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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
Paris on July 4 celebrated the Fourth of July with an immense turnout. A battalion of the first American expeditionary force preparing for training led the national display, with Stars and Stripes on public buildings hotels residences automobiles and even on horses bridles and pedestrians lapels.
Early crowds line Rue de Varenne before 8 am as the Republican Guards' band plays a reveille under General Pershing's windows. Streets to the Invalides fill with spectators while Pershing's men prepare to march.
London July 4 German air raiders bombed Harwich Essex with 12 to 14 raids. Eleven persons were killed and 36 injured. All British airmen who engaged the Germans returned safely from the combat according to the official statement.
A squadron of about 12 to 14 enemy planes attacked Harwich from the northeast around 7:05 this morning. Eleven people were killed and 36 injured. only slight property damage. Fire from anti aircraft guns broke up the formation as our fighters joined from a nearby station. The raiders returned seaward after a brief raid, with naval aircraft from Dunkirk engaging them at a distance from the Belgian coast. two enemy planes were shot down, a third damaged, and all our aircraft returned safely.
At 8 15 last night the entire Jamaica Pond circumference lit with red white and blue lights replacing city fireworks. A crowd estimated from 8000 to 10000 gathered before the boat landing band stand and cheered as the lights flashed. The hundreds of lights were donated by a mysterious Mr Smith.
In Rio de Janeiro on July 4, American, British, French and Brazilian troops marched through the streets. President Wenceslau Braz reviewed the parade as four battalions were landed from the American squadron. Two Brazilian regiments, one British detachment and one French detachment took part.
Six hundred passengers on an electric Nantasket branch train were endangered when air brakes failed near Pemberton station. The train sped past the stop, smashed a fence, wrecked a car, and narrowly missed another automobile with people inside.
A passenger train ran wild past a station and through a fence near Hull harbor. The conductor pulled the trolley, cutting power, and passengers fled steps as the front of the train was crushed and glass showered the motorman. No injuries were reported. The Brookline Taxi car across the tracks was destroyed, driven by Charles J. Smith, while another crowded vehicle narrowly escaped.
Mayor Curley’s limousine was heavily damaged by a mysterious blaze on South Street Brookline early yesterday. Chauffeur Edward Shea was alone in the vehicle when a backfire likely ignited a leaking gasoline tank. Firefighters from West Roxbury extinguished the flames. the car was a total loss.
Secretary of War Baker said on arrival in New York that the new War Department censorship is temporary. He stated the plan will be maintained only as long as needed to implement a smooth system without endangering American lives. The Associated Press shares the goal.
District 1 Alipeeay calls Motorman Livingstone as a new witness for the Keyes murder case. The special grand jury in Dedham will probe Harriet Varney alibi for the Brookline home killing of Mrs Pauline Keyes. Livingstone, a car line motorman, has been summoned to appear.
Miss Varney asserts she boarded the 9:16 train, while police authorities have yet to confirm her account and continue inquiries.
In Middleton last night Chief William A. Russell was held up by five men who jumped from a car and demanded surrender of his badge. Outnumbered five to one, the chief was disoriented as his badge was torn from his uniform and the robbers fled. A motorcyclist chased the suspects to Danvers but lost them in the square.
At Ponta Delgada in the Azores at dawn, a German submarine torpedoed and shelled the city killing a girl and injuring several others as the forts returned fire.
Russian forces under General Brussiloff renew heavy pressure in Eastern Galicia breaking Austro German lines near Brzezany. In two days of fighting they captured 300 officers and 18,000 men, with 29 guns and 33 machine guns seized and likely more prisoners added in later actions.
Violent artillery duels rage on the Kontuchy Zlochiff sector and in Volhynia with Brody on the Galician-Volhynian border. In Champagne northwest of Rheims the German crown prince fails to break French lines while the French seize a German salient east of Cerny after checks on the left Meuse flank. Austrian attacks south of Gorizia are checked by Italian forces.
F Gray Co on Washington and Hanover streets offers 2000 men’s and young men’s suits in worsteds tweeds and heather mixtures. Blue serges and black vicuna models with half and quarter silk lining priced at 9.90.
Submarines U boats total the smallest since the campaign began with only 20 ships sunk. The American fleet is back on the job and pressing the U boats hard.
Cable reports from San Francisco say China is in civil war with southern forces defending the republic against northern imperial troops. Officials claim a clash occurred yesterday as the conflict spreads across provinces and external powers watch closely.
Despatches report President Li Yuan Hung is safe in Pekin while Vice President Fung Kuck Jung directs forces in Nankin. Soldiers loyal to Li are steadily gaining ground in the Chinese capital.
Li Yuan Hung, the Chinese President, fled the palace with two attendants at 9 p m. He sought refuge at the Japanese legation where officials granted him asylum. No interviews allowed at his place of refuge.
A cable gram to the Chinese World newspaper from San Francisco says rumors in Pekin claim President Li Yuan Hung was assassinated and that former high officials have pledged allegiance to the monarchy.
July 4 reports espionage rumors surge in Washington after a submarine attack on American expeditionary forces. Officials praise the safe arrival of the last units while decrying the German admiralty for timing the assault before ships reached the danger zone.
The White Mountain Express struck a automobile at Winnisquam Crossing killing Mrs. Grace Woodward of Northfield and injuring several others including five of her children. Driver Edward Bumoulin tried to avert the collision but could not. The injured were taken to a local hospital with all expected to recover.
Officials weigh spy theories after the crossing with Admiral Sims reports. Some say Germany had warning of timing while others deem the attack a natural outcome of shared knowledge. Justice Department possible involvement after army navy reports.
Advert shows $15 blue serge suits reduced to $9.90 at F. Gray Co. located on Washington and Hanover streets. sale emphasis on large price drop for men’s wardrobes.
London reports in the weekly shipping summary that only 15 merchant ships over 1600 tons and five smaller vessels were sunk, along with eleven fishing boats. For the week ending June 24 the losses were higher, while arrivals and sailings suggest the sinking percentage at .30, the lowest in weeks, amid praise for American warships patrolling the seas.
The large drop is attributed to the American flotilla regaining full operation status following the safe arrival of the United vessel. Authorities note the fleet is back on the job with resumed activity and resumed routine operations.
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The forecast calls for fair weather in Boston and surrounding areas with seasonable temperatures on Thursday and Friday and moderate variable winds.
American League results show Boston splitting with Philadelphia and also beating in other pairings. Chicago took two games from Detroit while Washington defeated New York in both morning and afternoon sessions. Cleveland won twice against St Louis in a doubleheader.
A marriage intention filed last month and a marriage license unused are cited as explanations for the Saturday death of Mrs. Lucy A. Chandler of 23 Lime Street. The named fiance is Captain Larry P. B. McAfee, a member of an American medical unit being prepared for service in France. Mrs. Chandler warned she would kill herself if the facts were published. No newspaper stories appeared.
Officials sought to conceal key details of a death by own action involving Mrs Chandler and Captain McAfee. The move aimed to protect reputations but left essential facts undisclosed as investigators pursued a fuller account.
Scranton, July 4. Joseph Graber, organizer of the Industrial Workers of the World, arrested as a spy for the German government. Federal authorities say recent IWW strikes in the anthracite coal regions aimed to weaken U S power as coal production fell. Graber held without bail under the alien enemy act.
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