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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
4
News from Washington reports President Wilson will not comment until the German note is delivered while Ambassador von Bernstorff urges Berlin to soften terms. The proposed draft ties U S travel rights to cargo rules, threatens a broader clash over Lusitania liability, and leaves no immediate settlement in sight.
Officials doubt the American note will force its prior stance and public opinion in the United States may favor compromising the issue. Berlin observers suggest U S sentiment aligns with Mr Bryan's views since his resignation, creating doubt about a favorable settlement tonight.
Berlin expects to deliver the note to Ambassador Gerard on Saturday July 10 or possibly tomorrow The German government may privately brief leading press representatives before publication in Berlin The note will reach Washington in its drafted form and the United States will not enter preliminary negotiations The draft was sent through Gerard to the State Department and German officials hope the note will form a basis to continue talks It is viewed as less unsatisfactory than earlier exchanges and aim to keep negotiations alive
In Windsor Vermont on July 8 President Wilson has issued instructions to Ambassador Gerard about German notes and now focuses on Britain. He is preparing a protest note to the British crown over interference with neutral shipping. The note to Britain is in early stages but has clear policy guidance.
Berlin dispatches indicate progress in President’s talks with Germany and Britain. Secretary Lansing’s reports arrive while Ambassador Gerard’s message is missing. The President reviews notes in the study, reports a satisfactory visit, and praises his grandson’s cheerful growth during the rainy days at Harlakenden.
Three deaths from ptomaine poisoning linked to cocoanut custard pie at a local restaurant reported in Westerly Illinois. Mrs Francis T Brightman died shortly after her husband from the same cause, with forty nine others ill after eating at the restaurant.
Charles Sumner Bird declares he will not run for governor, shocking Progressive factions split over whether to seek the Republican primary or run as a Progressive. The stormy weather damages across Boston area and northern towns disrupt transport and flood roads and rail lines. Ships and yachts ride out the gale as late reports predict improving conditions tomorrow.
Dr. Richard Creel of the United States public health service is named health commissioner for Boston after approval by the Civil Service Commission. He will earn a salary of 7500 dollars per year. The next Sunday Post features four pages of pictures in its Pictorial Section.
A physician endorsed remedy for removing freckles claims quick results and a clear complexion. Sold at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores with a money back guarantee if it fails. Early applications reportedly lighten or erase lighter freckles.
A severe storm caused widespread damage across northwestern Massachusetts southern Vermont and New Hampshire with floods forcing rail closures and heavy property losses. A offshore gale battered ships driving vessels ashore and forcing shelter in ports while rivers swelled destroying bridges and roads. The Boston and Albany line faced near flooded tracks and a major landslide blocked the Hoosac Tunnel east portal stopping trains as crews cleared debris.
North Adams and surrounding towns endure severe flooding as the Hoosac River breaches banks. Four inches of rain fall in two hours. roads, bridges, and streets flood, auto traffic stalls, and manufacturing plants halt. Heartwellville suffers major damage to Kilcare estate and local infrastructure.
Heavy rainfall disrupted the Fitchburg division from Troy to Webb New Hampshire with washouts along the Cheshire line. Trains stalled in Troy and passengers waited in cars or at hotels tonight. A wreck train was dispatched from Fitchburg to Troy as the Burlington to Boston express stalled at Troy.
A 23 hour downpour floods Adams and surrounding Berkshires. Allen's pond breach dumps water into the north town, flooding cellars and streets. Bridges wash away. tracks submerged. railroad lines and haystacks lost. Chesire reservoir overflows. extensive crop and real estate damage reported.
A letter to the editor from Clifford P. Smith of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston confirms Mrs Edith Chase of Cambridge served as a nurse for Mrs Muenter at the birth of her child in 196. It notes she is in good standing with Christian Science but attended in her nursing capacity rather than as a practitioner.
An official statement reports the keeper Ryan believes the prisoner Holt died by a self inflicted shot rather than by suicide from the roof of the cell block. The claim emphasizes a firm stance against Holt harming himself.
Jailer Ryan questions police conclusions in Holt death at Hempstead jail. He argues witnesses misread sounds, contends bandage and wound details were misreported, and suggests opportunity exists for a visitor to slip a revolver to Holt. Inquest postponed as Ryan cannot appear.
Thousands of handsome suits in hot weather fabrics including worsteds flannels serges and homespuns priced at $7.59. The Harrison Company advertises at 662 672 Washington Street with Saturday hours 10 p.m. adj.
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