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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
18
The college marked Tradition Day with a special four year cycle observance. In Portland Maine Frank Emerson was arrested by Inspector Shannon while trying to sell a stolen horse and sleigh from Gorham. Emerson denies the theft and seeks extradition papers.
Hayden Jones and family sue Ella Adams at 16 Beaufort Street alleging bug powder shipped arsenic poisoned their home. Catherine Jones, then Haydon and his wife, along with Miss Arbeiter, suffered boils and hair loss. Dr Balch and Dr Woodman confirmed arsenic presence. Family recovered except Arbeiter who required neck gland surgery. First witness Mrs Jones testified before adjournment.
In opening statements the defense described a building overrun by bugs. An owner’s employee sprinkled a powder in the kitchen and pantry. Mr and Mrs Jones saw many bugs die. In summer 1911 a substitute janitor used a stronger powder while the family was away. their maid Barbara began to have trouble.
King Albert of Belgium sends a telegram to Pope Benedict expressing admiration for Cardinal Mercier. The message notes the cardinal’s opposition to perceived wrongs and calls for belief in Albert's respectful devotion.
German ambassador Count von Bernstorff guaranteed that the cargo of foodstuffs aboard the American steamship Wilhelmina bound for Hamburg will not reach the German government or its forces. The pledge follows concerns of the W. L. Green Commission Company that allied war vessels might seize the ship. The Wilhelmina sails under the American flag from port since Jan 22.
Count Von Bernstorff's letter released by Norvin L. Lindheim of Shippers counsel asserts the German government guarantees that foodstuffs shipped by the W. L. Green Commission Co to Hamburg will not reach the German government or its military and naval forces. It also pledges steps to ensure Germany does not exercise its right of pre emption. The note references a Jan 28 letter and the Wilhelmina steamship.
An official war office statement says German troops on the Meuse heights opposite Eparges sang the Marseillaise during Emperor William’s birthday celebration. French fire silenced them with heavy bombardment from French troops.
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