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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
12
Major General Frederick Funston filed a strong complaint with the War Department over the first instalment of Curtiss biplanes for use in Mexico. Four 90 horsepower planes match the eight that accompanied the expedition, all of which have broken down due to insufficient power at their operating altitude.
Secretary Baker announced to General Funston that four new 160 horsepower Curtiss planes are ready for delivery and four more 160 hp Sturtevants are testing. Twelve high powered aeroplanes are planned, with four additional Curtiss machines on order. The El Paso Juarez conference will focus on military matters.
President Poincare and Premier Briand opened the wartime stalemate economic conference of the entente at the Luxembourg Palace with delegates from many nations. Poincare praised the gathering aims and warned against Zeppelins and submarines as he noted allied advances on Yser Corso Salomiki Trebizond and Verdun. Signor Tuzzatti spoke for the visitors, stressing united purpose for common well being. The session focused on preliminary organization details.
Berlin dispatch says the hardest diplomatic issue since the war began is the American note on submarine warfare. The note’s answer will not be given before week’s end according to a semi official telegram. Enemies seek a rift between Germany and America, so leaders must avoid stoking that breach while pursuing Germany’s heavy task. The report also mentions the next Sunday Post with jokes in words and pictures.
Swiss territory was violated by a German aeroplane at dawn. The craft bombed Delle near Belfort before reentering Swiss soil and flying toward Alsace. Swiss authorities summoned the ambassador in Berlin to discuss the incidents.
A French colored biplane with British officer Beare was picked up 14 miles offshore after 80 hours afloat. The aircraft descended due to fuel shortage and was brought into Scheveningen port by a lugger.
Soprano Ethel Frank gave a recital in Jordan Hall with a varied program. The performance showed intelligence conviction and warmth, and her sincere temperament earned a warm audience response urging further public appearances.
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