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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1915
Page
9
London issued a British government statement announcing a halt to all shipping between Holland and the United Kingdom for the time being. No UK vessels will sail for Holland after today, and Dutch ships will be barred entry to the UK. The note says hopes for a future resumed limited cargo and passenger traffic.
British cruisers patrolling off New York harbor fired heavy guns midday drawing alarm from Highlands New Jersey residents. One four funnel cruiser and the Empress of Britain were seen. a third cruiser had been off Highlands yesterday and vanished during the night.
A feature titled New Women of China appears in the forthcoming Sunday Post Magazine, profiling autonomous Chinese women makers, reformers and professionals shaping modern society. The piece explores roles in business culture and public life and their evolving status.
William E. Chamberlain 81 of 139 Davis avenue Brookline, longtime Armstrong Transfer Company general manager and former New Haven railroad official, died yesterday at home. Born in England in 1834, he held top posts from 1865 onward in several rail firms and clubs, and was a 32d degree Mason. Survived by wife, a son and a daughter.
He was appointed foreman of the New York Central railroad car shops at Albany and later advanced to a higher supervisory role within the company.
Frank S. Chick age 59 vice president and general manager of John H. Pray & Sons Co. carpets and draperies died suddenly of acute uremia while visiting in Marion Massachusetts. He lived at the Hotel Vendome and was to open a Magnolia summer home April 28. Survived by wife and brother Isaac W. Chick. Funeral plans to be announced. Born December 10, 1855 in Groton Mass. He joined Pray & Sons in 1895 and became VP and GM. his brother was president. He was a member of several clubs and chambers.
The Tremont Theatre omission of a chase scene in The Birth of a Nation drew attention yesterday afternoon as Gus pursues a young white girl who jumps from a cliff to her death, highlighting censorship debates about the film.
A witness recounts a post show lobby discussion on April 10 involving D W Griffith, A Alliston, and others. The group reportedly viewed the play’s story as possibly beneficial and no objections were raised at the time. Subsequent letters disputed the statements.
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