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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
The army conscription bill passes the Senate by 65 to 8 with Stone and Lafollette leading the opposition. It would draft men aged 21 to 30 into detachments of 500000 for a new army, and the debate continues as the president plans to sign today.
The House committee of the whole advanced further surtax increases to fund the war. A 25 percent boost applies to incomes from 40 000 to 1 000 000 and a 45 percent tax on incomes over 1 000 000. The move follows Secretary McAdoo's estimate of about 2 245 billion for the first year of the war.
Representative Kitchin and allies voting against the income tax proposals faced debate. He had earlier stated that no Ways and Means member could oppose the measures.
Gray Co advertises boys and youths graduation suits in blue serge and black unfinished worsteds for ages 10 to 18. Every $7.50 suit marked to 49 cents, with the sale located at Washington at Hanover Street in the department store.
London May 17. Lloyd George proposes activating the home rule bill for Ireland but fails to please all sides. His alternative Irish convention to draft a constitution is broadly approved by Irish friends. John Redmond and his party accept the convention, with late Dublin dispatches signaling progress.
A blaze broke out at 7 17 last night in the paint and oil district at 189 191 High Street. Flames roared from the first floor to the roof as smoke filled the air. Occupants on the various floors included the American Steam Packing Company Damon Glenn Machine Angus Morrison Co Warsaw Elevators and E T K Company with Babcock Wilcox in the basement suffering heavy water damage.
Washington May 17 The American government plans an arrangement with the Allies to use all available transatlantic tonnage to transport supplies to Russia France and Italy. Great Britain says it can carry enough supplies in its ships to meet UK needs and may spare vessels to supplement American tonnage for the other countries.
Petrograd reports that commanders-in-chief from all fronts except the Caucasus have withdrawn resignations. Generals Brusiloff and Gurko stay at their posts and deny further resignations, averting the army crisis linked to political upheaval.
In Petrograd and at the front officers report harm from antiwar doctrine and discipline erosion. General Alexieff warns that new reforms are misunderstood, calling for restraint on outside interference and urging the coalition government to direct peace negotiations.
Winter style weather data and game scores featuring American League results. Detroit and Cleveland posted wins while New York and Boston split actions and Chicago thrived in the standings amid daily temperature readings and averages.
After days of fierce fighting the British drove the Germans from the village of Bullecourt and threaten the southern end of the Drocourt Queant line built by Field Marshal von Hindenburg to defend Cambrai from Haig’s eastward advance.
German forces, bolstered by fresh divisions around Bullecourt, fail to drive the British from the sector. Despite repeated German pressure bending the line, British troops hold fringes and prevent a full evacuation, regrouping to launch counter attacks and reclaim lost ground.
Chicago May 17 prompt financial aid to allied governments may secure a decisive victory before an American army goes to Europe. Secretary McAdoo urged financiers bankers and business leaders to back the Liberty Loan saying every bond buyer helps end the war quickly and that US resolve can decide the outcome.
Fragment shows time 8 56 a m and mentions moonlight and vehicles tonight. No clear event, names, or location identified.
A fragment lists a 3:05 a.m. rise time for 218, a 7:31 ht, and today’s anniversaries. It notes the deposed Czar of Russia born 1868 and the Siege of Vicksburg began, with a reference to a German ambassador warning Germans in the U.S. to obey laws one year ago.
The forecast calls for fair conditions in Boston and vicinity through Friday and Saturday with little temperature change. Winds will be moderate and variable. Northern New England also expects fair weather Friday and Saturday, while Southern New England remains fair with warmer temperatures.
Washington May 17 The Advisory Commission of the National Defence Council says cutting the middleman in government purchases largely fuels Senate criticism as many dealers complain to their Congressmen about business disruption.
Julius Rosenwald announces the Defence Council committee on supplies will buy directly from manufacturers to avoid middlemen. The drive targets uniforms for 500,000 men, needing 4 million sets with reserves, and emphasizes only fair prices. Shoes require depots to stock 90 sizes for every quartermaster unit.
A patriotic rally will be held at the Chamber of Commerce trade exchange board from 11 46 to 1 in aid of the Liberty Loan of 1917. President Charles F Weed will preside and introduce speakers Judge M J Murray John E Gilman former G A R national commander Prof O M W Sprague and George S Smith. A band will play patriotic airs during the rally.
Bad weather forces discount on all $15 blue serge suits in stock at F Gray Co. The advertisement notes all sizes regulars and stouts, with men’s wool blue serge suits priced at $9.90 and includes handsome worsteds and fancy Scotches. Open evenings 9 p.m. Wash and Hanover streets.
Washington May 17 Secretary Baker said the first 500000 draftees will not be called before Sept 1 due to depleted supplies and no appreciable interference with the labor supply until that date.
Secretary Baker wrote to Senator Jones that due to depleted supplies it is not practicable to call out the first 500,000 men before about September 1. He notes these troops will be trained with colors until sent abroad, preventing interference with labor supply until that date.
A number of Japanese gunboats have arrived at Marseilles to aid in the war on German submarines and to convoy French merchantmen. If the experiment shows satisfactory results it will be extended.
The speech attacks the bill raising the armed forces through selective service for men 21 to 30, expanding the regular army, drafting National Guard units, and creating a Roosevelt amendment for four volunteer divisions. It contemplates a 500000 man initial draft with possible 500000 more, pay raises, and liquor sale restrictions near camps.
The Senate approved the war army bill 65 to 8, sending the measure to President Wilson for approval. The act creates a selective draft to raise an army in 500000 increments for ages 21 to 30, authorizes raising volunteers for France, and boosts enlisted pay. It follows earlier House approval and awaits the President's signature.
Machinery to register and draft the first 500000 men already has been set up by the War Department. Immedi ately after the President signs the bill
An old advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a defense against colds and coughs. The copy claims the product builds up the body to resist illness and promotes health through its tonic formula.
Governor Whitman signs a bill requiring affidavits of physical fitness to marry. Applicants must show a clean health bill covering five years. Some couples left for New Jersey to avoid the new rule, while others returned with affidavits.
George L. Gilson was sentenced to six months in a Magistrate's Court for circulating pacifist pamphlets on the day of the Wake up America parade. The sentence was affirmed by General Sessions Judge Nott.
F. Gray Co. in Washington at Hanover Street corners advertises a large clearance of men’s high grade wool suits marked from $12 down to $7.90. Pencil stripes checks oxfords and grays offered at one price.
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