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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
1
Washington officials celebrate a resounding Liberty Loan response with subscriptions far exceeding expectations. Federal Reserve Banks report unprecedented orders while New England plugs the quota with over fifty million in the final day. full totals unavailable for days as banks absorb the surge.
Governor announces division of the state into war draft exemption districts. Director of Military Enrolment Charles F. Gettemy تنفيذ directed the move to streamline processing of draft exemptions under the new conscription act.
In London on June 15 the government announced in the House of Commons that all prisoners taken in the Easter Sunday 1916 Irish rebellion would be released without reservation. The move aims to aid the forthcoming Irish convention and reconcile Irish political parties.
In a formal address Prime Minister Bonar Law states the government has carefully considered the status of Irish political prisoners and has reached a duty bound decision. The announcement follows lengthy deliberation and signals policy actions to be detailed on subsequent pages.
The document notes 120 exemption districts with 27 in Boston. It defines divisions by ward structure, detailing divisions 3 through 5 and listing Medford Waltham Chicopee Newton Quincy Salem Taunton Everett Pittsfield Fitchburg and Brookline as separate divisions. Governor McCall has chosen exemption board members and will announce names once Washington approves.
Reports from London on June 16 highlight rumors of a serious revolutionary movement in Spain. The press notes a long absence of news since the new ministry took office, with the topic receiving prominence.
Bad weather forces F Gray Co to mark every $15 blue serge suit to 9.90. Advertises all wool blue serge suits worsteds and fancy Scotches in Washington and Hanover streets store, with all sizes available and evening hours till 9 p m.
New England closed its Liberty Loan campaign with an over subscribed total of about 263 million dollars. Some 800000 subscribers are reported as the fund surpassed the minimum allotment of 240 million dollars, with figures still being tallied late at the Federal Reserve Bank.
The Liberty Loan drive shows a massive national response with 263 million dollars raised by six o clock last night and 3 million Americans including 800 thousand in New England answering the call. Officials report overwhelming sums and uncounted returns as 12 federal reserve banks still tally progress.
Continued on page five first column notes sun rises at 8 37 and sets at 7 23 with light for all vehicles and related details continuation of the brief almanac section.
The page lists dates and events such as Santiago surrender to the United States in 1898 and fortifications on Breed's Hill in 1775, along with references to Mexico and a 1847 storm by Americans. It appears as a calendar of notable historical milestones and today’s anniversaries.
Overcast conditions expected in northern and southern New England with cooler interiors. Saturday remains overcast and cool, Sunday turns fair and warmer with moderate southeast winds.
American League results include Chicago 8 over Boston 0 and Detroit 4 over Washington 2 while Philadelphia tops Cleveland 5 to 2 and New York beats Cleveland 5 to 2. National League shows Boston 66 over Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 12 over Cincinnati 8 with St Louis 38 to Brooklyn 2 in a 12 inning game. Pittsburgh New YorkWet grounds are noted.
Washington reports the American tanker Moreni was torpedoed by a German submarine after a two hour running fight on June 12. Four crew members were killed.
The State Department reports the Moreni, an American tank steamer, was sunk about 6 am on June 12 after a two hour running fight with a German submarine. Forty three of 47 crew were saved, with several deaths including Edward Cunningham and G Cur ran Jr.
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