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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1915
Page
1
President Wilson declares he will travel to Washington to confer with the Cabinet and respond promptly to Germany's note. He emphasizes continued firmness on international law and vows no surrender of rights Americans have contended for. The telegram to Secretary Tumulty signals a decisive U S stance.
Springfield Mass resident Nicholson was yesterday elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles on July 13 the Elks tapped James R. Nicholson of Springfield Massachusetts for grand exalted ruler after an eloquent nominating address by Judge O Boyle of Wilkes Barre Penn. Nicholson was elected by proclamation amid long applause at Trinity Auditorium.
Baltimore bands played Maryland My Maryland as delegates captured the next convention. The Massachusetts delegation praised John D Shea for feeding the contingency en route. Mayor Curley recovered a missing diamond Elkstooth charm, and tonight Massachusetts delegates joined an elaborate electric parade with plans for a floral parade and open air dance.
Howe Staples, jailed for larceny of a watch and chain, escaped from the Kittery police station by prying open the door while heading toward the New Hampshire river bank. Deputy Sheriff Me CR Leach had detained him.
A large five million dollar estate sails through temporary administration amid a rift between daughters over control. New twists include a mysterious girl, the chauffeur's death tied to a large $170,000 bequest, and a widow claimant challenging the will.
Harold Fletcher twelve and Manuel Benoit fifteen faced possible charges after stealing three cans of high power gunpowder dynamite and fuse from a local hardware powder house. They ground coarse powder on a stone with a hammer and stored the explosives in a cave near the town. Fletcher was found in bed by police and Benoit at his dying father's bedside. arraignment is scheduled for morning.
President Wilson, while on an auto ride near Cornish New Hampshire, paused to help two Windsor Vermont girls change a ripped tire. The girls thanked him but said they needed no aid and danced about their car afterward proudly noting they had spoken with the President.
Providence July 13 a union carmen committee warned of a general strike that would shut Rhode Island street railways if three named arbitrators are not accepted by midnight Wednesday The three proposed arbitrators are former Chief Justice Charles Matteson Colonel Harry Cutler and former Representative Harry Baldwin The looming stoppage could affect about 2500 workers as talks over wages and hours remain unresolved between the union and the Rhode Island Company.
Six people including Richard S. Santos and Sarah Cameron were overcome by heat as Boston and nearby towns endured the season’s hottest day with a 90 degree high and 73 percent humidity. Weather bureau forecasts continued heat for today and tomorrow.
The entry lists moon phases and key dates including new moon July 12 first quarter July 19 full moon July 26 last quarter Aug 2 and new moon Aug 10. It marks the 195th day of the year and 848th day of war with morning stars Saturn Venus Jupiter and mentions auto lamps set for 7 51 and 8 21. It notes Bastille destroyed 1789 and Commodore Perry arrived in Japan to negotiate a treaty for the United States.
Fair conditions expected in Boston and vicinity on Wednesday and Thursday with little temperature change and light variable winds. Washington reports Southern New England and Eastern New York should see similar fair weather through the midweek period.
Three companies of State militia at Macon were ordered to hold at their armory in readiness to move to the Milledgeville State Farm to guard Leo M. Frank, amid reports of a planned attack and lynching. Governor Harrie stated Adjutant-General Nash has blanket authority to mobilize troops to protect state property.
Roads from Atlanta Marietta and other towns were guarded tonight by county police. Frank began a life term for the murder of Mary Phagan after his death sentence was commuted by Governor Slaton. Warden Smith said authorities were well prepared if any attempt to release Frank and extra guards remained on duty at the prison farm.
Elizabeth G Healey, 24, of Portland Maine, was shot three times in the left breast by Walter R Johnson, her former husband living at 9 Waltham Street. Johnson attempted suicide. Healey named him as her assailant before dying. Richard Healey, a marine aboard USS Utah, interrupted Johnson’s attempt. Johnson claimed no marriage occurred and cited jealousy.
Ernst Ecklund age 4 of 7 Cressy Place died by gas suicide in his home bathroom. He attached a gas tube to the jet and submerged himself, sheet drawn over tub. His wife Ina discovered him upon returning from work at a shoe factory at 5 30 pm. The 17 year old daughter was present in the household.
Reports from the Belgian Dutch frontier say a high voltage electric wire fence built by Germans along the border is killing Belgian peasants. Each morning from six to twelve bodies, including women and children, are found charred after night attempts to cross.
Flames shoot a hundred feet into the sky above Charlestown and Chelsea bridge as a $15,000 coal tower of the Boston and Maine railroad calls fireboats to battle a blaze near the Mystic River.
A burning tower at the Chelsea waterfront created a dramatic red glow seen across the river from Charlestown and the Allan line wharves. Watchman Michael Coleman reported a small blaze at about 10 o'clock and investigators cite spontaneous combustion from coal droppings in the elevator as the likely cause.
Product advertisement endorses Hay's Five Fruit to be used with grapefruit cereal fritters and fruit salads. Credits S. 8S. Pierce Co. and Cobb Bates Yerxa Co. as sellers and advisers.
The President plans careful consideration of the German note with no delay in public announcement. He will consult Secretary Lansing and report to the Cabinet in Washington once conclusions are reached. Officials view the issue as grave and continue to assess law and policy.
In Cleveland on July 13 Babe Ruth powered the Red Sox to a 7 to 3 win in the opener keeping them briefly in first place. A 6 to 5 loss in the second game pushed Boston back to the chase with Chicago leading.
Ruth was the hero of the first game while Mays and Leonard suffered in the second. The Baltimore southpaw delivered a fine outing with no walks and was robbed of a shutout by an infield error and an umpire's call. Lewis Gainer and Speaker led the hitting. Mays faced Mitchell in the finale, where Barry’s miscue contributed to four Indians runs and Mays was hit hard, ending his day.
National league games include Pittsburg 3 Boston 1 in the first game and 7 6 in the second. Philadelphia 8 St Louis 0 and Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 1 New York 4 Chicago 3. American league results show Boston 7 Cleveland 5 in the first game and 6 7 in the second. Chicago 7 Philadelphia 0. Washington 3 St Louis 2 and 3 0. Detroit 3 New York 2 and 10 8 in the second. New England reports Lawrence 3 Lewiston 1 Fitchburg 2 Lynn 0 Portland 5 Manchester 2 Lowell 3 Worcester 5 in 10 innings. Federal notes Kansas City 1 Pittsburgh. Brooklyn 6 Baltimore 5. Chicago 1 St Louis 0 in 14 innings. Colonial results Springfield 1 New Bedford 1 and Paratacket 8 Hartford New Haven 7 Brockton.
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