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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
1
First official figures from last night show New England may fail to raise 300 000 000 in Liberty Loan subscriptions. The report warns unless residents rally in seven days, the region risks falling short of its wartime funding burden.
Figures from major New England cities excluding Boston show subscriptions totaling 29,039,750 as of June 4. The count spans 36 cities and covers about 65.52 subscribers per city, roughly 10,000 fewer than Somerville’s population. Continued on Page 4-First Column.
Police probed the death of Miss B. P. McHeffey a middle aged milliner. She was found unconscious after being taken from the Park building at 2 Park square. Indications suggested she had been brutally beaten to death.
Jessie Parker was identified as Miss McHeffey by hospital staff after she was found dying on the floor of her Park building millinery shop. Police believe she was beaten to death and search for her brother James or John McHeffey continues as witnesses note she wore a black eye earlier.
The Public Service Commission plans an order to end smoking cars on Boston's elevated trains. The tail car would no longer be restricted to male tobacco users, targeting cigars cigarettes and pipes. It cites health concerns and sanitation issues in current smoking cars, arguing they foul conditions for travelers.
In Southbridge on June 6 a young man applying for draft exemption stated it is cheaper to maintain a wife than two horses. He listed a wife and two horses as dependents, noting the wife can support herself but the horses depend on him. Registrars withheld his name.
Robert L Norton's report notes ex Gov John L Bates won the constitutional convention presidency after a bitter contest. Bates secured 177 votes, conservatives backing him, while Sherman L Whipple got 132 with liberal support led by Walsh Pelletier Walker Anderson and other leaders. Three others received single votes.
Conservatives won the first test of strength but liberals forced an open ballot for the presiding officer election. The open vote was a notable victory as former Attorney General Pillsbury had argued for the secret ballot to speed proceedings.
Unofficial results from Greater New York show 568,797 men registered, with four districts outstanding. By boroughs Manhattan 255,543 Bronx 73,316 Brooklyn 189,887 Queens 40,006 Richmond 9,445.
Citizens encouraged to buy Liberty Bonds to aid national defense and support the war effort. Officials highlight patriotic duty and the impact of bond purchases on financial stability and victory milestones.
The roll of honor of American manhood starts reaching Washington as states finish registering men of military age. Delaware and Vermont report complete returns late. totals remain provisional. Officials note census estimates of eligibles were not met but city surges may offset the deficit. Exemption regulations are nearly complete and soon to be promulgated by President Wilson with local boards forming nationwide.
A terse note emphasizes that today is the least action expected from residents, urging basic civility and participation in local matters without detailing specifics or consequences.
Only 18 vessels sunk this week, a low for the year, out of 5335 ships arriving and departing. Of these, 15 were over 1600 tons, versus 18 the prior week of campaign.
Lord Northcliffe accepted the post as head of the British war mission in the United States at the request of the war cabinet, succeeding Arthur J. Balfour who will return to duties at the foreign office.
Lord Northcliffe will coordinate the British missions with entente allies and American and Canadian governments. He has repeatedly visited the United States and Canada. Born July 15, 1865 at Chapelizod County Dublin, he is a noted writer and newspaper proprietor controlling the London Times and London Daily Mail. He also holds interests in Newfoundland paper mills and Imperial paper mills at Gravesend and has long been active in British politics supporting Lloyd George on Ireland home rule.
Edward W. Fowler, principal of Osterville Trade School, faces protests from parents who claim he bans singing The Star Spangled Banner at school. Fowler, labeled a Socialist, denies prohibiting patriotic songs, saying they have been sung in class recently. The Public Safety Committee has informed Boston headquarters.
The Senate finance committee agreed to an amendment proposed by Senator Thomas of Colorado imposing a 50 percent tax on any amount charged by a ticket speculator above the box office rate. The measure, aimed at wartime price abuses, would largely end speculative scalping and require the speculator to file the tax return with the government.
A noted British newspaper owner travels to the United States to lead the British war mission replacing Arthur J. Balfour. The appointment signals strong media and diplomatic coordination between Britain and the United States during the war period.
London June 6 reports American destroyers finish their first month in the great war. Favorable weather aided anti submarine training as the fleet, integrated with British squadrons, operated with four to five days out then two to three days in port. Sailors enjoy regular shore leave each week.
The Americans take their turn with the British boats in routine patrol and convoy work. The task, though largely routine, remains interesting and requires constant lookout and exceptionally keen eyes.
Patrolman John O. Greg of Station 19 vanished after leaving home May 17 for vacation and is feared to have returned to Sweden. His wife and two children, Alice 10 and Anna 6, face financial distress as their Mattapan home at 22 Almont Street will be auctioned Monday.
London June 6 The weekly British Admiralty shipping report shows 5335 vessels arriving or departing with 18 sunk, a 0.33 percent loss, down from 0.34 the prior week, marking a new low in total U boat destruction for the campaign.
The official weekly report notes 26938 arrivals and 2642 sailings at British ports for the week ending June 3. British merchant ships over 1600 tons sunk by mine or submarine total 15, under 1600 tons three, fishing vessels five. ships unsuccessfully attacked total 17.
A historical note marks the resolution for U S independence introduced in Congress in 1776. It recalls that one year prior, German forces bombarded Fort Vaux in World War I style reference to 1916 events.
Forecast shows Thursday showers in Boston and vicinity with Friday probably fair. Temperature remains nearly unchanged and winds stay fresh from the south. In northern New England, showers likely Thursday and Friday. southern New England also sees showers Thursday and Friday with likely fair after. Yesterday's temperature.
In the American League Detroit defeated Boston 3 to 0, Washington beat Chicago 3 to 0, Cleveland won against New York 6 to 1, and Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 11 to 6. In the National League St. Louis edged Boston 8 to 7, Philadelphia won 4 to 0, Chicago shut out Cincinnati 0 to 0, and New York overwhelmed Brooklyn and Pittsburgh 66 to 3 at Brooklyn-Pittsburgh grounds.
Washington reports a German submarine is believed to have been sunk by an armed American steamer after a running engagement lasting about ninety minutes. The clash saw the submarine fire 35 shots and the American steamer respond with 25 shots.
The State Department announces an armed American steamer fought a submarine after hoisting the flag. The duel lasted about ninety minutes with 35 submarine and 25 steamer shots. The last steamer shot apparently sank the submarine. the steamer suffered no damage.
Bad weather forces F Gray Co to mark all $15 blue serge suits to $9.90. The sale includes all sizes regulars and stouts with worsteds and fancy Scotches offered. Store hours extend to 9 p.m. at Washington and Hanover streets.
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