29 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
1
Michaelis declares no peace terms will be published until enemies meet in conference. He states German aims threaten the empire's future and voices confidence in American efforts while accusing Washington of using terrorist methods to inflame war sentiment.
Boston's public schools will stay unheated until the season warrants the coal economy plan. Children will be released on any single chilly day and warming will resume when consistently cold weather ends.
London dispatch reports British headquarters in France advise all English and American newspapers to expect nothing from their correspondents today with no reason given.
The longest and deepest examination into Boston city business culminated yesterday in a dramatic display as Mayor Curley led a dramatic confrontation revealing hidden dealings and urging reforms.
A summoned witness testified for two hours defending his administration against all charges. He accused Chairman Murphy of political games, rail ed against the commission, while Mayor Curley showed boredom and bursts of sarcasm on the stand.
Washington reports no further exports by sailing vessels to the war zone. The Exports Administrative Board said it acted at the request of the Shipping Board and Navy Department to deny licenses for sailing ship shipments. Steamers are deemed safer in the zone, freeing steam vessels for safer waters.
Thomas H. Monahan of Charlestown struck Mrs. Ida Smith of Oak Island on the North Shore road at Revere late last night, possibly fatally injuring her. The car crashed into a light pole after the impact, injuring two riders. Monahan was arrested for assault and speeding but released on bail.
Chicago September 28 The Department of Justice intensified actions against wartime disruption. A federal grand jury indicted 166 leaders and members of the Industrial Workers of the World and more than 100 others were promptly arrested as part of nationwide raids.
Dr. H A Garfield names New England fuel administrators to set prices and distribution. Joel J Storrow named regional head with Hartford Thomas W Russell of Hartford Connecticut J H Hamlen of Portland Maine James J Storrow of Boston Charles M Floyd of Manchester New Hampshire George R Holmes of Providence Rhode Island H J M Jones of Montpelier Vermont to meet Garfield next Tuesday and form a regional committee guiding local price setting and coal distribution through dealers.
William D. Haywood, an I W W leader, was among the initial arrestees following Chicago grand jury proceedings and is held in default of a 25000 dollar bail.
A Chronicle piece notes Michaelmas Day and All Angels as observed alongside a stark reference to the 1879 Ute Massacre in Colorado. It frames the event within historical anniversary context and regional memory.
Amsterdam dispatch reports German chancellor Michaelis addressing the Reichstag main committee. He refused to state peace terms, disappointing peace advocates. The speech suggested Junkers and Pan Germanists still steer policy and Liberal plans are frowned upon, while he denounced the United States stance on military action.
A notice indicates light will be on tonight at 6 PM for the area. The message uses faded OCR text with times and light imagery.
Forecast for Southern New England calls for fair and cooler conditions Saturday with a shift to rain possible Sunday. Moderate southwest winds become northeast by Saturday night. Northern New England should see fair Saturday, with Sunday partly cloudy and likely rain near the coast.
Yesterday's temperature data from Thompson's Spa shows average readings around 65 to 69 degrees with highs near 83 and lows near 60. Comparative figures note yesterday's average at 65 versus 71 a year ago on the same date.
The column lists latest results across teams with St Louis over Boston 2-1, Cleveland 38 over Washington 1, Detroit 6 over Philadelphia 1, and New York Chicago Wet Grounds. Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 1 notes a National League score and standings context.
Representatives Heflin of Alabama and Norton of North Dakota fought in the House after the rules committee announced it would not act on any resolutions calling for a probe into German money influence. As the session adjourned, both sides pressed for a vote to order an inquiry and debate continued.
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