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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1915
Page
1
The text cites demands for full power in the Balkans and a stance that Constantinople would fall under German influence. It mentions Poland as a buffer state and hints at a broader "Place In Sun" strategy extending to the east.
Former Secretary Bryan urges Congress to back the President in seeking peace in Europe. He argues mediation is justified by humanity and that the President, with neutral powers, could obtain terms from belligerents, starting an exchange toward a treaty.
A series of Sunday motor vehicle incidents in Reading Beverly Lowell Sharon Wakefield and Salem left Bertram Riessle 15 Reading dead and others injured including Herman Riessle Edward Lave and several De Paul Academy figures. Names tied to multiple streets and towns appear in the casualty list.
Bertram Riessle 15 of 51 Auburn Street Reading died yesterday afternoon on North Main Street Reading after an Arlington car owned by Vinson Gallerani and driven by his son Joseph swerved and struck him against a telegraph pole.
Young Riessle and two companions, Edward Lave and Herman Jr., were struck by a Gallerp machine on Main Street beyond Reading Square. Bertram Riessle suffered a fractured skull and multiple broken ribs, died before a physician arrived. The other boys escaped with minor injuries.
Almanac style notice lists moon phases from Dec 6 to Jan 27 and daily timing of sunset and starlight. It notes Venus and Jupiter visible after sunset, Mars and Saturn rising in evenings, and auto lamp times for 4:43 and 5:13 p m. It also mentions anniversaries and historical references including St Nicholas Day, General Kearny's 1844 Mexican defeat, and the 1844 Lodz news from a year ago.
Fair conditions dominate Boston area with seasonal temperatures and light northerly winds. In northern New England the forecast calls for cloudiness on Monday and Tuesday with little temperature change. Southern New England and eastern New York expect fair weather on Monday and Tuesday.
Report summarizes scattered temperature data with average temperature yesterday at 34 and one year ago at 34. The text notes times such as 6 am and 9 pm and includes figures like 88 and 36 in ambiguous sequences. Overall data appears fragmentary and nonstandard.
Ernest Thompson Seton, famed naturalist and author, announced his resignation as chief scout of the Boy Scouts of America. He cited a gradual shift in policies he opposes and blamed James E. West, the current chief scout executive, for the changes.
Mr. Seton declares militarism now leads the movement and woodcraft is secondary. He says Baden-Powell and he founded the Scouts to promote outdoor life, conservation, and brotherhood, but term militarism has displaced woodcraft. He severed ties last spring and awaits executive board acceptance while awaiting citizenship after the war.
Washington December 5 President Wilson and Mrs Norman Galt who will wed December 18 began receiving invitations for their honeymoon trip. Most invites come from the South and the couple plan to be away from Washington on Christmas Day. A Scottish gift depicting Pocahontas honors Mrs Galt’s claimed Native American descent.
Ottawa dispatch says two U S volunteers in the Canadian contingency are named in the casualty list Frank E. Thomas Magnolia Mass killed in action and James Baxter Metlane Mass reported suffering from shock next of kin Sanford Thomas and Mrs Mary Baxter respectively.
Peter G. Fraser aged 72, the longest serving officer at the State prison in Charlestown, died after a two weeks illness. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 pm from his home at 71 Chapman Street Charlestown.
Peter C. Warren, a veteran of the Thirty ninth Massachusetts Infantry, died at his home in Woburn last night aged 80 after six years illness. His death leaves Post 36, G A R, short of members necessary to fill offices.
The Winchester Unitarian Society celebrated its golden anniversary with a morning service yesterday. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Samuel Eliot, Ph. D., president of the American Unitarian Association, and Rev. Joel H. Metcalf gave an address.
A letter warned of a bomb to explode at 5 Ashland Street West End on December 3 or 5. Fire was found around 8:30 last night and spread from the first floor to the fourth, forcing three families to flee and causing a neighborhood scare.
Patrolmen watched the Joy street building all day as threatening letters were turned over to police. Fire alarm saved women and children on multiple floors. several residents were moved to safety. Fire marshal to investigate and firemen will maintain watch. Loss estimated at 300 dollars. Owner Isaac Tolman was not located.
The Cambridge police anticipate arresting the remaining gang members tied to the West Boston bridge robbery of John F. McKane of Lawrence after confessions from Evelyn M. Richards Charles Schiff and Samuel Mercurio. Richards and Schiff are held on 2500 bonds for a December 14 hearing. Mercurio claimed $330 of the loot. $289 was found in his pockets.
Somerville firemen forced a second alarm about an hour after an overheated furnace sparked a blaze in a two and a half story wooden building at 34 Rush Street. The first fire caused about 300 dollars in damage, rekindling after the crew left, but no damage occurred on the second visit.
An overturned racing auto was found on Broadway Saugus near Carl Reimer’s garage yesterday morning. Police chief Thompson took charge of the vehicle, which had been stripped of identifying details. He believes it was not in an accident but abandoned to recover insurance.
Aboard the Peace Ship Oscar II the Post Correspondent reports Henry Ford plans to traverse German territory en route from Copenhagen to The Hague for the peace conference. His passport limits him to neutral countries and not passing through belligerent lands, raising fear of arrest for the Ford party.
Committees of passengers including clergymen students and newspaper men prepare to confer with neutral nations on peace as the ship Oscar II sails. A peace flag donated by Mayor Blankenburg and Mrs Joseph Fels will fly at the masthead. Wireless godspeed messages pour in and gulls are seen as an omen of peace. Some pilgrims find the sea unneutral and retreat to cabins.
The Ford peace center in New York reopens to receive delegates expected to sail on the Frederick VIII and to relay official news from the peace ship. Some late acceptances arrive, but Ford stated he will not cover expenses for anyone not aboard the Oscar II, altering anticipated passenger lists.
The Post retracts its report naming Francis J. O Hara Jr of 1202 Commonwealth avenue as part of a South Boston car crash party. It clarifies he was not a member of the group and that another Mr O Hara disappeared as police took others into custody.
Philip Ruse of the fishing schooner Elk survived after his dorymate drowned during a heavy gale. Ruse was rescued at Brown's Benk, carried to Shelburne Nova Scotia, and brought home to Boston aboard the steamer Prince George after a 24 hour battle against massive seas. The Elk arrived with her flag at half mast to mourn John Goodwin, his companion.
Ruse and Goodwin drifted from the Elk during a Wednesday night gale. Goodwin disappeared after a large wave swept him overboard as Ruse bailed for nearly 20 hours until the Pauline rescued him. The Elk had searched the vicinity. Goodwin was from East P underpin c o, Nova Scotia, and is linked to Captain Griffin Goodwin of the Flavilla.
Official announcement in Sofia confirms railway communication between Nish and Sofia has been reestablished. The notice states trains will resume service along the line, restoring transport links and movement between the two cities.
Diplomatic circles in Washington report that Germany would require safe passage from the Allies for Captain Boy Ed and Captain von Papen to return home and for their successors to reach the United States before recalling the two officers.
United States officials report Germany will seek safe conduct for the recalled diplomats and demands a grounds for US actions. A cruiser to escort successors home is floated as a possibility if allies reject the request, signaling a broad campaign against hyphenated activities in the United States.
In Athol on December 5, fourteen year old Arline Johnson fell through Miller's river millpond ice before a crowd of skaters and drowned. An eight year old boy and two men who went to help her narrowly escaped the same fate.
Mary Powny and her cousin slip into 10 feet of water after the ice gives way during a pond crossing. Justin Martin, an 8-year-old boy, skates toward the scene hoping to help with his hockey stick but the thin ice continues to crack as the danger escalates.
An unofficial outline from a high position German insider in America describes peace terms that would grant Germany control over the Balkans and access to Constantinople, with buffer states and possible Alsace concessions. No indemnities or freedom of seas are mentioned.
An informant predicts peace talks fail amid mutual distrust. He argues power brokers would only seek armistice to gain advantage, while Germany could accept peace with assurances. He notes Allies fear German world dominion and Germany fears encirclement, urging mutual recognition to end conflict. Continued on Page 8 Fourth Col.
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