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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
1
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Lansing sent a final note to Austria over the Ancona sinking. The note demands a disavowal by Austria, punishment of the submarine commander, and indemnity for American casualties, with no further correspondence implied.
The Ford peace party faced disputes aboard the Ford Peace Ship approaching Christiania. A resolution backing peace was passed as opposition to Wilson's preparedness policy caused clashes led by S. S. McClure and Governor Hanna. The voyage cost about 125000 dollars with total bills likely to reach half a million. The squirrel mascots died at sea and were buried. Oscar II. presided at the meeting where the quarrel over preparedness raged.
The new note rejects rumors and states that American citizens reported lost on the vessel should be presumed, citing the sailing list and booking records. It rejects the Austrian effort to enter a dispute over the principles of the U S protest, framing further controversy as a repetition of prior claims.
Joseph Szmulski of Stoneham slept on a Fells Way car with two live hens in a paper bag on his lap. The bag fell, hens escaped through the rear door, scaring passengers and filling the car with feathers. A chase led by the conductor recaptured the birds and the ride continued.
Manley P. Barber a Somerville High School freshman was brought home by his father after being found in New London Connecticut by YMCA officers. He ran away from home last Monday following a reprimand for a trivial matter.
A 14 year old boy left Somerville after a reprimand and walked toward New York. He reached New London where he found work for five dollars a week and checked into the YMCA under the name Stephens at 110 Hudson street Somerville. City officials notified his father and he agreed to return home and rejoin high school.
Thirty residents of a Germain Avenue boarding house in Quincy were driven into the street by a basement fire early yesterday. Firemen awakened them and guided everyone outside. one man reentered for clothing but was helped out again. The fire was quickly extinguished with slight damage.
The Navy Department in Washington refused to accept six L class submarines completed by Electric Boat at Fore River shipyards, saying they do not meet the standards required by the Navy.
Admiral Taylor announces four L class submarines developed engine trouble during preliminary trials. Fore River builds boats from Electric Boat plans under a government contract with Electric Boat. Reports say batteries and lubrication are faulty, delaying final trials. Builders overhaul boats and hope to meet test standards as officials believe fixes are possible.
President and Mrs Wilson voyage to Washington is met by a long train of reporters artists and moving picture men. A throng of sightseers greets the bridal pair as the train arrives and the couple passes through a gauntlet of curiosity seekers provoking the president.
Boston and New York gossip reports former Ferncroft Inn owner Harry K. Mansfield and Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan engaged to marry. The pair faced a $50,000 breach of promise suit in Suffolk County Superior Court, but sources say they have since grown closer and are seen together frequently.
Reports say Mansfield and the woman called Tooodles may be engaged after a high profile trial. Attorney Sullivan notes they are not enemies, while sightings in New York and Delmonico's fuel speculation of a renewed relationship.
Fire in a three and a half story apartment at 27 East Canton Street caused by an overheated furnace drove eight people to the street in their night clothes just before 11. Damage was estimated at 7600. Patrolman John F. Cassidy alerted occupants and led them to safety including Mrs Mary Byrne her son and daughter another lodger William Quinn and owner Eugene J Sullivan.
Three women and seven children narrowly escaped death when a three family apartment house at 820 Main Street Malden was struck by a morning fire. Three firemen were overcome by smoke while battling the blaze.
Panic-stricken Robert Jones of the third floor crawled to the back piazza rail and poised to jump. Spectators watched in horror as he descended toward a sharp picket fence below, feared to be impaled on impact.
The Santa relief appeal notes days from today through Christmas as thousands of needy children await gifts. It laments failures to reach many youngsters and urges Post readers to contribute generously in the final days of the drive.
The fundraiser leader says the task ahead is heavy but hopes contributions will continue. He notes the amount needed now nearly equals what has been raised to date and expresses confidence support will flow in.
President and Mrs Wilson arrived at Hot Springs Virginia with an escort of nine Secret Service men, five reporters, four camera crews and staff. They sought privacy and remained at the Homestead Hotel all day after the honeymoon special stopped near Sunset Mountain.
From Covington Virginia a special train, switched to the branch line, carried the President and Mrs Wilson over 25 miles of mountain curves. Two aged locomotives puffed as they pulled four special cars while breakfast was served in the Superb dining and observation car.
The notice lists celestial events and times for Portland Gloucester and Newport, with moon phases from full December 21 to last quarter January 27. It also notes the 854th day of the year, 487th day of war, and four days until Christmas, plus star rise and set times, and auto lamp times. Anniversaries include Washington DC 1790, South Carolina 1860 secession, Cyrus Townsend Brady 1861, and a recap of the Przemys-Russian siege one year prior.
Fair weather Monday and Tuesday in New England and eastern New York with little temperature change. Winds shift moderate from south to west across the region.
Fragmentary OCR notes list temperatures and names such as Oe Ais sisters and Be Be, with scattered alphanumeric codes. The text includes average yesterday and odd strings like 38 22024, but contains no coherent event or clear conclusion.
From Brattle St Cambridge last Wednesday night a black and white setter and a Scotch terrier both about two years old, wearing collars with address. Liberal reward will be paid for their return to 168 Brattle Street Cambridge. Telephone Cambridge 364.
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