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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1917
Page
5
A Navy League statement in Washington on July 15 says German torpedo supply is weakening. Reports of merchant ships dodging torpedoes indicate to experts the torpedo's speed and long range accuracy may be deteriorating.
The article notes German subs conserve torpedoes, sink ships by gunfire when possible, and rely on torpedoes in most attacks as their stock declines. Increased submarine numbers widen attack zones while pressure to produce more torpedoes reduces speed and accuracy, lowering effectiveness of the U boat warfare.
The Helsinki telegram notes confidence a compromise will be reached on Monday that satisfies Finnish demands without revolution or a declaration of independence. The news comes as Finland seeks a peaceful settlement ensuring stability and avoidance of drastic actions.
Cambridge residents rally for Magazine Beach improvements. City Council schedules a July 24 hearing as residents urge permanent park upgrades, calling for funds to build stations, a bathhouse, diamond fields, and trees to serve local youth.
Seven days into a series on Magazine Park improvements in Cambridge, the city faces questions over long dormant development on a largely undeveloped site bought over 20 years ago for a park and bathing beach. Residents weigh the scope and impact of proposed enhancements.
Evangelist E. L. Cardey warned a large St James avenue congregation that there will be no world peace until Christ sets up a earthly kingdom. He asserted Japan and Russia have a tacit understanding provoking England and predicted new alliances would spark a greater conflict leading to the end of the world.
New York man has been appointed general manager of the American Red Cross, with responsibilities overseeing operations and programs nationwide.
Harvey D. Gibson president of the Liberty National Bank of New York was named general manager of the American Red Cross. Davidson announced the appointment citing Gibson’s prior Red Cross leadership in New York and his work directing bankers distributing gold for relief in Europe aboard the Cruiser Tennessee.
In the Amsterdammer Professor J A Van Hamel warns that Holland could fall into absolute impoverishment and national exhaustion if American interdiction cuts off fodder fertilizers and raw materials. He urges a special Dutch mission to America to explain Holland's position, trusting American goodwill.
Paris dispatch reports the American embassy in Madrid released a note from President Wilson to Spain. The note defends U S export controls as vital to conserve food fodder and raw materials for naval and military needs. It includes the President's proclamation banning the export of certain supplies.
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