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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
1
Jurors found Thaw sane and harmless to the public after a quick verdict on the second ballot. Crowds cheered as Thaw celebrated his victory at Waldorf amid wild tumult and public jubilation.
A three alarm blaze at the New England Reed Company plant on 11A Green Street West End caused a stairway blast and a near miss to Hendricks Club headquarters. Firemen kept flames from the roof and third floor shop. $20 000 in losses were reported.
A Bucharest telegram reports Turkish justice minister Nedjemkden Effendi and Fassum Effendi traveling via Sofia bound for Switzerland. They will meet entente representatives to discuss a separate peace.
John Hays Hammond Jr addressed 450 North Shore residents at the State armory, predicting Allied victory with American made aero plane destroyers and a 50 000 ton battleship. He spoke on War and Weapons to raise funds for an ambulance for the American Ambulance Corps in France, with admission fees expected to cover the need.
Representatives of the British and French embassies were present as guests of honor and the parents of Mr. Hammond attended. It was 9
Norfolk dispatch July 14 British steamship Howth Head arrived safely after fears of a bomb on board before she cleared New Orleans on July 8. No damage reported and crew unharmed.
One hundred Portuguese workers rioted at the Remington Arms Company plant in Bridgeport where small arms for the allies are to be made. Twenty Burns guards and city police quelled the disturbance amid a strike that began yesterday. Reports say the United States may establish a government arsenal in Bridgeport.
Three thousand workmen, employed since April, are roused into unrest by an unseen influence. Major Walter W. Pennifield, head of the arms plants, claims Germany is behind the turmoil after the ironworkers and millwrights strike, leaving employers powerless to settle.
President Wilson works on a rough draft reply to Germany and coordinates with Secretary Lansing. Officials expect a message that assuages national sentiment and signals that further violations of international law could sever diplomatic relations.
The President is pleased by editorials in the American press and the nationwide confidence in his judgment to handle the controversy. He has not yet reached the final stage, as far as can be learned.
Dublin July 14 The city corporation split 30 to 22 refusing to endorse a resolution demanding that the home rule act be set in operation in all Ireland on September 17. The body also amended to show support for John E Redmond to time the settlement. A disorderly scene followed as councillors clashed. officers intervened to prevent fisticuffs.
Hay's Five Fruit syrup advertised as deliciously refreshing. Sold by S. S. Pierce Co. and Cobb Bates Yerxa Co. prompting purchase for summer beverages.
London reports that thousands of Welsh coal miners plan a strike tomorrow defying the munitions of war act. The South Wales miners' executive council rejected a proposal to continue work daily pending an arrangement, with sharp divisions at the meeting.
Thousands of miners plan to quit work tomorrow with many in the mid Rhondda Merthyr and Aberdare districts joining non unionists. A delegates meeting will be held and Merthyr miners tonight voted unanimously to not resume work tomorrow and appointed delegates for a conference in town.
George R. McCord, formerly of Winchester, has been promoted from private to sergeant in the Princess Patricia regiment of the Canadian territorial troops for bravery in the trenches somewhere in France. The word was received by his friends and the report continues on page five.
Ameri can meat packers appealed to the State Department to stop Britain from interfering with cargoes bound for neutral ports and to settle 14 million dollars worth of products now held in prize courts. They accuse Britain of destroying commerce in food between the United States and neutrals. After talks with Chandler Anderson, the department said it would make representations to Great Britain on behalf of the packers.
In New York on July 14 a jury ruled Harry K. Thaw sane after three weeks of testimony on his present mental state. The decision may influence Justice Hendrick's next ruling on release from custody or return to Matteawan.
Thaw's chief counsel John B. Stanchfield told the jury that, in their opinion, Thaw is now sane and moved for immediate release from custody. Justice Hendrick reserved final decision, stating it would come later.
The record lists moon phases and celestial events for a specific day, noting new moons and quarters in July and August, rising and setting times, and astronomical data. It includes day length, sun and moon positions, and a brief note on anniversaries and historical references from a century ago.
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with seasonable temperatures and moderate variable winds. Washington reports for New England indicate partly cloudy skies on Thursday and Friday.
Average yesterday's temperature at Thompson's Spa was 72 degrees with a range around 66 to 78. The record notes 24 hourly observations and compares to last year's average of 73.
Turin July 14 General Porro chief of the Italian general staff has returned from a visit to the Anglo French front He says he was met by General Joffre Field Marshal French and King Albert and that the enthusiasm and valor of the French troops the determination and grimness of the English and the heroic persistence of the Belgians signal final victory.
Twenty four hundred Rhode Island Company trolley workers halted at midnight across the state. Evening cars remained idle as crews quit. power house staff planned to strike at 3 am but stayed long enough to finish long suburban trips. No disorder reported.
Following a mass union meeting last night the members voted to back the union committee and issued an ultimatum to the Rhode Island Company. Demands include a 20 percent wage increase, shift changes, abolition of the fare machine, and a closed shop. about 2 percent of workers are non union. The company has been run by federal trustees since 1918, with Theodore Francis Green as chairman. Green appealed to Rhode Island residents, while company President A. E. Potter said no action would be taken before a 10 a.m. directors’ meeting and that many barns workers and cars would resume if possible.
National: New York 6 Chicago 5 and Chicago 8 New York 1 in two games. American: Cleveland 3 Boston 2 and Boston 7 Cleveland 1. Detroit 12 New York 3. Other scores include Washington 2 St Louis 1 and Philadelphia 4, Cincinnati 1 in 11 innings. New England: Manchester 2 Lewiston 1 Worcester 0 Portland 0 Lowell 6 Lawrence 3.
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