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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
16
Reports from Atlantic Port indicate the American steamship Texan was rammed amidships and sinking after a collision. Navy officials expect a formal report and said no lives were lost, with a companion vessel reportedly rescuing the Texan's crew.
A steamer reported picking up an S O S from the Texan at 4 a m claiming she had been struck amidships and was sinking. Lifeboats were lowered and the crew of 43 took to the boats as oil was poured on the starboard side to ease launching. The Texan's backstory and collision details remain unclear.
William D. Mahon of Detroit, president of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of America, arrives in Boston to take charge of the Bay State Street Railway wage scale demand. A telegram to John B. Reardon confirms Mahon's approach as he travels.
John J. Sullivan 23 claims to be a college student and was arrested by headquarters inspectors for passing a worthless check at the Hotel Thordike. Police report Sullivan posed as an Italian aviator in November.
Parliament discusses manpower as Sir Auckland Webster outlines strategic needs for Britain and the Allies. He argues the problem is broader than army recruitment, stressing ships munitions food and industry, and warns of a potential future shortage while detailing age limits exemptions and three proposed methods to boost manpower.
Fire at the Washington barracks storehouse and post commissary building caused about 50000 dollars in damage. Colonel J H Earle declared the blaze not due to enemy action, but to soldiers smoking on a fatigue detail.
Former French premier Joseph Caillaux was arrested in Paris amid a probe into German propaganda in France. Authorities searched his apartment and seized a portfolio while suspicions focus on newly produced documents. News papers sold in large numbers as the arrest stirred national shock.
President Wilson made personal visits to the Shipping Board headquarters then to the War and Navy Departments, meeting with department heads to discuss public business.
The Rev. Joseph K Yazbek a Syria native now in mission work with the Roman Catholic Church opened January sitting of the Superior Court yesterday in Boston His four year work in a small Tyler Street church has shown results Chief Justice Aiken invited him to conduct devotional exercises highlighting his concern for the poor
Thousands of men women and youths surged toward Boston Elevated Railway entrances as 5 pm closing began. Within minutes downtown stations jammed with a scramble to board trains, and platforms remained crowded until nearly 7 oclock as riders tried to exit and enter amid the new schedule.
Officials say no records to prove it but more people rode the system between 5 and 5 30 than any half hour in its history. Extra guards and police aided crowd control as Maverick square and Park Street filled, delays occurred, and nearby railways added trains to meet the surge.
Boston implements new opening and closing rules under James J. Storrow. Stores and offices close by 5 p.m. with coal, food, and newspaper dealers exempt. many venues end operations by 10 p.m. on weeknights and 10:15 p.m. theatres. Saloons and cafes reduce hours. entertainment venues shut earlier, altering nightlife citywide.
Moses W. Gifford, president of the First National Bank for 29 years and a leading local figure, died of pneumonia at his family home in Provincetown. Born June 11, 1848, he was the son of James and Rebecca Nickerson Gifford and spent most of his life in town.
At age 15 he joined the bank where he later became cashier at 18 and president in 1888. He built the bank into one of Cape Cod’s leading institutions and supported philanthropy including Seamen's Aid Society and the Ryder fund. Survived by widow, daughter, brother Reuben Gifford, and two sisters. funeral Wednesday at 1 pm.
Atlanta schedule confirms Boston Braves and New York Yankees will meet in Atlanta on Tuesday April 2. Business manager Walter Hapgood closed the deal for the exhibition game to be played in this city.
Private Claude Buffum died of pneumonia at the base hospital after an artillery accident left three other soldiers injured. Private John F. Simpson, Bridgeport Conn, shot himself in the arm and chest during guard prep. Private Allardice of New Haven Conn was kicked by a horse. Private Daniel J. Sullivan of Newport R I had a mule kick that broke his nose. Ten candidates for officer school were chosen, while artillery fire was postponed a month due to a high voltage power line problem estimated to cost $50,000 to fix. Four recruits discharged today for service mistakes. twenty eight Depot Brigade men transferred to Water Supply Company Camp Dix Wrightstown N J.
The report mentions a dozen or more incidents sparked by the breaking of green horses and mules with Private James M. Allardice of Battery 302d Field Artillery leading three horses to new quarters when their stables were...
Lack of fuel has forced 10 percent of industrial plants across New York State to suspend operations. The halt comes without awaiting instructions from fuel administrators as 105 facilities face shutdown. Telegrams and coal appeals flooded in during the day, according to Harry B. Peters, chairman of the State fuel conservation committee.
Peter J. Nelligan was appointed city solicitor by Mayor Quinn yesterday. A ten year veteran of Cambridge city government, he succeeds the former solicitor and takes on the new post.
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