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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
1
William H. Gerrish the state smoke inspector was fatally burned in a two alarm fire at the Suburban garage in Malden. Nine cars were destroyed, two firefighters were badly burned, and damage exceeds $25,000 as Gerrish works at a gasoline leak with a lamp inside the garage.
A massive blaze at a Malden garage destroys 30 vehicles and damages the building after a tank of gasoline risks explosion. Gerrish and Crowley suffer severe burns. Moran and Burns are injured, with transport to Malden Hospital. Lampropoulos surrenders after a police chase following a fatal shooting at Andrews Street.
John Lampropoulos of 16 Bond street Lynn shot Charles Pantazopoulos, brother of Dionisios Hadjidakis slayer, in Contos and Paganas coffee house at 14 Andrews street. He was arrested at Market and State streets after being identified by Rexford Attwood.
One person was killed and five people were seriously injured in a series of vehicle accidents yesterday. Berzillai Eldridge died in South Chatham while Mrs. Peter Rivers from Springfield and Fred Knowles of Haverhill were injured at South Royalton and Salisbury Beach respectively. James Carey and his wife from Milford suffered injuries in Warwick, Rhode Island, and Mrs. James Carey was hurt in Warwick, Rhode Island. Mrs. Arthur Hall of Everett was injured at Chelsea. The report notes motor vehicles as the cause in all incidents. Continued on Page 12 Second Col.
The entry lists moon phases from today through August with new moons and full moons dates, plus a 198d day of year, summer and war day counts. It notes morning stars Saturn Venus and Jupiter and auto lamps lighting at 7:52 PM and 8:22 PM for vehicles. Anniversaries include Orangemen’s Day, Battle of Catawba River 1780 and Alexander Hamilton’s death 1804.
Forecast notes unsettled Monday with possible local showers in Boston area. Tuesday expected fair and warmer with moderate winds from the south to west. Washington reports northern New England to see local showers Monday, then fair Tuesday. Southern New England to be partly cloudy Monday with local showers, and fair and warmer Tuesday.
Washington officials say the agreement would force surrender of American rights on the sea and reverse the administration’s position in two notes to Germany. They also note Germany’s refusal to grant reparation in the Lusitania case, marking a grave feature of the situation.
A warning from Arlington naval wireless towers urged bombs aboard two British vessels sailing from New Orleans on July 8. Howth Head and Baron Napier carried mules for the British army and were en route to Dublin and Avonmouth. The note also claimed plans against J Pierpont Morgan and Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, tied to Erich Muenter, and was received by the Times Picayune.
The author asserts plans to blow up two British vessels on their present voyage. He names the Baron Napier sailing from New Orleans with 967 head of mules and the Howth Head cleared for Belfast and Dublin via Norfolk with a full cargo of general merchandise. The receipt of the letter bears evidence of having been written by a.
John A. Mullen longtime Boston fire chief and eight year head of the department died in a Jamaica Plain sanatorium. Death certificate cites myocarditis from acute indigestion but family says a broken heart over his forced retirement contributed to his death.
A veteran fire fighter resigns on March 6 1914 alleging a department cabal forced his departure. Mayor Curley promoted Deputy Chief John Grady over him to fire commissioner as Colonel Charles H Cole retired, and ordered a pay cut for the chief.
Charles H. W. Pope 68, Deputy Junior Fire Chief, died at the Hotel Dartmouth after a brief illness. He served many years in Charlestown as captain and district chief, later becoming deputy junior chief in charge of Division 2 with headquarters on Dudley Street.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt departs New York for the west with Mrs Roosevelt, saying the Lusitania sinking remarks made before remain valid. He cites Wilson’s words on accountability and notes the trip includes a Roosevelt Day at the Panama-Pacific exposition after a Chicago stop.
Washington reports confirm a positive no to Germany’s immunity proposal for ships. The administration plans a firm answer this week reaffirming the original demands after the Lusitania disaster. President Wilson will return to Washington for a Friday cabinet meeting to frame policy in the crisis.
Formal study of Germany’s reply strengthens officials’ belief that a critical point in relations has been reached. They insist the United States must reject German plans for governing American citizens on the high seas. The text notes Germany’s failure to disavow a cooling drinks and ices claim. A wholesome Maine product is marketed by S. S. Pierce Co. and Cobb, Bates & Yerxa Co.
William J. Bryan former Secretary of State issued a statement saying editorial comment on Germanys reply to the Lusitania note showed extreme sentiment but that the majority want to protect American rights and would approve steps to keep Americans out of the danger zone or separate passengers from contraband especially ammunition.
Mr. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan visit Hermosa Beach to discuss editorial selection. He notes he has read many extracts and warns that editor bias shapes tone. He says most Americans are neutral and cautions against papers urging a course favoring either side in the conflict.
Detroit defeated Boston 5 to 4 and New York beat Cleveland 5 to 2 in 12 innings. St Louis topped Philadelphia 6 to 4 while Washington and Chicago both scored eight in their first game. Chicago then beat Washington 12 to 5 in the second game. Newark edged Baltimore 2 to 1 and Chicago won 7 to 2 over Kansas City in their first game. Kansas City 4 Chicago andLouis 4 Pittsburgh?
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