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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
1
Three armed robbers stole an automobile on Arundel Street Back Bay. The gang leader, a 20 year old, fired point blank at Policeman Edward G. Kennedy before being captured. Two accomplices fled as more than 40 officers pursued. Late last night two boys were arrested on suspicion.
Two youths named Hyman Housanan aged 17 of Marble Street Roxbury and John Morian aged 14 of Tremont Street 967 were arrested after a late night robbery. About 3 o'clock the excitement began when the trio stole a machine from in front of Georgess Powell’s home.
The Rev. Garrett J. Barry pastor of St Philip's Church on Harrison Avenue remains in critical condition at City Hospital. Doctors say death is certain to come within a few hours after his Tuesday operation.
London July 18. Fourteen British ships of over 1600 tons were sunk by submarine or mine in the last week according to the official report tonight. Four British vessels under 1600 tons were sunk, and eight fishing vessels.
The report notes a continued low U-boat campaign with 18 vessels sunk last week, 14 over 1600 tons and three under, matching the previous week’s larger-ship total while smaller vessels rose by one. Total arrivals and sailings increased to 5748, yielding a 0.31 percent sinkings rate, up 0.11 percentage points from the week ending July 8.
Piper Jimmy Cameron known as a Boston bridegroom last month was arrested in Fredericton New Brunswick on a warrant from a woman claiming to be his first wife Mrs May C Cameron of Bridgeport Connecticut. She and a child testified before Captain Rand McNally with a police sergeant present who reported the warrant. Wires between here New York and Fredericton connected the case and Cameron was jailed.
The latest on Piper Jimmy grows from his early fame in printing after choosing his wife Beatrice Caswell of 710 Walk Hill Street Mattapan. The piece notes his public emergence and steps into broader ventures.
One American soldier, William Stonebreaker, was killed and five other soldiers injured, one seriously, when four coaches of a troop train overturned and three cars derailed at Shanrock near Victoria, on the Texas and Pacific railway. Cause undetermined.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis alleged that Mexican wireless stations intercepted dispatches from American troop ships and sent them to Berlin. He claimed this was well known to administration leaders and said the government is investigating to stop it.
Washington July 18 three New England Governors back a move to appoint Colonel Butler Ames of Lowell Mass to supreme command of New England National Guard regiments for the France campaign. Officials oppose the promotion fearing a precedent for political juggling in military matters as War Department reviews the idea.
The report notes today’s Reichstag address may be postponed with no known tenor of speech. Rumors of peace sentiments are considered unfounded and officials may defer any policy announcement to a later date.
Framingham July 18 Katharine Mayo daughter of suffragist Louise Parker Mayo told the Post she hopes her mother serves out her 60 day sentence with 15 other suffragists for a Bastille Day traffic blockade in front of the White House.
Draft day probably next week as boards in the Bay State show readiness. Readers can learn where to go to study red ink numbers and related analysis amid the setup and planning.
Massachusetts officials expect readiness for the draft by Saturday with possible cleanups by Monday morning. Director Charles F. Gettemy said all should be ready by Saturday though a few odds and ends might remain. Washington reports no plan for a national lottery before mid next week to determine the order of liability for 10,000,000 registrants.
AMSTERDAM July 18 The world awaits the German chancellor Dr Michaelis speech to the Reichstag with intense interest. Rumors swirl on whether he will back the peace resolution approved by the Reichstag majority or push Pan-Germanism toward a military dictatorship. Von Ludendorff is named as ready to assume power at a moment’s notice.
A fragment notes Miss Mayo and her four brothers all described as intelligent and strong join in a shared hopeful effort or pursuit. The scant text emphasizes collective family involvement and positive traits among the Mayo siblings.
Former Boston mayor Fitzgerald met with President Wilson at the White House to discuss the draft act and alien status. He toured War and State departments with Congressman Gallivan and spoke with Senator Chamberlain, who introduced a bill to classify aliens with citizens. The Senate showed strong support, and Fitzgerald believes such a bill will become law.
In Dublin on July 18 the Kilkenny People newspaper was seized by police and military authorities. The paper, led by Edward T. Keane, a Sinn Fein figure, has clashed with censorship. Sinn Fein officials met to back W. T. Cosgrave, released from prison, as Kilkenny's candidate before the parliamentary election.
After disorders lasting more than a day, provisional government forces report control. Casualties include six killed and 238 wounded as of yesterday, with situation improving tonight.
Most killed in sight of the Nadezhdenskaia as Bolshevik troops fire on unarmed Cossacks in Nevsky Prospect. Kronstadt sailors face action with reports of a second influx. The St. Peter and St. Paul fortress with a Maximalist regiment shows limited support. Minister Tchernoff arrested by Maximalists but released after Lenine aide Trozky protested. Rumors link Tchernoff's arrest to Tcheidze’s detention.
Analysts note Herr Michaelis’ background as a bureaucrat and his reactionary stance against reforms in franchise and electoral representation. His likely advisers include von Hindenburg and von Ludendorff, called to Berlin amid ongoing developments this week.
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