15 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
1
Washington October 14 under the trading with the enemy act the president’s expanded powers take effect through an executive order. The order delegates authority to government departments and to a new War Trade Board consisting of high officials to oversee licensing and enforcement of the ban on trade with Germany.
New York scenes the 1917 World Series as Rowland and the White Sox prepare to meet the Giants at the Polo Grounds. The White Sox confidence rests on Benton and Schupp facing the left handed Chicago hitters, while McGraw sticks with southpaws. Continued on Page 9-Fourth Col.
The president issues a proclamation urging a nationwide Liberty Loan rally on October 24. He asks every American to pledge support to the nation's war effort and to show the world where America stands in its great battle for freedom.
Decade after eloping with Herbert Crane the beautiful Mrs. Lillian Stiles died by suicide in an Aurora hotel. She left a letter to Miss Anna Berg asking cremation and scattering ashes over a lake after taking poison.
Washington Oct 14 Samples of the government war risk insurance policy for soldiers and sailors were made public tonight by the War Risk Insurance Bureau. Plans to place the policies into effect immediately will be outlined here next Tuesday at a public meeting.
Marshal Joffre arrived at American field headquarters and dined with General Pershing. He will review the American troops tomorrow at the French training camp as reported by the Associated Press.
President Wilson proclaims October 24 as Liberty Day urging nationwide assembly to pledge financial support to the government. He says actions should echo across enemy empire and show America’s resolve to win the war. New England calls for waking up and raising 440 million dollars in two weeks.
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