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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1917
Page
1
Representative Wood accuses Secretary Tumulty Otto Kahn and R W Bolling and other insiders as connected to rumors of stock market killings. The article notes denials from named figures and references family ties to the President.
The Senate adopted a resolution endorsing the President's December 18 diplomatic proposal. It asks nations at war to state the terms under which peace talks might occur.
The article records a strong endorsement of the President's action in sending the diplomatic notes of December 18 to nations now at war. It suggests and recommends that those nations declare the terms upon which peace might be discussed.
After three days of debate the Senate approved a request for a statement of peace terms from European belligerents. The resolution, accepted by Democratic leaders, avoids full endorsement of the President's position. The vote stood 48 to 17 with ten Progressive Republicans and most Democrats in the majority. Senator Martine of New Jersey was the sole Democrat voting against.
Discussion peaked as Senator Lewis, Democrat chief spokesman, responded to Republican criticism of the President. He warned the United States cannot stay out of the war if it continues and said America will not tolerate misinterpretation of orders or zeal of an officer as an excuse for injuring citizens or property.
Dispatches from Taihoku report 300 deaths and many injuries after a powerful earthquake in Central Formosa. About 1000 houses are said to be destroyed and the city of Nanto suffered extensive fire damage.
The will of George H. Horton leaves a $33 000 estate and divides a 13 room dwelling between his son and daughter. The son receives the kitchen and the daughter the woodshed, with the remainder shared between them.
The testator leaves five thousand dollars in cash with personal property valued at twenty eight thousand dollars. The homestead of six rooms on the first floor goes to Frank H Horton while Amelia A Carpenter receives use of rooms on upper floors and the garden and well. The will aims to keep the family united though it may invite friction when living arrangements are shared. The property ultimately passes to Frank and Amelia’s three grandchildren after their deaths.
The New Haven railroad purchased four acres on Columbus Avenue adjacent to its main line for 400000 dollars. The estate fronts about 600 feet on the railroad and similar frontage on Columbus Avenue to be developed into a freight terminal reducing congestion in other districts.
Edwin M. White of Boston, speaking at the Common Cause Society in Franklin Union, denounces Socialism as a crime and advocates capital punishment for many offenses while condemning alcoholism and criticizing the U S penal system.
OSSIPEE New Hampshire January 5 Five witnesses including three Boston reporters testified this day in the murder trial of former Boston broker Frederick L Small for killing his wife Florence Arlene Small The key forensic point is the side door lock of the Small cottage which witnesses said was locked when found strengthening the defense position
The State argues a spring snap lock, while witnesses from the Boston Traveler Boston Post Mountainview Globe and Freedom press contend an ordinary bolt-shot lock. Testimony links the lock to ongoing Mountain View murder coverage from last September.
Official Carranza report says Villa and generals including Martin Lopez were killed or captured at Jiminez on January 4 1920 as General Francisco Murguia defeats the rebel forces Thousands dead wounded or captured reported while Villa flees toward El Valle
Jack Barry becomes the Red Sox manager succeeding Bill Carrigan. The Worcester native, a former college and club mate, accepted after a morning meeting with President Frazee and a subsequent lengthy discussion yesterday evening.
Barry informed President Frazee that he will assume a top role with the Red Sox, planning to arrive in Boston at 11 30 to finalize the contract and take charge, though the formal agreement has not yet been signed.
Arlington Heights residents win a battle to force the Elevated road to continue late service from Sullivan square through the Centre to the Heights. Service will resume next week.
A religious gathering concludes with a notable episode as a speaker imitates a woman dressing for a ball after delivering a sermon. The incident sparks discussion on decorum and behavior at church events, with attendees reacting to the unusual portrayal.
Paul Waitt exhausted after eight weeks of effort in Boston. Billy Sunday suffered a slight collapse after his evening sermon at the Tabernacle. He regained quickly after a physician’s aid and walked to his car. Late reports from Commonwealth Avenue said he was fully recovered and as well as ever.
After a Thursday night sermon, the evangelist delivered the same address again to 18 000 students from colleges and schools in Greater Boston and told reporters he was tired during the lengthy session.
The State Department announced that President Wilson has no second note in contemplation regarding peace with the belligerents. Counsellor Polk and Secretary Lansing stated there is no foundation to reports of a new note, and the administration says such information could affect the Entente reply to the first note.
Charles J. Butler, 66, founder, manager and largest stockholder of the Berkshire Lumber Company, died at noon today in Pittsfield from pneumonia following grip, which struck Monday.
London reports focus on Lieutenant Barrett of the Welsh Fusiliers praised as a hero amid a court of inquiry into the army scandal. Commentary notes lack of official detail in Mrs. Cornwallis West's alleged smear and highlights Birch's decisive stand aiding Barrett.
Forecast for southern New England eastern New York and northern New England calls for fair conditions Saturday with falling temperatures and colder air. Sunday should stay fair with strong to high west to southwest winds diminishing by day’s end.
Yesterday's readings show highs around the mid 40s and low 50s with afternoon peaks near 43 to 49. Evening temperatures fall to the upper 30s and upper 40s as winds ease, and the average yesterday was 40.12. A year ago the average was 41.10.
During the first session of the House rules committee inquiry into the President's peace note a mass of unsubstantiated rumors was presented. Representative Wood named Joseph P. Tumulty Barney Baruch Otto Kahn Thompson McKinnon & Lambert and others as figures in the gossip while stressing he had no charges or firm information. Secretary Tumulty then demanded a public apology from Wood.
Dr Hugh Cabot, back from France where he led a British Harvard surgical unit, warned the Flour and Grain Club that Germany planned an attack on the Panama Canal last August and urged America to join the Allies now or face wider conflict later.
Miss Frances Schneyer aged 16 is recovering from a dozen bites when a hound owned by her brother attacked as she started a phonograph. One finger on her right hand was bitten through and two other fingers mangled as the dog howled and then lunged at her when she attempted to remove it.
London Jan 5 Premier Lloyd George and Viscount Milner with advisers arrived in Rome to join French and Italian governments in an exchange of views on the general war situation.
A Rome despatch says Premier Briand and British leaders Lloyd George and Milner will join Italian officials for a war council. News predicts a closer alliance and renewed effort to win in the Balkans, with Berlin noting the gathering signals Entente resolve.
Public Service Commission voted yesterday to place on file the Meeting House Hill Improvement Association petition seeking restoration of the car line formerly operated by the Elevated road between Washington Street Dorchester and Franklin Street via Meeting House Hill Andrew Square South Station and Summer Street.
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