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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
1
The House Rules Committee debated whether a thorough inquiry into the alleged leak connected to the President's peace note should be carried out by a special committee or abandoned. A resolution by Rep Campbell proposes appointing a five member panel by the Speaker to conduct the inquiry, with discussions continuing after an extended executive session.
Action on the resolution was postponed until tomorrow as the rules committee reconvenes to decide on a course of action.
State Senator John S. Fitzgerald of this city married Miss Jane F Shea amid a five day law hurdle. After filing intentions early, he obtained a court dispensation just before 4 PM and the ceremony was held at St Joseph's Church with Rev Francis W Malley officiating. The newlyweds departed for a wedding trip.
Franz Bopp German consul general at San Francisco and four of his attaches were found guilty tonight by a U S district court jury of violating American neutrality.
A famous actress offers a simple hair treatment mixing Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. The preparation uses half a pint of water with oz Bay Rum and 1-4 oz glycerine, can be bought or mixed at home, and is claimed to darken gray hair without staining the scalp.
Harry K. Thaw remains at large as investigators pursue the kidnapping and assault case in New York. Authorities say a nationwide manhunt is in place with police alerted in multiple cities for the whereabouts of the 19 year old victim, Fred Gump Jr.
Prosecutors privately said Thaw likely reached his Pittsburg home where family and trusted counsel shielded him. Authorities noted his notoriety shaped their focus on arresting the man identified to them as the fugitive.
Claflin Hall, Wellesley College’s new dormitory overlooking Lake Waban, opened yesterday with fudge kitchenettes for all residents. Ninety eight students moved in as the dormitory, connected to Tower Court by a cloistered colonnade, debuted under head Mrs. Charlotte H. Chadderdon.
At a local hotel banquet last evening John H. Smith of Patterson Wylde Co received a silver loving cup engraved in appreciation of 25 years with the firm. Smith, a well known figure in local maritime circles, lives in Marblehead and has many friends in the shipping industry.
The Rev. Arthur Stanley Beale resigns as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Stoneham after church committee rejection of his leadership during a major moral crisis. The trouble stems from a gambling raid that unsettled the town last November.
In Stoneham two congregation members owned the raided Union Club building. Police actions on Nov 19 led to 16 men fined for Sunday gaming in Woburn. The church committee debated measures against owners, pledging police support and seeking federation cooperation to curb gambling. Beale tendered resignation in January.
The Boston heir Jesse L. Livermore claims a comeback after paying 2 million to settle past mistakes and hints at a 3.5 million gain. He explains wealth came from several ventures cotton grain and war brides and shares his market psychology for success.
Official information says the entente reply to President Wilson's note proposing peace talks has been delivered to Ambassador Sharp in Paris. It marks a step in the diplomat’s effort to begin discussions among belligerents.
Premier Briand presented the allies' response to President Wilson's peace note to Ambassador Sharp in Paris. The message reportedly follows the lines of the German proposal reply and hints at terms the Allies will insist upon before any peace. The exact content remained confidential awaiting Wilson's brief and decryption.
In Washington the House committee reported final approval of the annual rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling 38,155,539 dollars with over ten million slated for new projects. Notable new-initiative sums cover Casco Bay Wills Strait 16500 and Norwalk Harbor 50000 among others while ongoing projects receive substantial funding in New York Rhode Island Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Elders' Sanitarium at 430 Main St St Joseph Mo publishes a booklet on the effects of tobacco habit and how to stop in three to five days at home. Free copies available by sending name and address at once.
Billy Sunday railed at 16 000 attendees at Tabernacle accusing them of cowardice and a yellow streak for not confessing Jesus Christ. He singled out about 1000 leather workers and 1000 paper tradesmen from Boston amid his fiery sermon.
A fragmentary tangle of phrases hints at a confession or admission involving leather and paper men. The note directs readers to continue on Page 8 Second Col for further details.
Cambridge park department workers withheld pay for math extermination wages after Mayor Rockwood refused to sign the payroll, delaying wages for over 100 city employees. Park board chair John J. Kern withdrew his payroll segment under protest, enabling the treasurer to pay the remaining staff later.
At 8 30 last night two armed youths robbed Mrs Bertha Lombard at 26 Essex Street Cambridge taking about 3 dollars from the cash drawer They demanded a bag of coke and warned of death if resistance was offered Mrs Lombard was terrified and could not give police a full description of the robbers
Twelve women with suffrage banners begin silent picketing at the White House gates to urge President Wilson to back a federal woman suffrage amendment. Pickets occupy two entrances from morning till dark, with plans to expand to other gates and daily demonstrations through March 4.
A telegram from Jimenez reports that Mrs. Celsa Caballero a Parral widow was executed by Francisco Villa forces on January 2. Villa officers demanded a forced loan from the wealthy widow and ordered her shot when refused.
Thomas W. Lamont announces a nationwide drive to raise ten million dollars for a permanent Harvard endowment. The plan targets all Harvard alumni, seeking funds to address salaries and maintenance of costly university equipment, with long term aims to sustain a reliable income.
Special Police Officer Jeremiah ONeill testifies during the Whalen trial that loot from stolen shoes was recovered in the basement of Ladder 18 in the Pittsburg street ladder house. Mayor Curley asks Fire Commissioner Grady to investigate conditions at the South Boston unit as Whalen appeals a $30 fine. Captain DeWitt H Lane supervises Ladder 18 and will testify.
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