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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
1
Massachusetts citizen soldiers paraded in olive drab uniforms with rifles and trench gear, plus machine gun detachments, drawing a half million spectators in Boston. The mobilization showcased 7000 troops ready for action and underscored state forces as capable and valiant, challenging old views of the militia.
Major General Leonard Wood faced a severe reprimand from Secretary of War Garrison for letting Colonel Roosevelt address business men at the Plattsburg camp where Roosevelt denounced the Wilson administration over military policy. A White House conference followed and Wood may face further discipline or court martial for past speeches.
In a Charles River tragedy near the Waltham pump station during a Governor parade, five men wearing medieval armor drowned while a large Charity float sank. Three others were saved and a woman on the float was rescued as rescuers and canoeists aided victims. A separate Lief Eric feature also capsized but all 15 men aboard were saved.
The crowd's enthusiasm runs high and applause is widespread as events unfold, with readers invited to continue on page one column.
National League ended in a four four tie between Boston and Chicago after nine. Pittsburg beat New York one to two, Brooklyn defeated St. Louis three to one, Philadelphia beat Cincinnati four to two. Other scores include Detroit seven Boston six and St. Louis ten Philadelphia one. New England results show Fitchburg five Manchester one and Lawrence seven Worcester one. Federal League saw Brooklyn eleven Baltimore nine and St. Louis ten Chicago five. Colonial League games list New Bedford three New Haven two and Springfield three Pawtucket zero.
London reports Brest-Litovsk’s capture by Austro German forces as a strategic set back for Russia. The Russians retreat to a fortified eastern line protecting Petrograd, with experts noting the new position is heavily defended by rivers lakes and bogs, complicating further invasions.
Austro Germans storm Brest Litovsk on the western front and gain entry to the center fortress. Russian defenders abandoned the works after the breach indicating a turning moment in the siege.
A five story wooden building at 15 Harvard place caught fire shortly before midnight, threatening The Province House and multiple structures on Harvard place near Old South Church. Three alarms were sounded as flames spread through adjacent wooden blocks, with damage estimated over $10,000.
Firefighters dragged hoses into 15 Harvard Place to battle a blaze that began in the shop of James C. Fiske on the fifth floor. The Advertiser building filled with smoke but printing continued. The incident occurred in a narrow alley off Washington Street.
London officials announce a German submarine was destroyed near Ostend Belgium when bomb dropped from an aeroplane hit the target. The destruction was reported this evening by official channels.
The secretary of the admiralty announces that Squadron Commander Arthur W. Bigsworth destroyed a German submarine singlehanded this morning with bombs from an aircraft. The submarine was wrecked and sank off Ostend. The admiralty normally withholds such loss details but notes the action occurred near the enemy coast and was confirmed by a German destroyer.
Paris reports Premier Viviani declares in the Chamber of Deputies that peace must await Belgium’s freedom and the recapture of Alsace and Lorraine before any political division can be allowed. He emphasizes unity across classes and parties in defending world liberty.
Leaders in the administration circle aim to dissuade the President from increasing punishment on General Wood beyond the reprimand sent by Secretary Garrison. They fear Roosevelt could use the situation to attack the administration over its supposed lack of a progressive army and navy policy. The Wood telegram acts as a rebuke to Roosevelt's predecessor, and a prompt reply from Roosevelt was anticipated.
The record lists moonrise at 7 30 p m and moon phase dates from Aug 24 to Sept 16. It notes the year’s full moons on Sept 23 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21 and marks 289th day of the year with 26 days left of summer and 892nd day of war. Morning stars Saturn Venus and Jupiter are visible, lights at 6 59 and 7 29 for auto lamps and other vehicles.
Today notes the 1776 Battle of Long Island and 1862 Battle of Kettle Run. Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln's vice president, was born in 1809. One year ago Ostend and Posen saw shifting forces as British and Czarist troops moved near Ostend and Posen.
Forecast shows fair conditions for northern and southern New England with clear to partly cloudy skies. Moderate northwest to north winds expected across the region on Friday and Saturday.
In New Bedford on August 26 Henry P. Wilson a 50 year old undertaker and prominent local figure and Frances Allen a 35 year old nurse formerly of Providence were killed when the auto they rode in was struck by a New Haven passenger train at the Tarkiln road junction Acushnet. The accident occurred as the car traversed the crossing while an accommodation train slowed for a stop near the station.
Mrs. Allen, prominent Massachusetts Federation of Women's Clubs leader and former local branch president, dies after a car is struck by a train. Wilson, her husband, dies later at Derby Hospital. He left seven children and wife. Wilson was conscious before dying.
A heavy Elks float swamped eight crewmen while under rescue attempts. Several men jumped overboard with others remaining aboard as the craft took water near a riverfront crowd. Medical staff from Boston and Edison plant crews assisted the injured at the scene.
An advertising item touts Father Johns Medicine as a remedy that builds flesh and renews bodily strength, promising renewed vitality and health.
Washington reports two developments ease tension with Germany. German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff told Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby that Berlin’s statement indicated submarine commanders would no longer attack merchant ships without warning, following the destruction of the White Star liner Arabic.
Berlin reports confirm Germany plans a policy to settle the submarine dispute after the Lusitania and Arabic incidents. Officials expect a German statement outlining suspending submarine warfare on passenger ships and instructing commanders to hold fire, with cautious optimism at the State Department and White House.
Twenty armed Mexicans crossed the Texas border at Brownsville and are pursued by 50 U S troopers west of Progreso. Progreso recently saw fighting between bandits and soldiers.
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