Kaiser and Gerard to Talk Peace Move
Kaiser and Gerard plan peace discussions with Swiss minister to be heard. Other neutral powers likely to join the initiative as diplomatic efforts advance.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
1
A financier sees peace in Europe not harming U S prosperity
Clarence W. Barron, noted international financier, told the Post on Christmas Day that a European peace would not chase prosperity from America. He spoke from his Beacon Street home, arguing that peaceful Europe could still boost American prosperity this holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Earth
Beacon Street
Clarence W. Barron
The
Post
Steamer Sinking Off N E Coast
OSSIPEE N H December 25 Christmas bells still ring as Frederick L Small former Boston stock broker faces murder trial charged with strangling shooting and beating his wife Florence Arlene Curry Small then setting a horse on fire on the lakeshore to hide the crime The grand jury accuses Small of a fiendish killing and arson in Ossipee New Hampshire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossipee
N. H
New Hampshire
Frederick L. Small
Boston
Florence Arlene Curry Small
Small
Lake
Arlene Curry Small
Lake Ossipee
Wireless S O S Signals Maryland in Gale East of New York
A distress call from the American freighter Maryland reported sinking about 360 miles east of New York. The Wellfleet and Sias conset stations picked up the SOS early this morning. Coast guard cutters from Wellfleet were sent to assist the crippled vessel amid the raging gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New York
Wellfleet
Kaiser to hold talks with Gerard and DeClaparede
Amsterdam despatch says Emperor William will meet the American ambassador James W. Gerard and Swiss minister Dr. A DeClaparede for special audiences on Tuesday to discuss President Wilsons peace note. Berlin reports Wilson note prompts ongoing German discussions and conferences on peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William
James W. Gerard
A. DeClaparede
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Kaiser
Wilson
Teutonic powers discuss Potsdam note with Zimmerman
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman dined with Emperor William at Potsdam and learned the Emperor’s view on the suggestions. An active exchange of views continues between the capitals of the central powers. The note will be answered only in agreement of the Teutonic allies and is meeting with a sympathetic reception in official circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
William
Potsdam
Assured Peace and America’s Postwar Trade Stance
A reflection on maintaining lasting peace and avoiding interference that could provoke belligerents to form trade coalitions against the United States. The text warns that meddling might incite allies and central powers to seek war or demand repayment of profits in gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Fire damages Christmas tree in Boston home
A candle toppled from a holiday tree at 1107 Blue Hill avenue started a small blaze in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Duncan. A passerby reported the smoke, and firefighters responded. Loss estimated at about $50 as several children mourn their gifts left unscathed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Hill Avenue
Leo Duncan
OPEN DRIVE TO CONTROL CONVENTION
A plan to join forces aims to block reactionaries and emancipate the party from old line politics, signaling a concerted effort to reshape leadership ahead of the convention. The effort centers on uniting reform advocates and potentially reshaping candidate selection and policy emphasis.
Signers of Appeal to Liberal Voters Names List
Readers are told the fight over Massachusetts constitutional convention control begins today with a list of signers including David I Walsh Charles Sumner Bird Matthew Hale Joseph Walker George W Anderson Edward A Filene Alvan T Fuller Richard H Long Harry P Jennings George F Mahoney and W Walter Mullen as backers. The article notes the development proceeds to page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Long
Framingham
Harry P. Jennings
Boston C. L. A
George F. Mahoney
Electrical Workers
F. Walter Mullen
A. F. of L
Dartmouth Graduate “Rainy” Lines Dies in Argonne
A Christmas Day cablegram from Paris reports the death of Rainy Lines in the Argonne region of France. A Dartmouth alumnus and son of Dr. E. H. Lines of Paris, he served with the American ambulance corps in France and died of acute pneumonia after contracting a disease in battle conditions.
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Dartmouth
Harvard Law School
Argonne
France
French Battle Front
Howard Burchard
American Ambulance Corps
Paris
E. H. Lines
From Gayety to Tragedy in Bradford Santa Beard Blaze
Christmas festivity at the home of William Haskell ends in tragedy when his Santa Claus false beard catches fire from a candle. Haskell, a foreman at Emmons Hat Factory, sustains serious burns while distributing gifts to his four sons. He escapes by rolling in snow. Dr. John L. O'Toole treats burns to his head face neck chest and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
William Haskell
Cogswell Avenue
Bradford
Santa Claus
Haskell
Emmons
John L. O’toole
Main Street
Schadelt Auto Victim Charged Driver Arrested
William S. Gladden, 23, a Cambridge chauffeur, was arrested last night on a manslaughter charge after his car struck and killed Frederick Schadelt who was crossing Main and Porter streets Cambridge. Gladden, employed by Curtis W. Emery of Brookline, allegedly tried to flee and was driving recklessly. patrolman Dennis O'Brien made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Gladden
Cambridge
Frederick 8. Schadell
Porter Street
Gladden
Curtis W. Emery
Brookline
Dennis O’brien
Two British Destroyers Sunk in North Sea Collision
The Admiralty reports two destroyers sunk in a North Sea collision on December 21 amid severe weather. Six officers and 49 men were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
North Sea
Swedish Royalty Attends U S Minister Christmas Pageant
In Stockholm on Christmas Eve the children of Ira Nelson Morris the American minister hosted a pageant at the minister home. Crown Princess Gustave Adolph and her four children attended along with Princess Ingeborg wife of King Gustaves sister in law and other royal family members plus wives of cabinet members and diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
London
Ira Nelson Morris
Gustave Adolph
Ingeborg
Gustave
Body Found After Lake Shore House Fire
In the early morning of Sept 99 a body was found after a lake shore house burned the night before while Small was away in Boston. Details continue on Page 3-Fourth Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Boston
Pope Benedict Praised Wilson Note in Speech
In Rome via Paris on December 25 the pope reportedly told Cardinal Gasparri that President Wilson's note to the belligerents shows honesty justice and farsightedness of the American president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Paris
Pope Benedict
Cardinal Gasparri
Wilson
Sweden Likely to Send Peace Note Belief in Berne Circles
A Havas despatch from Berne reports that certain circles in Berne believe the Swedish government plans to approach the belligerents with a peace note, following similar steps by the Swiss President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Havas
Berne
Admiral Dewey Birthday Noted In Anniversary Column
Today marks St Stephen's Day with a note that Admiral George Dewey was born in 1857. The item lists a 4:48 time instruction and mentions tonight's vehicle lights.
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St. Stephen’s Day
Admiral George Dewey
Forecast for Boston and Vicinity in Week Ahead
Forecast reads fair weather for Tuesday in Boston and vicinity with unsettled conditions by Wednesday. Moderate northerly to easterly winds noted. Regional forecast from Washington notes fair Tuesday with increasing cloudiness by Wednesday for New England.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Fragmentary Weather Averages Reported by Thompson’s Spa
A damaged OCR fragment reports temperature data with averages for yesterday and a year ago. It mentions Thompson’s Spa as the source and includes cryptic numeric sequences and a 9 p.m. timestamp.
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Thompson's Spa
Waltham Man Wounded In Apparent Attack
Giuseppe Micciche a 35 year old resident of 43 Calvary street Waltham lies dying at Waltham Hospital from six bullet wounds suffered in an attack at 10 30 by an unknown assailant.
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Giuseppe Micciche
Calvary Street
Waltham
Waltham Hospital
Duels and a Shooting Tie to Odd Hospital Coincidence
Police found Micciche lying in the snow at 20 Oak Street after a shooting. Bystanders nearby, including compatriots, claimed no knowledge and were allowed to leave. Last spring Micciche and Joseph Muscati exchanged pistol wounds in a duel, and Muscati later required hospital treatment for those injuries, the same hospital where his supposed enemy was treated after last night’s shooting.
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Mieciche
Oak Street
Micciche
Joseph Muscati
Muscati
Sinking Maryland reports distress by ship officer Kim
A Maryland operator sent a distress message from latitude 89 longitude 67 stating the engine room filling and equipment failing. Investigators traced the code KIM to the steamer Maryland owned by Drew Levick Co. of New York and Philadelphia, last seen leaving New York for London on December 23 with oil iron pipe fibre paper oil cake and other goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Kim
Drew Levick Company
New York
Philadelphia
London
Christmas Toasts Highlight Knights Templars Gatherings
Commanderies across the country observed Christmas Day with ceremonies and toasts to Grand Master Lee S. Smith of Pittsburg. Palestine Commandery in Chelsea arranged a cross shaped table and heard responses from Grand Master Smith and other leaders, while Royal Arch Chapter of the Shekinah held a Christmas meeting with an address on The Babe of Bethlehem.
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Knights Templars
Lee S. Smith
Pittsburg
Penn
Palestine
Chelsea
Smith
Harry C. Taylor
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Massachusetts
R. Perry Bush
Willard Howland
Royal Arch
Shekinah
Masonic Temple
Alton B. Atwood
A. J. Muste
Congregational Church
Newtonville
Former G. A. R. chaplain dies in Lawrence
The Rev. George E. Lovejoy, once chaplain in chief of the Grand Army, died today at his residence in Lawrence. He had served as pastor of the South Congregational Church in the city since 1903.
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