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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1917
Page
1
Two Americans Mrs Hoy and her Chicago daughter are missing after the Cunard liner Laconia was torpedoed off Ireland. Despatches say the ship went down without warning. The report notes rising U boat threats and political debate over naval authority, with an extra session likely.
The bill proposed by Wilson is pending in a joint House Senate committee as lawmakers hold back on the measure. In a public address Wilson asserts no war intent but seeks broad authority to defend U S shipping on the seas including arming merchant vessels and using appropriate means, plus credit and insurance to cover protection.
Good business proposition in a six window, light upstairs room with elevator service at 657 Washington St. Suitable for ladies shoes or suits or any first class retail business. Ideal location promises immediate success. Inquire at Crnstal Clothing House office Washington St corner Boylston St.
A limousine struck a street car at Frost and Pelham streets in Malden, skidded into a post and crashed into a tree. Driver Grandby Wall, 21, was thrown through the windshield and badly hurt. two women escape serious injury and were taken home. Wall is at Malden Hospital.
On Beacon Hill the food price crisis dominated the session as resolutions for an embargo met strong opposition. Five measures to relieve the food situation were introduced in the House alongside sharp debate and a vow by the mayor to mobilize 20 carloads of rice. Women from the Housekeeper's League visited Governor to seek action.
Dorchester residents on Duncan, Greenwich, Fenton, Grainger, Leonard and Clayton streets faced six inch floodwater after melted ice and rain clogged drains last night. Commissioner Murphy and workmen opened the drains to relieve the flooding.
A delegation of women from the Housewives' League urged Governor McCall to ask the Legislature to memorialize Congress to pass an embargo act. The visit occurred amid rising tensions as lawmakers debated opposing views.
City Council extended Christmas era streetcar bans in Washington Street from Essex to Franklin Street. Vehicles will follow a one way flow in the restricted section while the Board of Street Commissioners awaits a public hearing within 30 days on permanent status.
Former Attorney General Pillsbury files for divorce from his young wife drawing society attention. The action raises questions about public figures and private lives amid ongoing legal proceedings and media interest.
Mrs Fr Sheehy Skeffington, widow of an Irish Sinn Fein figure, recounts disguising herself to reach America and evade British spies. She describes plans to speak in Lowell on The Truth About England and recalls agents trying to repatriate her to Canada. The story also notes a divorce case involving Albert Pillsbury and Elizabeth Pillsbury, citing unfaithfulness and cruel treatment.
Roanoke Virginia February 26 Mrs Mathew Maury sister of Mrs Woodrow Wilson died here after an operation for peritonitis.
In Norfolk County Superior Court at Dedham papers are impounded by the court. The withdrawal of a $200 000 attachment against Mr Pillsbury's property recorded at the Suffolk Registry of Deeds on Feb 15 is believed to be a further development continued on Page S Fourth Col.
Judge Morton in federal court made permanent the temporary receivership of the Boston and Maine railroad. James H. Hustis, the president acting as receiver, was authorized to buy steel rails and supplies up to 2 071 000 for 1918. Massachusetts may intervene in contract cancellations rate changes and Hampden railroad claim matters. The court rebuked minority stockholders for alleged fraud while praising the current board’s integrity.
At a meeting of the Everett Board of Aldermen Alderman Winfield S Hamlin labelled Mayor Mullen a deliberate liar Mullen defended himself and warned Hamlin to stop talking or be removed from the government The exchange reflected ongoing tensions over the mayor's conduct and appointments
President Wilson asked Congress for power to use U S forces to protect ships and lives, placing the nation in armed neutrality. The House promptly introduced a bill approved by the President as the first step.
The item notes a 6 01 PM light reminder for all vehicles tonight and lists Today’s anniversaries. It recalls Tongfellow born in 1807 and a 1915 German cruiser sinking the American vessel William P Frye as historical references.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Tuesday clearing with falling temperatures, followed by Wednesday fair and colder. Washington report states New England clearing and colder Tuesday and Wednesday with strong southwest to west winds.
The fragment records temperature data with averages for yesterday and a year ago. It lists figures like 43 and 37 for the readings and mentions a sequence of cryptic notes and labels without clear context or dates.
Abraham Jacobs a tailor at 301A Huntington Avenue was robbed of 156 by two men who entered his shop tied him to a table with a pistol and escaped after decoying him to a back room. They left him tied for nearly an hour before his plight was found.
A 29 year old man and a younger accomplice robbed a tailor, forcing the shopkeeper to reveal a pistol under threat. They escaped with 156 dollars after tying Jacobs and leaving him gagged. Police issue a description and warn the robbers may be from the same gang behind two earlier killings.
Orleans, the American freighter, arrived at Pauillac, France, at 5 30 this afternoon becoming the first U S ship to venture toward the war zone after the break with Germany amid much speculation on a safe passage through.
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