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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1915
Page
1
German ships Moltke and three cruisers plus seven torpedo boats were sunk or lost as the German fleet failed in an attempt to destroy Russian forces in the Gulf of Riga. German landing parties were repulsed and Kaiser forces driven from the gulf, as Petrograd celebrates.
Summaries of three reports by the United States Commission on Industrial Relations were released in Chicago. The commission, ending tomorrow, could not agree on a single report. no "majority" document is issued. Members included Frank P. Walsh, John R. Commons, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, and others representing employers, employed, and the public.
A dated weather and astronomical update notes moon phases from August through September with rise and set times in Portland Gloucester and Newport Sh. It lists anniversaries and wartime dates including Surrender of Fort Morgan and Japan’s 1 year war declaration toward a summer ending.
Washington reports showers forecast for New England with expected rain Monday and Tuesday. Temperature cues and regional outlook noted for Boston and surrounding areas.
Speakers at the Governors Conference session include Governor R L Williams Oklahoma and ex Governor William Hodges Mann Virginia. Ex Governors Emmet O Nea l Alabama and Fort New Jersey also attend. Governor William Spry Utah will respond to welcomes by Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley.
Atlanta reports the first full account of Leo M. Frank’s death ride from Milledgeville to Marietta. The narrator’s testimony is questioned by the Cobb county grand jury convening Sept. 1 to probe the Mary Phagan lynching. Gov Nat E Harris has received anonymous threats, which he dismisses.
Governors and ex governors and families arrive today as committees under Governor Walsh finalize plans for a four day conference. About half of 65 to 70 guests will check in at assigned hotels today with the rest arriving for the opening session tomorrow in the Senate Chamber at the State House.
Thomas Nagle aged 60, address unknown, was burned to death when a gasolene boat exploded at the Eastern Packet pier near 128 Atlantic avenue. Mau Rice Magner of 194 Commercial street sustained burns while attempting a rescue about 8 30 last evening.
Nagle lit a cigar and dropped a burning match into a tank on a gasoline boat. An explosion engulfed him and Magner aided. Officers Kelley Curran and Box 1246 responder fire units fought the flames. Nagle died at Relief Hospital. Loss estimated at 300 dollars. boat owned by John Hogan who supplies gasoline to power boats.
Henry F. Sullivan, the Lowell swimmer, swam from Nantasket Beach to 8 1/2 miles from Race Point Provincetown in 14 hours 20 minutes breaking all previous American endurance marks. He also lowered the breast stroke world record by over two hours, establishing himself as a premier long distance swimmer.
Sullivan began at Nantasket Beach Saturday afternoon at 3 40 and was rescued at 6 00 yesterday morning midway between Garnett Light and Race Point. He swam 33 to 35 miles against a strong flood tide and could have continued if a safe exit had been possible.
Boston swept St Louis in a doubleheader 66 to 1 and 5 to 3. Washington defeated Detroit 8 to 1 in the first game and 1 to 0 in the second. Chicago topped New York 5 to 2 in the first game and 5 to 0 in the second. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 66 to 1.
The Boston Red Sox swept a doubleheader from the St. Louis Browns in St Louis after Jenning's Tigers faltered with Washington. The first game ended 6 to 1 for Boston and the nightcap 5 to 3, keeping the Sox atop the standings heading to Tiger Town.
Carrigan’s team fed on luck but Harry Hooper stole the show with clutch hitting doubling the scoring chances for Boston. Foster outpitched Koob as Boston defeated the puzzling Hoob in the season opener, with Koob lingering as the last Brown pitcher to beat Boston on that trip.
In London Aug 22 the Duma president announced a Russian naval victory in the Gulf of Riga. The German fleet lost the Moltke and several ships after engaging Russian warships. German landing efforts near Pernigel were repulsed. Black Sea destroyers reportedly sank over 100 Turkish boats.
Russian naval victory news stirs debate on Balkan alignments while Italy declares war on Turkey. The Balkan states face choices on backing a side or remaining neutral amid shifting alliances and potential regional impact.
George W. Ross and two friends, aboard the motor boat Alice M, drifted for hours in a fierce squall off Salisbury Beach. They bailed to stay afloat until a signal with an oar and cast drew Plum Island life savers in their big powerboat to rescue them at nearly six o clock.
Aug 22 report notes no change in the Arabic sinking case with two American deaths. The President and Secretary Lansing await detailed information from Ambassador Page in London and the American consul at Queenstown before deciding on a course of action.
Ambassador Page reports the Arabic was not warned by the German submarine, a confirmatory message. Officials await affidavits from survivors, with some statements already sent to a cable company. Washington weighs severing diplomatic ties with Germany, a move not deemed an immediate act of war, as the crisis deepens.
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