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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson told thousands in the Auditorium Chicago that the United States has prepared for immediate war in naval affairs. He cited a reorganized fleet and new readiness plans as evidence of serious intent. Admiral Fletcher confirmed the enhanced organization of the navy.
President Wilson argues the army is too small for peace time duties and calls for immediate strengthening of defenses. He defends American ideals, warns against misjudgment by war nations, and outlines plans to bolster the army navy aviation corps and munitions for national defense.
Pittsfield Jan 31 Former United States Senator W Murray Crane of Dalton has resigned as a director of the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Company.
A message from Charleston reports that a steamer sighted the missing submarine K-5 off the Florida east coast late this afternoon. Navy officials in Washington say the sighting strengthens belief that the K-5 has suffered no harm despite earlier failure to locate her after disappearing in fog near Charleston yesterday.
Commandant Bryan reports receipt of a radio from Jupiter Inlet Florida describing a submarine K-5 seen 12 miles north of Jupiter at 5 30 p m on January 31 bound south Officials say the sighting aligns with orders for a New York to Key West voyage and note the submersible likely stayed on course after parting from sister ships Officials attribute nonresponse to limited wireless range.
State Commissioner of Education Dr David Snedden resigned to the State Board of Education and it was accepted to take effect in July. He will join Columbia University Teachers College as a professor and lecture at the summer school. The new post is said to offer a large salary and cover the field of incumbent philosophy and administration.
The Orphelmat des Armees provides housing and education for French orphans in their homes. It enjoys endorsement from the French President and high officials, and support in America from Joseph H. Choate Myron T. Herrick Cardinal Gibbons and others. Seabee may be sent to FORBES Careie Street Trust That Combe 33 State Street Boston.
Serge Diaghilev led company performs first Boston showing at the Boston Opera House. An unusually brilliant audience filled the theatre after prior heralding of the remarkable organization and its achievements.
Representative Simon Swig charged with attempted blackmail of petition signers alleging corrupt practices law violations over more than $100 spent to win a House seat from Ward 21. The hearing occurred yesterday before Judges Fox Jenny and McLaughlin.
A lavish program with Bakst style garments and oriental splendor energized Boston Opera despite missing Nijinsky and Karsovina. The evening built to a climax after the superb Sheherazade performance, thrilling the crowd with its glamour and drama.
Henry Ford said he will return to Europe to aid the Peace Board after Gas ton Plantiff, who leads the peace expedition, reports back on February 12. Ford noted his itinerary may include nonneutral countries depending on Plantiff’s findings.
Washington officials expect a German communique in the Lusitania dispute though not yet received. The message may follow informal negotiations and present new proposals to replace those previously rejected. Secretary Lansing has no confirmation of an imminent final German reply and said submarine commanders’ actions are not disapproved and no further concessions are planned.
War office announces six to seven Zeppelins raided eastern northeastern and midland England last night dropping bombs with no major damage reported at that time.
The war office report hints at large casualties and widespread destruction as six or seven German airships bombed eastern northeastern and midland counties of England. British authorities expected Zeppelin raids on London and the east coast and issued a January 26 warning urging the public to take cover during air raids.
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on January 31, Mrs Hattie E Oakley was held without bail for murder in the death of Armand Vadeboncoeur and with 5000 bail for attempted murder of Henry Cassavant after poisoned cream puffs mailed last week. She denied sending the cakes and said there was no jealousy motive. She faces a February 12 hearing and will be taken to Providence county jail.
British official toll for January lists 1079 officers and 19 624 other ranks killed or wounded, totaling 20 703 casualties. The report, dated London January 31, provides a month end summary of wartime losses.
Providence reports attorney William H. Lewis requested the attorney general investigate alleged threats against him by relatives of George W. Healis. Mohr murder case defendants Cecil Victor Brown and Henry B. Spellman faced questioning as details emerged that a Healis relative accused Lewis of bias toward Mrs. Mohr rather than the defendants.
In Providence on January 31 10 year old Charles Franklin Mohr Jr testified from the witness stand defending his mother Elizabeth Mohr in a murder case. He spoke of praying for his father and his affection for the two Negro youths tied to the charges.
The Lord's Day League held its annual business meeting at Tremont Temple after a weekend public session at Dudley Street Baptist Church. Ex Governor John L. Bates was re-elected president with prior officers reappointed and Judge Robert F. Raymond of Newton named the new board member.
In a move to ensure youth readiness for national service the School Board voted to require an athletic standard for all grammar school students before graduation. The policy aims to make every boy and girl physically fit for service in times of need.
Joseph Lee outlined an order based on tests of strength and skill aligned with the National Playground Association. Boys would be tested on running, jumping, and body lifting while girls would be tested on throwing a basketball, pulling weights, and running.
Rises 6 59 will rise 6 21 sun sets 4 57 moon a m tonight. Moon's changes new Feb 8 first quarter Feb 10 full Feb 18 last quarter Feb 26 new March 3. Other full moons for year March 19 April 18 May 17 June 15 July 14 Aug 18 Sept 11 Oct 11 Nov 9 Dec 8 day 8b 58m long day s increase 52m since Dec 22. Evening stars Saturn in east at sunset Jupiter sets 8 30 to 9 p m morning star Mars rises after sunset. Light auto lamps tonight at 5 27 other vehicles at 5 57. TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES etc Battle Constellation La Vengeance 1800 James A Herne born 1839 Victor Herbert born 1859 Texas seceded 1861 One year ago submarines sank five British merchant boats North Sea.
Weather bulletin from Washington shows southern New England will see fair but colder conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate to fresh northwest winds. Northern New England starts partly cloudy Tuesday, turning colder, then fair and colder by Wednesday.
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