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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1915

Page

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Girl's body found in quarry pool near Wilmington woods

Collette Kane, 18, a Salem Normal School graduate, was found dead by her own actions in a quarry pool 500 yards from her Somerville home. Police dragged the pool after her sister urged action. medical examiner found death likely from self-inflicted effort related to ill health and over study. She leaves her father Patrick Kane and nine siblings.

Collette Kane Wilmington Woods Salem Normal School Somerville Callette Elizabeth Kane Walter A. Hill North Wilmington Perley Melrose Wilmington Hinckley Street Patrick Kane Collette A. Kane

Roosevelt Attacks Administration Over Plattsburg Speech

Colonel Theodore Roosevelt denounces Secretary of War Garrison in a statement defending General Leonard Wood. He accuses the administration of clouding the issue with buffoonery and rebukes Garrison for impugning his conduct and Wood. The statement outlines Roosevelt’s position in the dispute.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Garrison Plattsburg Roosevelt Leonard Wood Wood

Wales Strike Expands as 25000 Miners Join Walkout

Reports from the South Wales coal fields this afternoon state that 25,000 miners have joined the new strike, signaling expanding industrial action and potential disruption to coal output.

London South Wales

Strife Flares Over Runciman Arbitration in Miners Dispute

Dissatisfaction grows as Walter Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, acts as arbitrator amid a renewed miners strike. Miners accuse him of ignoring a deputation and of going beyond Lloyd- George promises. The Mine Owners Federation urges an immediate return to work while the Miners Executive condemns the strike as unauthorized and sends a council deputation to London to press reopening talks.

Walter Runciman Board of Trade Runciman David Lloyd-George Lloyd-George Mine Owners’ Federation London

Severe Burns For 3 Worcester Firemen

In a late afternoon blaze at 90 Providence street Worcester three firemen were burned two seriously. Hoseman Thomas Murphy leaped from a second story piazza and was rescued by District Chief Charles L. McCarthy. Murphy and Hoseman William J. Freddy of Hose 2 were treated, both on the dangerous list, at City Hospital. No residents were injured.

Worcester Providence Street Charles L. McCarthy Thomas Murphy Hosea Murphy William J. Freddy Hose 2 McCarthy

Garrison criticized over attack on top U S Army officer

The speaker accuses Mr Garrison of unfairly discrediting General Wood and using buffoonery to divert attention from the central issue. The general had no responsibility for the speech, a fact acknowledged by the administration.

Garrison United States Army Gen. Wood

General Pershing’s Family perishes in San Francisco Fire

In a Presidio blaze, Brigadier General John J. Pershing’s wife and three children Mary Margaret Anne and Helen died. Warren Pershing five years old survived. Pershing rushed from El Paso to San Francisco to learn of the tragedy. Sen. Francis E Warren Father of Mrs Pershing arrived after being found unconscious but revived at Lettermann General Hospital. A relative Mrs Walter Boswell and her maid perished with two Boswell children leaping to safety.

San Francisco Warren Pershing John J. Pershing el Paso United States Francis FE. Warren Pershing Cheyenne Wyo Warren Lettermann General Hospital Presidio Walter O. Boswell Boswell

Fire Wipes Main Street Block in Bucksport

A major blaze in Bucksport Missouri destroyed part of Main Street including Emery Hall block and Emery Co store with losses around 75000. Heaviest losses fell on Hussey Terrill Patten House and Emery Co building plus several shops and residences. A Bangor steamer aided containment about three hours after ignition.

Bucksport Main Street Emery Hall Emery & Co Hussey and Terrill S. M. Patten Patten P. E. Dinsmore A. F. Page W. B. Jones C. B. Richards W. F. Greenleaf Somerville Mass T. M. Nicholson Bangor

Burdett Business College Opens September Seventh

Burdett Business College begins on September 7 offering business and shorthand courses at a Ps oy een Street corner in Washington enroll now and advertise.

Burdett Business College Apsoyeen St Cor, Wash

Crisis in German Russia Campaign Near October

London reports the German invasion of Russia is focus of decisive battles in weeks ahead at Mitau and Kovno sectors with a pivotal rail route from Warsaw to Petrograd at stake. Russian withdrawal continues from Grodno toward Vilna amid a German wedge threat. The article also notes U S war readiness concerns voiced by governors.

London Germany Russia Mitau Kovno Warsaw Bielystok Grodno Vilna Dvinsk Petrograd

Model City a Pilgrim Memorial Proposed for Plymouth

Elbridge R. Anderson announced at the Governors clambake that a model city on Massachusetts Bay would be built as a permanent Pilgrim Memorial to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the landing in 1920, housing about 100000 residents.

Elbridge R. Anderson State Street Governors Plymouth Massachusetts Bay

Governors push for national defense and training in schools

Governors rally public support and urge Congress to create a strong army and modern navy. They favor expanded state troops, compulsory military training in schools with state funds, and robust naval forces to deter invasion and ready the nation for possible war.

United States House of Governors Congress

Prize fire horse shot after street collision with engine

Three horses pulling Engine 12 were driven into a telegraph pole at Magazine and Eustis streets during a hurried gallop caused by a false alarm. Peter the prize horse was fatally injured and ordered shot by Dr. Daniel P. Keoga. Pinky, the pole horse, was badly scorched and crushed beneath the engine. driver Zopf escaped unharmed.

Engine 12 Magazine and Eustis Streets Peter Daniel P. Keoga City Veterinary Department Magazine Pinky Zopf

Boston Guest Faces Probation After Hotel Bill Defaults

Sylvester D. Connolly, a recent guest at Boston's premier hotels, was arraigned before Judge Bennett on charges of obtaining food and lodging totaling nearly $100 with no intent to pay. The complaint lists outstanding amounts at Hurlburt's nine dollars plus, Young's twenty four seventy, Quincy nine sixty five, Adams fifteen thirty, and the Belleven thirty eight eighty.

Sylvester D. Connolly Boston Bennett Hurlburt Young Quincy Adams Belleven

Swansea divorcee’s trip halted by federal officials

A planned transcontinental trip by Robert Connor of Kewanee Illinois and Ethelyn Chase Poole a Swansea Massachusetts divorcee of Reno Nevada was terminated abruptly by federal officials at the Union depot in Chicago.

Chicago Robert Connor Kewanee Ill Ethelyn Chase Poole Swansea Mass Reno Nev Union Depot

Connor faces Mann Act warrant in alleged transport case

Connor is charged under the Mann Act for alleged transportation of Mildred Burke from Grass Valley California to Reno. He is accused of taking money from her. Mrs Poole, a government witness, met Connor in Reno after arriving from Swansea to obtain a divorce from Charles Poole of Fallsilver Massachusetts. the decree was entered last month.

Connor Poole Mildred Burke Grass Valley California Reno

Germany Promises Full Satisfaction for Arabic Sinking

Count von Bernstorff presented Berlin’s memorandum to Secretary Lansing outlining that if the Arabic was sunk without warning Germany would promptly disavow the act and provide full satisfaction. The offer includes reparations for two American deaths and assurances against repetition.

Washington Germany United States State Department Count von Bernstorff Berlin Lansing

German submarine incident lingers as officials await disavowal

No new developments expected until the submarine commander who sank the Arabic reports to Berlin. In Washington President Wilson and Secretary Lansing show cautious optimism from von Bernstorff assurances and Gerard’s talks with von Jagow, awaiting Germanys disavowal and explanation of evidence suggesting a hostile act.

Berlin Wilson Lansing Count von Bernstorff Gerard von Jagow

Moon Phases and Astronomical Notes Plus Anniversaries

The record lists moon phases including full moon on August 24 and last quarter September 1 with events around Gloucester Newport and Moon rises. It notes day length, summer days left, stars Saturn Venus Jupiter, auto lamps times, and historical anniversaries such as Menendez at St Augustine 1565 and Hudson Delaware Bay 1609.

Saturn Venus Jupiter St. Augustine Menendez Fia Henry Hudson Delaware Bay Montenegro Kingdom L Longwy Ia Fera Helgoland

Boston Area Forecast Says Weekend Warmer and Fair

Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for fair Saturday and Sunday with warmer conditions. Moderate southerly to easterly winds and pleasant temperatures are expected across New England through the weekend.

Boston Vicinity Washington Aus New England

Thompson's Spa Daily Temperature Report

Yesterday's average temperature reported at Thompson's Spa shows 62 degrees with readings ranging from 64 to 74 across several times. A comparison notes yesterday's average 62 versus last year at 66 on 9-24.

Thompson's Spa BOS N

Baseball Scores From The Day

Detroi t routed New York 11 to 3 while Cleveland beat Boston 5 to 4. Detroit also beat New York 8 to 1 and Washington blanked St. Louis 3 to 1. Chicago edged Philadelphia 3 to 2 in a separate MLB action.

National Boston Chicago Boston New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn Cleveland Detroit Washington

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