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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
5
Four diplomatic mail pouches from the Swedish foreign office to its Washington legation are detained at Halifax by British authorities. The pouches were aboard a steamer carrying Dr Hjalmar Lundvohm, a special envoy, and First Secretary Reuterswerd of the Swedish foreign office.
No reason for detention of the mail could be obtained today as the British embassy lacked information. Baron Akerhielm, Swedish chargé, called at the State Department and discussed with officials an effort to have the mail quickly forwarded to its destination.
Two hundred delegates at the Scandinavian American Club of Massachusetts convention and banquet at the Hotel Westminster rose to pledge allegiance to the United States amid a diplomatic crisis mention. Mayor Curley urged Scandinavian Americans to advocate unity with entente allies in the war for democracy against Prussian militarism.
The mayor praised Swedish, Norwegian and Danish Americans for backing President Wilson and urged continued support for democracy worldwide. Edward J. Sandberg led a pledge of allegiance as attendees cheered. Lt Governor Coolidge and candidates Graf ton Cushing and Conrad W. Crocker spoke at the event, with Cushing defending intra party contests and criticizing overcautious Republicanism.
Governor McCall chose not to issue a formal reply to Charles S. Bird’s paper statement calling war talk by the governor a bosh. He considered a counter statement but preferred to let the matter pass, comparing himself to a small boy scolded by his uncle.
The unarmed American schooner Ann J. Trainer, of Calais Maine 866 tons net, was torpedoed off Brest on Sept. 16. Seven crew members were rescued. Captain A Morrison commanded the vessel which sailed from New York Aug. 2 with cargo for Havre France.
A fire believed incendiary was found just before 11 p m in an unoccupied Roxbury building at 25 Minden Street owned by Thomas J Kenney. Loss described as slight. State police to investigate.
Tremont Temple hosted Boston Italians for the twentieth of September anniversary celebration marking Italy’s 1870 political independence. Speakers included Dr. Rocco Brindisi and Enrico Sartorio, with Miss Margherita Fiske performing arias and a war relief collection of 324 dollars.
Tommy Robson earned the decision over Italian Joe Gans after 12 rounds in Lawrence. Gans showed strength early, but Robson seized control in the fourth and pressed the action to the finish. Eddie Barsell and Jack Williams drew in eight rounds. Kid Lewis stopped Young Benny in five, and Young Phillips knocked out Young Randolph in two.
Philadelphia authorities charged conspiracy tied to the killing of a police officer and assaults on two men amid a Republican Fifth Ward factional contest. Warrants were sworn out for Mayor Thomas B. Smith Police Lieutenant David Bennett and Isaac Deutsch, rival to James A. Carey for ward leadership.
Isadore Stern of the State Legislature filed warrants accusing Mayor Smith Lieutenant Bennett and Deutsch of unlawfully aligning with city officers to influence political campaigns and interfere with the September 19 1917 Philadelphia election. The warrants were not served, but the three defendants will appear before Judge Brown in Municipal Court tomorrow per counsel agreement.
An OCR fragment notes a conspiracy alleged to have been formed and executed within Philadelphia and elsewhere over the past two years, violating the act of assembly and threatening the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
British forces conduct a rapid advance breaking through German lines at key fortifications including Pommern castle and redoubt. Prisoners tally in the dozens per shell hole and pill box. Bavarian troops chiefly surrender after seeing advancing infantry. Casualties are light given the scale of the success.
British troops breached German lines after rows of barrage fire and heavy guns shredded defenses. Haig called the day a great success as they seized all objectives in the plan, with AP noting the advance could mark a remarkable achievement if maintained. Strong German batteries and marshy ground lined the front as bombardment persisted.
Report notes a determined effort to break through amid fierce German defense at multiple points. Weather is favorable for continued fighting as aviators play a key role in observation air combat and attacks on enemy infantry and batteries.
A Rome dispatch reported by Temps says Pope Benedict will issue another peace note to belligerents toward the end of September. The note is expected to be more detailed and specific than the previous one.
Advert says Dr Lewis reveals a free prescription to restore sight and reduce eye strain. Testimonials claim rapid improvement using Bon-Opto tablets dissolved in water and used as an eye wash twice daily. The piece notes guaranteed results or money back and cites Houghton & Duttons Drug Dept as a supplier.
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