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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
14
A Nish to Havas telegram reports the Serbian government saying Albanians broke through Serbian lines in the Irisrend frontier region yesterday. Serbian troops and municipal authorities retreated under superior enemy forces as Albanians advance toward Zapod Poliana and Glavotchnitz. communications were cut in places.
Metropolitan Park Police plan a fundraising dance at Mechanics Hall to benefit the department Relief Association. Sergeant Frank Erie Vogel will direct a military drill exhibition, with William H. Keller as general manager. Tickets were in high demand, prompting the move from Paul Revere Hall.
Hershel Bachrach unlocks the doors as 60 waiters set out spring water and 30 cooks fire new ranges in Boston City Club's $900000 building. Architect Louis C. Newhall stayed on site to perfect details as the 564 seat banquet hall and other rooms are unveiled. The club plans for 5000 members with 1500 waiting, and expects about 2000 members to attend breakfast today. The National Liberal Club in London is the only rival in size.
The Sousa band, billed as the biggest in the world with 400 Musicians' Mutual Relief Society players, conducted by John Philip Sousa, delivered a highly praised Mechanics’ Institute concert headlined by soprano Gertrude Holt. The program featured Liszt, Rubinstein, Elgar, and Sousa pieces including Pomp and Circumstance, Sheridan’s Ride, and On the Banks of the Beautiful Blue Danube. The performance, Sousa’s second as conductor, showcased unity and expert soloists amid a large, recently gathered ensemble.
Peking reports the Japanese foreign minister Baron Takaaki Kato insists on acceptance of the total demands sent in notes to China. The Chinese foreign office says Beijing will not acquiesce and intends to refuse the Japanese terms.
Sylvia a pastoral ballet by Leo Delibes will be staged next Thursday at 2 15 PM at the Boston Opera House to benefit the Massachusetts branch of the women peace party. The performance is expected to surpass any prior production in the city.
Dozens of women groups show strong interest as the dance presents Aminta and Sylvia with Greek dream figures. Frances Sothern will dance as a nymph and Bacchus procession is planned. The Thursday performance boasts exquisite charm and a dedicated committee handles tickets ushers and refreshments.
Boston will host the Federation of American Zionists convention the first time since 1902 with likely parallel gatherings by the Federation of American Zionists the Order of Zion Hadassah and Young Judea. Provisional dates are July 1 to July 4.
Feb 14 report from Brigadier-General Clarence BE Edwards recommends disarming the Panaman police and policing of Panama and the Canal Zone with Zone police, backed by Colonel Goethals' endorsement. If funding is lacking, Edwards suggests using soldiers for enforcement.
In Bedford on February 14, 65 year old Miss Alice Sylvester of Forest Hills died after her skirt caught fire from an airtight stove while sweeping. Her sister Mrs Elizabeth Mclaughlin and workman William Halpin were severely burned trying to save her at the home where the incident occurred.
Philip W Lipstivitz aged 44 was found unconscious in his room at 7 Dwight Street yesterday afternoon by lodger George Sanford. Both gas jets were wide open. He was taken to City Hospital and placed on the dangerous list with slim chances of recovery.
The Overseas News Agency reports via Italian telegrams that the Serbian fortress Semendria on the Danube was blown up by its own powder magazines after shelling by Austro-Hungarian artillery.
Former Mayor Fitzgerald denounces Curley’s $2 tax rise plan saying it will push many Washington Street merchants into bankruptcy and deter the Build Now campaign. He favors taxing property owners on unearned increment and spoke to a Post reporter before boarding the Federal Express to Palm Beach for a two and a half week trip with Mrs. Fitzgerald and their daughter Agnes.
Mr Fitzgerald argues that a $2 tax increase would press merchants who already lease downtown properties. He cites many tenants paying taxes and upkeep, warns of widespread strain amid a weak economy, and proposes an earned increment tax as a solution funded by property owners benefiting from public works.
Mayor Curley addressed a packed Faneuil Hall memorial for the Maine heroes warning that if called to arms today the nation would reveal a criminal level of military unpreparedness. He cited crowded transports, embalmed beef, and lack of troop shelter as recurring issues.
Mayor Curley declares peace the goal for all nations as the Maine anniversary underscores unity and suffrage progress. Department Commander Woods notes dwindling veterans from Massachusetts and leaders of veterans groups emphasize humanitarian service and republic values in a global peace message.
In Worcester on February 14 two men were wounded in a running gun battle between two gangs on Shrewsbury street. John Rane twenty seven, a cigar dealer at 350 Shrewsbury street, was shot near the heart and taken to City Hospital. Gregory Setto of Lyons street was wounded in the left leg. Police report eight men entered Rane’s store, an argument followed, shots were fired, and four or five revolvers were used in the street. Windows were broken. several policemen came to the scene but only Rane and Setto were injured. Both men received tetanus antitoxin at the hospital.
A Ikaria crew member Alfred Edwards described the torpedoing of the British freighter Ikaria by a German submarine on January 31 off Havre. Edwards, a naturalized American living in Philadelphia, reached New York aboard the liner St Louis from Liverpool.
Ed wards recalls sighting a submarine surface near within a mile, the U-9 marking seen, and the Ikaria firing a torpedo, a second explosion lifting the ship. Survivors launched boats, avoided further contact, and were picked up by a French torpedo boat about an hour later after reaching the coast.
Mr and Mrs B R Space of 360 Maple St Marlboro Massachusetts state they have great faith in Father John s Medicine and always take it for colds recommending it to friends in their short testimonial for the product.
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