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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
Athens premier M. Skouloudis voices strong criticism of Quadruple Entente diplomacy in the Balkans. He says Greece has been maligned and his government attacked in the press and abroad.
In a pointed critique, M. Skouloudis claims the entente provoked Greece by pressuring sacrifices and denying key territories while courting Bulgaria. He cites warnings against Greek flag near Constantinople and accuses allies of humiliation that risked Greece joining hostilities.
Three people were arrested yesterday on shoplifting charges in local department stores. John Farrell, 19, of Dorchester, with a 15-year-old accomplice, allegedly stole neckties worth 3.15 dollars. The youth was treated as a delinquent and will face Juvenile Court today. Mabel Morton, 34, of Tremont Street South End, was charged with stealing a dozen handkerchiefs valued at six dollars.
Captain Ira L. Reeves a retired U S A officer and president of Norwich University was tonight elected colonel of the Vermont National Guard. He succeeds Colonel Herbert T Johnson of Bradford who resigned recently. Lieutenant Colonel Fred B Thomas of Montpelier was also a candidate for the colonelcy.
Edmund Justice a night watchman for the Hamburg American Steamship Company was arrested in New York on December 22. Federal officials say the arrest supplies the missing link in evidence that the steamship company acted as a financial agent of the German government in plots affecting American neutrality.
Justice, an employee and conspirator of Paul Koenig head of the Hamburg American detective bureau, is charged with plotting to blow up the Welland Canal. A $30,000 bail was posted for his Jan 12 hearing, part of more than $100,000 in Hamburg American bail. Indictments in the Welland Canal case are expected soon as the grand jury adjourns for Christmas. Indictments in Franz von Rintelen related strikes case likely next week.
Officers and members of the Lasters' Protective Union of Lynn sue the United Shoe Workers of America alleging a conspiracy to ruin their livelihoods. They charge the defendants notified manufacturers the union members are not part of the union and pressured employers to discharge them, seeking an injunction to stop such actions.
Effie and Vivian James, 12 days after being taken by 72-year-old Civil War veteran David Gilson, are returned to their mother in Lowell. Gilson’s kidnapping charge was continued as he recovers at Bellevue Hospital. case to be dismissed when he appears in court. The girls preferred to stay with him briefly to enjoy a Christmas with the Children's Society before rejoining their mother.
Paris December 22 Inquiries at Sarah Bernhardt's Theatre concluded the famous actress is in good health despite circulating reports of serious illness.
Harvard students leaving Cambridge for Christmas recess handed out envelopes containing money to waiters, janitors, and elevator boys. By departure time more than $10000 had been distributed as helpers in dormitories and dining halls received gifts.
Edwin Guild aged 45 of 31 School street Cambridge died at Cambridge Relief Hospital from injuries after falling 40 feet from the roof of a three story building yesterday afternoon. He was employed as a carpenter for the Brooks estate in Cambridge.
Dr James L Barton discloses a German protest filed in Constantinople condemning massacres and expulsions of Armenians. The communication cites Turkish violence in Trebizond Diarbekir Erzercum Izmit and broader Asia Minor expulsions and warns of refugee deaths and horrors.
Walter J. Holden testifies in Municipal Civil Court that he was hired by William S. Driver in Worcester for ten weeks at 100 dollars weekly plus ten percent of all Oregon gold mine stock sold due to his efforts. Holden, a former state lobbyist, answers questions from attorney Charles H. Innes as the trial opened before Judge Parmenter.
Holden testifies he arranged meetings with Poston moneyed men and Boston investors for Mr. Driver. He claims only partial payment, seeking $860 after $140 received. He lists Charles Sumner Smith of Old Dominion Copper and financiers Edwards Gould and other Boston figures. Driver reportedly decided against meeting more people.
Cross examination by Mr. Driver's lawyer yields that Holden has not acted as a State House lobbyist since 1906. He explains ongoing interest in mining and a marble quarry proposal. Defence maintains a general denial. Trial to finish this morning.
Christmas joy fills Princemere as Norman Prince arrives from New York with Frederick Prince Sr to celebrate. After holidays Norman will return to the front in France, reportedly joined by his brother Frederick Prince Jr.
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