24 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
1
London reports Premier Lloyd George said Germany planned to land arms in Ireland with Count von Bernstorff directing the conspiracy. The Commons debated Redmond’s Oct. 16 motion, which was defeated 211 to 78, labeling Sinn Feiners a menace to Home Rule.
A brief note urges public awareness of Liberty Day with a call to make a personal pledge and secure a binding commitment. The message emphasizes community involvement and a formal pledge or will as a symbolic bond.
A fragment advertises trench overcoats priced at 9.90 with a claim of a thousand different styles from F Gray Company located at Washington and Hanover Streets.
Treasury Secretary McAdoo’s Liberty Day message calls for strong resolve against Germany. He urges Americans to make the day ominous for the Kaiser, recalling the Antilles attack and pledging to continue until justice is served.
John Fowler recounts a 40 year savings of a Japanese barber totaling 2500 dollars given to Japan to support the war. Fowler notes the barber’s act as emblematic of Japanese unity and sacrifice beyond public displays.
The 9th Massachusetts soldiers in France cabled a subscription of $10,000 in Liberty bonds. The report notes the unit offers both their lives and money in service of America.
The Gray Clothing Corner at Washington and Hanover streets advertises 1200 men and young men suits and overcoats in blues grays browns greens and blue serges. Overcoats in new winter fabrics include trench coats Ulsters and Chesterfields. Special price this week $9.90 with evening hours.
Liberty watch fires gleamed the country on the eve of Liberty Day under the Women's Liberty Loan Committee. Fires were lit from Florida to the Canadian border and coast to coast, with governors in several states leading major patriotic demonstrations.
Allied forces strengthen holds in Flanders as French troops under General Petain deliver a decisive blow northeast of Soissons. The engagement yields significant gains for the French, with reports noting the disruption of German positions and a bold offensive impact.
Boston hosts a full day of Liberty Loan activities with events on the Common at 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. including songs by schoolchildren and speeches by McCall Weeks Curley and others. The day features zoo elephants, aero stunts, bond sales at Liberty Cottage, and rallies at Jordan Marsh Tremont Temple and the Cathedral Church with notable leaders and war speakers.
The nation marks Liberty Day as eight million New England residents join demonstrations for the Second Liberty Loan campaign seeking 5 billion dollars. Citizens nationwide unite in city town and village events urged by President Wilson to make the effort epoch making.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for rain on Wednesday with Southeast gales. Thursday will bring clearing and colder conditions for New England and Eastern New York.
Camp Devens opens to visitors for Mysterious Day as part of Liberty Loan drive. An army athletic meet at 9:30 a.m. and a 3 p.m. football game join band concerts and other events. No passes required. autos and pedestrians will be held up for a $1 per car and 25 cents per person, though participation is not compulsory.
Mothers across the nation are urged to support the war effort by purchasing bonds. The appeal emphasizes protecting families and securing victory through every citizen’s financial contribution.
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