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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
14
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine navy is ordered to mobilize at a rendezvous 22 miles from the capital. Campaign activity increases across the republic with officials citing the general strike while hinting at other necessities observed by the general staff.
Argentine Congress and public press continue to question Germany after notes from Berlin. Deputies fault Berlin's delay in action and disapprove of Dr. Luis B Molina's guarantees. The general staff has war plans ready and two divisions could sail for Europe if war is declared, with allies supplying artillery.
A general strike on 11 Argentinian railroads began at midnight, paralyzing traffic across the system. Only a few small government lines in the interior remain active, with Buenos Aires completely without rail movement and naval vessels delivering mails to river towns.
Violent German attacks against French positions northeast of Verdun were checked with heavy losses by General Petain's forces, forcing no gains for the Germans.
German assaults from Bois le Chaume toward the French center were repulsed with heavy losses while the crown prince pushed two secondary attacks near Bezonvaux and Beaumont. French forces counterattacked along the Aisne and near Artois gaining prisoners and inflicting casualties. Riga front sees Russian pressure. Jacobstadt booty cited. Marmolada and Gorizia quiet with Austro-Hungarian efforts failing north of Trent.
At a British front in France American troops work under German fire and long for action. Officers and men display calm efficiency, build quonset like shelters from aircraft wings, and joke about a German bounty while awaiting orders to engage.
Paris September 24 Dennison Nash of Syracuse New York and Herbert E Bigelow of Cherry Valley Massachusetts both attached to the American ambulance service were awarded the French War Cross for removing wounded under heavy fire on September 13.
Washington reports a third series of officers training camps to open early next January. Adjutant General McCain says candidates for commissions will be chosen from enlisted regulars or those drafted under the selective draft law, with no civilian applications considered.
Will Hoover testified in a central Oklahoma anti draft case that two million malcontents backed by the I. W. W. and 48 affiliates including the Working Class Union planned a nationwide revolt with arson, attacks on officers, and disruption of communications on July 27.
The War Department plans a third series of officer training camps as part of a policy to nurture officers from among national army personnel. Camps likely in the South to avoid northern winters, with drafted men heavily represented and opportunities for enlisted men to rise from the ranks.
The regimental and company funds raised by the Special Aid Society for the 301st Infantry totaled 3854 dollars. Money will cover small conveniences not provided elsewhere. several contributors are listed, including Annie M. Peneint and others.
Hoover testifies at a Friendship Local meeting near Sasakawa that the I W W would back an uprising led by Rube Munson and that the W C U planned to seize towns banks burn bridges and cut telegraph lines while I W W targeted cities. He says Munson claimed Wilson and Oklahoma's Williams would have large nationwide forces and no troops to spare for rebels. Spence allegedly said two carloads of rifles and conscription rights were ready, with July funds for 100 pounds of dynamite.
Secret meetings across the state target Gov McCall over appointive choices. Republican turnout is expected light, with 100000 votes or less anticipated. Democratic ticket stickers. Mansfield unopposed for Governor. other state offices listed with supporting candidates and nomination rules.
The notice lists voting hours for numerous towns including Arlington Belmont Boston Brookline Cambridge Chelsea Dedham Everett Lexington Lynn Malden Marblehead Medford Melrose Milton Nahant Newton Quincy Reading Revere Salem Saugus Somerville Stoneham Swampscott Wakefield Waltham Watertown Westwood Winchester Winthrop Woburn with start and end times varying by location. Voters should confirm local polling place hours for election day.
President Wilson writes to Dr. Francis E. Clark president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor thanking the trustees for a greeting and sympathy letter. He notes the prayers and encouragement from Endeavor members during his burdensome time.
London Sept 25 Emperor William orders Oct 2 birthday addresses in all German schools by teachers to explain the field marshal's value to the fatherland. Students will contribute to the Hindenburg fund for the sick and wounded. Reports say the emperor may grant von Hindenburg the title of prince.
Washington September 24. A two day conference between wholesale fish distributors and the food administration opened today to mobilize the fish industry and speed up production. A campaign to popularize frozen fish is planned as wartime conditions strain ships and manpower and raise demand to aid the allies.
An advertisement quotes a Pittsburg letter from Mrs. W. F. Flucher praising Father John’s Medicine. She recalls using it for her seven month old son’s severe croup and claims it provided great relief. The letter promotes the tonic as a safe body builder for all ages without alcohol or dangerous drugs.
Washington September 24. Farmers urge President Wilson to liberalize draft applications for farm labor. They seek exemptions and retention of skilled farmers at their posts to sustain food production, citing labor shortages and rising nonfarm wages. The delegation from the federal board of farm organizations and the National Grange pleads for better administration to protect essential agricultural workers.
Colonel Roosevelt denounces Senator La Follette as Germany’s ally and urges Congress to declare war on Austria and Turkey. He praises Major-General Wood and warns Germany plans to conquer the U S, while stressing that victory requires human sacrifice and national resolve.
For a third time the City Council rejected Mayor Curley’s order to transfer funds for Broadway bridge repairs in South Boston. The dispute centers on allocating money for the repair project and the mayor’s authority to move expenditures.
Harvard reports sharp student declines on opening day with an estimated 2000 fewer undergraduates. The college loses seniors and upperclassmen while freshmen numbers rise. graduate schools especially the law school suffer. Faculty departures to government work also reduce Cambridge enrollment.
The report states Harden declares Germany prepared to end the war breaking the terrifying circle of afflictions that have beset the nation and its people seeking a path to peace.
Herr Harden calls the German reply the first visible escape from a charmed circle and urges a new spirit to curb war. He denies Belgium aggression, argues the note reflects majority will, and says Germany seeks armistice and ethical renewal, while praising Wilson's seriousness and urging action before further carnage.
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