02 Mar 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports further intrigues as steps were planned to make war by the United States impossible. Officials warn of schemes to render naval capabilities unusable and disrupt alliance efforts.
Republicans Benedict Cary Cooper Davis Helgesen Lindbergh Nelson Stafford Wilson. Democrats Decker Shackleford Sherwood. Socialist London. Vote split along party lines with a party lineup listing representatives by state.
Government states it has evidence the note is genuine and holds the original document. It says the note came into government possession this week and cannot release further case facts at this time to avoid harming public interests.
The Senate adopted a resolution urging the President to furnish all information regarding a note alleged to have been sent January 19 1917 by Germany to its ambassador in Mexico. The action reflects concerns over potential public interest and national policy.
Washington March 1 officials stated no message or statement will be sent to Germany about the Zimmermann instructions. There has been no communication with Mexico thus far, though officials said there may be in the future.
Washington reports Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador, ordered from Berlin to dismantle German war ships in American harbors while receiving the Zimmermann note to transmit to Mexico. Officials refused to disclose further details as authorities outline a broader German intrigue during the prewar period.
Washington March 1 The conference report on the postoffice appropriation bill including the Reed bone adry prohibition amendment and continued pneumatic tube service in several cities was adopted by the House. Senate action was anticipated and the measure would then go to the President for signature. The Reed amendment targets liquor importation into prohibition states expanding the bone ary area.
In Washington on March 1 the House approved a bill authorizing the President to arm merchant ships while not extending to use other instrumentalities against the submarine threat. The measure, sent to the Senate, faced expected amendments and an overwhelming approval from both sides, with only nine Republicans, three Democrats, and a Socialist dissenting.
Haverhill March 1 Alderman William H Root who refused his 1800 yearly salary since December said he would take it to fund a bureau of municipal research The city approved the plan and the bureau will open within days If expenses exceed 1800 he will cover any deficit personally
Delegations representing about 3000 school children urged Mayor Curley to provide free school breakfasts. A state House rules committee will consider an AFL bill creating a State food commission. South End Mothers' League forms to pressure city aid efforts. Legislative banks committee urged free coal and food from surpluses passing through collateral loan company sales of unclaimed property. Grand jury opens probe into 300 fishermens strike. A national potato firm broadcasts urgent hoard advisories to New England wholesalers.
The speaker, backing the president, faced roars of applause as he referenced a maxim about turning the other cheek and quoted an old Negro saying about the third cheek, prompting mixed reactions from the audience.
Summary of shipping losses by belligerents from Feb 1 to 28 with totals for ships sunk and tonnage. British vessels Clan Farquhar, Galgorm Castle, Harriet Williams, Marie Joseph and Norwegian Sjostad plus Belgian fishing boat P-103 among the 163 ships sunk. American and other neutrals listed with high totals, total ships sunk and tonnage across reported period.
In Albany, the Public Service Commission ruled that telephone subscribers using obscene or abusive language over the line risk service disruption. Morse M. Frankel, secretary of the Mediator Publishing Co., had his service terminated after years of such conduct, with the commission stating the company may discontinue service to him and others who permit habitual abuse.
Washington March 1 Republicans join Democrats to curb delaying tactics and avoid an extra session. Senate adjourned near midnight under an agreement to vote finally on the $500,000,000 naval bill at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
President Wilson replies to a Senate resolution stating the published German foreign minister note directing Germany Mexico cooperation against the United States in case of war is not to be further disclosed for public interest at this time. The note allegedly came into government possession this week.
Professor George Ellesworth Johnson at Radcliffe disclosed that Harvard students outperform Radcliffe students in infant knowledge by a 7 to 2 ratio. The casual remark stirred shock and curiosity among Radcliffe's audience as Hafvard alumni reacted with elation.
Professor Johnson tells Radcliffe Education 14 students that Harvard described seven infant creeping methods. Radcliffe girls test examples, seeking to match Harvard’s variety without outside help.
Dedham Superior Court grants Charlie C. N. Colmer a decree nisi divorce from Mrs. Fannie J. R. Colmer after he testified she hurled missiles including akeoare at him. The couple wed July 2, 1912.
Albert E. Pillsbury former Massachusetts Attorney General and his wife Elizabeth Pillsbury maintain a unique cross libel divorce arrangement. For three years Mrs Pillsbury spends each day with the two children while Mr Pillsbury spends evenings and nights with them. Both miss the other by about 15 minutes and the children Elizabeth nine and Parker six remain unaware of their parents estrangement.
A report notes Mrs. Pillsbury hiding in a friend's apartment and, while speaking to a Post reporter, a small black water spaniel puppy was discovered in motion around the room. The scene opened with a reporter asking for the dog's name.
President Wilson, responding to a Senate resolution, said the United States possesses evidence proving the authenticity of the Zimmermann telegram. Secretary Lansing's report indicated the evidence arrived in the last week and confirms Zimmermann's instructions to German minister von Eckardt in Mexico City, as detailed by the Associated Press.
The president answers a March 1 1917 Senate resolution and transmits with approval a State Department report concerning a press note dated January 19 1917 from the German foreign affairs secretary to the German minister to Mexico.
The notice notes today is a Texas holiday marking the signing of the Independence of Texas. It mentions a 6:05 PM lighted sunset observation and a continuation on page 16. The fragment references anniversaries and local observances tied to Texas history.
Washington dispatch reports forecast for New England showing fair conditions on Friday and likely Saturday. Temperatures expected to be steady with moderate variable winds throughout the period.
A clipped record notes a spa timestamp at Thompson's Spa with scattered figures and notes on morning and evening periods. It lists temperature readings yesterday at 25 and at the previous year’s same date at 26, alongside various unread values and codes.
George Rollins of 22 Gibson street Dorchester is charged with the murder of Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company manager Ordway R Hall at 821 Washington Street Dorchester on Feb 21. He is alleged by Mr and Mrs Michael Rose of 56 Adams Street Roxbury to have spent the evening at their home with his sweetheart Miss Genevieve Sheehan of L Street South Boston.
Rollins appeared in Dorchester District Court for murder in the first degree. Counsel requested a two week continuance. He was moved to Charles Street jail until March 15 for further proceedings. Miss Sheehan and Mr Rose testified to past Sundays visits to the Roses residence in Roxbury. Police later arrested a 19 year old Dorchester boy as a suspect in the Hall murder and remanded him to city prison for examination. The Mattapan station will see a medical check for the boy by Leo McCarthy, a key witness to the Hall case, as other witnesses will view the suspect. The boy reportedly has a prior Concord Reformatory sentence.
Sale closes Saturday night with overcoats and suits heavily reduced. Prices listed include $12 overcoats and suits, $5.90 and $15 suits and overcoats $7.90, with kerseys Scotchies and black bibets for overcoats and all wool grays browns blues pencil stripes for suits. Young men’s overcoats 16 to 20 years priced at $2.98, marked down from 87 to 10 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a cabaret style event titled Specialty of the Evening, with references to Reese and Steve Cahe. No clear date or venue available. summary limited to sparse names and vague event description.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.