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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
4
President studies the German note in depth at Cornish, drafting a memorandum with Secretary Lansing and Cabinet input. He delays returning to Washington to allow thorough deliberation, while reading editorials and consulting aides to gauge public opinion.
Officials in Washington describe U S German relations as more strained than ever amid deliberations over the German reply to the American note on submarine warfare. Secretary Lansing prepares data for a new communication and President Wilson may return to the capital as talks seek a firmer U S position.
The note outlines a brief general policy the United States intends to follow for violations in the war zone. In German quarters the situation is not seen as critical. Count von Bernstorff expects talks with Secretary Lansing to discuss the German view and U.S. concerns.
Milan papers discuss Germany’s reply to the American note. Corriere della Sera expects an energetic Wilson stance while Secolo says even contemptuous notes cannot move the president. Popolo Italia calls the reply tactless and an insult to American rights and sea liberty under Teutonic tutelage.
The Manchester Guardian editorial condemns Germany for using submarines and argues it justifies breaking laws of humanity. It criticizes Berlin for sharing ship names and sailing times to draw the United States into German methods, urging Wilson to end diplomatic ties with such a government.
Buenos Aires July 12 La Nacion reports that the United States cannot permit German methods. The German note is not satisfactory to the American government or public opinion. The commentary stresses firm U S stance and potential policy responses.
The note condemns German methods tied to delaying tactics and asserts the United States will protect neutral shipping, insisting on adherence to international law and safety for peaceful travelers amid Chilean claims about Dresden.
Rabies outbreak spreads to Boston area prompting a 90 day muzzle order for city dogs. Health officials urge owners to keep pets restrained and report any suspected cases.
The council approves a dog notice order with a $25 fine for violations and may authorize shooting muzzled dogs found at large. Health Board keeps rabies risk low yet active in nearby towns. The meeting also advances loans totaling $214,500 for Ward 19 playground expansion Rowan Park and Spring Street bridge, with land limits on Phillips Street. Council requests Finance Commission pavement cost reviews on Columbia road and other street surfacing.
Huntington avenue residents celebrated in a lively spree last night with confetti bursts over the street, horn blasting, hundreds of balloons, colored lights, an automobile parade, and other festive pranks to show they are the state’s liveliest and most progressive people.
The Huntington Avenue Improvement Association led a carnival with 40 000 spectators along Huntington avenue from Copley Square to the YMCA. Residents decorated homes with bunting and flags as speakers praised the avenue as a coming Boston business center and noted 63 educational institutions on the street.
The funeral for John A. Mullen former Boston fire chief and longtime firefighter will be held tomorrow at 10 am at Gate of Heaven Church South Boston. Burial follows at New Calvary Cemetery. The Fire Chief's Club of New England will attend as escort. no fire department details will attend. Family suggests retirement contributed to his death from heart trouble.
The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Beachmont held a Lily Pond picnic in Saugus attended by about a thousand people with Rev. James J. McGuiness in charge. Principal event winners include Harold Breault and Daniel Minkle in the three legged race. Ralph Anderson first in boys potato race. Warren Donelly second. Margaret Sullivan first in girls potato race. Margaret Gray second. 25 yard dash results span boys under 7 James Briggs first, Arthur Reinstein second. boys under 14 Harold Breault first, Daniel Minkle second. girls under 10 Ruth Garbutt first, Catherine Casey second. girls under 14 Gertrude Coyle first, Margaret Gray second. ladies open Mrs. J. Doyle first, Nora Collins second.
In Rochester New York on July 12 a funeral Mass for Most Rev James Edward Quigley archbishop of Chicago was held at St Patrick's Cathedral. Bishop Thomas F Hickey presided as 100 priests and laymen from Chicago attended while the body was later sent to Chicago on a special ten car train with clergy guards.
John R. Burt aged 54 of 968 Columbus Avenue Roxbury was found dead in his bed by his wife and son James shortly after 7 pm. Medical Examiner Leary ruled the death due to natural causes.
Police at City Hall avenue station arrested three boys aged 10 to 12 and believe they have solved a rash of burglaries and plate glass breakings in the business district since Saturday night.
Police nabbed 11 year old John Goolsby after a chase with Patrolmen Davis and Rowe for stealing chocolates from Knickerbocker Chocolate Co. at 8 Chatham row. Ten year old Joseph Subelsky was caught at 39 Cornhill after breaking a window at Provident Loan Co. A third youth, 12 year old Joseph Simonovitch, was arrested at his home on Lowell street following the others’ confession of involvement. Items stolen totaled about 50 dollars including golf balls bats and gloves. The suspects’ identities are known to police.
Two alleged pickpockets were arrested after a struggle at the Dudley street terminal. William Riley, 30, of the South End, and John McDonald, 28, of Roxbury, were identified by Inspector Alfred Douglass and charged with attempting to steal from Abraham Friedman of Quincy as he prepared to board a car. Riley previously had a two year suspended sentence.
The treasurer reports a total fund balance of 31201.17 with receipts since the last statement of 426.75 and sales of badges totaling 902.14. Contributions include Gardiner Maine Lynn Boston club Beaumont and others, with office at 18 Tremont Street Boston and donations sent to Charles H. McIntyre or Brown Bros. & Co.
From Bath in Bath Cadets of the First Corps stage a novel drill as a company rushes from the river to camp in bathing suits. They are led by a captain who orders the men to double quick into camp without clothing.
The day began at Bartlett's Pond Northboro. Reds rear guard delayed fuse makers retreat to Wheller's Pond South Berlin. Three riders Douglass Litchfield Richardson held off a large enemy detachment for 15 minutes with Richardson escaping on three mounts. Lt Col Joy commanded with Capt Regan and Inspector Barrows as umpires. An evening lecture on The Rifle in the Field and an intrenchment talk followed.
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