14 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1917
Page
1
Reported upheaval in Petrograd claims rebels have overrun the city while loyalists fail to regain control. Early word of Kerensky victory proves unfounded as lawless bands seize power and trigger a reign of terror in the capital.
German forces crossed the Piave River and, after stubborn Italian counterattacks, hold a bridgehead at Zenson and advance to within 23 miles of Venice. The city braces for bombardment as Allied commanders monitor the Asiago plateau where a breakthrough was feared.
American army aviators joined bombing raids over Germany and conducted observation duties along the battle line in France. The officers, part of the regular army, included several veterans.
Advertises new suit models at $9.90 with slash patch pockets and belt all round. Notes conservative styles also at $9.90. From F. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover streets.
The Temps correspondent reports General Cadorna, former Italian commander in chief, has refused the invitation to serve on the inter allied military committee.
An advertisement touts age 3 to 10 years clothing and two pants suits in all wool cheviots priced from 4.90 to 7.90 at F Gray Co located at 64 Washington Street at Hanover Avenue.
The Building Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor orders the discontinuance of all strikes in Buffalo New York as President Wilson urges labor to maintain uninterrupted production until Germany is defeated. This marks the first response to the president's appeal for orderly labor during wartime.
Paris reports the French ministry resigning after a 277 to 186 defeat in the Chamber of Deputies. The surprise move follows the vote and signals a major political shift in France.
Professor Paul Painleve organized the cabinet on September 14 and became premier after Alexandre Ribot's ministry, which resigned on September 7. The Socialists grudgingly supported the new cabinet but deserted it today over secrecy concerns.
Rebels hold key telegraph lines indicating early victory signs while Kerensky forces may still lack enough troops to retake them. High command weighs next moves as communications stay disrupted.
Swedish director Eric Hjorth, who left Petrograd Saturday and reached Haparanda, reports that the Russian capital faces terror. The administration has collapsed, Bolshevik troops and sailors roam the city, abuses run rampant, food is scarce and prices are prohibitive, and residents await Kerensky’s relief troops.
London dispatch reports no official message from Russian headquarters by nightfall, leaving observers awaiting confirmation on military movements. The absence of statements fuels speculation about evolving fronts and strategic intent as tensions persist.
Today marks anniversaries of events such as American troops reaching Quebec in 1775 and Americans capturing Tampico in 1846. The note also records Lord Roberts's death in France in 1914.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change. Moderate west winds become variable. Washington reports forecast for New England similarly fair on Wednesday and Thursday.
Average temperature yesterday was 38 with a range 17 to 24. A year ago the average was 42 with a 5 to 24 range. Data appears from historical notes showing daily readings and shorthand city and organization references.
The Gray Clothing Corner at Washington and Hanover streets advertises men’s suits and overcoats in blue gray brown and green serges with new winter fabrics including trench coats Ulsters and Chesterfields. Special price this week 9.90 from F Gray Co.
Secret vote being taken this week by conductors and brakemen on all railroads in the United States to demand wage increases averaging 42 percent. Advance copies of the demands have reached Eastern railroad officials as the preliminary step to a full strike vote.
The estimate projects annual increases for the lines east of Chicago totaling 48 million dollars.
Washington reports Tumulty states rumors alleging his imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth are false. He says inquiries come from across the country as officials investigate the campaign to undermine confidence in federal government officials.
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