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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
1
Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Associated Press that if the submarine commander exceeded orders in sinking the steamer Arabic the German government will offer full satisfaction to the United States. This implies disavowal indemnity and settlement of the Arabic controversy.
Large state defense display with 7000 in line headed by Governor Walsh as commander in chief. The procession will move through city streets starting at one o clock, followed by military exercises on the common and a brilliant spectacle.
Berlin reports Count von Bethmann Hollweg says Germany will state the U boat incident after full facts are known. He notes uncertainty over whether the Arabic was sunk by mine or torpedo and whether the submarine commander acted beyond orders, promising satisfaction to the United States to maintain friendly relations.
Everett Scott delivered a clutch two-base hit in the 13th inning as the Red Sox defeated the Tigers 2 to 1 in Detroit. Dutch Leonard was the winning pitcher, Carrigan’s club extending its push for the pennant.
The Boston squad battles a tangled Tigers defense amid taunts and pressure as page references continue the story across the newspaper.
National League scores include Boston 2 Chicago 8 Philadelphia 6 Cincinnati 5 New York 5 Pittsburgh 3 Pittsburgh 9 New York 7 St Louis 5 Brooklyn 3 Brooklyn 3 St Louis 2. American League games show Boston 2 Detroit 1 New York 3 Cleveland 2 Washington 7 Chicago 4 St Louis 5 Philadelphia 3. New England results list Worcester 2 Lawrence 1 Lawrence 2 Worcester 1 Manchester 3 Fitchburg 2 Manchester 8 Fitchburg 2 Lynn 8 Portland 0 Lynn 2 Portland 0.
John L. Purcell and Loretta M. Miner went to the Baptist parsonage to wed but found the minister absent. Purcell fetched his motorcycle, carried his bride on the rear seat, and they rode to Bennington Vermont to be married by Rev. W. F. Myers. They returned home to celebrations and planned a honeymoon by motorcycle.
London dateline reports the Times correspondent says Russian forces have evacuated Bialystok and will hold Grodno while the grand duke's armies shift to positions east of Vilna.
Advertisement urges use of the Boston & Worcester trolley for Worcester and intermediate points with an express and accommodation service option.
Theodore Roosevelt told a crowd at a military instruction camp in Plattsburg New York that for 13 months the United States had played an ignoble part among the nations by tamely submitting to the weak. The speech continues on Page 16 Second Column.
London reports official despatches say British forces connected their lines along a front of more than 12 miles on the Gallipoli peninsula. Allied gains extend territory as additional troops land. observers see it as the first sign of a possible endgame in the Dardanelles campaign despite warning of costly battles ahead.
Jews in Greater Boston react to a published interview with Idaho Governor Moses Alexander. The governor allegedly said Idaho would be better off without Jews and he would not appoint Jews to office during his term or when mayor of Chillicothe and Boise.
Massachusetts prepares a public display of militia strength in Boston with seven thousand armed troops a thousand horses and mules and a full array of support units mobilized for the Governors visitors. Events include a River Carnival and Canoe Parade at Waltham tonight and a bread bakery supplying 1500 loaves daily to accompany the visit.
A Rome despatch to the Daily Telegraph says Serbia handed its reply to the quadruple entente note on Bulgaria concessions to Baron Sonnino the Italian foreign minister yesterday afternoon in London.
The North Atlantic fleet passed in grand review yesterday afternoon before Secretary Daniels, visiting governors, and a vice admiral, with guns firing and bands playing as ships lined their decks in salute and ceremony.
A compact note lists moon phases and celestial events for September including angles of rises and sets, full and new moons, last and first quarters, and the year’s schedule. It lists day length, summer’s end, and celestial objects visible, with lighting advisories for motorists at 7 and 7 30 p.m.
Historical notes mark the first use of cannon at Crecy in 1346 and the 1859 first ofl well bored. A year ago today Kitchener announced Britain would raise an army of 1,000,000 men.
Fair and cooler Thursday and Friday with continued cool conditions. Moderate north to west winds. Forecast for northern and eastern New England indicates fair skies and cooler air for the Boston vicinity.
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