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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
1
Authorities believe Mrs Laura Blizzard killed herself and two of her six children in Framingham to avoid life with no husband as draft service loomed for William Blizzard. The event prompted an investigation into the family tragedy and the remaining children.
Police weigh motive in a gas tragedy that claimed a wife and three children. The medical examiner cites an accidental death, but investigators consider possible self harm after finding sealed doors and full gas flow. The husband reentered to discover two children dead and carried them to safety with the others.
Evidence of a possible I. W. W. bomb plot rests on a large gray powder package found at the Federal building among raid seizure items at I. W. W. headquarters in Cleveland. Authorities will examine the substance to determine its nature.
Chief Justice Covington of the District Supreme Court returned to Washington after investigating the I W W and labor conditions in the West and delivered his report to President Wilson. He declined to discuss it further.
Rose Burroughs of Boston sues in Suffolk Superior Court against Nantasket Beach Steamboat Co claiming a July 22 crowd at the Nan tasket pier pressed her against a fence injuring head face and body. She seeks 4000 in damages.
F Gray Co offers men s fall suits and overcoats this week at 9 90. Prices include blue serges cassimeres worsteds and sili lined overcoats in black thibets and heather mixtures. Located at Washington and Flanover streets.
Charges allege that boys told South Boston residents they would be paid premium for each vote card collected in favor of removing tracks from Washington Street. The report notes the payments and the collecting activity as part of a local civic dispute.
Four men including two officers from an armed merchant steamer were arrested off Cape May and held at Fort DuPont Del charged with mutinous conduct and interfering with the ship’s master and gun crew during passage through the submarine zone. First mate John Robertson born in Norway and Earl Lockesby second mate, said to be from Chicago, are named among those in custody. They will be taken to the Philadelphia navy yard for examination.
Washington reports a shortage of ocean-going tonnage could force the United States to seize about 400,000 tons of neutral shipping in American ports. Dutch and Scandinavian vessels loaded with food may be ordered to discharge cargoes and sail to Australia and Java for wheat and sugar under wartime emergency. International law allows belligerents to commandeer neutral ships when war emergencies require it, with the U.S. already seizing Austrian ships that sought refuge in American ports at the outbreak of the conflict.
F Gray Co announces boys suits for ages 4 to 10 at $1.98 and girls and boys school suits for ages 10 to 17 from $2.90 with extra pant suits at $3.90. One whole floor, largest in Boston, located at Washington and Hanover streets.
Almost a thousand dollars in new contributions to the Provincetown Fund for the widows and little children of fishermen lost at sea in the recent storm were received yesterday at the Exchange Trust Company, marking Provincetown's worst disaster in years.
Former Mayor John F. Fitzgerald announced that the Labor Day lawn party at his Hull estate raised net receipts of 172 dollars, with further funds expected to arrive as the Provincetown Fund plans to turn this into a larger total.
President Poincare visited American field headquarters in France and reviewed the troops. He chose the double anniversary of Lafayette’s birth and the Marne battle to mark the occasion and congratulated General Pershing on the troops' performance. The speech noted the growing bond between France and the United States.
Norwalk Connecticut September 6 Congressman Ebenezer J Hill remains very weak at his home after five weeks illness and a July sunstroke in Washington. He had been called to vote on war legislation and has since steadily declined in strength and vitality.
F Gray Co will offer men's suits priced at 7.90 from 15 dollars with many blues and blacks. Medium weight garments must move as fall stock arrives. Located at Wash and Hanover streets.
All 900 men at Camp Devens are declared physically fit. No one failed the final physical examination and there is no sickness reported in the camp.
Visitors day at Camp Devens will permit relatives and friends to tour the camp. More than 2000 drafted men are expected to be in residence by that time.
Staff Correspondent reports at Camp Devens Ayers Sept 6 drills ended with half the recruits nodding off as taps sounded. tired privates from New England and eastern New York had spent the day sweeping barracks, raking, shoveling, and completing their first day of service as soldiers of democracy.
Secretary Baker announced a plan to open a third series of officers training camps. Enlisted men from the draft would have special opportunities to enter officer ranks, with a majority likely drawn from the ranks. The policy will apply to all wartime camps as long as officer training remains necessary.
The nitrate supply committee led by Brigadier General Crozier recommends immediate construction of two government nitrate plants costing 3.6 million dollars. Southwest Virginia and nearby regions are identified as the best location, with no site announcement until a definite choice is made.
Executive Manager Henry B Endicott of the Public Safety Committee is empowered to mediate the Boston and Maine strike with federal and state backing. A three hour conference included representatives from both sides and officials from War and Labor Departments. No decision followed but mood improved as the talks moved toward possible arbitration at evening session.
Miss Catherine Gray Porter daughter of Mrs George J Porter of the Tran croft Medford married last night in Medford to Francis Grover O Neill son of the Congressman O Neill of St Louis.
The article proclaims BEVO as a great soft drink now widely served, suggesting no one must skip their social glass. It emphasizes its availability across venues.
report from Helsingfors that a German fleet is seen at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland. the dispatch suggests possible attack on Reval and Kronstadt. Russians retreat from Riga while Cadorna presses Austrians on the Go rizia front and Carso plateau with stout resistance.
With the front about 45 miles from Riga to Friedrichstadt broken, Livonia is being overrun by German forces. Russians retreating show disaffection but fight rear guards. German prisoner tally nears 8,000 with 180 guns captured as the danger to Russian lines grows.
The body of Dr. P. W. T. Moxom was found with a necktie tied around his neck near a suburban cemetery in Springfield. Medical examiner Dr. E. J. Mahoney ruled it a self-inflicted death after the physician disappeared during a thunderstorm last week while staying at his father Rev. Dr. Philip S. Moxom's home.
The American Alliance for Labor and Democracy adopted a resolution condemning statements by the People’s Council of America and other groups that America has not clearly stated war aims. Charles Edward Russell, at a loyalty conference, said Russian interest in the war was undermined by certain Congress members and pro German and pacifist organizations.
The speaker lambasts the People’s Council and Chicago's mayor, claiming US Senators La Follette Gronna and Stone caused disloyalty and hindered the war. He asserts Riga’s capture was due to their influence and urges Kaiser's credit to these figures and allied unity.
Washington reports that price fixing for meat and dairy products has no place in food control. Herbert Hoover says no power exists and that high demand with lower production will keep meat prices rising. The administration aims to stabilize quotations to curb speculation.
The speaker argues there is no quick fix for the food shortage. He calls for increased production and warns that drastic government control of packing plants will fail. He urges cooperation among all interests to administer food policy effectively.
Washington declares the United States must conquer the German people and imperial government before peace terms, with Senator Jones asserting loyalty to the Kaiser dominates German policy. He says Russia may seek a separate peace and warns Germany will resist Allied dictates. The speech emphasizes total effort to win the war.
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