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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1917
Page
14
In Pekin on June 10 General Chang Hsun, ex governor of Anhwei, arrived with several thousand troops and issued an ultimatum demanding the dissolution of parliament within 48 hours as events move toward a political crisis.
The Associated Press reports President Li Yuan-hung refuses to resign unconditionally while parliament faces dissolution amid military pressure. MPs urge him to avoid dissolving the legislature, and Chang-hsun acts within constitutional limits. Nieh Shih-chun warns against surrender of Pekin. Chang-hsun moves toward Pekin with 3000 troops. The imperial household denies efforts to restore the Manchu dynasty. railway revenue tensions ease as governors release funds.
The Cadet School for the First Naval District opens this morning at Technology. Captain James P. Parker will supervise with naval officers as teachers. About 100 men enroll in a four month course modeled after Annapolis. The Institute cooperates by lending halls and laboratories.
Rev. Henry W. Pinkham of the Melrose Unitarian Congregational Church asks his congregation to vote on his resignation after expressing pacifist views on the U S entry into World War I. Parishioners have debated the issue since April 15.
In Melrose 2000 citizens hissed anti war ideas at a patriotic meeting. Pastor Henry W. Pinkham announced his resignation noting the standing committee wants the church to vote on his future. A Friday night meeting will decide whether he remains as minister.
A Budapest despatch reports Emperor Charles again assures Hungarians he favors early peace and broad suffrage reform. About 100000 people marched to the burgo master’s office urging adoption of a secret vote and enlarged franchise. The Emperor promised to pursue suffrage reform and seek an honorable peace at the first opportunity.
A wartime civic message urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds even tiny shares. Officials emphasize every contribution supports national financing and the war effort, framing individual purchases as part of a larger collective sacrifice.
New England's engineering regiment of railroad operatives will enter training camp within eight days. Recruited from major transportation lines in the region, the unit will train as company troops for military readiness.
Railroad and railroad-related workers are being recruited for the Fourth Reserve Engineers to sail for France and serve behind the Western Front. Major William P. Wooten will become colonel on muster, with Ralph Bradley named chief of staff. Six companies are forming across New England with recruiters in Boston, Portland, New Haven, and other hubs.
Residents of Lexington Bedford and Concord opposed to a 6 to 8 cent fare hike by the Middlesex and Boston Street Railway plan protests at a public hearing before the Public Service Commission at No 1 Beacon Street this morning at 10 30. The opposition is led by the Lexington committee on improvement in transportation chaired by William C Stickel.
A group of Harvard students and graduates left Cambridge yesterday for a Western camp to study ballooning in connection with the Naval Reserve Flying Corps. They are the first group in the country to begin this branch of service and will join more units en route to training once enrolled.
A directive urges readers to commit to bonds by purchasing at least one, then follow with a second. The call emphasizes steady investment and compounding benefits as part of financial action.
Piper Jimmy Cameron prepares to wed in a downtown Presbyterian church with Colonel Guthrie and his international recruiting officers in attendance wearing MacLean plaid attire.
Beatrice Caswell of Mattapan plans marriage before she and Piper Cameron are sent to enlist in the Two Hundred Thirty-Sixth Overseas Battalion. Captain Black will escort the couple to register for a license and probate court waiver so the wedding can occur midweek.
June 10 report from South Sudbury notes 20 Cambridge Boy Scouts led by Scout master W. E. Smith will arrive tomorrow to help local farmers. The delegation will stay in the area for four to six hours daily performing farm chores and tasks as arranged with residents.
An Atlantic port reports a British steamship arriving with 8 passengers from the ill fated Southland. The two ships sailed from England nearly together but were warned of submarines. The faster vessel left the Southland behind as it moved through the danger zone. Distress signals from the Southland were heard but rescue was forbidden by British admiralty orders.
Washington June 10 Congress resumes after heat with plans to finish war measures and begin new legislation. Delayed war budget and espionage bills are hoped to reach President Wilson this week. Senate finance refines the war tax bill for debate early next week, while the House resumes river and harbor work and completes a food control bill draft midweek.
The Senate resumes debate on the Newlands railroad regulation measure and the espionage bill. Leaders expect quick action on the railroad bill but a brief recess before war tax revisions. War budget and merchant marine funding await final action after House delay over Jamestown site.
Aften posten announces an official commission including Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Throne Holst and Johann Baumann will depart for the United States to negotiate Norway provisioning arrangements.
Captain J Douglas Black recounts how German dyes brought on the Deutschland last July were used to weave the MacLean tartan kilts for the war effort. A Canadian firm bought the dyestuffs in New York and shipped them back to England for the uniforms. The tartan’s first battle use since 1745 follows the Culloden charge by 600 Macleans, with only six survivors.
Charles Wellington, longtime conductor, celebrated his 92nd birthday yesterday. He credits righteous living for his long years and peace of mind.
John Pillarida, 85, was arrested on return to Braintree by Chief Gallivan and charged with abducting Annie Leo, the 15 year old daughter of Mrs. Pallandra. He faces arraignment in Quincy District Court as a note and marriage claim surface. The pair had been missing two weeks, with letters found about a wife and two children in Italy.
In a Lynn circus ground tent a crap game dispute led to a shooting and stabbing. Frank Gardiner is hospitalized with a left eye wound after a shot fired. William Johnson has three knife wounds and faces charges of shooting Gardiner. William King and Lee Jackson are under arrest for stabbing Johnson. Police say the fight began over a bet. The victims and suspects are Ringling Brothers circus employees.
Campaign promotes Liberty Bonds as a patriotic investment. Advertisements urge citizens to purchase bonds to support the war effort and finance national needs.
Charles Wellington of 14 Gibson Street Dorchester marks his 92nd birthday. A veteran driver and conductor of coaches horse and trolley cars he served 45 years before retiring from the Boston Elevated in 1903. He credits his longevity to righteous living.
Cambridge unit of the M. N. G. subscribed $4600 to the Liberty Loan yesterday. Captain James H. McDade urged the effort and 92 of 110 members pledged $50 bonds each at the drill yesterday afternoon.
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