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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1917
Page
1
President orders the corps raised to 17 400 men to reach full war strength. Secretary Daniels stresses urgent enlistments as more than 25 000 are needed. Navy militia mobilization orders are anticipated at Washington by officers awaiting action.
The deposed emperor Nicholas Romanoff is reported to have fits of crying inside the prison palace. A dispatch from London describes the first reliable statement from the jailer regarding his condition and notes a visit to the desecrated grave of Grigory Rasputin, once Russia's real autocrat and catalyst of the revolution.
Following a correspondent's palace visit, guards for a prisoner were increased amid rumors and attempted flight. Rumors of monarchist conspiracies against the temporary government and extremist pressure prompted the measures. The former Emperor is detained, under Captain Kotzebue's charge, in good health and spirits.
The young men of Massachusetts join the Fighting Ninth and Scrappy Second regiments under orders from the President. Each regiment will muster 2002 men with 75 percent veterans from the border service and 25 percent green rookies, all hand picked as state’s patriotic exemplars. No orders have arrived yet for either command.
The Ninth at Boston added 145 recruits by eight o'clock yesterday. Springfield Second added 45 men and the Northampton company 36. If the trend continued, about 400 men would be added overall across the two commands.
In the Fighting Ninth band two former Kronprinzessin Cecilie crew bandsmen Charles Reisman and Max Gaebel declare they will become Americans and are ready to fight with U S forces.
The item notes that reducing wasteful newspaper use raises optimism that widespread suspension of publications will not be required.
Brigadier General E Leroy Sweet ser acting adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard left for New York to confer with Major General Leonard Wood commander of the Department of the East about ongoing Army National Guard affairs and plans in the region.
General Sweetser urged rapid recruitment of every Massachusetts National Guard unit to full war strength and pressed for immediate army quartermaster processing of equipment and supplies. He plans to attend the National Guard Association meeting as vice president and to oversee mobilization and recruiting efforts across the state with aims to have all outfits ready for service. Daily progress tables will be compiled this week as recruiting surges.
British and French troops push German positions between Arras and Soissons in France, capturing three villages. Lagnicourt northwest of Bapaume falls to the British, while Folembray and La Feuille in the Foret de Coucy region are seized by General Nivelle's forces, part of wider operations along the Dvina Front and in St. Quentin sector.
Paris reports the French artillery has dispersed German assemblages in the St. Quentin district, while the Germans appear to be stiffening their line to halt fresh French inroads. The French have gained some terrain northeast of Soissons with no major changes to positions in the sector.
Theodore Roosevelt, on a devil fish hunting expedition off the Florida coast, killed two marine monsters today. A telegram from Russell J. Coles reports the octopi were encountered off Punta Gorda, Fla., and were slain with a spade lance. One octopus fought, dragging the launch more than two miles and nearly upsetting it.
Washington March 26 Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced that the American line steam ship St Louis the first U S merchant ship to carry defensive armament has safely passed the German submarine zone The official statement said the St Louis arrived safely at her port of destination at 11 a m today and that is all we know
Unconfirmed reports say the St Louis crossing from New York was involved in a clash with a German submarine, while three British destroyers attacked ahead of the liner. Officials and diplomats have anticipated an attack amid leaked German submarine and entente government notices.
Washington March 26 Organiza tion of the new House by the Democrats was declared assured tonight by Representative Randall California Prohibitionist and one of the Independents on whom the House balance hinged He said enough Independents would vote with the Democrats to give them a majority and administration control With 214 members each Democrats and Republicans must reach 218 to elect the speaker Four of the five Independents would need to join the Democrats unless Republicans defect
Washington March 26 The office of Miss Jeanette Rankin Representative-elect from Montana was opened in the House office building today by her secretary Miss Florence Leech of Walter Mont Rankin is expected to arrive here late this week
The War Department has called additional National Guard regiments for police service in the Western and Midwestern states. The Marine Corps is to be brought to full war strength of 17,400 men. Secretary Baker stated no further National Guard calls are in prospect. Over 32 regiments already summoned to protect industries and property amid tensions from the German situation.
A clipped item notes dates and events including Ponce de Leon's Florida discovery in 1513 and Vera Cruz capture in 1847. It also recalls a 1847 Paris event and marks an anniversary reference about a wartime conference in Paris. The fragment references daily observances and a clock note for 6:14.
Forecast calls for increasing cloudiness in Boston Tuesday with rain in the afternoon or night. Wednesday should be fair and colder with fresh to strong south to southwest winds. Washington reports New England rain Tuesday night, followed by colder but probably fair weather.
Berlin reports a mood in Germany that war with the United States may be declared when Congress convenes. Official quarters and the public have discounted delay, while some wonder if Congress will stop at a declaration or push further into hostilities.
The Berlin press portrays rising American war enthusiasm as the nation nears possible entry into the global conflict. German outlets claim a paucity of real American news shaping public opinion and criticize jingoist rhetoric while noting pacifist voices.
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