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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1915

Page

12

Diplomatic Tangles Rise Over Mexican Crisis

Washington reports indicate Spain seeks a diplomatic solution to Mexico’s expulsion of its minister as General Carranza centralizes communications under his authority. The move threatens foreign diplomats in Mexico City, limiting channels via which they can engage with the Carranza government and complicating consular work, with Spain and Britain distrusted for presses on property issues. The U S consul at Vera Cruz has repeatedly protested Carranza’s treatment of Spaniards amid censorship and tense relations with the foreign legations.

Washington State Department Mexico Carranza Madrid Mexico City General Obregon Vera Cruz Spain United States Great Britain WW. W Canada

Bennet Street School Concert Delights Boston Parents

Prominent Boston musicians entertained several hundred parents yesterday afternoon at the North Bennet Street Industrial School. The Italian program included a Pagliacci prologue sung by Fornari of the Boston Opera Company and Bach and Mozart violin selections by Noac, with Wallace Goodfrich accompanying on organ and piano.

Boston Bennet Street Iustrial Fornari Boston Opera Company Mario Neapoli Yivain Noac Symphony Orchestra Boston Opera House Trinity Church

Answers to Inquiries in Boston Post Finance Column

Readers can submit questions Monday mornings about listed and unlisted New England stock and bond issues. The Boston Post will answer impartially using trustworthy data but not guarantee accuracy or forecast market prices. Include full name and street address when writing to the financial editor at Boston Post, Boston, Mass.

Boston Post New England Post The Inquirer Financial Boston Mass

Opinions on Cuban American Sugar and Missouri Pacific stock values

The Cuban American Sugar Company shows large 1914 earnings on preferred and common, but high debt and erratic history. Missouri Pacific stock price is low due to insufficient earnings to cover interest, potential restructuring, and high debt needing new funds.

Cuban American Sugar Company Pes Woonsocket R. I Cuba Comon Missouri Pacific F. &E. Skowhegan

Market Review and Outlook Signals Mixed Market Tone

Week opened with optimism then warnng on England and Germany caused a swift market scare. Industrial stocks rose about one point while rails gained .70, with industry leading another recoveries and steel rally after strong order data. Foreign exchange slipped to record lows, signaling rising US credit abroad and a February export surplus of over 37 million dollars as bank loans grew, suggesting strong national finances to back a possible boom.

England Germany Canadian Pacific American Sugar Southern Pacific Steel Corporation Foreign Exchange United States New York

Plan Check On Lengthy Filibuster

Washington reports that Congress enters the last 16 days of the 63rd session amid a historic tangle of legislation and a push by conservative Senate members to break the fetters of unlimited debate. The piece contrasts imperial rivalries with social and economic tensions in Germany and Austria as the war of racial hatred, supremacy, and feudal ideals looms.

Washington Congress Senate Germany Austria

Fears Mayor Curley Plan Could Cut School Funding

The anti borrowing proposal would place the Boston school committee under the plan affecting land purchases new schoolhouses and equipment. Portable schools would be used as replacements while Curley argues for a square deal for crowded districts and a gradual catch up before any cuts occur.

Lee

Mayor Curley’s pay as you go plan prompts school panel critique

Joseph Lee a longtime school committee member argues the mayor’s anti borrowing bill may reduce funds for building and improving schools. He notes the proposal allows special appropriations up to 20 cents per 1900 valuation with four fifths approval and Mayor’s consent, potentially shrinking the $1,000,000-plus already raised. Lee stresses the urgency of addressing the schoolhouse shortage and criticizes high pupil per teacher ratios in several districts.

Joseph Lee Curley Lee

Police Lieutenant and Former Phone Girl Wed

Lieutenant John J. Kenney of the North Cambridge police married Miss Josephine Delahanty former chief operator at the Main exchange. The wedding was at the bride’s parents home 21 Oak Circle Cambridge with Rev M J Doody officiating. Patrolman Daniel Kenney the groom’s brother was best man and Agnes Delahanty a cousin was bridesmaid.

John J. Kenney North Cambridge Josephine Delahanty Main Exchange Oak Circle Cambridge M. J. Doody St. Mary’s Church Daniel Kenney Agnes Delahanty

Senate Cloture Fight Looms Over Ship Purchase Bill

Amendments aim to end a long Republican filibuster and push passage by February 19. Senators Fletcher Simmons Martin Reed and other Democratic leaders plan to press cloture tomorrow while party unity remains split. House Democrats caucus on Weeks Gore shipping bill amended with Wilson approval and expect passage next day under a six hour limit. The House has yet to act on five of thirteen needed appropriation bills in a short session, raising fears of an extra session.

Fletcher Simmons Martin Reed Senate Democrats House Gore Wilson Congress Senate Clark

War Justification Speech Sparks Italian Forum Address

Dr Luigi Roversi told an audience at Ford Hall that war is both justified and necessary, citing American independence, Italy’s liberation, and Greek wars as examples. The hall filled early, with several hundred Italians turned away.

Luigi Roversi New York Ford Hall Italy Rovers United States

Gloucester suicide linked to unemployment

Gloucester report notes another suicide due to unemployment. Hans P. Johnson a veteran stone cutter died in Gloucester Hospital after drinking carbolic acid. He sought work for days, grew despondent, and lived alone on Eastern avenue with no known relatives.

Gloucester Hans P. Johnson Gloucester Hospital Eastern Avenue

Real Star Mitchell of the Naps as a top natural pitcher

A Real Star Mitchell of the Naps shows exceptional natural ability among pitchers developed recently. Though he sometimes neglects self care, he has remained reliable in facing accidents to date.

Mitchell Naps Hhe

Belgian War Refugee Toll Drives Population Idle

A Rockefeller Foundation report on Belgium details a 1.6 million decrease in population due to war, with transport, communications and banking destroyed, farms damaged, and heavy requisitioning by German forces. It notes refugees in Holland and England, widespread housing ruin, and a near halt in commerce, while highlighting relief efforts and social measures across the country.

New York Belgium Rockefeller Foundation War Relief Commission Holland England Vise Louveigne Louvain Malines Banking

Lexington High Baseball Schedule For 1915 Season

Lexington plans a 1915 baseball schedule with games against Watertown Winchester Concord Reading Arlington Stoneham and Howe high schools. The listing notes several pending games and mentions veterans with many new candidates and the need for a good coach.

Lexington Lexington High School Wallace Wright Watertown High School Wexington Winchester High Concord High Concord Winchester Reading High Arlington High Stoneham High Stoneham Reading Howe High Billerica la Salle High Waltham Maney Arlington Watertown High Watertown

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