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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
6
A stylish two piece frock is showcased in a color illustration with a detailed description in the next Sunday Post. The feature highlights design elements and fashion notes for readers.
Dr Ferdinand King urges physicians to prescribe organic iron to combat anemia in modern American women noting iron-health claims. He warns against metallic iron harming teeth and stomach and promotes Nuxated Iron as safer. A large article on the topic is promised in this paper.
The U S ambassador announced recognition of the new Russian Provisional Government in a formal council chamber ceremony. Russian foreign minister Paul Kopp replied, expressing gratitude and noting U S support and the desire for closer relations between the two nations.
A Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports the Russk ia Volta appeared on the streets with the startling caption Long Live the Republic on its front page. The bold message marks a dramatic moment in the capital's press coverage today.
George Gray Barnard announced that he will present his statue of Abraham Lincoln to the Russian people through the Friends of Russian Freedom. The gesture is to honor Russia's new republic and will be made at a mass meeting in New York tomorrow night.
An unsigned Petrograd article via London accuses the Russian court of being dominated by a German clique and claims Tsarskoe-Selo housed German spies. It says a special committee will probe crimes of former ministers during the dynasty’s last years, with Rasputin implicated in the turmoil.
The former Emperor of Russia Nicholas Romanoff has arrived at the Tsarskoe-Selo Palace. Reuter despatch from Petrograd reports he alighted from the train calm but haggard.
Nicholas II wearing a flowing Sixth Kuban Regiment Cossacks uniform, black busby, purple muffler, Cos sack dagger at his belt and St. George order, travels with Prince Dolgouroff. He awoke at 9 and joined his dining salon at 16 for coffee with his suite, then kissed servants and aides farewell, thanking them.
Bernard Birchmore, a 20 year old from North Weymouth, tried to shoot 18 year old Mollie Condrick of Hasty Weymouth last night in a lonely Weymouth street. Police arrived after several bullets were fired from a .32 revolver. Condrick was not wounded.
The report says a secret mobilization plans an American volunteer army of about 100000 to fight with the Entente in France. It claims 50000 Americans already pledged and notes roosevelt would command, with preparations for a mobilization camp in England or France and ships then to the front.
Cecil challenges the Irish question stance as Dalziel urges immediate settlement. Sir James says Ireland remains a weak spot and proposes a commission to settle home rule. Bonar Law backs the approach amid war, urging patience and unity while Ulster resists forceful settlement. Asquith praises the effort and the lobbies anticipate a colonial commission.
Watertown held its annual town meeting voting to stand behind the President in the present crisis. Finance committee urged economy with impending hostilities. Teachers principals and janitors received raises. a 7 percent boost for staff and $100 yearly for each teacher. Budget total $790,406.99 with a tax rate likely at $3, up about $2.90 from last year.
Sergeant Francis V. Logan, of the Ninth Regiment Massachusetts National Guard, was elected second lieutenant in a East Armory election. He is brother of Colonel Edward L. Logan and son of Brigadier General Lawrence Logan who commanded the regiment in the Spanish war.
Nearly 100 officers of the Massachusetts National Guard gathered at the Irvington street armory last evening to discuss recruitment and loyalty to the country. Brigadier General E Leroy Sweetser presided as acting adjutant general and commander of the second brigade.
A Massachusetts gathering laid plans to recruit the National Guard to full peace strength and prepare volunteers for possible war. General Sweetser, Colonel Buck, Judge Murray, and others urged open armories, rapid intake, and universal service with incentives to mobilize Massachusetts for national service.
The United States will not consider any mediation proposal as Germany fosters schemes to confuse the issue and divide sentiment while American lives and ships suffer losses at sea.
State Department officials would not confirm direct negotiations on the subject while reiterating that any talks require abandonment of illegal assaults on American shipping. The administration focuses on defense measures as German aggression persists and Congress readies for a session in 10 days. President Wilson engages War and Navy on speeding naval construction. Secretary Baker chairs the Council of National Defence meeting to coordinate industrial efforts.
The article describes mobilization efforts for defense, invites labor and science leaders to form a council, and notes renewed recruitment activity. Secretary Daniels aims to fill the destroyer orders to capacity, with the 35 knot standard boat to speed construction. The Twenty second Infantry recalls from the border for spring training.
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