11 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1917
Page
1
The Maine vote on women suffrage shows 17 029 in favor and 31 943 opposed with 175 towns missing voters and only two cities supporting suffrage. The tally highlights a narrow regional split and limited urban backing for the measure.
Maine voters favored suffrage with nearly a two to one margin in a statewide vote. The report notes the result was to be continued on the next page in the third column.
The war tax bill, the largest tax measure in U S history, was approved by the Senate 69 to 4. It imposes a levy near 2.4 billion dollars, higher than the house version, and ends taxes on publishers while cutting duties on tea coffee sugar and cocoa.
A cold wind last night saved Massachusetts war gardens from likely frost damage. The weather bureau notes the wind cooled the area while city residents faced a chilly day ahead. Temperatures yesterday ranged from a low around 44 to a high near % at 2 PM, with similar cool Septembers in recent years.
In Gloucester on September 10 President Wilson completes his second day off aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower. Cap'n Al Gott, wharfinger at Hayes Landing, notes the President and Mrs. Wilson traveling between the Mayflower and the North Shore by a sleek mahogany launch in fading autumn light.
Cap'n Al remarks the day has done him good as a polished brass and mahogany launch leaves a wake behind. The vessel moves toward the Mayflower anchored offshore, drawing the eye with its gleam and motion. Continued on Page 6 First Column.
The Provincetown Fund for widows and orphans of fishermen lost in the recent gale is close to reaching the $20,000 target. Donations push the total toward the milestone as the community supports affected families.
Washington reports the Food Administration, after stabilizing wheat prices and a profits scale by flour producers, plans to reduce bread costs. Hoover sees a potential 20 percent drop once the new wheat crop moves through mills. A standardized 16 ounce loaf may sell for six cents and a 14 ounce loaf for five.
In Washington on September 10, British ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and former Secretary Bryan greeted with a hearty embrace in the State Department corridors. Passers-by noted their animated conversation and a cordial exchange.
Washington reports indicate government moves toward tightening the blockade on Germany by cutting northern neutral supplies, notably from Sweden. Increased scrutiny of cross border messages through neutral foreign offices is also anticipated.
The article notes Sweden must declare its neutral stance as allies push to end central powers aid from northern neutrals. Government experts acknowledge aid to the central powers and support the embargo imposed on Sweden and other neutrals six weeks ago, with no foodstuffs or supplies allowed to pass.
Francis Ducharme of Easthampton died in the electric chair at 12 13 this morning in the State prison for the murder of three year old Ellen Kaczar in Chicopee on October 21 1916. He confessed after being arrested following the child’s discovery in an empty house piazza. The execution was witnessed by prison officials medical examiners and a newspaper representative.
Washington dispatch sketches a crisis in Russia as General Korniloff leads a revolt against Prime Minister Kerensky. Kerensky has replaced Korniloff with Klembovsky, declared a state of war in Petrograd, and seeks to crush the uprising to prevent German influence.
A hopeful note emerges that the Korniloff movement holds promise, with the article indicating the idea continues beyond the current column and may influence future pages.
The notice instructs all vehicles to light up at six thirty two tonight. It is a concise public safety directive expecting drivers to comply during the event.
One year ago today a second attempt to bridge the St. Lawrence River at Quebec ended in disaster as the centre span collapsed, causing the loss of 11 lives. The article notes a bid in 1915 for a billion dollar loan in the United States.
Fair and cool conditions continue for Boston and surrounding areas. Tuesday will be fair with cool temperatures, Wednesday turns fair and slightly warmer with moderate northwest winds shifting to variable.
National League results include Philadelphia beating Boston 5 to 2 in game one and Boston taking game two 12 to 2. Brooklyn won 2 to 1 against New York in the first, while Brooklyn 13 New York 1 in the second. St Louis beat Pittsburgh while Chicago Cincinnati rain. American League saw Washington 2 Boston 1 in game one and Boston 4 Washington 3 in game two. New York 10 Philadelphia 1 and New York 5 Philadelphia 1 in the second games.
Two men suspected of automobile theft leaped from a speeding car on a boulevard in Everett last night. Patrolman Florentine grappled with a third man on the running board. The car crashed into a barbed wire fence and struck Lieutenant Finn before escaping amid gunfire.
Police dashcam report describes Patrolman Florentine and Lieutenant Finn tailing a suspected auto theft group. A car picks up two men then a third who identifies the officers, prompting a high speed escape. Finn is injured as the car hits the curb and fence. Florentine and the lookout escape the scene with one suspect missing.
War Department announced that Sergeant M C Calderwood and Private W F Brannigan of Company F 11th Railway Engineers were slightly wounded by shell fragments in France. This is the army's first casualty announcement of the war aside from Medical Corps deaths at a hospital bombarded by German aviators.
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