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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1915
Page
1
London officials say Germany has played its last card and will shut off supplies by blockade. Neutrals may not object as British strategists warn the submarine threat can strain food stocks. Germany had previously denied food shortages but now acknowledges limited supplies.
The Public Service Commission urged the Legislature to validate all stock and funded debt of the New Haven road outstanding on June 13 last despite recognizing many issues violated Massachusetts laws. It faults Connecticut law as the cause and seeks an authority solution to settle the discrepancy.
The railroad, facing cross state-law issues, may surrender under Connecticut oversight while Massachusetts statutes limit its actions. The commission urges legislative action to curb the line’s powers, cancel 248,991 treasury shares, and investigate investments and contingent liabilities for the next General Court.
The bulletin lists moon phases from February to March, noting new moon February 13 and first quarter February 21 with full moon March 1 and last quarter March 8. It also covers dawn and dusk star positions, Jupiter and Saturn, Venus and Mars, and early evening auto lamps times. It ends with local anniversaries, Ash Wednesday, a note on Easter, and historical wartime and Olympic references.
Forecast calls for Boston area to be fair and somewhat colder Wednesday then fair Thursday with moderate west winds. In Washington, the forecast for New Finland shows somewhat colder Wednesday and fair conditions on Thursday.
Arguments in the Ryan Mansfield $50,000 breach of promise case proceed today as Judge Fessenden prepares to charge the jury. After seven weeks of testimony and a thick file of typewritten evidence, the trial has drawn unprecedented public attention in Suffolk. Plaintiff Elizabeth M. Ryan testified again detailing roulette with the bouncer and marked cards at Ferncroft.
Miss Ryan testifies under questioning by M L Sullivan, attorney for Harry K Mansfield owner of Ferncroft. Sullivan has Ryan simulate a roulette game using an imaginary wheel while he bets with silver quarters on color and numbers. She demonstrates how she inserted a wire called the bouncer to stop any win.
Jacob Mendoza defeated John J Hurley by 26 votes for the Revere Common Council Ward 2 seat in a special election held last night. The race follows a December tie at the first election under the new city charter.
After a lengthy debate the Weeks-Gore ship purchase bill was approved by the House 215 to 121. The measure, tied to the Weeks naval bill, had been contested for weeks in the Senate without result and now proceeds as an amendment to the naval bill.
After a 14 hour struggle and a filibuster led by Minority Leader Mann, Democratic leaders in both houses agreed to a second special rule to end the debate. The bill would determine the fate of the government ship purchase.
Tobacco ad notes La Carolina Cherutos 16¢ choices including Vuelta Abajo leaf mild aromatic. Item appears in continuation on page 16 first column.
In the Herrick Waitt alienation suit in East Cambridge, Mr Waitt denies plans to marry Mrs Herrick and claims no financial support. Testimony highlighted 54 telephone calls over eight weeks while Mrs Herrick was in Schenectady. Paul Burrage, once Waitt partner, testified about visits to Mrs Herrick’s Forest Hills home and dinners with Waitt.
OCR fragment lists various plated dishes and prices at Castle Square Hotel. Items include Planked Sirloin Steak with sides, Fancy Corn-fed Tenderloin Steak, Whole Native Chicken with Waldorf Salad, Bluepoints on Half shell, and roast Guinean Chicken with chestnut celery dressing. Prices show $1.20 for multiple items.
The state House approved a constitutional amendment to submit woman suffrage to voters by 196 to 33. A final formal resolution by the Legislature is needed to place the measure on the ballot at the next fall election.
A forthcoming resolution will urge the Secretary of State to place a suffrage question on the ballot. The measure is expected to pass the Legislature with little or no debate and receive the Governor’s signature. The ensuing campaign between suffragists and anti suffragists is anticipated to dominate fall political contests. The day’s events included rare scenes as the long fight nears its final phase.
German Admiral urges U S cruisers to convoy food ships, as tomorrow starts German submarine war on shipping. Britain vows to starve Germany through a North Sea blockade, citing Churchill remarks and international law. Battles report battles across Ostend to Ypres and Polish towns with prisoner captures.
Firefighters from Malden and neighboring towns fought a major blaze at the First Baptist Church of Malden, with the church destroyed and several nearby homes on Park Street damaged. Initial losses placed at about 150000 dollars.
A blaze at a parish house during a Dr. James Kirtley lecture destroyed the church after midnight. Fire spread rapidly as crowds watched, with outside towns sending units. Edna Taylor was rescued from smoke and a roof collapse followed hours later, damaging nearby property. The church, built 2% years ago for 100000, had half funded by the late HE B Converge.
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