15 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
1
The Boston Braves defeated the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds before 18 000 fans. The victory tightens the standings with six weeks left, suggesting a possible World Series battery matchup.
German forces press into Belgium five miles beyond Haelen as French British and Belgian troops hold lines between Louvain and Namur. Allies expect a major clash with German forces, while French claim gains in Alsace Lorraine and Allies seek time for Russian front intervention.
Agnes Mineola a 17 year old Italian girl living at 41 Chelsea Street East Boston attempted suicide by jumping from the city ferryboat Hugh O Brien at 6 30 last night just as she entered her slip Dennis J Sheehan a deckhand jumped in after her with his clothes on and brought her to safety though she offered some resistance
Pittsburg defeated Chicago 5 to 3 while Kansas City beat Baltimore 6 to 5. Brooklyn topped St. Louis 5 to 3. New Bedford won over Pawtucket 13 to 3. Fall River triumphed against Taunton 4 to 3 and Brockton edged Woonsocket 3 to 2 in ten innings.
Tonight the committee began drafting a bill to be presented to Congress for passage. It aims to establish a government insurance bureau soon after the pending measure on foreign-built ship registration takes effect.
The Marvard Knitting Mills owned by Winship, Boit & Co announces a shutdown from August 29 to September 29 affecting about 1500 workers mainly women. Management cites war related reasons for the extended layoff.
Moon phases for August and early September with key dates and readings. Evening sky features Venus Mars and Jupiter, morning Saturn, plus auto lamps timing. Anniversaries include Mrs John A Logan born 1838 and a note on Pekin 1900 rescue, plus Curtis Guild decoration anniversary.
Forecasts indicate unsettled weather for Boston and Southern New England with Saturday showers then clearing. Sunday should be fair with moderate northwest to west winds. Northern New England also fair after possible Saturday showers in Maine.
Three official investigations of war prices on foodstuffs were launched in Boston with Federal State and municipal authorities starting inquiries. Sugar rose by a half cent per pound and butter by a cent retail as most other necessities held steady.
New York banker George W. Young plans to oppose the probate of Mme Lillian Nordica’s will on grounds of her New Jersey residency. He also intends to challenge the 1919 will, held by attorney John C. Tomlinson, which named him sole heir. Nordica died in Batavia, Java, on her world tour.
At the close of the first day of inquiry officials expressed the opinion that the high mark in prices for foodstuffs has been reached.
London reports John French, commanding British forces, will not yet engage in battles while allied with the French commander. Japan may declare war on Germany within 24 hours and seize Tsing Tau. Berlin hosts a special train of 300 American tourists leaving for Holland.
Reports from London on August 14 describe Belgian war office claims of German retreat near Diest being offset by combat at Geet-Batz five miles south of Haelen. The cavalry screen for the Army of the Meuse continues advancing into central Belgium but progress has slowed over the past two days.
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