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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1916
Page
5
Thomas F. Freeman a Boston liquor dealer and his son and daughter narrowly escaped death when Freeman drove his car through a fence over a waterfront embankment into Hull Bay while trying to avoid a second vehicle.
A private way near Freeman's summer place yielded a dramatic collision as a car emerging onto Nantasket avenue met a touring auto packed with children on a holiday outing. To avoid a fatal crash, Freeman steered across the street into a fence and over a breakwater, plunging four feet into Hull Bay. The low tide aided quick rescues as occupants of the other car rushed to help assisted by nearbystanders.
Neighbors report assailants forced entry to the Freeman residence. Mr. Freeman sustained serious head and facial cuts while his son Thomas Jr. received a deep forearm and hand laceration, and Mary aged 15 escaped with only a light shaking.
A. Shuman presented 500 white pinks to Boston school children at Abraham Lincoln School for the eighteenth annual Flower Day and Independence Day exercises. The Boston Floral Emblem Society gave each child a bouquet, flag and potted plant to promote patriotism and citizenship.
Copenhagen report on July 4 quotes Captain I Persius a naval expert from Berliner Tageblatt claiming Germany will renew unrestricted submarine warfare to pressure Britain to obey international law. He notes Germany has many submarines capable of harming British trade and hindering munitions to France and suggests asking the American government about its stance.
Ignatius Tribich Lincoln, who called himself a German spy, was sentenced to three years penal servitude on two forgery charges to run concurrently after a guilty verdict. The judge noted his education made the crime more dangerous and referenced alleged espionage claims. Lincoln had argued forgery was barred by a US Britain treaty.
Three non swimmer young men were rescued from the Charles River yesterday afternoon by Metropolitan Park Police Officer Charles B. Messaac. The incident was the only accident among several hundred canoeists who braved the rain to canoe that day.
The Civic Service House run program at Camp Agassiz West Gloucester features boys and girls from North End groups in a two week outing. Director William Locke notes boys claim they invented a dishwashing method while Miss Ruth Fried leads meals and activities. Camp includes swimming, boat lessons, and evenings of talent. banners still signify votes for women.
New York led with 45 million paid while Pennsylvania Illinois and Massachusetts followed, as the 1916 fiscal year ended June 30. The report shows breakdowns by district with New York totals including 14.9 million corporate tax and 30.3 million personal tax.
Regulars mock the militia as volunteers arrive armed in El Paso. Boston volunteers are disarmed by the provost guard. A militiaman asks for free ammunition and is detained after brandishing a revolver. A Pennsylvanian train party is warned of Mexican attack and hides aboard.
Rain limited turnout but the preparedness parade still went on in Waltham. Over 1000 participants from various organizations and factories marched a two and a half mile route. Officials expected more than 6000 if weather had cooperated, with half the line consisting of women and girls and fewer desertions among them. Children under ten also took part across the full route.
A large crowd of 2140 attended the Everett Nest of Owls parade No 416 yesterday. Three silver cups were awarded, highlighting the event’s festive competition and community spirit.
The Providence Nest of Owls won first prize, followed by the Franklin Lodge A. O. U. W. of Everett in second place and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Everett Nest in third. Judges included Senator James F. Cavanagh Clinton E. Hobbs and Russell Murray.
A Reuters dispatch from Bucharest reports the Roumanian government has seized 250 cars and locomotives owned by Austro-Hungarian railways sent into Roumania during the Russian advance in Bukowina. All exports to Bulgaria have been suspended.
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