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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1916
Page
5
In El Paso on July 13 reports reveal 1 500 000 rounds of ammunition shipped for local dealers were instead delivered to Villa sympathizers acting as agents for the revolutionary leader as evidence of his growing strength and potential funds to challenge the Mexican government.
Reports state smugglers delivered a carload of small arms ammunition from the east to El Paso and on to Mexico, while General Garcia attacked Villa forces at Cerro Blanco near Parral. Trevino denied defection and the Carranza government said Enriquez is in Mexico City. US munitions shipments and troop increases continue, with 30 000 soldiers expected tonight as Michigan regiments arrive.
Suffolk county apportionment commission members defend the new redistricting plan against Herman Hormel who claims it harms Republicans in Boston. Chairman James H. Brennan says Hormel is agenda driven and that the report will be released on August 2. Hormel denies threats to salaries of the nine board members set at $500 each.
CAMP WHITNEY July 13 This camp is now under guard furnished by the national government and in a few days all recruit work will be done by officers mustered into federal service. The Seventh Company Coast Artillery under Captain R H C Kelton will take charge of guard duty and no man may pass without account. Department of the East orders recruit control to federal personnel. Twenty commissioned officers from the Sixth Infantry and First Corps Cadets are to be mustered in, with 40 non commissioned officers and 20 privates.
Madrid dispatch reports martial law declared throughout Spain due to a nationwide railroad strike threatening to halt traffic. About 100 strikers were arrested yesterday as King Alfonso returned to Madrid to confer with civil and military authorities on the crisis.
The Marquis of Lansdowne says his Lords speech was given after consultation with Premier Asquith and other government members and was not a declaration of war against Ireland.
The debate centers on provisions of the amending bill for Ireland with claims that union proposals require excluded areas' consent. Lord Lansdowne says the bill alters the 1914 Home Rule Act, while critics call it a breach of faith. Redmond warns the government risks ending any settlement.
In Westfield J Mixa locks his home to stop the removal of his four year old son Alexis who is believed to have infantile paralysis. Health officials surround the house and tomorrow a district court warrant will seek forcible entrance to remove the boy despite the father's objections.
Captain Hamilton Murrell of Penarth led a bold 1889 rescue aboard the steamer Missouri. While Denmark sank after a 24 hour ordeal 440 miles from Newfoundland, the Missouri saved 734 lives by taking on passengers and crew, jettisoning cargo, and delivering them toward the Azores amid fierce storms. The captain gained acclaim in Penarth and the United States for the perilous operation.
New York July 13 Colonel Roosevelt announced he has abandoned for now his plan to raise a 20 000 man division since there is no war presently. Through ex governor general Regis H Post he said the division was ready but the idea is shelved. Post will keep in touch with volunteers for possible rapid mobilization if a war arises.
The Rev. Dr. Frederic F. Lee of Brockton returns from the Middle West and plans missionary work in Japan. The Rev. C. P. Christopher and family head to New Brunswick for vacation. Revs. Melvin Shafer and M. Hardy will fill North Andover Congregational Church pulpit during Rev. John L. Keedy’s August absence. Rev. G. J. Palmer of People’s Temple will speak July 16. Unitarian Rev. Arthur H. Sargent travels to the Northfield conference. Marlboro Sunday schools hold a union picnic at Lake Chauney with various sportsTomorrow.
Frances Davis of 551 Winthrop Street West Medford regained her lost spaniel Wiggledy Woof after Post readers recalled sightings. The dog was returned last night restoring happiness to the girl and her family.
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