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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
1
The House of Governors begins its 8th annual conference in Boston with about 30 governors and as many ex-governors arriving for four days of entertain ment. Executives from nearly every state will be hosted by Massachusetts as they tour city and surrounding suburbs.
The notice lists moon phases from last quarter August 24 to full moons on September 28 and November 21, notes 226th day of the year with 28 days left of summer, and mentions wartime day counts. It also records planetary positions Saturn Venus Jupiter and auto lamps timings tonight at 7 04 and 7 34. It closes with today’s anniversaries Theodore Parker born 1510 and a terse wartime bombing reference.
Forecasts predict fair conditions in Boston and vicinity with moderate southwest winds, transitioning to partly cloudy skies Tuesday and Wednesday. In New England the outlook calls for fair Tuesday and Wednesday with a chance of showers in the western regions.
British officials reject Berlin excuses over an Arabic warning incident and reveal a submarine hid behind Dunsley during the tense period. The Derbyshire coast site drew investigators as authorities pressed for full disclosure of naval movements and alarms.
British reports say transports laden with troops sailed from Naples Syracuse Taranto and Brindisi under sealed orders to reinforce at the Gallipoli peninsula. Italian entry into the war strengthens the Entente by land and sea and may sway Balkan states.
Valuable documents were stolen in Bar Harbor as two men, W. F. Mertz and Otto von Parnegg, who had mingled with society guests, left town with Frederick Dudley Kohler aiding introductions and paying hotel bills. In Washington the Arabic sinking prompts US caution. Germany may offer no excuse. Ambassador Gerard to report on German reply but not request one.
Jacob Schiff showed initial openness to information about the papers but declined to be interviewed after a reporter sought details. He later refused to comment or receive the Post man, claiming no knowledge of the stolen papers. The episode follows word that Captain Boy-Ed, the German financial agent, had been in town recently, causing local stir.
The State Department will not rush actions on Germany and will not invite argument. Once officials confirm solid evidence, President Wilson will present the case to the Cabinet. No Cabinet meeting is set for tomorrow, most members are away, and several days may pass before a development.
Charles Johnson arrested Saturday for stealing two handbags at North station turns out to be Duncan Cummings. He was tried in Pemberton square yesterday and sentenced to a year in the House of Correction.
Multiple fatal and serious injuries reported across New England as a driver strikes Miriam Noonan aged 5 on Revere Beach boulevard and August Crevall 73 on a Amesbury motorcycle crash. Other victims include John Castle Pittsfield N H J J Bashdon Holly Penn and several unnamed drivers and passengers in failed public roadway incidents.
Miss Mary Burke of Allston sister in law of Patrick Bowen owner of New Marlboro House and Rockland House was killed at Sylvester Hospital Allerton after an automobile crash into a telephone pole on Rockland street. Three sisters riding with her escaped with minor injuries.
John G. Fitzmaurice of 874 Fourth Street South Boston, nephew of Mr McNamara, was cut about the face and hands with feared internal injuries after a steering wheel knuckle broke causing loss of control at about 6 30 p.m. The four sisters had been to Boston on a shopping excursion in the McNamara owned automobile and were returning home.
In St. Louis on August 23 Vean Gregg pitched his first full game of the year, earning a 7 to 0 shutout as the Red Sox swept the Browns. Gregg worked the complete game, scattering Browns hits and preserving the lead for Boston.
Gregg looked like the Vean of old this afternoon delivering a comeback approved by President Lannin and Manager Carrigan. He avoided danger most of the time, struck out Earl Hamilton with bases loaded, and limited the Browns to a shutout. Gregg allowed six hits, mostly routine, with sharp curve and good control except in the second inning.
National League results include Boston 3 Pittsburg 2 and Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2. St Louis 5 New York 4 with New York 3 at St Louis. Chicago 4 Philadelphia 3 and Philadelphia 13 Chicago 5. American League lists Boston 7 St Louis 0 and Chicago 4 New York 3. Minor leagues note Lowell 7 Worcester 3 and others across New England and Federal and Colonial leagues.
Robert Clay alias Herbert S. Carlton, wanted in Pittsburg on a $65 check fraud charge against Fort Pitts Hotel Company, was captured in Boston yesterday by Inspectors Loughlin and Linton and is held for Pennsylvania officers.
Emily Russ 24 and wife of Oscar Russ was killed at 178 Centre Street Roxbury yesterday morning. Her throat was cut and rope around the neck caused strangulation. The murder was found by her husband when he returned from work at 7 pm and neighbors were summoned. Their 11 months old baby girl slept in the adjoining room as the scene unfolded.
Charles Ernest Gilmore ten year old son of Charles B. Gilmore of the Whitten Gilmore Company Boston drowned while swimming in the Charles River near Quinobequin road Wabash yesterday afternoon. He sank after getting beyond his depth as onlookers watched helplessly. Miss Anna Costello notified Newton police who alerted the Metropolitan police in charge of the reservation. The body was recovered about an hour later by Sergeant Chaisson.
Premier Pachitch of Serbia says Serbia yields to Italy on Albania upsetting Adriatic balance. Italy would arbitrate Adriatic seaports after Teutonic defeat. The move signals Balkan states may follow if Constantinople is threatened with war.
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