24 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1917
Page
1
The report warns Moscow that the United States will not treat Russia as neutral if a separate peace with Germany is pursued. It flags consequences for the Russians if the Allies are deserted. The piece also notes possible reactions from Japan and pacific developments unless Russia maintains alliance.
Mrs deSaulles' counsel argues the defendant cannot be convicted if at the time of the act they lacked understanding of its nature and wrongfulness, asserting the case rests on the written law of New York. The quote frames alleged insanity as a defense based on defective reasoning.
November 23 report from Washington says Secretary Baker aimed to raise censorship to disclose which American regiments engage the Germans. If approved, statements of troop involvement would come from the capital.
Fuel Administrator Garfield orders immediate coal shipments diverted to New England to ease shortages threatening mills shops and electric plants. He also asks the priority board to revoke after November 30 the Middle Western to Lakes trans shipment requirement, diverting coal to New England and the Middle West.
General von Ludendorff has departed for the eastern front to discuss Russia's truce proposal, accompanied by a large staff. Meanwhile British forces hold Cambrai area after a two day clash, with local engagements as Germans try to push back the English and allied troops near the city.
Fuel Administrator Garfield conferred with Hale Holden of the Burlington and Howard Elliott of the New Haven on fuel and rail logistics. They discussed a coordinated plan to ease shortages and keep freight moving during the wartime period.
Advertisement notes continued on Page 6 third column for boys MacKinaws priced at $7 with $4.90 for all new colors and trench models from F Gray Co Washington at the corner of Hanover.
The fighting around Crevecoeur Moeuvres and Bourlon Wood intensifies as British cavalry actively seeks to surround Bourlon Wood to gain a position dominating the battle front. Ground won earlier by British forces has been held up to the latest reports.
A sale to be opened on Monday will offer remaining unsold articles from the Bay State Patriotic Bazaar at the same prices. The sale will be held in the rooms vacated by the Special Aid Society at 601 Boylston Street.
More than 8000 union employees of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company will strike early next week unless an adjustment of the current Western Electric Company strike is reached at a conference between a joint council committee and Western Electric executives. Continued on Page 4-Seventh Col.
Boston late last night carried word that federal orders seek the arrest of John Johnson of West Virginia for violating the Mann Act. He was freed in Boston last week after Governor McCall refused extradition. United States Marshal John J. Mitchell would not comment. attorney William H. Lewis dismissed the report as false.
A woman recalls a fatal shooting episode as she describes her husband’s ominous look and her collapse. The account ends with her awakening in Nassau county jail.
In Mineola New York today attorneys argued Mrs Bianca deSaulles suffered from hypothyreosis an affliction of the thyroid gland near the windpipe that can lead to mental impairment. This diagnosis is put forward in the case surrounding her August 3 shooting of her divorced husband John L deSaulles at their Long Island home.
F Gray Co Washington and Hanover streets advertises a sale on men heavy overcoats ulsters trench coats and overcoats in plaid backs kerseys meltons and scotches priced at 9.90 with none better at 15. Sale runs tonight until 9 p m open today and Saturday in cold weather.
London Nov 23 Viscount Reading who serves as Lord Chief Justice has been created an Earl an official statement issued this evening confirms Lord Northcliffe has been made a Viscount.
Secretary Baker stated that no one outside the War Department will know the exact number of U S troops at the front. He said secrecy is essential only if there is a sound military reason, and ordered an inquiry into censorship practices with Major-General McIntyre. The pace of American troop arrivals in France meets War Department expectations.
The Cork city corporation approved by 20 to 7 the Sinn Feiners proposal to use Black Rock Castle for propaganda work reversing a prior decision. The Cork Board of Guardians also elected a Sinn Feiner as chairman by 2 to 1.
Four dollar boys suits priced at 1.98 for ages 3 to 10. Also two wool cheviot pants suits from 4.90 to 7.90. Advert: F Gray Co located at 64 Washington street corner Hanover.
Average temperature yesterday was 42 degrees, with 16 1T 16 and 40 BP noted in the scrambled data. The text also mentions yesterday’s average compared to last year’s average of 48 degrees, indicating a cooler day overall.
London report notes that if Bolshevik policy in Petrograd is endorsed by Russia the nation would be outlawed and might provoke a Japanese attack. Such a move could threaten Russian ports in Asia and alter Allied dynamics.
Washington officials deem Russia’s push for an armistice and talks with its enemies as evidence that Moscow is nearly an unfriendly nation and would complicate peace negotiations.
Today’s anniversaries include author Frances Hodgson Burnett born 1849 and the 1883 Battle of Lookout Mountain Tennessee. Also remembered is the sinking of British hospital ship Braemar Castle in the Aegean Sea one year ago.
Weather bulletin notes cold and fair trend for Boston and vicinity with Saturday cloudy and colder and Sunday fair. Southern New England to see cloudy colder Saturday and fair Sunday with moderate northwest winds. Northern New England also cloudy and colder Saturday with snow in Maine, then fair Sunday.
Washington reports the British Admiralty offered decorations to American destroyer officers for anti submarine actions. Secretary Daniels said U S law bars foreign awards. Nominees included Lt Cmdr Blakely and Lt Cmdr Neal for the Distinguished Service Order and Lt Loftin Ensign Fallon for the Distinguished Service Cross.
The Admiralty plans to decorate the men and conveyed the message through the British Ambassador to the State.
Local advertisement lists Young Men's overcoats priced at 6.90 for ages 15 to 20, including trench coats and ulsters. Gray Co. located at Washington and Hanover promotes the sale in this notice.
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