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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1915
Page
1
A dispatch urged by neutral powers asks the British government to permit Wilhelmina to sail to Bremen with cargos deemed essential. Germany would suspend submarine raids if food for neutrals reached combatants, signaling a policy test case.
Four men are under arrest on suspicion of involvement in the shooting of Hingham Chief of Police Washington I. James. State militia volunteers were withdrawn and replaced by special deputies and citizen posses as authorities intensify a full roundup of the gang across the south shore.
One suspect captured after an all night search by marines militia police and armed civilians at the U S naval magazine reservation in Hingham. He claimed the name John Arzenti and said he came from Cohasset via Pennsylvania. An 8 caliber revolver was found. Chief James was wounded by 38 caliber bullets.
An observatory style notice lists moon phases from new moon on Feb 18 to last quarter in March and full moon March 1. It notes naval time 10:27 pm, and longer daylight in late winter. Evening Jupiter and Saturn visible, morning Venus and Mars. Also marks Mardi Gras shifts, Shrove Tuesday, and births of Henry Watterson and W H van Allen.
Miss Elizabeth M. Ryan testifies in a $50,000 breach of promise suit against Henry K. Mansfield of Ferncroft Inn. She says Mansfield claimed in 1910 1911 and 1912 at Ferncroft he earned $325000 from cards roulette and the top. She identifies a pack of marked gambling cards used at Ferncroft.
Tuesday brings cloudy cold conditions with westery winds. Washington forecast notes cloudy and colder New England by Tuesday with possible morning rain and calmer Wednesday.
A historical weather note records yesterday's average temperature at Thompson's Spa with figures around 48 degrees and a high of 68 degrees later in the day. It compares yesterday's measurements to the previous year with partial readings indicating times and digits for 3 pm and other minutes.
Women plan a final push on Beacon Hill today with the constitutional amendment for woman suffrage set to be debated in the House of Representatives. The event marks a historic milestone in sixty years of campaign for the ballot.
The bill has passed the Senate with three opposition votes and awaits the House action. If approved today it goes to Governor Walsh for signature. Once signed, the statewide suffrage question will be placed before voters in November for the first time in Commonwealth history.
A plea emphasizes that drinkers need help and presents the Neal Treatment as a three day cure removing desire for liquor. It claims no charge for phone calls or consultations and invites men and women to seek aid at 1304 Newbury Street with day or night access.
In Norfolk county Dedham Superior Court a case to nullify Louis Cabot's will began under Judge Hardy. Plaintiffs allege fraud and undue influence after the will excluded his children from the $1,800,000 estate.
A bequest to the grandchildren of a deceased person becomes the center of a dispute. The page 4 Fifth Column note hints at contested will provisions and potential challenges among heirs.
In Rockport on February 15 two nine year old boys Harding Howe and Charles Johnson who vanished after leaving school at noon were located asleep in a piggery with the pigs. A 200 man volunteer search party had feared they were drowned after ice and pond fears and a fire alarm. The boys were clean but tired and reported wandering until fatigue led them to rest.
In central Italy renewed shocks killed one person and injured six when a house collapsed at Nazhano. The Rocca Sinibaldi belfry fell on homes burying ten. Citta ducale was wrecked and Veroli left with uninhabitable houses.
Advertisement notes Father John's Medicine has more than 59 years of success for colds, highlighting longstanding use and reliability. The brief promo underscores continued effectiveness and trusted reputation in relief from cold symptoms.
London February 15 The fighting nations have yet to mobilize two thirds of their strength to oppose Germany Austria and Turkey. Lloyd George announced in the House of Commons that sustaining and expanding the war effort will cost 2 000 000 000 pounds or about 10 000 000 000 dollars this year. Churchill and Lloyd George outlined the scale of Britain’s wartime financing.
Churchill declared amid cheering that Britain would impose every ounce of sea power to choke Germany's food supply in retaliation for German submarine actions. Continued on Page 3 First Column.
Emma Hillard 75 died from burns suffered while lighting a candle in her Roxbury home to feed her cat. The incident occurred at 69 Bartlett Street Sunday night and she died at City Hospital yesterday afternoon.
Berlin rumor claims Count von Bernstorff summoned to Berlin and Countess von Bernstorff booked for Washington trip but cancels. U S denies claim ambassador recalled or planning to visit. State Dept pressures Britain over Wilhelmina cargo proving non combatant food aid and access through war zone.
Reports from the front describe continuous bombardment of Belgian trenches by German artillery with French countering mortars. Allied troops gain 250 yards of trench between Bethune and La Bassee. The Argonne fighting around Bagatelle and Marie The rese continues trench to trench with no infantry moves. German forces take about 850 yards of allied trenches south of Ypres near St Eloy. In East Prussia German troops push Russians from Piktupoenen as battles continue around the Mazurian Lake region. Greece's minister to Turkey resigns following an insult to the naval attache in Constantinople.
London telegram reports Sarah Bernhardt telling Paris correspondent that a surgeon will amputate her leg next Monday. She thanks friends and English supporters and says she will be happy again afterward.
In a special Police Court session Edward A. Fitzgerald former financial secretary of Painters and Decorators Union 11 was found not guilty of larceny of 199.02 from union funds. Judge Cohen reserved decision on E Frank Moorehouse former treasurer charged with stealing 362 from union funds.
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