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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
6
Secretary Daniels announced the designation of 496 chief warrant officers for line and staff roles in the navy. He said many will perform new duties with an eye toward permanent promotion after the war, marking the largest single commissioning in U S navy history.
The secretary announces temporary commissions for 345 enlisted men to become warrant officers and assigns specific rates including boatswains gunners machinists carpenters pay clerks and pharmacists. The move follows a Congress authorization to grow naval personnel and expire at war end with a goal to retain capable performers in permanent ranks.
Congressman James A. Gallivan of Boston spoke at Fordham University as thousands of Knights of Columbus from Manhattan and the Bronx gathered with wives and children for a grand Fourth of July patriotic demonstration on the campus starting at 10 o clock.
Congressman Galivan frames the United States in wartime as faithful to Republican ideals and divine providence. He echoes Edward Everett Hale urging national service and forward mission, stressing nonaggressive aid and moral leadership over warlike acts.
A historic sermon or public address urges courage in battle and service. It lauds New York men and women descended from steadfast fathers and calls for living in a way that future generations will bless the works and memories of their ancestors. It invokes unity, duty, and national faith.
New York July 4 Leonard M Wallstein commissioner of accounts who led Mitchells probe into Ruth Crugers murder was ordered by the Mayor to end the inquiry Governor Whitman ordered a grand jury investigation All evidence and files were turned over to the district attorney Subpoenas were served on police officials and detectives at the Fourth Branch Bureau Deputy Police Commissioner Guy Scull Henry D Cruger and Helen Cruger were summoned to testify tomorrow
Tonight at the Pops program in Symphony Hall features Italian operatic selections and showpieces including overtures from Norma and William Tell, Intermezzi from Pagliacci Cavalleria Rusticana and Aida, Dance of the Hours, Mimi’s narrative, Ave Maria, and the Italian National Anthem performed by soloists Mme Ferrabini, accompanists Gabetti and others.
A Boston advertising feature profiles Mrs. F. A. Cheney of Moosup Connecticut recovering from years of rheumatism with bed rest a wheelchair and crutches. The promotion touts Var-ne-sis as a genuine remedy claiming she regained mobility and offers a $1000 guarantee for authenticity.
Advices from Japan report Mrs. John Eills may lose her bid for custody of her 10 year old daughter Olga after eight years in courts if she cannot obtain a special appeal. The case has spanned American and Japanese courts with four years of Japanese proceedings.
The Supreme Court of Japan dismissed Mrs. Ellis appeal and upheld the Tokio District Court ruling that custody of the child belongs to John Fills. He had the daughter for three years and education supervision after taking possession in fall 1913 despite Massachusetts decrees favoring the mother.
A fresh witness list grows as authorities pursue Miss Varney’s movements around the murder period. Investigators consider a regular car rider and other new testimonies while Dr. Magrath joins the case to bolster the murder theory.
The article outlines Miss Varney's legal team claims she resisted government pressure, repeatedly assisted with handwriting samples, fingerprints, and photos, and questioned why she was arrested. It notes she wore a ring marked To Auntie from George, alleges a supposed marriage question with Keyes, and cites New York dispatches confirming a 1917 marriage record for Keyes and Pauline Biesenbach.
Crowds fill the Court of Honor near Napoleon's tomb as U S troops mingle with French locals. German flags and war trophies line the chapel where General Pershing receives flags from President Poincare, marking a historic display of Allied unity.
German bombardment of French positions around Pantheon La Royere Hurtebise and Vauclerc plateau. French captured a German salient east of Cerny. Austrian retreat before Russian Galicia offensive near Zboroff. Italians repulsed Austrian attacks near Castagnievizza on the Corso front. Russians captured 300 German officers and 18 000 men with 29 guns and 33 machine guns. German airships raided Harwich with 11 killed and 36 injured.
American troops in khaki faces and French uniforms march past dignitaries and crowds in Paris. General Pershing, escorted by President Poincare and Marshal Joffre, reviews the line as bands play The Marseillaise and The Star Spangled Banner amid throngs along the Invalides, Concorde, and Tuileries.
In the House of Lords Lord Milner argues that America’s entry into the war reduces leakage of commodities to Germany via neutrals. He says neutrals’ own home products remain and that the blockade limits but cannot fully halt exports through neutral countries. He notes overseas goods through neutrals would have less impact than stopping direct overseas shipments.
In Amsterdam a mob pillaging shops after a workers parade was met by police and troops, leaving four youths dead and 19 injured. The protest followed a Diamond Bourse meeting denouncing brute forces of the wealthy and calling for a 24 hour general stock to ease potato shortages.
A German court martial sentenced Mile. Grand prez and her brother, both of Stavelot Liege Province Belgium, to death for espionage. They were to be shot within 24 hours. Proceedings were held in camera at Liege.
An old type British torpedo boat destroyer struck a mine and sank in the North Sea, with 18 survivors reported. The loss was announced this evening.
London reports that arrangements are complete to deport all Germans from Liberia within days. They are to depart for France as their destination after the evacuation.
The body of William H. Moody former associate justice and cabinet official lay in state today at his home 38 Saltonstall road viewed by hundreds of residents. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 30 pm with honorary bearers including former President Taft and Chief Justices White and Rugg plus Congressman Gillett. Roosevelt and Brigadier General Crozier cannot attend.
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