23 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
The article notes ongoing discontent beneath a quiet surface in Austria-Hungary. It warns renewed outbursts may follow food shortages and war fatigue, despite optimistic official statements and a tempered political scene and factional strife in Germany and Austria.
The general strike involved over a million workers, many in war industries, and largely halted production by Monday morning. Despite reports of the strike winding down, public clamor for food and ceasefire continued, with unrest persisting as authorities struggled to restore order.
William H. Burnett and A. G. Mackenzie narrowly escaped death when their auto truck was struck by a locomotive at Willow avenue crossing. Frost kept gates from lowering and two railroad workers failed to be seen by the driver. The truck was damaged. Mackenzie suffered scalp wounds and Burnett a severe cut.
Representative Robert E. Martin pushes a bill before the election laws committee that would impose a fine on every legally eligible voter who does not cast a ballot unless they provide a valid alibi. Martin urged strong support for the measure during the hearing.
Lord Northcliffe flatly denies reports he will succeed Sir Edward Carson in the war cabinet. Sir Edward Carson's resignation remains a focus of speculation with Belfast messages noting a Ulster conference and Ulster papers assuming a renewed home rule clash.
James Craig comments on Sir Edward Carson's resignation and its impact on Irish affairs. The Irish Convention held its 34th meeting today and debated the grand committee report, with another session scheduled for tomorrow.
Warning note urges readers to take Fr. John's Medicine now to prevent possible complications from untreated colds.
In the last 24 hours 2200 cars of coal were shipped to New England, up 200 from the previous day. Fuel Administrator Garfield urged Director General McAdoo to declare a temporary embargo on non coal and nonfood freight to ensure fuel movement amid heavy snow and extreme cold. Railroads expect a traffic flood when manufacturing resumes as weather remains severe.
Director-General McAdoo argued against the embargo plan noting government operation would allow railroads to clear all freight without priority. He said coal and food already have preference and are moved to tidewater and destinations with greater domestic need as fast as possible.
In Momence Illinois crowds gathered as Lieutenant Patrick O'Brien, who left last spring as Pat O'Brien, returned a celebrated hero and world figure amid delirious town celebrations today and tonight.
Lieutenant O'Brien survived a battle with seven German aviators at 3000 feet, was shot down, woke in hospital with a bullet wound, and endured 72 days as a prisoner. He escaped by leaping from a fast train, reached Holland, London, and returned on leave. At Momence station, neighbors and the Silver Cornet Band saluted him amid cheers and a proud, tearful mother.
Samuel James Elder, noted diplomat, orator, and jurist, died suddenly of heart neuralgia at Massachusetts General Hospital. Funeral planned for Sunday. eldest daughter Miss Margaret Elder and son Samuel J. Elder Jr. are expected to arrive from Mesa, Arizona, where he attends college. Further funeral details will be announced later.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Washington and held talks with Republicans and Senator Chamberlain. He planned to back Chamberlain’s war cabinet measure, signaling a decisive stance ahead of a National Press Club address next Thursday.
President Wilson vows to quash efforts to create a super war council and a director of munitions. He may appear before Congress to oppose Thursday Senate introductions by Senator Chamberlain. Chances of passage are slim in the Senate and House, with no compromise favored.
Mr. Elder, in good health, drove from home to East Cam bridge courthouse when ill. He aimed for Massachusetts General Hospital where his daughter Frances Elder works as clinical secretary. He suffered a second attack after admission to a private ward and died at 11 10. He recently served on Governor McCail’s Serbian War Mission committee and planned to attend the State House to hear a Yale alumnus speak.
Washington report says First Lieutenants William H. Cheney and Oliver P. Sherwood and Private George A. Beach were killed in a collision of airplanes at an American aviation school in France. Pershing conveyed the War Department notification.
Carita C Rutherford, 23, aide at Frances Willard Settlement House on Chambers Street, was arrested last night by State Officer Edward Sherlock and Special Officers Leonard and Sullivan of Joy Street station. She faces two counts of arson.
The fires damaged Caroline W. Caswell's dwelling at 44 Chambers Street and the settlement school at 38 Chambers Street. A mysterious blaze on the second floor was discovered early yesterday, put out with minor damage. This marks the third unexplained fire of the year. Miss Rutherford, a settlement worker and student, is suspected of mental strain from overstudy.
A district 1 selective board in Somerville received a questionnaire answer stating Not now and never again to the query Do you or your wife live with her parents. The response reflects a respondent's current and future living arrangements.
Chelsea police believe one burglar hit two houses. Charles Mankowitz on Chestnut Street was broken into with a jimmy, $189.50 in jewelry stolen. Mrs Lottie Taylor of 188 Broadway reported a break in by false keys, $77 in jewelry taken.
Colonel Roosevelt arrives and declares speed and honesty essential to wartime effort. He vows to back efficient leaders, oppose inefficiency, and says he is ready to go to jail for his statements. He checks in at Nicholas Longworth’s home and meets Republican leaders to learn the lay of the land.
New York jurors hear testimony in the von Rintelen case as Sergeant Barth links bombs found with two defendants to potential placement on the Lusitania. The trial includes Franz von Rintelen and twelve others charged with conspiracy to plant fire bombs on harbor steamships.
Barth, acting for Wolf von Igel, testified he met alleged plotters and that Eugene Reister admitted a Brooklyn conference discussed placing bombs on ships from the port. He said Reister described Walter UWhole and Joseph Zeffert delivering bombs to men called The West Side, prior to the Lusitania sinking.
The leather board mill owned by the Derry Shoe Company burned tonight in Derry New Hampshire. A large quantity of finished product was destroyed and the estimated loss stands at 75000 dollars.
A forecast for Boston and nearby areas calls for fair but continued cold conditions. Northwest winds will be fresh to strong Wednesday with winds shifting to variable directions Thursday.
Yesterday he stated that the policy’s opponents act from party lines. He singled out Democratic Senators like Chamberlain as unsympathetic and predicted Republican backers would join to humiliate the administration. Roosevelt’s Washington presence is viewed as directing the attack as he eyes 1920 ambitions.
Washington report states British subjects in the United States with first papers for citizenship will be drafted into British and Canadian forces under forthcoming treaties. The issue aligns with the American selective service enrolment of first paper men, and negotiators expect treaty signings within a week.
Haig HQ dispatch from France notes patrol gains near Ypres and losses at a post south of St. Quentin. It cites increased hostile artillery action on the Cambrai front and night bombing by Allied aircraft over Courtrai Roulers and Rumbeke. Two tons of bombs struck Thionville steel works and adjacent rail sidings near Bernstorf and a railway connection at Arnevile.
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