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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

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Army fliers rescued after four days in Sonora mountains

Lieu tenant-Colonel Harry G. Bishop and Lieutenant W. A. Robertson, missing aviators from San Diego, were found near the Rosario and Gila mountains in Sonora after four days of marching without food or water. Robertson guided rescuers to Bishop who was too weak to walk and left in the Rosario Mountains.

Mexico Wellton Ariz Harry G. Bishop W. A. Robertson Sonora Robertson Bishop Rosario Mountains North Island Aviation San Diego Gila Mountains

Explosion at London munitions factory fears heavy loss of life

The Ministry of Munitions announced an explosion this evening at a munitions factory near London. It is feared there was considerable loss of life and damage to property.

London Ministry of Munitions

Dorchester Boy Mentioned in Jewelry Theft Case

A 13-year-old Dorchester boy claims he played an innocent role in recent jewelry thefts. Police arrested Hyram L. Martin yesterday after inspectors say he lifted the boy through village windows at two Mattapan homes, where more than 1300 dollars worth of jewels were stolen.

Dorchester Hyram L. Martin Martin Mattapan

Boy testifies in Dorchester Court in jewelry theft case

A boy, whose name is withheld, appears in Dorchester Court with his story of assisting Martin in a spree of break ins. Martin denies involvement, while police say he may have entered about a dozen homes in Greater Boston, including Melrose Medford Quincy Malden and Everett. Jewelry valued at 650 and 700 was reported stolen from Matapan homes on Jan 16 and Dec 26.

Dorchester Court Martin Greater Boston Melrose Automa

Cigarette Prices Rise Across Major Chains in New York

In New York on January 19 a leading chain of retail cigar stores announced a one to three cent per package price increase to take effect next Monday. Some brands see no price rise, but fewer coupons are issued. 13 cent cigarettes rise to 15 cents with an extra coupon, while 10 cent cigarettes stay 10 cents with fewer coupons. The shift follows recent hikes by Lorillard, Anaragyros, Liggett and Meyers, and other major firms raising wholesale rates from 25 cents to 1 dollar per thousand.

New York Lorillard Company Anaragyros Company Liggett and Meyers

Federal Trade Commission Nears Final News Print Report

The Federal Trade Commission nearly completes its final report on the news print paper investigation and plans to submit it to Congress tomorrow. The commission has already handed over much of the collected information to the Department of Justice for potential prosecutions.

Washington Congress Federal Trade Commission Department of Justice

Healy to Head Baker Foundation in Boston

Dr. William Healy, head of the Chicago Juvenile Psychopathic Institute, will direct the Judge Harvey H. Baker Foundation in Boston next April. Healy, a leading child sociology expert, will oversee the foundation continuing Judge Baker’s Juvenile Court work.

Chicago Boston Judge Harvey H. Baker William Healy Chicago Juvenile Psychopathic Institute Baker Foundation Judge Baker

Hands Harvard a Hard Wallop

Billy Sunday, the evangelist, condemned Harvard University for lacking religious encouragement. He declared a revival unlikely at the institution while addressing seventeen thousand attendees who filled seats, aisles, and sawdust areas to hear his denunciation of the professors.

Billy Sunday Harvard University Hell Harvard Jesus Christ God

Evangelist Claims Colleges Turn Out Infidel Youth

The crowd laughed and applauded as the evangelist attacked higher education saying teachers in schools and colleges teach infidelity and produce infidel boys and girls, amid a charged audience.

Refuses To Return Diamond Ring Sparks Court Battle

William J. Gray of Haskell Avenue Revere yesterday appealed to Suffolk Superior Court to compel Ella L. Davis of 165 Elm Street Everett to return his $95 diamond engagement ring given last Fourth of July.

William J. Gray Haskell Avenue Revere Suffolk Superior Court Ella L. Davis Elm Street Everett

Dr Healy to Visit Boston to Lead Juvenile Court Examinations

Dr Healy, a Chicago neurologist and author of The Individual Delinquent, will arrive in Boston on April 1 to collaborate with the Juvenile Court. The Baker foundation will continue for ten years to support his psychological examinations of difficult youths referred by the court.

Healy Boston Baker Foundation Chicago Harvard Rush Medical College

Balk at Boost for Grayson

Washington January 19 Republican opposition to confirming Cary T. Grayson for rear admiral grows in the Senate. Grayson, the president’s naval aide and physician, would be promoted over more than 100 senior naval medical officers. Some leaders say the nomination may be blocked. others expect a vigorous fight. Chief Naval Constructor David W. Taylor’s nomination was confirmed. action on the remaining nominees is delayed.

Washington Senate Wilson Cary T. Grayson Navy eSome David W. Taylor

Arrested as Drunk Dying in Streetcar Collision

Worcester reports 20 year old George Roberts, twice arrested for drunkenness, discovered to have a fractured skull and fatally injured when an ambulance transporting him to the hospital collided with a street car at Pleasant and Merrick streets. Roberts, of 82 Salem Street, had been arrested in the morning and released on probation, then arrested again later in the day.

Worcester George Roberts Pleasant and Merrick Streets Roberts Salem Street

Philadelphia Papers Raise Price to Two Cents

Philadelphia newspapers, currently selling at one cent, will raise the price to two cents beginning January 29. The higher cost of newsprint and other materials used in publishing is cited as the reason for the increase.

Philadelphia

Guay and Davis dispute marriage ends over parental opposition

Guay claims Miss Davis was jilted under stress from her parents and their religious differences. Davis counters she was the one jilted and says she has witnesses and letters to prove it. She will keep the ring but never wear it again.

Guay Miss Davis

Dying after fall from the Elevated structure on Washington Street

A man believed to be E. Beaulieu of Sharon fell from the Washington Street elevated structure near Marcella, fracturing his skull and later being placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital. He wore laborer clothes, had a pay envelope bearing 862, and said he lived near the Sharon saw mill, though police had not confirmed his residence.

E. Beaulieu of Sharon Washington Street Marcella Elevated

Suit and Overcoat Sale at F. Gray Co.

Store advertises $15.00 suits and overcoats priced at 7.90 with wide range fabrics including kerseys blacks blues cheviots worsteds cassimeres and serges. Men’s pants reduced from 3.00 to 1.49. Entire building on Washington car Hanover streets.

F. Gray Co Washington Car Hanover Sts

Newsboys Club Celebrates Seven Years at Tremont Street

The Boston Newsboys' Club marked its seventh anniversary at 277 Tremont Street with 300 helper boys in attendance. Edward L. Curran received a gold watch from secretary A. I. Peckham, while Peckham was given a fountain pen by Julian Bornstein. The Banco Orchestra led by Neal Friedman provided music, and veterans Thomas Russell and Harry Jackson performed ventriloquism and songs.

Boston Newsboys’ Club Tremont Street A. I. Peckham Edward L. Curran Julian Bornstein Peckham Banco Orchestra Neal Friedman Thomas Russell Harry Jackson Newsboy

France to Claim Lost Provinces Restoring Alsace and Lorraine

Paris reports President Poincare meets American writer Edward Marshall at the Elysee. They discuss President Wilson note and allied replies. Poincare states the restoration of Alsace and Lorraine is necessary to satisfy France’s sacrifices.

France Alsace Lorraine Paris Poincare Edward Marshall Palace of the Elysee Wilson

War demands reparations and guarantees, allies united

A wartime paraphrase declares resolve to persist combat until reparations and security guarantees are secured. It emphasizes shared sacrifices and losses endured by the aggressors' victims and their allies. Lines stress unwavering commitment to pursuit of demands.

Sun Moon Forecast and Anniversary Note

The item notes light all vehicles tonight at 5 13 and lists Thomas N Hart born in 1829 as a former Boston mayor. It appears as a brief page fragment with reminders and historical anniversary reference.

Thomas N. Hart Boston

Boston Weather Forecast Sees Fair Warm Weekend

Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity with slowly rising temperatures Saturday. Sunday turns unsettled with probable fair conditions, moderate variable winds. In Northern New England snow flurries and warmer Saturday, Sunday overcast. Southern New England forecast calls for fair and warmer Saturday with Sunday overcast.

Boston Washington New England

German raiders preying on Atlantic shipping tied to Moewe legend

Reports from BUENOS AYRES and New York indicate fifteen cruisers and armed ships hunt a German raider in the South Atlantic. Four British cruisers depart Port Stanley to aid the search while Uruguay sends a warship to protect its coast. The St Theodore is armed and raiding under German control, with Moewe believed to be the first raider and a third still unidentified.

Buenos Ayres Atlantic Port Stanley Falkland Islands New York South Atlantic Moewe

German raiders operate with guns on three steamers

Shipping men believe at least one more captured steamer has been armed, expanding German raiders to three vessels active in the Atlantic. The Yarrowdale is among the ships involved in these developments.

Atlantic

Robbers Take Jewelry Worth 1200 From Roxbury Home

Jewelry valued at about 1200 was stolen from Mrs Felix Smith Jr s home at 14 Abbotsford Street Roxbury last evening. Entry was made by removing a plate glass window while she was away. Police suspect experienced thieves and found the house ransacked with items including a platinum pendant with 20 diamonds and an emerald worth 1000 an emerald ring 150 and other pieces totaling about 100 plus a white fox fur worth 20.

Felix Smith, Jr Abbotsford Street Roxbury

Baltimore Harbor Crowded With Ships

Baltimore Md January 19 Since word of the German commerce raider operations arrived two days ago no bel ligerent ship has left Virginia capes for Europe. About 26 ships entered in the last two days bringing in port to 71. Many anchor mid stream for lack of wharfage. Most vessels fly the British flag.

Baltimore Virginia Capes Europe

Yarrowdale Brings 469 Prisoners From Captured Ships

Berlin reports the British steamer Yarrowdale, seized Dec 31 by a German prize crew, carried 469 prisoners from one Norwegian and seven English ships. The cargo included 6000 tons of wheat, 2000 tons of flour, 1900 horses, 117 motor lorries, 30,000 rifle cartridges, 3300 tons steel bars, meat and sausages. Deputy Officer Badwitz commanded the prize crew.

Berlin Amsterdam London Atlantic Ocean Badwitz America Yarrowdale Badeditz

Old Daniel Russell home to be sold in Melrose

The Daniel Russell homestead in Melrose will be sold or subdivided to settle the estate of the late Mrs Hannah Lynde sister of Daniel Russell. Executor F C Almy of Melrose notes Lynde heirs Francis and Ella Lynde along with William Russell already hold parts of the estate.

Daniel Russell Melrose Hannah FE. Lynde William Russell Fresno Dan" Russell Francis Ella Lynde Lynde F. C. Almy

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