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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
Senate demands intervention to punish bandits led by Lopez and Villa. The resolution calls for action against the Carranza era bandit bands blamed for violence and lawlessness.
Secretary Lansing forwards a harsh note detailing the Jan. 10 massacre of 15 American mining executives near Chihuahua City by Villa aligned bands. He urges Carranza to order pursuit and punishment, and to send troops to mining camps while noting the victims were killed for being Americans. The release accompanies claims of a close relation to a doctor and trips with him.
Miss Emily Burger, called the “other woman,” testified as the Mohr case nears confessions. Elisabeth Tiffany Mohr and co-defendants fail to bar jury confessions as police prepare to yield statements from the accused.
Senator John W. Weeks won the Republican State committee endorsement for President at its annual meeting. Chairman Edward A. Thurston was re elected to lead the committee. The private session saw debate, but the endorsement passed by a rising vote with one dissenting member.
The meeting showed unanimous support for Senator Weeks, but discussed other candidates. It noted Governor McCall could be a presidential contender and that the committee resolution would not bind the Republican organization if that occurred. Continued on Page 7 Third Column.
A Athens despatch to the Giornale d Italia says German forces attack Entente lines in Doiran, with bombardment lasting the day. German troops on the Monastir west front, Bulgarians on the Gievgeli Doiran line, and Turks on the east flank.
Funeral services for Fireman William H. Kerwin, who died in a factory fire Sunday night, were held today at St. John's Church. Practically the entire department attended the services in Peabody.
Samuel G. Blythe, a keen political observer, notes Governor McCall of Massachusetts as the real first choice of Republican leaders for the presidential nomination.
In the Saturday Evening Post Blythe analyzes the G O P field from Weeks to Fairbanks and Borah and says only Roosevelt would welcome Hughes. He argues Hughes will refuse to run or be nominated and predicts McCall as the likely nominee with leaders preferring him, while noting the possible need to force Hughes aside.
Louis K. Liggett president of United Drug Company told New England stockholders at the Hotel Vendome last evening that a five year drug store war with Riker Jaynes has cost over 3,000,000 dollars. He said a merger is certain for stockholders and United Drug will possess Riker stores by Feb 1.
Almanac style notes detail Moon phase changes from Jan to Feb, planet visibilities and sunrise sunset times. The entry lists anniversaries Curtis Guild and Horatio Alger, a Fort Fisher bombardment date, an Italy earthquake anniversary, a 16 year NE storm, and two German submarines sunk near Dover.
Forecast shows rain today in Boston and vicinity with warmer temperatures. Thursday rain or snow followed by much colder conditions Friday. Winds shift from southeast and south to southwest and west with gale force.
Yesterday's temperature at Thompson's Spa shows 40 33 and 41 32 readings with charted highs and lows. Averages list 30 23 24 yesterday and 38 21 24 from last year, indicating modest changes in daily climate.
The Sunshine Safety Lamp Co offers a portable gasoline lamp claiming 300 candle power at one cent per night with no wick or chimney. It boasts safety and universal home satisfaction and invites individuals to join a free trial program with agents wanted.
The United States demands General Carranza pursue capture and punish the Villista outlaws who halted a Chihuahua train, killing 19, including 17 Americans, a Canadian and a Mexican. If officials’ negligence is proven, Carranza will be held responsible as the recognized Mexican authority.
Secretary Lansing ordered American Consul Silliman in Queretaro to press General Carranza for swift punishment of Chihuahua murderers and protection of Americans in Villa warfare districts. An El Paso dispatch says the mining party’s derailed train enabled bandits to stop the travelers, with Carranza troops aboard the derailed train.
Victoriano Huerta former provisional president of Mexico lay near death in El Paso Texas as family gathered at his bedside and the final rites were given. A federal grand jury in San Antonio indicted General Huerta his former purchasing agent Jose B Ratner and ten others for conspiracy to violate neutral ity laws.
A $50 reward is offered for the return to 168 Brattle St Cambridge of two dogs missing since Wednesday evening Dec 15 or $25 for the return of either dog. One is a black and white setter two years old large white teeth black saddle white breast affectionate. The other is a small Scotch terrier about 20 pounds two years old nearly black coat bat ears good teeth not very shaggy intelligent. Both wore collars with owner name and address. Any information about these household pets gratefully received. Cambridge 364.
Bart Kramer son of a Guerrero district ranchman about 100 miles from the massacre of foreigners was killed by bandits, according to word from Madera Lumber Company employees at Madera Chihuahua.
Secretary Lansing explains the distinction between rights of American citizens on the high seas and in sovereign territory. He says the high seas are open to all nations, while territorial rights require officials’ consent and uncertainty risks liberty or life for non-combatants.
Twenty people are reported dead and several injured after a cyclone hit Madison and Amqui near Nashville. All wire communication to the towns is down and only sparse reports have come in late tonight.
Four Austrian planes attacked Rimini Italy today dropping bombs. No fatalities reported and damage was minimal. One aircraft was shot down by land fire and naval shells, sinking in the Adriatic.
Ten year old Mary Fuller leaped from a second story window at St Johns Parochial School in Peabody as a small railroad wreck nearby caused panic among students. Several girls fainted and others fled in terror amid fears of a repeat fire tragedy from last October that claimed 21 lives.
Frantic parents urged dismissals as sisters kept pupils at school after a locomotive and freight car collision sounded like a boiler explosion. Fuller girl escaped via fire escape with severe injuries. Grace Singleton required a physician after fainting.
An elderly man aged 75 named William Woods was found wandering on Commonwealth avenue near Braves Field and brought to Brighton police. He gave only his name and that he has a son James Woods who works as a night watchman. Authorities seek his friends or relatives for care.
Garbarino identifies Don Collins alias Robert A Treubillon as head of a Newark area blackmail gang that preyed on wealthy visitors at Atlantic City and New Jersey resorts by threatening prosecution under the Mann act. Payments of 2500, 5000, and 1000 are cited from various clients. The group allegedly used the Philadelphia Federal building as a turning joint.
She was served with summons to appear again Friday as a defence witness. The ordeal left her exhausted as six attorneys questioned her under scrutiny in a crowded courtroom. She faced Dr Mohr's widow who accuses her of stealing his affections, yet she gave no testimony linking Mrs Mohr to murder and admitted under cross examination that Dr Mohr...
Guards surrounded the State House last night and doubled interior watchman forces after a circulation claimed the boiler explosives would blow up the building this morning. Officials denied knowledge of the threat yet searched the boiler room and surrounding areas for devices.
One Penn student died and six were injured when the annual bowl fight between freshmen and sophomores turned deadly. Victim William Lifson, 17, of Elizabeth New Jersey, were enrolled in arts and sciences. first year men won the contest.
Lifson died after a fierce bowl battle at Franklin Field as 700 students, mostly sophomores and freshmen, clashed for 15 minutes. Gor don Smyth Arthur Essick and John Hill were among the injured while authorities sent a murder squad detail to question witnesses ahead of the coroner's inquest. Lifson's exact cause of death remains undetermined. suffocation is a leading theory.
President William M. Wood announces American Woolen Company has acquired Globe Woolen Mills of Utica New York for 250000 dollars. The mills manufacture fine woolens and worsteds and will maintain the high standard of goods.
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