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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
11
The note demands German disavowal of the Lusitania sinking and full reparation for American lives lost. It rejects Germany’s evasive replies and asserts the torpedo attack, not Allied actions, caused the disaster and that warning was not given.
A Bucharest despatch reports Franz Ludolph testified that a Lusitania crew member showed four tarpaulin covered guns aboard the ship, possibly making it an auxiliary cruiser. The affair ties to German claims of armament and follows a New York arrest for perjury over a similar affidavit.
Over 107 was added yesterday to the Curtis Guild Memorial Fund bringing the total to 13 725 60 dollars. The committee aims to raise 5000 more to complete the memorial for the former Governor with several design ideas under consideration. Contributions can be sent to Allan Forbes at 31 State Street Boston.
London report says British forces occupy Sukesh-Sheyukh on the Euphrates and press the Turks who hold a position below Nasiriyeh. Official dispatch rejects reports of British defeats in Iraq as unfounded. Irak-Arabs region lies between the Tigris and Euphrates, including Baghdad.
John H. Farrell announces National Association rules requiring all optional agreements to be exercised by August 15. Sales or releases of players by NA clubs after August 26 are banned, and sales or releases to major league clubs within 20 days of the season’s end are prohibited.
At the Amherst poultry convention the Massachusetts poultry market was praised as one of the nation’s finest for eggs and products. Professor Graham of the State College urged standardization of houses incubators and breeding stock, noting strong female participation and growing interest among city residents returning to farming. He warned many entrants lack expertise and capital, but projected a bright future for Massachusetts poultry.
Members in uniform marched a playful war game from Boston to Beverly to defend the Shoe Machinery plant. Generals Hall and Bliss led the mock battle with tin swords and wooden guns as hobby horses charged amid torpedoes and firecrackers ending in wild cheering.
Speakers including President K I Butterfield and Professor James G Halpin urged careful equipment choice for brooders and hens. The Massachusetts Poultry Association dissolved as members join the expanded Massachusetts Poultry Society and plan a Worcester meeting to name the new body.
A vivid chronicle of the Boston Chamber of Commerce annual outing at the United Shoe Machinery plant. General Bliss leads a humorous spectacle with a red coat horse drawn wagon duel scene and a bustling recreation grounds show followed by boat races cup and bottle races boxing and a minstrel program. The brindle cow escapade adds chaos before a final note: the event was the most successful in the organization’s history.
Burton J. Hendrick examines whether a heir can forge his own success and independence in a feature for Post Magazine set to appear next Sunday. The essay weighs social expectations, personal drive, and merit versus privilege in the path to achievement.
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