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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
5
Vienna officials cautious about Austro American ties after severing relations with Germany. They view the situation as not entirely hopeless despite gloomy newspaper assessments.
Frederic C. Penfield signals U S efforts toward a friendly solution. Indications suggest Washington not planning an immediate break with Austria Hungary. Grew is named embassy counsellor and Lansing funded Hebrew charities, signaling cautious diplomacy amid submarine warfare disputes.
A practical joker’s fake call drew Hyde Park’s Captain Arthur W. Burton’s Seventh Company of the Massachusetts Coast Artillery Corps to the scene yesterday noon, the second such hoax in a week.
M. J. Downey of 886 Canterbury Street says stomach trouble and dyspepsia vanished after using Plant Juice. He credits three bottles with restoring appetite sleep and energy and offers public endorsement from a respected contractor.
James W. Gerard former American ambassador to Germany was guest of honor at a lunch at the Paris foreign office hosted by Premier Briand. The event brought a distinguished company including diplomatic representatives from all entente powers with ambassadors present.
In Madrid deputies pressed Premier Count de Romanones for a clear statement on Spain s war stance and government aims. Senators Rodes and Garcia challenged the policy as Cortes debated neutrality during the session from Paris.
Mr. Gerard travels with American ambassador William Graves Sharp and is greeted by a large crowd. Attendees include Russian ambassador A P Iswolsky and other diplomats. The event ends with the Republican Guard band and a return performance for the Canadian hospital at St Cloud.
Emile Auguste Carolus Duran died today in Paris. Born in Lille in 183? He lived in Spain and Italy, earned the Legion of Honor as a grand officer, and belonged to the Institute. He painted many portraits including that of Pope Pius X.
A 10 physician and 160 nurse medical unit will be sent to Asia Minor to combat epidemics causing many deaths. The expedition is financed by Hadassah, a Jewish women’s organization with U S branches.
The premier stated the government remains neutral between opposing forces and has shown its stance through actions on U S moves. One invitation urged intervention for peace and another called for a declaration of war against Germany.
Beverly reports a large blaze at A. Dodge and Son grain dealers storage shed at Park and Federal streets. Seven horses and four pigs perished while 200 barrels of flour 100 tons of hay and several carloads of grain were lost. Firefighters confined the flames to the building and state police will investigate tomorrow.
Former Philadelphia Americans pitcher Charles Albert Bender reportedly drove the car that struck and killed James Curran, 31, in the city’s north. Bender surrendered and was released on his own recognizance with a hearing set for tomorrow.
The Greek legation reports famine due to the blockade of Greek coasts by the Entente powers since December 8. Ten deaths from starvation are described across Jannina Laurim Acarnania Preveza Eubia Messina. Epidemics of enteritis and dysentery rise as poor classes survive on herbs and grass. Coasting trade and fishing boats are blocked or seized.
Former Representative Felix A Marcella will marry Miss Lillian Ford a Dorchester resident and department store model in the Church of the Sacred Heart North End. The ceremony precedes a reception at Copley Plaza and a wedding trip to the South and Havana. Marcella is a lawyer with political background and prior legislative service.
A Boston mass meeting adopted resolutions urging unwavering U S backing for Belgium France and England while denouncing pacifists and German actions. Speakers including Consul Conry and George Haven Putnam pressed decisive break with Germany and swift aid to allied front lines.
Cardinal O Connell issued Lenten regulations read at all masses in the archdiocese. A letter on the Peter s Peace collection for Pope Benedict XV was read. collections will be taken next Sunday Feb 25. Ash Wednesday ashes will be distributed after masses at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
The Independent Order Sons of Israel federal grand lodge officers met at headquarters 47 Mt Vernon Street and pledged service to the country in case of war. They declared in this land of freedom we are not Jews we are Americans and Robert Silverman grand secretary gave an address.
Lima reports Colonel Benjamin Puente, named minister of war by President Pardo last August, has submitted his resignation. The move follows his appointment and current political developments in Peru.
The Cathedral parishioners begin a two week mission next Sunday. The first week serves women, the second week men. Conducted by Redemptorist Order priests from Mission Church Roxbury. Preachers include Rev. John O Leary Joseph Turner John Conway and William Treanor all C SS R.
John H. Kendall of 2 Common Street Belmont dies on a train near Washington at age 66. The wealthy retired businessman was traveling to Marietta Georgia for a marble works directorate meeting. No cause or details released in dispatches.
Frederick Snow age 50 was found dead yesterday on the third floor of his room at 61 Bunker Hill street Charles town. He was last seen about 1130 Saturday night.
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