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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
Reported yesterday the sinking of the schooner Grave? ACI and several British steamers Bayreauth Roanoke Innishowan and F D Lambert plus the American schooner Lyman M Law. The Roanoke was beached after torpedoing and may have its cargo saved.
Count Johann H. von Bernstorff former German ambassador sails from Hoboken aboard Frederik VIII to return to Germany. He travels with Countess von Bernstorff and about 200 German diplomatic officials. The quiet departure follows the severance of diplomatic relations between the two nations. A final talk with Swiss Minister Ritter precedes the departure.
Washington reports that the American schooner Lyman M. Law was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean. Officials call it a grave incident and possible overt act, awaiting full details from official sources as President Wilson monitors the situation.
Report notes no fatalities and cites incoming dispatches as unclear while outlining brief details of the event and tentative safety assessments.
The Ohio Senate passed the Reynolds bill by 20 to 16 granting women the right to vote for President. The measure, already approved by the House, awaits Governor Cox signature.
Washington reports say Liberal revolt spreads in Cuba. Secretary Lansing cables a second warning that the United States will not recognize any government formed by violence. Message sent to Minister Gonzales in Havana and to American consuls island wide. Lansing stresses U S responsibility and intolerance of revolution.
The steady accumulation of German rights violations could push President Wilson to ask Congress for new authority to protect American lives and property. He aims to place the U S in effect in a state of war without a formal declaration, seeking congressional sanction for these measures.
The United States commerce is gravely injured and arming merchant ships is proposed as the sole solution. The move would effectively commit the administration to a state of war, prompting the President to ask Congress for formal approval.
Minister Gonzales reported growth of the revolt and the State Department forwarded the notices to the War and Navy secretaries as soon as received. Neither department showed any sign of impending military action.
Washington Feb 14 The Senate approved retention of the pneumatic tube postal service in Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago and St Louis by a 45 to 25 vote. A provision to abolish the tubes was dropped and the Postmaster General must renew contracts for one year from July 1. A commission will study the systems for possible government purchase.
Continued on page four col six advertising note lists drastic price cuts for suits overcoats and wool chest pieces. Prices include $5.90 for $10 and $12 suits and overcoats and $7.90 for $15 and $18 items. Heavy outfits and thousands of pants on sale with low prices.
In Concord New Hampshire Major Ralph G Carpenter testifies that his wife Marguerite exercises a prejudicial influence on their 10 year old son. He recounts bringing birthday gifts and receiving no thanks. The custody hearing before Judge Rivel continues with Major Carpenter seeking return of the boy to the Wolfeboro family mansion after a flight from Magnolia Massachusetts.
Judge Kivel extended a temporary order granting custody to the mother of the boy and keeping the child at the Eagle Hotel in the city. The extension covers the current hearing on Mrs. Carpenter's motion to determine custody, as announced in court this afternoon.
Mrs. Charlotte Therek testifies in U.S. District Court that she aided her husband’s $20,000 embezzlement from the National Shawmut Bank out of love and fear of his threat to leave her. She recounts a rapid courtship, lavish displays, a California Exposition trip, travels, and their later destitution in Boston.
She admitted not knowing her husband was a thief until a week after the embezzlement. She testified but chose to stand by him, saying she loved him and he asked her to stay.
A northern edition notes a 5 46 p m countdown for all vehicles under night sky with references to Elihu Reed born 1845 and the sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for a fair start on Thursday with a chance of rain or snow at night. Friday remains unsettled with rain or snow and falling temperatures as winds shift to easterly. Northern New England expects cloudy Thursday, then snow by night and Friday. Southern New England shows increasing cloudiness Thursday, then snow or rain by night and snow and colder Friday.
Count von Bernstorff his wife and suite were presented with multiple wagon loads of flowers and bon voyage gifts. He expressed gratitude and sent ashore a signed statement through Dudley Field Malone collector of the port of New York acknowledging the gesture.
Christian N. Herter, former American embassy attache in Berlin, arrived in Berne after arrest by German officials at Mayence and delays in passport issuance. He said passports were applied for Feb 5 but not issued until Feb 9, and he was locked up overnight during a train transfer before being forced to cross the frontier by 8 p.m.
Two people were injured last night in a collision between a cab and an automobile in Copley Square. The injured are Thomas J. Brickley a hackman of Roxbury and Dr Vincent Bowditch of Back Bay. Two women in the cab with Dr Bowditch escaped injury.
A famous actress promotes a home hair treatment using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine mixed with water. The ad claims it darkens gray hair gradually, leaves hair soft and glossy, and does not color the scalp or rub off. Full directions supplied with Barbo Compound.
A committee of workers and officials in the Bay State demands swift safety measures after a report highlights deficiencies at industrial plants. The permanent organization plan is debated as work and inspections intensify.
The Massachusetts Committee on Public Safety reports startling unpreparedness across military, industrial, and economic sectors. It urges immediate action to coordinate and develop resources so the state can be first to yield full capability to the national government when needed.
The committee met yesterday at State House and effected a decision to advance a statewide measure. Members from the public and legislative staff participated, outlining next steps and timelines for implementation.
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