29 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports the Berlin situation remains unsettled as officials hold out hope Germany will yield to U.S. demands while the outcome stays in doubt.
In Berlin Ambassador Gerard is summoned to conference with Emperor William at army headquarters stirring rumors of a favorable German reply while others warn of a possible softening. A new submarine attack and the crew of a sunken steamer drifted in boats 120 miles offshore adding tension. President Wilson’s advisers caution against rushing a response as Cabinet ministers discuss the issue.
Berlin dispatch reports the German admiralty says on April 26-27 they destroyed a large British guard vessel at Dogger Bank and captured a fishing steamer as a prize.
Pastor Russell of Brooklyn will lecture in Boston Theatre Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock on The World on Fire. The free talk notes his prophecy that 1914 marks the start of upheaval as nations may destroy each other. The event carries no collections and is open to all.
The city endured its greatest spring snow storm in 28 years with 7.6 inches of snow yesterday. Warm temperatures prevented deeper accumulation and spared city from over a foot of snow.
The weather bureau warned the last storm of the year, while yesterday’s snowstorm defied norms by snowing on April 28. It dropped 34 degrees at the coldest, raised season precip to 84.7 inches, and piled two inches on Public Garden tulips as Arlington area gardens felt the far reaching effects.
Forecast notes high tide today at 42 minutes after the hour and a moonrise at 8 29 p m with a lighting reminder for vehicles at 7 11. Northern New England overcast Saturday with likely fair Sunday. southern New England and eastern New York show fair and warmer conditions into Sunday.
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A four mile long cavalry column from Columbus base camp moved toward Gibson's Line Ranch 15 miles west to encamp tonight and cross the border tomorrow. It is the largest detachment since the March 15 expedition. In Juarez talks US and Mexican officers plan detailed cooperation to disperse bandits and divide northern Mexico into joint spheres of action.
General Scott and General Funston aim to secure Obregon's consent to deploy American troops south of the border and to organize Mexican forces for a thorough sweep of northern Mexico for Villa. Obregon will be told the U S will withdraw troops when border towns are safe, and cooperation speeds pursuit. Officials note Obregon's 40 000 Carranza troops in policing south of the border but doubt it proves the needed assurance.
In 11 innings Boston defeats New York 3 to 2. Cleveee tops Upicane 7 to 1 in 10 innings. Detroit wins 6 to 5 over St Louis. Washington edges Philadelphia 7 to 6. Eastern games: New Haven 5 over Lawrence 4. Bridgeport 6 defeats Lowell 2. Weather: Hartford Portand Rain. Worcester New London Rain. Lynn Springfield Rain.
New York April 28 Mrs Ethel Butler Frothingham of the Red Cross unit Frothingham obtained a divorce in the Supreme Court from Joseph L Frothingham wealthy Boston broker. She now nurses in France and witnesses traced the broker to a cabaret district with a stage beauty.
Mrs Frothingham sends her daughter Ethel to Torquay and travels to Scotland to see her mother. The pair direct attorney Charles P Helps to enlist detectives to pursue the husband.
In a late statement to the Associated Press John Redmond leader of the Irish Nationalists laments the Dublin uprising as insanity and treason to both Ireland and the United States. He recalls Ireland's progress toward liberty and condemns Germany for suppressing national rights and language.
Dublin remained in a 24 hour lockdown as Sinn Fein members and followers of James Larkin, famed strike leader, disrupted the city. Violence echoed the 1913 street car strike with armed force and seizure of strategic points to project a revolutionary image.
The Sinn Feiners were driven from Stephens Green after heavy losses. The Daily News reports about 400 revolutionists captured as British forces intensified actions at the Dublin landmark on April 29.
The lord lieutenant of Ireland in a proclamation today calls the movement insurrectionary and declares firm measures to maintain order. The statement outlines the government's stance and potential actions against the unrest.
Michael Myers of Bedford suffered severe injuries when a car struck the carriage he was driving near North Lexington. The collision wrecked the vehicle and sent the horse fleeing two miles along the road before stopping.
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