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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
9
A Boston parade featuring Governor Walsh and other dignitaries drew crowds along Pearl Street near the State House. Governors, reporters, and guests mingled as bands played and leaders chatted about national preparedness and capital punishment.
William Keefe, 19, boarding at 241 Washington street Cambridge, fell 15 feet through a glass roof at the northbound TreMont and Boylston intersection during the parade and was taken to City Hospital with a brain concussion. An awning on Court street caught fire from a cigarette but was extinguished with a bucket of water. During the parade Mrs Beal and Mrs Kelleher, 35 and 20, were taken to Relief Hospital with syncope, and John Mulligan, 88, fainted at Tremont and Court. A $1000 blaze at Foxs Lady Tailoring, 420 Boylston, caused by the festivities. Battery B M V M helped curb the flames. Charles Gray, 90, was taken to City Hospital for syncope. James Gordon, 2, was stopped by Patrolman Rowe while carrying rope for parade use. arraigned in Central Court with case continued.
Goldie a sorrel gelding selected from many horses along with trooper guard carried David L Walsa commander in chief of Massachusetts 7000 troops and Governor through Boston parade route. Fireworks display featuring Washington Wilson Walsh Curley and the American flag concluded a busy holiday day.
More than 40 000 people gathered on Boston Common to see a grand pyrotechnic show honoring visiting Governors. The crowd arrived from across Greater Boston as early as 6 PM, with many visiting militiamen camps and watching volunteer cooks prepare meals while Moore's Military Band opened the evening with a short concert.
Dr Bowers promises a free cure for gray hair in the Sunday Post Magazine. The claim asserts no cost to readers, suggesting a magical or easy solution.
The telegram reprimand of General Leonard Wood sparked army debates over judgment and discretion. Secretary of War Garrison warned against any talk that could distract training at Plattsburg and noted Wood’s explanation that his remarks were strictly technical about raising and maintaining armies.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt released a statement saying he was fully responsible for his Plattsburg speech and that Secretary Garrison had no right to criticize General Leonard Wood. He argued the War Department did not object to his appearance and denied mentioning the administration in his remarks.
A fragment discusses strong support for militia inclusion in defense plans and suggests many men may join that force, reflecting a period discussion on security and military structure.
A downtown fire caused about 10000 dollars in damage, starting in the Fiske shop and spreading through connected wooden structures. Firemen fought through harbors of hose lines and crowded alleys, bringing streams from rear windows and Province House roof as investigators look into the blaze. Occupants on Harvard place floors included carpenters and James C. Fiske, picture frames.
The article notes Germany seeking to avoid sinking merchant ships without warning while pursuing a diplomatic settlement over relaxing the British blockade. It suggests German submarine commanders were instructed to avert disasters after Lusitania, aided by German war successes in Poland and liberal circles backing Count von Bernstorff’s views.
American officials weigh Germany's new stance and potential Bernstorff talks over a possible modus vivendi. If the Arabic sinking is proven, the U S likely seeks disavowal assurances and reparations, plus guarantees against repeat incidents in Berlin's forthcoming declaration.
The May or Curley held a banquet at the Copley Plaza Hotel last night for visiting governors and their wives. Major Higginson urged national preparedness and loyalty to established authority while stressing readiness to defend the country and its values. Governor Mann of Virginia thanked the hosts and recalled past colonial feuds fading in University City hospitality.
Thomas Madden, delivering ice on July 4, 1914, was thrown from a wagon of the Boston Ice Company and crushed his leg. He filed a suit in Superior Court for $20,000 and a bill in equity seeking annulment of a release he signed over alleged false representations.
Ezio Garibaldi, son of General Ricciotto Garibaldi and grandson of the great Garibaldi, was severely wounded in the face during fighting with the Austrians near Udine Italy on August 26.
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