14 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
1
The U S Chamber of Commerce proposes telling German industrial leaders that American business will halt all trade unless Germany ends autocracy and becomes a government of the people. The stance follows a wartime boycott threat aimed at pressuring German policy.
Boston chamber of commerce urges a measured approach to German policy while reporting on Ireland related gun incidents and public safety concerns. The piece frames gun control and diplomacy as the main issues for readers in wartime with emphasis on domestic civic action.
American Chamber of Commerce asks Germans to accept a warning that resuming friendly trade with the United States after the war depends on German government becoming a responsible instrument of the people. The referendum proposes informing German industrial leaders that raw materials and other cooperation hinge on democratic accountability.
Massachusetts imposes a statewide curfew to save coal. No bars or wholesale liquor houses may open until 9 p.m. General closures begin at 10 p.m. Theaters, saloons, bowling alleys and dance halls will close, with late shows allowed to 10 15 p.m. by permit and hotels keep restaurants open to 11 p.m.
Rules on opening and closing hours for various industries are being revised by a Special committee appointed for that purpose, with work proceeding as quickly as possible.
In Petrograd on January 13 the food shortage may ease as Bolsheviks and Ukraine reconcile. M Barikoff reports Kiev authorities will supply unlimited breadstuffs at half cash and half merchandise, promising 3 090 000 000 pounds in 60 days, with remaining 1915 1916 croner stocks. Bolshevik commissioners head to Siberia to urge more wheat, and 67 cars of sugar arrived to cover one month.
Major Augustus P. Gardner former Massachusetts congressman is ill with pneumonia at Camp Wheeler base hospital. Physicians say his condition is serious after contracting pneumonia at the rifle range of the 31st Division.
The New England Federation of Women's Clubs meets in Hartford this week with "Service" as the keynote theme. The conference opens Tuesday and continues through Wednesday and Thursday, promising to be the federation's most important event addressing today’s vital issues.
Boston dodges the blizzard and cold wave that swept the Midwest. Residents stocked heaters and fuel in anticipation of extreme cold, but the Weather Bureau forecast shows a shift to fair weather and milder temperatures for today and tomorrow with westerly winds.
Mrs. Herbert J. Gurney of Quincy presides at the opening meeting with a large delegation of officers and department heads. Headquarters are at the Hushlein Hotel. Chairman Mrs. Stanley Plummer of Dexter opens the discussion on Service. Delegates from Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Maine Rhode Island attend with papers on community needs war service and camp work.
The storm king departed in a general direction toward Ontario. The account continues on Page 66, Second Column, with further details and follow up.
Washington January 13 The Navy secretary commends Frank Marsh of Winthrop Massachusetts a machinist mate in the Naval Reserve for conspicuous gallantry in extinguishing a gasoline fire aboard a submarine chaser.
Fire swept the Industrial building in Indianapolis housing 30 manufacturing concerns causing total loss estimated at 1 million dollars. Fire Chief Loucks said the blaze likely started as an incendiary fire. Several firms were producing machinery for the government under war contracts.
The injured mechanic Marsh survived an engulfing blast during torpedoing and twice entered the gas-filled engine room to help. He enlisted October 19, 1917, and has two brothers in service, Walter in the quartermaster's department and William G. with the 101st Regiment in France. He is 26, married to Mary Marsh of Winthrop, son of Catherine Marsh, and previously worked for the Boston Protective Company. Secretary Daniels commended several Jacob Jones torpedoing heroes including Charlesworth, Burger, Kelly, Chase, Gibson, and Meiser.
In an interview at the Goelet palace Sir Frederick Edwin Smith states it would take about 90,000 troops to enforce conscription in Ireland, with 50,000 currently keeping peace. He notes Sinn Feiners lack machine guns and could be overwhelmed. He portrays Tory views on home rule and Ireland. Continued on Page 56-First Column.
Otto H. Kahn told a mass meeting that Americans of German birth will not let anti German sentiment divide their loyalty. He urged public speaking to show that their blood is not tainted by Germany and that allegiance to the United States remains primary.
W. D. Mahon, president of the Amal gamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America, was delayed en route to Boston to discuss the dispute between Bay State Street Railway workers and Receiver Wallace B. Denham. Weather is blamed for the postponement and Mahon may arrive today.
Official Stockholm statistics show a 17 percent rise in living costs in December from November and 110 percent versus July 1914. The municipality grants a war bonus of 67 percent of current wages to municipal laborers. Milkupply is shrinking and no butter has been available since January 3.
In 1915 French forces withdrew to positions behind the Aisne due to severe floods. The retreat followed sustained fighting with German units and disrupted supply lines. Local reports note weather chaos delaying operations amid late winter warfare.
Navy units prepare for any event with readiness drills and rapid response capabilities. Training emphasizes versatile weapons deployment, joint tracking, and resilience under varied scenarios.
Representative Oliver of Alabama, chairing the House naval inquiry subcommittee, says the navy ordnance bureau completed its work and is prepared for war, outlining the ordnance phase results to colleagues.
John Calafarie 17 died at 3 Chelsea Street East Boston after Anthony LeLuca 14 allegedly pulled a trigger in a Wild West stunt. The revolver bullet entered Calafarie's right cheek, passed through his head and lodged in a wall. LeLuca surrendered and is held on manslaughter charges.
Sergeant Empey presents his wartime escape tale Over the Top set for publication today on page 12. The article recounts his experiences and outlook as he describes frontline life and perseverance.
Circumstantial Evidence has ruined many homes with alimony talks. Alita offers free personal advice to women patrons in the ladies room this week.
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