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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
8
April 26 report states Germany would pay $500000 for each war ship loaded with supplies for the Entente. Lieutenant Robert Fay, on trial in the U S Court for conspiracy, told witness Carl L Wittig of the proposal.
Wittig testified that Fay and associates planned to attach bombs to ammunition ships using high explosive tent and that money meant little in the case. He described warnings to Fay Scholz and Breitung and noted police actions as arrests were made on October 24, 1915 near Weehawken after a test was aborted.
Advertisement invites readers to plan a Yellowstone visit without charge through Burlington Service. Alex Stocks offers a free folder with a colorful map and full park description, promising expert West travel knowledge from New England Pass Regt., C. B. & Q. R. R. Co., Boston. Contact via phone Main 4387.
Judge Keating in East Cambridge Superior Civil Court ordered Harold Butler to pay $431.45 and $131.88 in damages to two children injured when the Somerville fire chief's car struck them on Cutter street West Somerville May 27 1913. The suits sought $20 000 each against Chief Sewell M Rich and Butler. Fredrick Skerry and Marion Sweet were the plaintiffs.
John McDonald 22 of East Boston was sent to Concord Reformatory for an indefinite period on larceny charges for stealing a sister's dress and brother's suit and shoes. The apparel was allegedly pawned to obtain liquor. He appealed and awaits trial in the Superior Court.
New York April 26 Newspaper publishers from across the United States gather for the American Newspaper Publishers Association annual convention to tackle white print paper shortages. Lincon B Palmer outlines causes including increased demand from spring circulation and European war diversions, while President Bridgman reports $250,000 saved via a freight rate victory. Officers to be elected tomorrow.
Control of the International Mercantile Marine Company once known as the shipping trust has been acquired by the American International Corporation from a receiver. The move ends nearly 15 years under J. P. Morgan & Co. and the IMMC’s status as a managed entity.
A $50 million American International Corporation formed with National City Bank aims to promote US trade abroad and has acquired control of the International Mercantile Marine through preferred and common shares. It owns over 100 vessels and controls major lines under English and American flags, with Morgan interests expected to cede influence. Preferred stock surged to 85 and common to 25 as market activity intensified.
Miss Harriet C. Rantoul of Salem and Miss Mary Wheelwright of the Back Bay plan a month long horseback journey through the great American desert in Arizona. They will travel with native guides, start from Flagstaff, proceed through the desert center, and end in New Mexico after visiting Pueblo Indian houses.
William Doane of Arlington was seriously hurt when the auto truck he rode in was struck by an outward bound electric car at the junction of South Huntington avenue and Binney street in Jamaica Plain. Doane and truck operator Alex McKenzie of Somerville were thrown to the street. the truck belonged to Ward Baking Company.
Fully 2000 people attended the Chelsea Police Relief Association annual ball held last night in the State Armory Chelsea. Guests included officers from Boston and other departments. The grand march was led by Charles JH Twombly and Mrs Dolan wife of the association president.
Charles Dickens sues the Boston Terminal Company for 20000 in a Superior Court trial before Judge Lawton and a jury. Dickens, a constable and former trader, says a March 28 1915 motor baggage truck collision at South Station damaged his right foot. He also notes prior injuries from a fall on ice and a car fall during a runaway vehicle incident. Registration of ongoing testimony continues the next day.
Daniel P. Toomey publisher of the Columbiad official Knights of Columbus paper, died at his East Orange home. Born in Ireland in 1862, he was well known among Irish Americans. He served on Boston Common Council in 1899 and the Massachusetts Legislature in 1892.
The Sunday Post teases a feature on the latest and best college jokes presented in words and pictures, promising humor and a lighthearted look at campus life.
Lieutenant Hayden J. Ringer of the Charlestown police died at Deaconess Hospital after a month long illness. Born in Nova Scotia on June 5, 1856, he joined the force in 1879 and served at Charlestown station. He is survived by his wife and two children.
New York geologist William F. Jones arrived in Boston from Central America claiming immense surface oil indications in Costa Rican jungles. He asserts petroleum fields have been located and are being surveyed for further confirmation.
Miss Sarah S. LaPierre daughter of Professor Elie H. LaPierre of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy wed Charles Cawley Harvard 10 of Cambridge last night at 388 Huron Avenue Cambridge. Rev Christopher R Eliot of Boston officiated.
Emmeline Pankhurst, noted English militant, arrives in Boston from New York at 7 am and will be hosted by the Woman's City Club for a lunch and a mass meeting in Ford Hall. She will speak on why English militants have aided the British government.
The German liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie moored at Clyde street East Boston loaded several hundred tons of coal from lighters. Hamburg liners Amerika and Cincinnati also moored nearby will coal in a few days. Witnesses note the coal bunkering appears routine with no immediate sailing plans.
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