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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
1
New York June 12 two Germans were arrested for violating the President's proclamation forbidding alien enemies to enter prescribed zones. It is said that other arrests are expected.
An OCR fragment promotes Liberty Bonds with a call to action to fall in line and buy. It mentions a candy product Herons Lovell and Covel Caramels as part of the ad copy. The text is partial and fragmentary.
Two and a half days remain before subscriptions close. Up to noon yesterday about 150 million dollars in applications have been received by the Federal Reserve Bank. New England faces a 300 million dollar goal though its minimum is 240 million. The appeal calls on every New Englander to subscribe at once as a patriotic duty to support the war effort and discourage enemies by over subscribing.
The article notes New England must raise 146,900,000 more to meet Liberty Loan targets as of yesterday. Governor Bel l Aiken of the Federal Reserve Bank appeals to residents to rally in the final two and a half days to avert defeat and secure a national victory.
The Greek king abdicates under pressure from Britain France and Russia. Crown Prince Alexander aged 24 becomes successor as the royal family retires to Switzerland. The event reshapes Greece’s monarchy with foreign powers backing the transition.
Federal and state officers yesterday arrested ten young men who could not produce registration cards but released them after finding valid registrations. Police in several sections of the state reported additional arrests tied to the conscription enforcement.
The American steamer Petrolite was sunk by a German submarine. Consular reports say one boat with 18 men and the third mate and chief engineer were landed, two boats with unspecified numbers missing. There were 13 Americans aboard, per the Shipping Commissioner records in New York.
A wartime appeal calls citizens to invest in Liberty Bonds. The campaign urges participation through purchase to fund national efforts and support veterans and wartime programs.
William H. K. Redmond brother of Irish leader John Redmond died in action in Belgium last week. In 1916 he instructed his solicitor to publish a vow to care for his wife, seek mercy of God, and express belief that joining the Irish Brigade to France served Ireland's welfare.
The constitutional convention voted to submit all amendments to voters separately at the November election. No clear split between conservatives and radicals emerged on this decision, though test votes on amendments showed varying support.
Louis Kramer and Morris Becker, anti conscriptionists, were found guilty of conspiracy in Federal Court in New York. Joseph Walker was acquitted. The maximum penalty is two years and $10,000 fine. sentence set for tomorrow.
Cambridge City Council approved 36 pony express licenses for liquor carry by bus and set city labor wage at 3 dollars per day. Drawtenders salaries rise from 1200 to 1300 and assistant drawtenders from 900 to 1000.
Ad claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate benefits nerves and brain, easing strain from overwork. It promotes calmer nerves and clearer thinking.
President Wilson and his cabinet pressed Congress for swift action on food control laws in a brief session. He plans strong pressure to push measures through promptly, with possible talks with congressional leaders but no planned special address. Also noting upcoming fireworks at Braves Field tomorrow night.
In Athens June 12 1917 the fall of Constantine I king of the Hellenes is announced after Allied powers France Great Britain and Russia demand abdication. He cedes to his son Prince Alexander while Crown Prince George is excluded from succession. M Jonnart the French broker of the settlement arrived in Athens after conferences with Prime Minister Alexander Zaimis.
Forecase for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with moderate southerly winds. Washington reports New England forecast as fair with mild temperatures. Today's anniversaries mention United States treaty with China signed in 1858 and the Battle of Winchester in 1865.
In the American League New York beat Chicago 4 to 3 in 12 innings. Detroit topped Philadelphia 3 to 2 in 16 innings. Pittsburg defeated Boston 5 to 4 in 11 innings. New York then defeated Chicago 10 to 6 while Brooklyn blanked Cincinnati 2 to 0 and Philadelphia beat St. Louis 4 to 0 in the National League. In the Eastern League New London beat Worcester 4 to 1. Hartford beat Springfield 8 to 2. New Haven defeated Lawrence 3 to 2. Bridgeport edged Portland 4 to 1 in 10 innings and Portland won 4 to 2 in 11 innings.
June reports from London dated June 12 describe a first strength test between loyal provisional government forces and disloyal pacifists near the front. General Stcherbatcheff ordered disbanding of three regiments on the Romanian front, labeled useless for combat.
Three regiments refused to advance and split into factions. A mutiny led to arrests, beatings, and a regimental committee's stance against movement. A stern loyalist general with two divisions and air support surrounded the mutineers and forced surrender, with Philipoff named as ringleader and prisoners transported to a repaired prison.
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