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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1915
Page
6
Washington April 2 reports say the United States received official details on the Dresden incident in Chilean waters. The note traces the British actions and Chile’s representations to London regarding the attack.
The Dresden faced internment for staying over the 24 hour limit at Cumberland Bay. British cruisers attacked near Juan Fernandez Island as the German captain blew up the ship. Crew were interned in Valparaiso amid a German protest and Chilean neutrality stance.
The French ambassador reported an absolute misunderstanding over a published interview with President Wilson on European and Mexican matters. The White House said the interview was unauthorized and no interview was given for publication. Alphaud was introduced by the Swedish ambassador a social visit only.
The British steamer Southpoint was sunk by German submarine U-28 sixty miles off Cape Finisterre, not lost in a storm as earlier reported. The crew was landed yesterday at Lisbon.
New York April 2 The order in council by King George barring trade with Germany and Austria led to the failure of Bane & Dotter Limited, a London chinaware concern. Its assets in New York were sold for 100000 dollars to George Borgfeld & Co under Judge Julius Mayer. The firm cited incapacity to meet obligations due to the German Austrian seizure of its plants, cutting off supplies and causing insolvency.
In Symphony Hall Dr Mack led the Boston Symphony Orchestra with the Faust Symphony of Liszt joined by the Apollo Club and tenor Paul Draper. The program also featured Klose Prelude and Double Fugue for Organ with John P Marshall at the organ. The performance drew a full house and high praise from critic Olin Downes as a landmark for the ensemble.
The Choral Music Society of Boston conducted by Stephen Townsend performed Bach at its second concert in First Church of Boston. The program featured 21 Boston Symphony players with soloists Josephine Knight Florence Jepperson Harold Tripp Loyal Shawe Langer Bennett Sanborn and Sanborn. The chorales were sung by audience members.
Alexander McGregor quits the Republican bid for lieutenant governor and backs Norman H. White of Brookline saying the party must unite for a decisive fall victory. White, a former representative and former Progressive, may enter after consulting supporters statewide.
John R. Hatfield, a pauper with no relatives or friends, was buried in Forestdale Cemetery after dying at the Malden alms house. The cremation was performed without a service or clergyman, and no one claimed the body after authorities attempted to locate kin.
Chicago officials report a surge in parcel post food shipments to Germany and Austria from 115 to 1200 packages daily in two weeks. Packages weighing up to 11 pounds now include many foods except meats and arrive in airtight containers provided by several department stores.
The Lozier Company has been purchased by Theodore Friedeberg Charles Shengood Samuel Frank Harry Frank and Maurice Rothschild. Sherwood Hall Jr of Paige Motor Car Co travels to Detroit to secure more Paige cars. Chicago aldermen discuss motor omnibus to ease overcrowded street lines. National Automobile Chamber of Commerce invites manufacturers to a Detroit motor truck convention May 6 and 7 with buffet luncheons at the Statler Hotel.
Portland April 2 Former Governor Bert M Fernald of Poland announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for United States Senator before next year's primaries. It is expected at least three other candidates will run.
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