, were echoed and summarized in resolutions submitted by Rev. William Harmon van Allen rector of the Church of the Advent.
Clean, New York February 18 fire at the smoke less powder plant of the Aetna Company in Emporium Pennsylvania caused $100000 damage. An explosion occurred at 2 o'clock though all workers had left the plant at midnight. The cause is not yet known.
Beginners in crime, fearing help for the victim, are now thought to have killed Edward T. Foley. The slaying occurred at the Blue Hill avenue store where Foley served as manager on Saturday night.
Police base their suspect on the weapon found in yesterday’s autopsy by Medical Examiner Leary who identified a Colt’s 44 as the firearm used, not a modern automatic. One man may hold knowledge about the crime, while police broadcast descriptions and Superintendent Crowley notes a strong similarity to Foley’s death and the Melrose paymaster holdup.
By Paul Waitt II the Back Bay janitor, unaware of the graphic tale within, wrestled with the cellar furnace. He could not imagine Mrs Thatcher in the upstairs drawing room as a pink shaded lamp glowed and her auburn hair caught the firelight while she spoke softly.
Mrs. Thatcher mocks a farewell as she leaves Los Angeles for New York. The interruption is brief and she resumes her story amid lighthearted suspense.
An advertisement urges readers to build up with Fr. John’s Medicine after warnings about dangers to those who are run down. The short note appears as a classified style promo continuation on page 10 Fourth Column.
The World reports Colonel Theodore Roosevelt intends to raise an expeditionary force ready to sail to Europe immediately in case of war with Germany. He would place the unit under the command of entente generals to align with their strategic plans.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair conditions Monday. Tuesday may bring light rain or snow with a slight temperature change and moderate north to east winds. For northern New England, Monday is fair and colder in Maine, while Tuesday could bring snow with a gradual rise in temperature. Southern New England expects fair Monday and snow or rain Tuesday.
Everett residents learned that the dual inauguration cost them a pretty penny. The bill included dress suit hires for ushers at Mayor Mullen's event, usher badges, and music, totaling notable sums as officials reviewed the invoices.
City records show Mayor Mullen's inauguration was funded by a $420.55 payment through a Mayor's warrant by City Treasurer Nathan Nichols. Earlier inaugurations cost far less, with the high school event costing nothing except lighting, while the Armory ceremony required a $68 certified check and an $11 armorer fee paid by the mayor. Taxpayers question economy of dual inaugurations as officials sworn in elsewhere.
Yesterday's temperatures are listed with hourly readings from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Averages show 39 degrees yesterday and 37 from a year ago. Also notes caramel making and an advertisement for Lovell and Covel Caramels.
Lloyds Agency reports British steamers Romsdalen and Valdes sunk or damaged with tonnages 2548 and 2285. The Worcester shire, a 7175 ton vessel, is also reported sunk, increasing wartime losses.
The list shows total ships sunk by submarines or mines from Feb 1 to 10 totaling 82 ships with 172,204 tons plus additional entries. The document also records total vessels sunk and lost by belligerents, Americans, and neutrals with respective tonnages 180,890 23,322 54,868.
Report says the President will not appear before Congress until enough guns are ready to arm all United States merchant men. Once sufficient armament is available, he will seek full powers to guarantee American life and property protection.
The text notes delays in arming merchant ships and mounts, an embargo on American commerce in submarine zones, and that President Wilson plans to act soon with measures to lift the embargo. It cites Congress adjournment and hopes for action within the coming week barring any precipitating events.
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