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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
1
The verses praise America with images of skies, grain, mountains, and freedom. It honors pilgrims, heroes in liberating struggle, and calls for self restraint, loyalty in law, and national unity from sea to shining sea. The piece closes with a patriotic dream and enduring cities.
The drive to complete a 300 million quota continues as New England seeks 125.4 million today. Secretary McAdoo expresses confidence the nation will achieve full subscription.
Secretary McAdoo reports strong interest and patriotic cooperation nationwide as the Liberty Loan nears its June 15 close. He cites a $2 billion target and notes Boston newspapers and staff have subscribed $100,000 each, urging continued efforts for two final days.
The Liberty Bond campaign nears its end with mass subscriptions across New England and the six-state region. Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont Connecticut join the nationwide effort as businesses pause to champion the quota. Subscriptions flood the Federal Reserve Bank as workers vow to extend shifts to tomorrow noon.
The report notes that a little over 5.0 million dollars arrived on Tuesday while 21.0 million dollars moved through the bank yesterday, indicating a surge in deposits and transactions.
An advertisement notes khaki pants priced at 98c and claims the store is the only Boston seller of government khaki at 8c. F. Gray Co. located on Washington and Hanover streets runs the notice.
Massachusetts Constitutional Convention rejected an order to take Liberty Bonds for pay and instead voted to pay each member 750 dollars in cash, the maximum allowed by law. Only four delegates opposed the motion as the body, still new and without formal rules, acted on the pay plan.
A London air raid report lists 97 dead and 439 injured with 16 women and 26 children among the dead and 122 women and 94 children among the injured. Hazards from dropped devices wrecked many poor households and damaged school areas.
Just before action the convention passed a motion to provide a stenographic report of speeches, a plan opponents say would cost between fifty thousand and seventy five thousand dollars.
The American merchant ship reported sinking a German submarine after fending off two U-boat attacks in the Atlantic. Officers noted agile maneuvers and a successful ram to end the threat. The report came as the steamer reached a U S port with the war news. Last day to buy a Liberty Bond.
The British shipping report for the week ending June 3 showed a rise in U boat destructiveness from 0.57 percent to 0.57 percent? to 0.57? A cautious note: The report states the week ending June 3 reached 0.57 percent, up from 0.33 percent the week prior, marking the highest level in five weeks and a 73 percent increase in destructiveness.
Michael Foy, 47, of Westford, was shot by a railroad guard on the Shawmut Avenue bridge of the New Haven line in the South End after failing to halt. He was taken to City Hospital with a single thigh wound and his condition was not serious. witnesses noted he had been drinking.
The week saw 2767 vessels arrive in British ports and 2822 depart, totaling 5589. This marks the largest shipping volume since February despite U-boat actions.
F Gray Co Washington and Hanover streets advertises all $15.00 young men suits on sale for 9.90 with pinch and belted backs one and two button sacks. Mail orders available.
British machines and artillery clashed with raiders in a contested engagement, but only one reported destroyed. The encounter involved heavy fighting and limited verified outcomes amid ongoing hostilities.
Great Britain endured the most destructive air raid of the war as 15 German planes attacked from the Essex coast. The raid struck at high altitude causing widespread alarm and damage, with continued coverage on page seven.
The note recalls Bastille Day destruction in 1789 and Flag Day adoption of Stars and Stripes by Congress in 1777. It also mentions today events such as Moon phase 8 percent, lighting vehicles at 7 152, and general anniversary notices.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for Thursday and Friday with occasional showers and moderate southerly winds. In New England the outlook anticipates showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, cooler by night, andFriday clearing and cooler.
In the American League Boston beat St Louis 2 0 in game one and St Louis won 7 2 in game two. Washington topped Cleveland 7 5 in game one while the second game ended 1 1 after 11 innings. New York outlasted Chicago 7 6 in 10 innings and Philadelphia defeated Detroit 4 2. In the National League New York beat Pittsburgh 7 ? Philadelphia won 3 2 against Cincinnati. Rain affected games in Boston Chicago and St Louis Brooklyn series.
Major General John J. Pershing reached Boulogne France as commander of the American expeditionary forces. French British Belgian and Indian officers saluted the new allies and the American national anthem was played by a military band.
Special sale of $12.00 men's cassimere and cheviot suits at Gray's Clothing on Washington and Hanover streets. Store ad notes bargains and limited stock.
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