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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
1
The Kristianiafjord carrying 1200 passengers and crew ran aground seven miles west of Cape Race in foggy rain. All passengers and crew were landed safely at Portugal Cove after the incident off Newfoundland's southeast coast.
Rescue efforts underway as a liner loses bearings in a rain storm with fog. Passengers are evacuated by train to the city. 120 women aboard the coast steamer Sable. Ships from port and the Canadian Stanley respond after wireless reports of water in holds. Kristianstafjord, 10665 ton, built 1913 at Birkenhead, sails from New York.
The Kristianiafjord leaves New York on July 7 bound for Halifax to undergo cargo and passenger examination by British authorities. It carried 93 first class, 278 second cabin, and 645 steerage passengers, with a crew of 300. Among first cabin travelers was Heinrich Schauffhausen, envoy of Count von Bernstorff, deported to Norway. He boarded with Mr and Mrs Fritz Bern and their children Elsie and William, a German family also bound for Norway.
Solomon Guggenheim, once of San Francisco, killed himself in New York by leaping from a third floor hotel room after slashing his wrists, apparently due to failure of his cigar business.
J W Shorthill secretary of the National Council of Farmers Cooperative Associations sent a letter to every Senator urging faster action on President Wilsons food control bill. The council represents 400000 grain farmers in the association.
One man died and three others were seriously injured when an automobile skidded and struck the granite Arlington Street entrance to the Public Garden. The deceased is Charles McEachern, 29, of Dorchester. The injured are James Donovan, 28, of Jamaica Plain. Arthur Roberts, 31, of Detroit. Timothy Mahoney, 27, of Dorchester.
A speeding vehicle on Commonwealth Avenue attempted a turn near Arlington, prompting police response. No further details provided on injuries or charges.
Major General Goethals, head of the fleet corporation, will start the merchant shipbuilding program by requisitioning 1,500,000 tons of ships under construction in American plants. He will also offer contracts for government owned yards to produce many fabricated steel ships.
An American sergeant who married before leaving the U S went to France with his bride on the troop ship overseas. She wore khaki and a short haircut to pose as a Sammie but failed. The vessel also returned a fallen soldier and identified her husband as a member of a regiment once stationed in Arizona.
An advertisement claims Horsford’s Acid Phosphate rebuilds impaired nerve force, relieves brain fatigue, and invigorates. It touts tonic benefits for nervous conditions.
The Boston Central Labor Union approved a resolution endorsing a Congress bill requiring aliens to declare intent to become citizens or face deportation. They instructed the secretary to contact Massachusetts congressmen and senators in Washington urging support.
Alfred C. Langlois, delegate from the Metal Polishers and Buffers Union 68 in Boston, presents a resolution endorsing a Congress bill. It states aliens have protection and opportunity like natives, notes aliens are exempt from military duty during war, and supports requiring aliens to declare their intent to become citizens or face deportation.
Margaret McCarthy 20, of Atwoods Court, was shot in the shoulder while walking with youths on a secluded Taunton road. She was taken to Taunton Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Police arrested Frederick Baker 26 of Weir Street, a painter, matching the suspects description.
New German chancellor announces no policy party hold discussion with leaders. Hindenburg and Ludendorff urged to sidetrack peace efforts by claiming German armies still can conquer and dictate terms without compromise.
Three men lie wounded at Salem Hospital after a running gun fight near the Salem Peabody line. A Kurd resident renounced the Turkish religion and shaved his moustache triggering the clash. police and civilians pursued him for blocks until he was disarmed.
After a brawl in Salem Frank Oman the Kurd was arrested on assault with intent to kill as three men were rushed to hospital. The wounded include Mahmut Sedelman 45 of 122 Boston Street his 21 year old nephew of 28 Aborn Street and Alse Mahmet 45 of 23 Aborn Street. Oman resides at 28 Aborn Street and is 21 years old and single. Police report the Sedelmans gave the story.
Washington July 15 War Department officials hope local exemptions machinery nationwide will be ready by week’s end to enable the selective service lottery drawing. Most states report organization complete with scattered sections left. the order of liability for 10,000,000 registrants is public, but the actual drawing method remains unconfirmed with rumors of transparent capsules.
James F. Neilan, 32, son of Cambridge police inspector, drowned while bathing in the Charles River near the Harvard bridge. Companion Arthur Kane of Dudley Street attempted rescues as Neilan sank from sight. body recovered later at Cambridge home on Massachusetts Avenue.
American soldiers sent to France will not be paid in gold or American currency. They will choose between French money at current exchange rates or a mailable or cashed check. A large abroad credit will fund payments, preventing loss through enemy interference.
Washington states there is no evidence linking the German crisis to peace prospects or to von Bethmann Hollweg's downfall. It cautions Americans not to assume any near term end to Germany's military and submarine campaigns.
Reports reach the State Department on Dr Michaelis position in war issues show conflicting indications of a sterner pan German policy than von Bethmann. Observers abroad caution that much depends on his attitude and aim to present plain facts to the government without embellishment.
Louis Kadaveski of Lynn fell from the Derby Racer coaster at Revere Beach as crowds watched. His body was crushed under the adjacent train despite the brakeman stopping his car within 35 feet. The tragedy occurred while Kadaveski reached for his hat blown off at the summit.
In the American League Boston won 4 to 2 over St Louis in ten innings and then Boston defeated St Louis 6 to 3 in a separate game. Detroit beat Philadelphia 7 to 2 while New York topped Cleveland 4 to 0. New York won 8 to 2 in a second game. Washington defeated Chicago 6 to 5. In the National League New York and Chicago game was postponed due to wet grounds. In the Eastern League Worcester beat Bridgeport 3 to 1.
Amsterdam dispatches report the Reichstag steadfast for peace without annexations while a pro war faction led by Crown Prince and generals presses for a peace compensating Germany. Liberal leaders threaten to block war credits as Prussian Diet opposes reforms.
German papers praise his energy and fair mindedness yet temper predictions of his policy. They favor the so called German peace and are slightly more hopeful about political possibilities under the new regime than Radical and Socialist organs.
A brief item notes the birth of Mary Baker Eddy in 1821 and mentions surrender of Cuba to the United States in a concise anniversary context.
The forecast calls for fair skies in Boston and vicinity on Monday and Tuesday. Light to moderate variable winds are noted in the region.
With Russian offensives slackening in Galicia due to weather, French and German forces contend along the Chemin des Dames and in Champagne. General Petain’s troops break into strong German trenches north of Mont Haut and northeast of the Teton, securing position after fierce counterattacks. Germans suffer heavy casualties and 360 men are captured.
German forces west of Cerny attacked after heavy artillery preps but were repelled by daylight, with about 50 yards of frontline trenches remaining. Berlin claims 350 prisoners. In Flanders British and German artillery raids continue with some British raids succeeding. In Galicia, Brussiloff’s troops push Austrians from positions southwest of Kalusz, taking over a thousand prisoners and several guns.
Lord Aberdeen told a West Side Y M C A gathering that the US and England must continue to fight Prussian military aggression together until freedom is assured. Lady Aberdeen urged home rule as a cure for Ireland's social and economic ills.
King George appoints Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, commander in France and Belgium, a knight of the Order of the Thistle after his recent front visit.
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