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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1915
Page
1
Captain B. H. McLeod of St. John New Brunswick writes from a San Juan Puerto Rico hospital where he recovers slowly from exposure after a mid ocean shipwreck. The letter was received by his wife today and notes that adventures have fallen to only a few men in recent months.
Captain McLeod commanded an oil tanker under British registry sailing from New York to Tampico when the Karlsruhe captured the crew and set the ship afire. Crew were landed in German Southwest Africa. McLeod and some reached Capetown and later commanded another vessel to Turk's Island for salt to Providence. After repeated storms the crew abandoned ship except one seaman. they were never heard from. McLeod and companions were later picked up by the Bradzo. he was weak, one jaw injured, but gave no cause.
Ambassador Walter Hines Page, in a London dispatch, says British officials and people are entirely friendly to the American note of protest on shipping. He notes that a reply is promised within a few days after his conferences.
Miss Edith Hatch of 173 Salem Street Malden faced two robbers who wrested her handbag outside the Salem Auburn street area about 9 20 last night. She threw red pepper into their faces from the handbag to force them away and recover her money.
The ambassador said British press criticism was largely reasonable and amiable. Some nonofficial quarters suggested lawmakers influenced Washington to yield under pressure from constituencies hurt by trade interruptions. English opinion appeared to view the note as partly for domestic consumption.
West Cummington January 1 The postoffice and general store run by Edward E Shaw postmaster burned early today The loss includes mail and postoffice supplies and is estimated at 2000 covered by insurance
Miss Hatch described her quick action during a night incident as she drew a small bag of red pepper from her coat and threw contents at would be robbers. The men dropped the handbag and fled, she said she kept pepper to deter frequent holdups in the city.
Arthur Daley of Boston who escaped from Rockland county jail for the second time with James Ryan of New York and Edward Bishop was taken in Friendship tonight. Ryan and Bishop remain at large.
Ad fragment from a Boston newspaper shows a small notice for Mits isiness College at 18 Boylston Street near the corner. readable text is limited with no clear event or date.
London reports confirm the torpedoing of the Formidable by a German submarine off the Devon coast with about 600 lives lost. Seventy-one survivors were initially saved by a British light cruiser, later revised to eighty saved. the cause remains uncertain pending further details.
Survivors report the battleship Formidable was torpedoed at bow and stern early Friday and sank almost immediately, leaving little time for the crew to escape. The Daily Chronicle archives note the incident occurring in London on January 2 at 3:42 a.m. local time.
Charles J. Hamm a wealthy retired farmer and Civil War veteran shot Mrs. George Whitmore in her Hudson home over a $200 old loan refusal. The incident occurred as Whitmore stood in the sitting room with her children present.
A Maine crime spree ends with 78-year-old Hamm shooting 33-year-old Mrs. Whitmore during a dispute over a loan. He fled, returned to the scene, then demanded repayment before firing. He surrendered to the local constable and was taken to Bangor jail. Mrs. Whitmore leaves a husband and nine children.
Boston City Club entertainment committee guards a secret as Vice President Marshall attends a dining event. The club will not let reporters uncover details, but gossip on the planned hospitality and backstage talks is circulating among members.
Report from Boston describes a committee inviting Mr Marshall to a luncheon at the Boston City Club and to speak on a major issue. Marshall allegedly agreed via secretary to attend and deliver an address for 150 dollars, but did not partake or speak, leaving club members tight lipped about the episode.
London late January 2 reports from Brixham that the captain of the trawler Providence, which rescued 70 survivors from the battleship Formidable, says other fishing boats were nearby. He believes more survivors were rescued and taken to Dartmouth, though he saw no other Formidable boats.
Readable items list Bluepoints on Half Shell Whole Roas Burges Chicken Chestnut and Celery ene mny With Partridge Sauce Red Currant sauce One-Half Native Spring Chicken on Cas Potatoes Sliced Hawaiian Pineapple and Mashed or French Fried Potatoes Hot house Cucumber Tomato and Lettuce Fancy Cornfed Tenderloin Steak in Cas casserole Delmonice Potatoes Waldorf Salad Mayonnaise Dressing served for two Red Currant Jelly French Fried Mresh Mackerel Salad French Dressing and Coffee Jelly with Creamy Sweet or Sour Apple served for ONG POPSON.
A report states Walsh declares Brown permitted to extort and favored New York loan sharks and licensed convicts. The piece names Walker and Brown in connection with alleged coercive actions and official tolerance.
Governor Walsh with council consent removed FE Gerry Brown supervisor of small loans and Fred F Walker commissioner of the bureau of animal industry amid charges of extortion, improper lending, illegal advertising and evasion of the law. The action followed a record-breaking council session stretching to midnight with a statement from the governor.
Charges allege Walker acted without authority pledging state credit to reimburse cattle owners for foot and mouth disease losses. He is accused of deceit, unapproved schemes, inflated appraisals, and a biased appraiser partner, with inadequate precautions to prevent disease spread.
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