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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
1
Washington interprets the German submarine actions as not deliberate hostile conduct. The American steamer Leelanaw, carrying contraband, was stopped and searched. Crew aided to abandon ship before the vessel was destroyed, amid warnings from the President.
The United States contends Germany had no right to sink the Leelanaw, though the submarine followed visit and search rules. The incident deepens U S Germany tensions amid disputes over Prussian American treaty and past protests over the William P Frye sinking.
Great Britain says the blockade of German commerce is legal and cites Civil War precedents. The reply asserts neutrals' rights were respected and follows the March 30 American note urging change. Continued on page 2.
Secretary William C. Redfield announced he would personally head the Department of Commerce investigation into the Eastland disaster. He urged careful inquiry to shed light without preempting testimony and pledged no assumption of guilt or incompetence until evidence is heard. Chicago reports put the death toll at 826 recovered, with many victims still missing beneath the capsized hull.
News from Hyde Park reports the Becker Brainard Milling Machine Company discharged 20 union machinists yesterday. A near sympathy strike involving 400 workers followed, with plans for a full walkout if the reinstatement is not made in the coming days.
International Vice-President P. J. Conlon and Business Agent John J. Connolly of Boston Lodge 264 arrived at Hyde Park amid a stirred crowd of machinists. The big factory had closed for the night and workers urged others not to return to work, as Conlon and Connolly persuaded the throng to calm before continuing.
The Supreme Court granted a four hour pause today to review newly discovered evidence suggesting sufficient weight for a new trial for the condemned man. Assistant District Attorney Robert C. continued the case on Page 5 First Column.
In Ossining New York on July 26 Justice Ford ordered the execution of Charles Becker postponed from Wednesday to Friday morning. Becker was informed he would not die Wednesday and final preparations will be held until Thursday. Becker faces transfer to the condemned cell unless Ford grants his appeal. legal points remain intricate as Cochran argues for reversal.
A. M. 11 50 Portland 24 minutes, Sh. 38 minutes earlier.
Gloucester 26m midnight Newport Rises 4 80 1 day full Sun sets 7 11 Moon rises 8 01 p m Moon changes full moon July 26 last quarter Aug 2 new moon Aug 10 first quarter Aug 17 full moon Aug 24 Full moons for the year Sept 28 Oct 22 Nov 21 Dec 21 208th day of ye 361st day of war Day 14h 41m hb June 22 38m Morning stars Saturn Venus Jupiter Light auto lamps tonight at 7 41 other vehicles at 8 11 86th day of summer ong days decrease since Todays anniversaries etc Ticonderoga captured from the French 1759 Laying of Atlantic cable accomplished 1866 One year ago today Serbian army five Russian army corps and part of Austrian army mobilized
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for generally fair conditions Tuesday and Wednesday with light variable winds. Washington notes July 26 previewing New England as cloudy Tuesday and fair with moderate temperatures on Wednesday.
Mrs George W Childs Drexel a Philadelphia society woman with a North Islesboro summer cottage survived a murderous assault when pushed from a 40 foot bank. Her dress snagged on a tree branch saving her from tumbling onto jagged rocks below. An unknown Italian was the attacker.
Mrs Drexel awaited a speedboat on her cottage veranda when she walked to the Lookout House above Penobscot Bay. She was attacked by a dark faced Italian in a felt hat who pursued her up the narrow path. bystanders freed her and she was carried to the summit. The assailant escaped.
The safe rescue of the vessel crew triggered a strong sense of relief among onlookers and officials as details of the incident emerged.
Miss Beryl Brown an 18 year old maid was found unconscious on a sidewalk in West Stoughton and Chester Spear a driver for L S Southworth Stoughton grain dealer was arrested at his Sharon home on a charge of criminal assault. The condition was described as serious with a possible loss of life and she later rallied briefly and accused Spear of the attack.
The health of Jesse Pomeroy, renowned prisoner, has improved after stomach trouble and throat issues. He has been confined to his cell under physician care for weeks and is expected to take exercise in the yard within a few days. His decline followed his mother’s death.
The Leelanaw crew is expected to reach Dundee to give a full account of the vessel's sinking by a German submarine off the Orkney Islands Sunday night. The incident sparked England wide discussion alongside the US note to Germany.
Meagre reports indicate a submarine warned the Leelanaw’s crew before sinking it with shell fire and bombs. American consul E. H. Dennison in Dundee says crew were landed at Kirkwall and sent to Dundee by boat. English papers label the act unfriendly as Germany pursues another steamer.
A Petrograd dispatch to Reuters reports a German air raid on the Vistula bridge at Warsaw failed to achieve its object but caused several civilian casualties.
National League scores show Boston 1 Chicago 0 and Pittsburg 2 New York 1. Philadelphia wins 6 to Cincinnati 32 as Brooklyn loses 13. New England League results include Lewiston 2 Fitchburg 1 and Worcester 2 Portland 0. Colonial League sees New Bedford 2 over oeacons 3 in 15 innings. Federal League games list Brooklyn 65 Chicago 11 and Baltimore 3 then Baltimore 5 Chicago 1 in two games.
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