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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
1
New York police officials held a conference and then removed from the coffin lid the silver plate inscribed Charles Becker murdered July 30 1915 by Governor Whitman.
Russian war minister hints Warsaw may be yielded to German Austro forces as Moscow 1812 comparison is drawn. Von Hindenburg's ring tightens with Mackensen driving from the southwest, Germans claim Russian retreat along the Bug River and through Chelm. Berlin reports 95,000 Russians captured in July along the Pilica to Baltic corridor.
Police officials including First Deputy Police Commissioner Leon Godley and District Attorney Martin discussed removing a coffin plate inscribed with murdered. Inspector Faurot retrieved the plate from Mrs. Becker at 2291 University Avenue and took it to police headquarters for use as an exhibit.
The steamer Grand Republic arrived at Coney Island after a false fire alarm caused a panic among hundreds of passengers. Many women and children were knocked down and injured in the rush for life preservers and boats, though most stayed aboard as the ship continued to New York. The Grand Republic is the sister ship of the General Slocum.
The text notes Warsaw’s occupation by August 1 as part of Germany’s plan. It questions whether Russian resistance will alter plans or if Germany aims to flank the Russian retreat. Outcomes depend on the coming days of fighting and strategic moves.
London reports German Emperor William will enter Warsaw and declare a new independent Poland. The plan includes Polish lands from Russia and Galicia, plus Austrian domains and German territories such as the Duchy of Posen and Danzig as a free port.
A severe electric storm swept northern and central New Hampshire. In Concord a deputy marshal's summer home and a city dwelling were struck by lightning. Mrs Moore recovered, while Mrs Silva remained semi comatose. Heavy rainfall caused washouts on the Boston and Maine White Mountain line at Lakeport.
A blaze started when a dynamite bomb was snatched from the doorway of the Modern barber shop at 1107 Columbus Avenue and hurled into the street. The blast rocked the block but caused no serious injuries. Martin Regan helped avert greater damage. The Connolly families in the building were knocked to the floor as the shock hit. A suspect was arrested after an auto chase amid several fires reported in the area.
Margaret Lornegan a 15 year old Springfield girl was brought to City Hospital Worcester exhausted and near death after a runaway escapade. The incident follows she was found in a freight car seemingly dying from starvation and exposure and the episode is under investigation by local authorities.
A missing child, under guardianship of Miss Mary Sullivan of 15 Virginia Street Springfield, walked 35 miles toward her grandmother before being found in an empty freight car near Charlton. She was severely injured and unconscious, later revived by a doctor in Worcester aboard an ambulance en route to the hospital.
Fifteen minutes after the battleship Nebraska rammed the barkentine Mabel I Meyers in fog off Cape Cod Friday night the vessel foundered. Captain C M Meyers, part owner and commander, was left penniless as 11 aboard were rescued by the Nebraska crew and landed at Charlestown navy yard. Mrs Mary Agramonte of Plymouth, steward’s wife, was among those saved.
A frail 28 year old woman aboard the sinking barkentine acted calmly to save her two parrots and then leaped into the rescue boat with the crew. She said she had three years at sea on the vessel and would never return to sea. The captain faces a great loss as the ship sinks without insurance.
Gal vato Mazzerro shot Pasquale Fermia with an 88 calibre revolver during a Cedar Street celebration in the Italian colony of Hingham Centre. Mazzerra, charged with assault with intent to kill, is held at the Hingham police station. Fermia likely to die in hospital.
Louis Balboni a 50 year old laborer of Wellesley Hills was riding a bicycle on Washington Street near Mangu s Avenue when struck by an automobile driven by Dr Edwin B Nielsen of West Newton Massachusetts last night and killed instantly at the scene
Dr. Nielsen drove to the Wellesley police station and surrendered. Associate Medical Examiner J. W. Pratt viewed the body and absolved the physician of all blame, allowing him to leave. No charges will be brought. Balboni was unmarried.
Newburyport Aug 1 Harold Peterson was thrown from his motorcycle after colliding with a car owned by A L Bates of Portland Me on the State road at Newbury He was en route to Beverly attempting to pass two machines His knee cap was broken and both legs bruised and cut He was taken to Anna Jacques Memorial Hospital no one in the Bates car was injured The machine was towed to a local garage.
Beverly August 1 Ralph Rose 17 of 57 Bridge Salem was struck on Essex street by an automobile owned by F. H. Prince Boston banker. The chauffeur was the only occupant. Rose was taken to Beverly Hospital where doctors found a fracture below the knee on his left leg.
Eugene N. Foss, former Massachusetts governor, writes to Charles Sumner Bird declaring his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He says he will file nomination papers and enter the race, arguing a duty of leadership and a test of his political convictions in the open primary.
Foss urges Bird to consider governor candidacy while noting Bird’s repeated refusals. He presents a brief policy outline for the upcoming campaign and accuses Lieutenant Governor Cushing and Samuel McCall, along with Governor Walsh, of being allied with liquor interests, whether consciously or not.
On invitation from President Joseph Lannin a group of Maynard Shriners will attend Shriner day at Fenway Park Boston as guests of the Boston Americans to see the Red Sox host the Detroit Tigers.
Mrs Fannie Kalis of 50 Boylston Street Malaen Everett swerved to avoid another car and crashed through a large plate glass window at Belmont Pharmacy corner Pierce Avenue. Her family escaped injuries while Fred Delgratta of 30 Woodville Avenue Everett was badly cut and in serious condition at home.
Mrs. Kalis, driving at a moderate speed, passed Main street near Bellingham street when another car owned by Percy K. Wright of 36 Bellingham street appeared from that street. Wright’s vehicle avoided the collision while Mrs. Kalis’s car mounted the sidewalk and crashed through a storefront window. The forward part of the car wrecked the vehicle and the incident injured none of Wright’s occupants.
A man who gave names Ralph Fortier and Ralph Loman, 24, was arrested within a half hour of the blast at St. Botolph and Garrison streets. Identified by Martin Regan and Michael Meyers as fleeing the scene, he was charged with injuring a dwelling. Leo Ferino denied enemies, while police note three suspicious fires at his barber shop since November. Regan described the bomb discovery and his close call as he approached his doorway.
Portland 24m 3h 38m earlier rises 4 36 last quarter Moon rises 10 16 p.m. Moon phase changes August dates. Full moons year Sept 23 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21. Day length 14h 28m, decrease 61m since June 22. Morning stars Saturn Venus Jupiter. Auto lamps at 7 34 p.m. and other vehicles at 8 04 p.m.
Today marks F Marion Crawford born 1854. Reader recalls events from a year ago when Russia invaded Germany and Germany invaded France Luxembourg and Belgium. The Kronprinzessin in Ceptille with 10 009 000 dollars in gold returned to America.
Forecasts show Monday local showers in the Boston area with Tuesday partly cloudy and cooler winds. Washington bulletin repeats New England showers on day with cooler conditions expected Tuesday.
Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 in 10 innings, Cincinnati swept Brooklyn 4 2 and 6 3 in consecutive games, St Louis defeated New York 4 3 in 10 innings, while New York drew 4 4 with St Louis in the second game.
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