23 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
1
The destroyer Cassin, her engines crippled, searches for a U boat after a torpedo strike. The submarine dives when gunfire begins, and the torpedo hits the Cassin as she dodges the missile.
Treasury Department issued and recalled instructions to customs collectors allowing entry of distilled spirits produced abroad before Oct 3 for beverage or non beverage use and then retracted them within hours, creating confusion amid disputes over food and revenue laws.
General Pershing begins a multi day inspection tour of France's lines of communication. The French furnish a private railway car capable of carrying an automobile for on the spot travel, allowing the general to roll out the car near his destination and continue by motor vehicle. The car is equipped with every convenience for the journey.
A public appeal calls citizens to sustain the war economy by purchasing bonds. The message promotes ongoing patriotism and financial support through bond purchases to back military needs.
Saturday noon the people of New England must subscribe to 114 211 000 worth of Liberty bonds to reach the minimum allotment. The government seeks a maximum 500 000 000, needing 314 211 000 more. What will the response be?
Boston residents will buy milk at 10 cents a quart tomorrow under a ten quarts for a dollar plan. Food Administrator Endicott associates with dealers to operate 40 or 50 stations offering standard bottled milk via a ticket system.
Mr. Endicott began locating 40 to 50 depots in Boston for milk ticket sales. By nightfall 13 depots were ready including 10 Hood Company creameries that cut profits to help residents buy milk at depots and return bottles to save delivery costs.
Public safety promotion urges participation in the contest now, highlighting Liberty Bond as the engaging safety item. The message emphasizes readiness and involvement, linking safety awareness with the bond initiative and community competition.
About 900 workers halted an $8,000,000 Watertown Arsenal project last night and 2000 more tradesmen planned to join today. Demands included full union recognition and double time for overtime. Authorities labeled the strike unpatriotic and unreasonable amid rising tensions.
Officials warn the strike may affect other army work nationwide and predict a clash between labor and the government. Continued on Page 5 Third Column. A Liberty Bond and an owner make an American.
The Somerville Catholic Woman's Club met at Knights of Columbus Hall to discuss food conservation as wartime duty. Mrs. Charles E. Mongan, club president, led the session wearing a United States food administration uniform with blue chambray and white pique accents.
Announcement notes the 1914 sinking of 18 British merchant ships by the German cruiser Karlsruhe in the Atlantic, highlighting the ongoing naval losses during the early World War I period.
Vice Admiral Sims reports Commander Walter H. Vernon saved the destroyer Cassin in a October 16 submarine attack. A torpedo struck the stern killing Osmond Kelly Ingram and wounding five others. one engine out of commission. Vernon ordered full speed ahead and wheel over to escape the torpedo.
Recovering quickly from the blast, the Cassin continued the journey despite the shock. Crew and officials assess damages while maintaining schedule amid heightened safety checks.
Forecast for New England calls for fair skies Tuesday with likely Wednesday turning colder. Moderate north winds are expected across Boston and surrounding areas as the cold front moves in from the north.
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